Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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Transport regulations:
Lithium batteries are subject to the following hazardous materials regulations and exceptions
there from– in the currently valid version: Class 9
 UN 3480: LITHIUM ION BATTERIES
 UN 3481: LITHIUM ION BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT (inserted or incorporated in
the device) or LITHIUM ION BATTERIES PACKAGED WITH EQUIPMENT (e.g. enclosed in the
carrying case)
Packaging group: II, tunnel category E
Special and special packaging regulations: ADR, RID: 188, 230, 310, 636, P903, P903a, P903b
Note: For ADR, see:
http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/adr/adr2011/11contentse.html
IATA: A88, A99, A154, A164, P965, P966, P967, P968, P969, P970
Note: For the IATA Guidance Document about lithium batteries see:
www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Documents/Lithium-Battery-Guidance-2013-V1.1.pdf
IMDG code: 188, 230, 310, P903
EmS: F-A, S-I
Stowage category A
Defective or damaged batteries are subject to stricter regulations that can include a full transport ban.
The transport ban applies to air traffic carriers (ICAO T.I., IATA DGR – special provision A154).
For the transport of used but undamaged batteries, reference is also made to the corresponding special
regulations (636) and packaging instructions (P903a and P903b / ADR).
Waste batteries and batteries sent for recycling or disposal are prohibited in air traffic (IATAspecial
provision A 183).
Exceptions must be granted by the national authority in charge in the country of departure.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
In EU countries, the national laws for implementing directive 2006/66/EC (battery guideline) apply.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Although Robert Bosch Tool Corporation has attempted to provide current and accurate information herein,
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation makes no representations regarding the accuracy or completeness of the
information and assumes no liability for any loss, damage, injury of any kind which may result from or arise out
of the use of or reliance on the information by any person.
It shall be the responsibility of the customer purchasing this product to ensure that all employees/users of this
product are familiar with and trained in the handling, use and hazards associated with this product as contained
herein. This responsibility shall also extend directly to the user.