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UN Numbers: 3090 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES: Shipment of cells and batteries in bulk
3091 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT or LITHIUM METAL
BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT: Cells and batteries contained in
equipment or packed with it
Shipping name LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES
Hazard Classification: 9
Depending on their lithium metal content, some single cells and small multi-cell battery
packs may be non-assigned to Class 9. Refer to Transport Certificate.
Packaging: Group II
10.2 International agreements
By Air International: IATA/ICAO: UN 3090 or UN3091
By Sea International: IMDG: UN 3090 or UN 3091
European road transportation: ADR
European rail transportation: RID
11. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulations specifically applicable to the product:
- ACGIH and OSHA: see exposure limits of the internal components of the battery in section 14.
- IATA/ICAO (air transportation): UN 3090 or UN 3091.
- IMDG (sea transportation) : UN 3090 or UN 3091.
- Transportation within the US-DOT, 49 Code of Federal Regulations
- UK regulatory references: Classified under CHIP.
- Battery Directive (2006/66/EC): see section 9
12. FIRST AID MEASURES (not anticipated under normal use)
12.1. Electrolyte contact
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing and immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. In
severe cases, get medical attention.
INHALATION: Contents of an opened cell may cause respiratory tract and mucus membrane irritation. Remove from
exposure, rest and keep warm. Immediately inhale Cortisone spray. In severe cases, track medical surveillance for 48 hours.
INGESTION: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink. Get medical attention.
FURTHER TREATMENT: All cases of eye contamination, persistent skin irritation and casualties who have swallowed this
substance or have breathed its vapours should be seen by a Doctor.
12.2. Lithium metal contact
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes, with open eyelids, and get medical
attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove particles of lithium from skin as quick as possible. Immediately flush with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes and get medical attention.