SDS

SDS Report NOLA-SDS003 Date2020-01-01
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 14. Transport Information
The Li-Ion battery as stated in Appendix are made in compliance to the requirements stated in the latest edition of the
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Packing Instruction 965 section IB or 967 section II. However, if those Li-ion
batteries are packed with an equipment, then it is the responsibility of the shipper to ensure that the consignment are
packed in compliance to the latest edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Packing Instruction section II of
967.
With regard to transport, the following regulations are cited and considered:
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions, Packing instruction 965 section IB or 967
section (2020-2021 Edition).
- The International Air transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, Packing instruction 965 section IB or
967 section (61
th
Edition, 2020).
- Special provision 188 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (Amendment 39-18 Edition).
- The US Hazardous Materials Regulation 49 CRF (Code of Federal Regulations), sections 173-185 Lithium batteries and
cells.
- The UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria 38.3 Lithium batteries,
Rev.6
These products are properly classified, described, packaged, marked, and labeled, and are in proper condition for
transportation according to all the applicable international and national governmental regulations, not limited to the above
mentioned. We further certify that the enclosed products have been tested and fulfilled the requirements and conditions in
accordance with UN Recommendations (T1 T8) on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations and the
Manual of Tests and Criteria.
Test results of the UN Recommendation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
Manual of Test and Criteria (38.3 Lithium battery)
No. Test items Test results Remark
T1 Altitude simulation Pass
T2 Thermal test Pass
T3 Vibration Pass
T4 Shock Pass
T5 External short circuit Pass
T6 Impact / Crush Pass
T7 Overcharge Pass
T8 Forced discharge Pass
Additional Requirements for air transport:
1. Cells and batteries must be protected so as to prevent short circuits. This includes protection against contact with
conductive materials within the same packaging that could lead to a short circuit.
2. Cells and batteries must be manufactured under a quality management program.
3. The Watt-hour rating must be marked on the outside of the battery case except those manufactured before 1 January
2009.
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