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Apple Product Information Sheet
Storage – Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Storage above 100 degrees can result in loss of
product performance, leakage, or rust. Do not expose product to open flame.
FIRE SAFETY
In case of fire where products are stored, flood the area with water as needed to control the fire
on nearby ordinary combustibles. If any products are involved, water may not extinguish them,
but will cool the adjacent products and control the spread of fire. Fire fighters should wear self-
contained breathing apparatus. To control/stop a thermal battery event where only the
product is involved, use plentiful amounts of clean/dry sand to immediately smother the
thermal reaction and reducing smoke. This is most effective, if applied to cover the battery,
especially in the first few seconds of the event. CO2, dry chemical, and foam extinguishers may
also be used for small fires in areas where products are stored, but may not extinguish the
involved products themselves. LITH-X (powdered graphite) or copper powder fire extinguishers,
dry ground dolomite or soda ash may also be used (these materials also act as smothering
agents).
DISPOSAL
Apple products contain recyclable materials and should not be put into the municipal waste
stream. Refer to the following websites for battery replacement and recycling options
(http://www.apple.com/batteries/replacements.html, http://www.apple.com/recycling/). Do not
dispose of in fire.
TRANSPORTATION
Apple’s product batteries have been successfully tested and comply with the UN Model
Regulations, Manual of Test and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3. Product batteries have been
manufactured under a quality management program as specified in 2.9.4 of the UN Model
Regulations.
PERFORMED TESTS
RESULTS
38.3.4.1
T1
Altitude Simulation
Pass
38.3.4.2
T2
Thermal Test
Pass
38.3.4.3
T3
Vibration
Pass
38.3.4.4
T4
Shock
Pass
38.3.4.5
T5
External Short Circuit
Pass
38.3.4.6
T6
Impact / Crush
Pass*
38.3.4.7
T7
Overcharge
Pass
38.3.4.8
T8
Forced Discharge
Pass*
* Applicable to cells only
Apple product cells are rated at 20 Watt-hours or less and batteries are rated at 100 Watt-hours
or less. Apple products meet the requirements for transportation under:
• UN Model Regulations Special Provisions 188 and 230
• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions and the International
Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations Packing Instructions:
o 965 Section IB or Section II (UN3480, Lithium ion batteries)
§ These batteries will be offered for transport at a state of charge (SOC) not
exceeding 30% of their rated design capacity.