Safety data sheet

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During the transportation do not allow packages to be fallen down or damaged.
Lithium ion or Lithium polymer batteries identified by manufacturer as being defective for safety
reasons, or that have been damaged that have the potential of producing a dangerous evolution of heat,
fire or short circuit are forbidden for transport (e.g. those being returned to the manufacturer for safety
reasons).
Except when installed in equipment, for air shipment that contain one or more cells or batteries, they
are necessary to meet the following items.
A. Each consignment must be accompanied with a document such as air waybill with an indication
that:
I. The package contains lithium ion or lithium polymer cells or batteries
II. The package must be handled with care and that a flammability hazard exists if the package
is damaged;
III. Special procedures should be followed in the event the package is damaged, to include in
section and repacking if necessary; and
IV. A telephone number for additional information.
V. An overpack must be marked with the word “OVERPACK” on the outer box
B. Each package must be labeled with a lithium battery handling label
*The width 120mm x 110mm sized lithium battery handling label must be labeled onto the side of
a package without bending it.
C. Each package must be capable of withstanding a 1.2 m drop test in any orientation.
I. Damage to cells or batteries contained therein;
II. Shifting of the contents so as to allow battery to battery (or cell to cell) contact;
III. Releaser of contents.
D. Quantity per package shall not exceed 10kgs.
E. Each package containing more than four cells or more then two batteries installed in equipment
must be complied with above item 1 and 2.
16. Regulatory Information
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 57
th
Edition Effective 1 January 2016.
ICAO Technical Instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air.