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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.
Lithium Metal Cells /Batteries
(Lithium weight)
Cell 1g or less
Battery 2g or less
*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.
3) Section II of PI968 UN Packaging :
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) Gross Weight no more than 2.5Kgs for Pax / CAO.
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:
Technology Manager
Cheung Chui Ming
70 Industrial Road, Lianhuashan Town, Panyu Guangzhou, 511440 P.R.China
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] http://www.vattnic.com
Last data revised Jan 03 2011