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SAFETY DATA SHEET DGCTL201809140002A
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With regard to transport, the following regulations are cited and considered:
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions, Packing instruction 965,
section ⅠB (2017-2018 Edition).
- The International Air transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, Packing instruction
965, section ⅠB (59
th
Edition, 2018).
- Special provision 188 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (Amendment
38-16 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.
4. Cells and batteries must be packed in inner packings that completely enclose the cell or battery. To
provide protection from damage or compression to the batteries, the inner packings must be
placed in a strong rigid outer packaging of one of the packaging types shown below.
5. Each consignment must be accompanied with a document with an indication that:
·the package contains lithium ion cells or batteries;
·the package must be handled with care and that a flammability hazard exists if the package is
damaged;
·special procedures must be followed in the event the package is damaged, to include inspection and