SDS
SAMSUNG SDI Co., Ltd.   
Date: January 1, 2016    Revision no.: 00 
MODEL: INR18650-20Q     
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Ecological injuries are not known or expected under normal use. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer 
system.   
13. Disposal Considerations 
Advice on disposal   
For recycling consult manufacturer.   
Contaminated packaging   
Disposal in accordance with local regulations.   
14. Transport Information   
With regard to transport, the following regulations are cited and considered: 
-  UN No. 3480 
-  UN proper shipping name: Lithium Ion Batteries. 
-  Transport hazard class : 9   
-  The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions, Packing Instruction 965, Section 
ⅠB or  Ⅱ   
-  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, Packing Instruction 965, 
Section  ⅠB or  Ⅱ   
-  The    International    Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code [Special provision 188, 230] 
-  US Hazardous Materials Regulations 49 CFR(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, Revision 3, Amendment 1 or any subsequent revision and amendment applicable at the date of 
the type   
If those lithium-ion batteries are packed with or contained in an equipment, then it is the responsibility of the shipper to 
ensure that the consignment are packed in compliance to the latest edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 
section  Ⅱ  of either Packing Instruction 966 or 967 in order for that consignment to be declared as NOT 
RESTRICTED (non-hazardous/non-Dangerous). If those lithium-ion batteries are packed with or contained in an 
equipment, UN No. is UN3481 
Our 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 Testes and Criteria. 
  Test results of the UN Recommendation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods 
Manual of Test and Criteria (38.3 Lithium batteries) 
Test Results 
Remark 
No 
Test item 
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 
For pack and 
single cell 
battery only 
T8 
Forced Discharge 
Pass 
15. Regulatory Information 










