Safety data sheet

MSDS00153
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MSDS00153
Page 5 of 6 Rev.: D
Date: 11 MAR 15
SECTION XIV. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Ultralife’s lithium metal primary cells and batteries and lithium-ion cells and batteries are classified and
regulated as Class 9 dangerous goods (also known as “hazardous materials” in the United States) by
the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA),
International Maritime Organization (IMO) and many government agencies such as the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT). These organizations and agencies publish regulations that
contain detailed packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, and training requirements that must be
followed when offering (shipping) Ultralife’s cells and batteries for transportation. However, small
cells and batteries are not subject to certain provisions of the regulations (e.g. Class 9 labeling
and UN specification packaging) if they meet specific requirements. The regulations are based
on the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations and the UN
Manual of Tests and Criteria. These regulations also apply to shipments of cells and batteries
that are packed with or contained in equipment. Failure to comply with these regulations can result
in substantial civil or criminal penalties.
The dangerous goods regulations require that each cell and battery design be subject to tests contained
in Section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria prior to being offered for transport.
Approved, production level cells and batteries manufactured and assembled by Ultralife have
been tested to Section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria and passed T1 through T8.
Batteries or battery packs constructed by other parties using Ultralife’s cells must be subjected to the
tests contained in Section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria.
For more detailed information, refer to the Transportation Regulations Page on Ultralife’s website:
http://ultralifecorporation.com
Air, Sea and Surface Classification UN 3090, Lithium metal batteries
UN 3091, Lithium metal batteries, contained in equipment
UN 3091, Lithium metal batteries, packed with equipment
These cells and batteries must be identified as above on the Bill of Lading (or other shipping
documentation) and properly packaged with their terminals protected from short circuit.
Air shipments of lithium metal cells and batteries must be packed and marked according to IATA/ICAO
Packing Instruction 968 (batteries only); 969 (with equipment) or 970 (contained in equipment).
Sea shipments of lithium metal cells and batteries must be packed and marked according to IMDG
Packing Instruction P903.
Hazard Class 9 Packing Group II Tunnel Code E
Stowage Location A Marine Pollutant No