SDS

Approval Date:
1 Jan 2017
Page:
4 Of 4
Section 13: Disposal Method
The battery may be regulated by national or local regulation. Please follow the instructions of proper
regulation. As electric capacity is left in a discarded battery and it comes into contact with other metals,
Section 14: Transportation Information
2) Hazard Classification
Organizations governing the transport of lithium batteries
Area Method Organization Special Provision
International Air IATA, ICAO Packing Instruction 968-970
International Marine IMO SP188
U.S.A.
Air, Rail, Road,
Marine
DOT 49 CFR Section 173.185
Their regulations are based on the UN Recommendations. Each special provision provides specifications on
exceptions packaging for lithium metal batteries shipping. The products can be transported as
“Non Dangerous Goods” and by meeting the requirements of packing instruction 968 section II or
969 section II or 970 section II of IATA-DGR (58th edition) or SP188 of IMO-IMDG Code (2017 Edition).
Section 15: Regulatory Information
Major applicable regulations for the transportation of lithium metal cells and batteries are as follows:
Section 16: Other Information
The data in this Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein.
it could lead leakage, overheating, or explosion, so make sure to cover the (+) and (-) terminals with
friction tape or some other insulator before disposal.
Class 9 (Miscellaneous)
1) Shipping Name (UN Number)
International Maritime Organization (IMO): International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code,
2017 Edition
Lithium metal batteries (UN3090)
Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment (UN3091)
Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment (UN3091)
UN Model Regulations: United Nations UN/ ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.16, Recommendations on the
Transport of Dangerous Goods, 18th revised edition
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Air, 2013-2017 Edition.
International Air Transport Association (IATA): Dangerous Goods Regulations, 58 th Edition