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1728-1 OMAEDA, FUKAYA-SHI,
SAITAMA-KEN, 369-1295 JAPAN
1-1-1 YAMATE, FUNABASHI-SHI,
CHIBA-KEN
,
273-0045 JAPAN
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
HOME APPLIANCE CO., LTD.
Head Office:
Battery Dept.:
These regulations are based on the UN Recommendations. Each special provision provides
specifications on exceptions and packaging for shipping lithium batteries. All the Lithium metal cells
of Mitsubishi comply in all respects can be shipped as “Not Restricted” cargo in accordance with IATA
Dangerous Goods Regulations 55
th
Edition & Section Ⅱof Packing Instruction PI 968
If all of following 3 requirements are satisfied, Lithium metal batteries can be transported as “Not
Restricted” cargo.
1) Lithium weight or equivalent Lithium content must be less than value in table.
Contents
Lithium metal cells
and/or batteries with a
lithium content not
more than 0.3g
Lithium metal cells and/or
batteries with a lithium
content greater than 0.3g
but not more than 1g
Lithium metal cells and/or
batteries with a lithium
content greater than 1g
but not more than 2g
Maximum
number of cells
/ batteries per
package
No limit 8 pieces per carton 2 pieces per carton
Maximum
number of cells
/ batteries per
package
No limit 8 pieces per carton 2 pieces per carton
Maximum net
quantity (mass)
per package
2.5 Kg N/A N/A
Equivalent lithium content (g) is calculated as 0.3 (g/Ah) times the rated capacity (Ah)
2) Each cell or battery is of the type proven to meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual
of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3 Cells
3) Section II of packing Instruction PI 968 :
a) Be marked to indicate that it contains lithium metal cells & batteries, and that special
procedures be followed in the event that the package is damaged.
b) Each package must be labeled with a lithium battery handling label.
c) Be accompanied by a shipping paper explaining that the cells and batteries are excepted from
regulations.
d) Packaging requirement following to above 1) Lithium weight or equivalent lithium content
must be less than value in table.
e) Be capable of withstanding a 1.2m drop test in any orientation without shifting of the contents
that would allow short-circuiting, and without release of package contents.
Because the consignor has to take the responsibility, the customer has to confirm the exception
conditions when shipping.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
EC Labeling : None
Risk Phrases : None
Safety Phrases : None
Labeling is not required because batteries are classified as “articles” under the Dangerous
Preparations Directive and as such are exempt from the requirements of the Directive.
Section 16 - Other Information
If you want further information, please contact your local sales representative.