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Article Information Sheet (AIS)
10a. Battery Requirements
Emergency Transportation Hotline CHEMTREC 24-Hour Emergency Response Hotline
Within the United States call [phone]
Outside the United States, call [phone] (Collect)
10. Regulatory Information (GHS Section 15)
Total Lithium Content (grams) The lithium metal content of each coin cell is less than 0.3g.
Special regulatory provisions require batteries to be packaged in a manner that prevents
the generation of a dangerous quantity of heat and short circuits.
49 CFR 173.185( c) SP A101
PI 968 – Lithium metal batteries
Note: Per IATA, on April 1, 2016 PI 968 Section II was amended to limit to 1 the
quantity of packages offered for consignment, quantity (1) in an overpack and the
package must be offered separately from other cargo.
PI 969 – Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment
PI 970 – Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment
Air travelers should consult the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety Travel
web site at http://safetravel.dot.gov for guidance regarding carry on of lithium batteries.
UN 38.3 Transportation Tests Duracell certifies that all of its lithium batteries meet the requirements of the UN Manual
of Tests and Criteria, Part III subsection 38.3. If you assemble these batteries into larger
battery packs, it is recommended that you perform the UN Tests to ensure the
requirements are met prior to shipment.
USA DOT Exceptions for Lithium Cells
or Batteries Shipped for Disposal or
Recycling
40 CFR 173.185(d)
Marine/Water Transport (IMDG)
Special Provision
188
ADR/RID Special Provision 188
Special Provisions Conformance
USA DOT Special Provision
Air Transport (IATA/ICAO) Packing
Instructions
DEFECTIVE Lithium Batteries Defective Lithium batteries are forbidden on both Passenger and Cargo Aircraft. For all
other modes of transportation, defective lithium batteries are fully regulated as
Dangerous Goods.
Passenger Air Travel
Regulatory Status
UN Identification Number/
Shipping Name
Duracell lithium coin batteries are produced and delivered in accordance with current
IATA/ICAO regulations. Duracell lithium coin batteries can be shipped in accordance with
ICAO, 2013-2014 edition or IATA 2017- 58th edition. Shipping packages for all DURACELL
lithium cells/batteries are designed to prevent: short circuits, movement within the
package, damge to the cells/batteries, and release of the package contents. Persons who
prepare or offer lithium batteries for transport are required by regulation to be trained to
the extent of their responsibility. The information in this section is provided for
informational purposes only. The transportation of lithium metal batteries is regulated by
ICAO, IATA, IMO and US DOT. Duracell lithium coin batteries are not subject to the other
provisions of the Dangerous Goods regulations as long as they are packaged and marked
in accordance with the applicable regulations.
UN3090 Primary lithium metal batteries
UN3091 Primary lithium metal batteries packed with or contained in equipment
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