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Customers find detailed information on disposal in their specific countries using the web site of the European
Portable Batteries Association
(http://www.epbaeurope.net/legislation_national.html)
Importers and users outside EU should consider the local laws and rules.
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Transport Information
In general, the transportation of lithium-metal cells and batteries is regulated by the International Air Transport
Association (IATA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Maritime Dangerous Goods
Code (IMDG) and the US Department of Transportation.
Li-metal batteries are classified in class 9 - miscellaneous dangerous goods as:
- UN 3090, Lithium metal batteries
- UN 3091, Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment, or
- UN 3091, Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment.
In the absence of exceptions, these batteries must be shipped in quantities that comply with the limitations
contained in the Regulations (see DGR Table 4.2). Also, they must be contained in specification packaging
prescribed by the ICAO Technical Instructions and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. A completed
package must display a Class 9 hazard label in addition to markings that identify the applicable proper
shipping name and UN number. A shipper must document the shipment using a Shipper’s Declaration
for Dangerous Goods.
Exceptions:
Ansmann Li-MnO
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cells containing less than 1gram of lithium or multicell packs containing less than 2g
of lithium which are type proven to meet the requirement of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria,
Part III, sub-section 38.3, 5
th
revised edition,
can be shipped as none regulated as Dangerous Goods when
they meet the following criteria for shipment:
1. For air shipments, meet the requirements listed in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR),
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edition, section II of packing instructions 968 (lithium batteries), 969 (lithium batteries packed with
equipment) , 970 (lithium batteries contained in equipment)
2. International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) pursuant to Special Provisions 188 and 230
3. Meet the requirements for the US Department of Transport (DOT) listed in 49 CFR 173.185, special
provision 185 and 188
With limited exceptions, the transport of primary lithium batteries is prohibited aboard passenger aircraft.
They must be marked :
“PRIMARY LITHIUM BATTERIES - FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD
PASSENGER AIRCRAFT” or “LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES – FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD
PASSENGER AIRCRAFT”
Note:
when manufacturing a new battery pack, one must assure that it is tested
in accordance with the UN Model Regulations, Manual of Tests and Criteria,
Part III, subsection 38.3
Label for Conveyance:
For the single cell batteries and multicell battery packs that are
non-restricted to transport (
non-assigned to the Miscellaneous Class 9
),
use
Lithium Batteries Inside
label.
For the single cell batteries and multicell battery packs which are restricted
to transport
(assigned to Class 9)
, use
Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous
Goods
and UN Identification Number labels.
In all cases, refer to the product transport certificate issued by the manufacturer.
UN Numbers:
UN 3090
(shipment of cells and batteries in bulk)
UN 3091
(cells and batteries contained in equipment or packed with it)
Shipping Names:
Lithium Metal Batteries
Hazard Classification:
Depending on their lithium metal content, some single cells and small multicell
battery packs may be non-assigned to Class 9 (refer to transport certificate)
Packing Group:
II
IMDG Code:
3090 (Lithium batteries)
3091 (Lithium batteries in or with equipment)
Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)
for
Ansmann Lithium-Manganese-Dioxide (Li-metal) Batteries
single cells and multi-cell battery packs