Safety data sheet

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Article Safety Data Sheet - Lithium Batteries Version: 2017-12-15 Page 9 of 18
Section 14 - Transportation Information
Lithium metal batteries are classified as Class 9 Dangerous Goods in the United Nations Recommendation. In case of transport,
compliance with all the relevant UN regulations is required. Our battery and its shipping package complies with the requirement of
UN Manual of Test and Criteria, (see below section 2.).
Provisions for the international transportation (pursuant to ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR, IMDG Code, ADR, RID, DOT):
UN-No. UN 3090
Proper Shipping Name: Lithium metal batteries
Lithium metal cells and batteries are subject to the following transport rules:
Method
Technical Guidelines
Packing Instruction
s
and Special Provisions
Air
ICAO TI 201
7
-
201
8
or
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 2018
(59th Edition)
Packing Instruction 968, Section II
Only applies for shipments, were the total net weight of
the batteries does not exceed 2.5 kg and the shipment
does not exceed one package (handling unit)
Packing Instruction 968, Section IB
applies for shipments, were the total net weight of the
batteries does exceed 2.5 kg
Road and Rail E
urope
ADR / RID 201
7
Special Provision 188
Marine
IMDG Code 201
7
(amdt 3
8
)
Special Provision 188
USA
DOT 49 CFR
49 CFR Sections 171.12, 171.24, 171.25
All listed in Annex I, Renata CR Lithium Metal (button) cells and batteries fulfil the conditions pursuant to the
requirements for partly regulated transportation of the relevant Rules and Regulations according to the above mentioned
technical Guidelines.
Summary of Transport Packing Instructions and Special Provisions of above mentioned Technical Guidelines:
1. For all lithium metal (button) cells, listed in Annex I the lithium content is not more than 0.3 g and for lithium metal batteries the
lithium content is not more than 0.3 g.
2. For all the lithium metal (button) cells, listed in Annex I, we hereby confirm, that the cells are fully and successfully tested to
meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3 (Edition 5) - (IATA DGR
3.9.2.6). The cells are also safe for transport when build-in equipment (IATA - PI 970) or packed with equipment (IATA - PI 969)
shipped under UN 3091.
Important: assembly of the cells and batteries is in the responsibility of the customer and may makes new safety tests related
to devices necessary.
3. Packing, marking, labelling and weight limitations must be observed as per the latest edition of the technical guidelines of the
respective transport mode.
4. For shipments by Airfreight under Section IB, a dangerous goods declaration (DGD) will align the shipment as per IATA
dangerous goods regulations.
Note I: Lithium metal (button) cells and batteries are forbidden for transportation aboard passenger-carrying aircraft.
Note II: Example of Lithium Metal Battery Mark Label see Annex II
Example of Cargo Aircraft Only Label, see Annex III
Example of Dangerous Goods Class 9 Label, see Annex IV
For information 49 CFR 171.12 / 171.24 / 171.25 see Annex V
GENERAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Battery cartons should be handled with care. Rough handling may result in batteries being short circuited or damaged. This may cause leakage,
explosion, or fire. (Refer also to Section VII)
GENERAL REMARK
The exemptions from dangerous goods regulations are only applicable with the respect to the delivery form / packaging in which the lithium
batteries are dispatched by RENATA SA. Any re-packing or assembly of the cells and batteries is in the responsibility of the customer and makes
new safety tests necessary.