MSDS

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188 Cells and batteries offered for carriage are not subject to other provisions of ADN if

they meet the following:

(a) For a lithium metal or lithium alloy cell, the lithium content is not more

than 1 g, and for a lithium-ion cell, the Watt-hour rating is not more than 20

Wh;

(b) For a lithium metal or lithium alloy battery the aggregate lithium content is not

more than 2 g, and for a lithium-ion battery, the Watt-hour rating is not more

than 100 Wh. Lithium ion batteries subject to this provision shall be marked

with the Watt-hour rating on the outside case, except those manufactured before

1 January 2009 which may be carried in accordance with this special provision

and without this marking until 31 December 2010;

in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3;

(d) Cells and batteries, except when installed in equipment, shall be packed in inner

packagings that completely enclose the cell or battery. Cells and batteries shall

be protected so as to prevent short circuits. This includes protection against

contact with conductive materials within the same packaging that could lead to

a short circuit. The inner packagings shall be packed in strong outer packagings

which conform to the provisions of 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2 and 4.1.1.5 of ADR;

(e) Cells and batteries when installed in equipment shall be protected from damage

and short circuit, and the equipment shall be equipped with an effective means

of preventing accidental activation. When batteries are installed in equipment,

the equipment shall be packed in strong outer packagings constructed of

suitable material of adequate strength and design in relation to the packaging’s

capacity and its intended use unless the battery is afforded equivalent protection

by the equipment in which it is contained;

(f) Except for packages containing no more than four cells installed in equipment

or no more than two batteries installed in equipment, each package shall be

marked with the following:

(i) an indication that the package contains “lithium metal” or “lithium ion”

cells or batteries, as appropriate;

(ii) an indication that the package shall be handled with care and that a

flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged;

(iii) an indication that special procedures shall be followed in the event the

package is damaged, to include inspection and repacking if necessary; and

(iv) a telephone number for additional information;

(g) Each consignment of one or more packages marked in accordance with

paragraph (f) shall be accompanied with a document including the following:

(i) an indication that the package contains “lithium metal” or “lithium ion”

cells or batteries, as appropriate;

(ii) an indication that the package shall be handled with care and that a

flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged;