Datasheet
Lithium Primary Battery
Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue date: 2019.01.10
Ecological Information
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Disposal condition
The battery may be regulated by national or local regulation. Please follow the instructions of proper regulation. As electric capacity is
left in a discarded battery and it comes into contact with other metals, it could lead to distortion, leakage, overheating, or explosion, so
make sure to cover the (+)and (-) terminals with friction tape or some other insulator before disposal
Transportation Information
• Shipping name (UN Number) - lithium metal batteries(UN3090)
lithium metal batteries packed with equipment(UN3091)
lithium metal batteries contained in equipment(UN3091)
• Hazard classification - class 9 (Miscellaneous)
Organizations governing the transport of lithium batteries
Area Method Organization Special Provision
International Air IATA,ICAO
Packing instruction 968 section II
International Marine IMO SP188
U.S.A Air, Rail, Road, Marine DOT 49 CFR Section 173.185
Their regulations are based on the UN Recommendations. Each special provision provides specifications on exceptions and
packaging for lithium metal batteries shipping. The products can be transported as “Non Dangerous Goods” when they meet the
requirements of packing instruction 968 Section Ⅱ of IATA-DGR(59th Edition)or SP188 of IMDG Code (Amdt. 38-16) 2016 Edition.
Regulatory Information
Major applicable regulations for the transportation of lithium metal cells and batteries are as follows
• UN Model Regulations: United Nations ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.6/Section 38.3, Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods
• International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO):Technical instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, 2016
edition
• International Air Transport Association(IATA): Dangerous Goods Regulations, 59th Edition
• International Maritime Organization(IMO): International Maritime Dangerous Goods(IMDG) Code,(Amdt. 38-16) 2016 edition
Other Information
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