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Organizations governing the transport of lithium batteries
Section 13 - Disposal condition
The battery may be regulated by national or local regulations. Please follow the proper regulations. As electric capacity remains in a
discarded battery it could lead to distortion, leakage, overheating, or explosion, if it comes into contact with other metals, so make sure
to cover the (+) and (-) terminals with friction tape or some other insulator before disposal.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
Shipping Name Lithium Batteries
UN Number UN3090 (UN3091 for lithium batteries in equipment)
Hazard Classification Class 9 (Miscellaneous)
Area Method Organization Special Provision
International Air IATA, ICAO A45
International Water IMO 188
U.S.A Air, Rail, Highway, Water DOT 49 CFR Section 173.185
These regulations are based on the UN Recommendations. Each special provision provides specifications on exceptions and
packaging for shipping lithium batteries. All Maxell’s CR batteries meet all special provisions.
Ref) Summary of A45 (IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 44th Edition)
If all of the following three requirements are satisfied, lithium batteries will not be considered as dangerous goods when transported.
1) Lithium weight or equivalent lithium content* must be less than the value in table.
Lithium Cell/Battery Lithium ion Cell/ Battery
(Lithium weight) (Equivalent lithium content)
Cell 1g or less 1.5g or less
Battery 2g or less 8g or less
*Equivalent lithium content (g) is calculated as 0.3(g/Ah) times the rated capacity (Ah).
2) Cells and batteries must meet the requirements of the UN T1–T8 tests.
3) Each package containing more than 24 cells or 12 batteries shall:
a) Be marked to indicate that it contains lithium batteries, and that special procedures are to be followed in the event that the
package is damaged.
b) Be accompanied by a shipping paper explaining that the cells and batteries are exempt from regulations.
c) Weigh no more than 30kg (gross weight).
d) Be capable of withstanding a 1.2m drop test in any orientation without any shifting of the contents that would allow short-circuiting,
and without release of package contents.
Because the consignor has to take responsibility, the customer has to confirm exceptional conditions when shipping.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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Section 16 - Other Information
For further information, please contact a Maxell sales representative.
Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.
2-18-2, Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8521, Japan
http://www.maxell.com
CR Battery
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