R&D Batteries Lithium CR Batteries - Manual (Page 5)

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Section XIV - Transportation Information
XIV.I Provisions for the international transportation (pursuant to ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR, IMDG Code, ADR, RID,
DOT):
Lithium cells and batteries are subject to:
Area Method Organization Special Provision
International Air IATA, ICAO Packing Instruction 968 - Part 1
Europe Road and Rail ADR / RID SP188
International Marine IMDG SP188
U.S.A Rail, Road, Marine DOT DOT 49 CFR Section 173.185
Their regulations are based on the UN Recommendations. Each special provision provides specifications on exceptions and
packaging for lithium batteries shipping. All CR batteries of Renata AG meet all special provisions.
Summary of Packing Instruction (IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 50th Edition):
The minimum requirements necessary to transport as partly regulated goods are as follows;
1)
For a lithium metal or lithium alloy cell, the lithium content is not more than 1g. For a lithium metal or lithium alloy battery,
the aggregate lithium content is not more than 2g.
2)
Each cell or battery is of the type proven to meet the requirement of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria,
Part III, subsection 38.3.
3)
Each consignment must be accompanied with a certification that the goods meet the conditions for transportation as
"partly regulated" (
Specimen See Annex IV).
4)
Each package must be displayed a battery handling label ( Specimen See Annex V).
5)
Each package must be capable of withstanding a 1.2 m drop test.
However, if they meet the following requirements of Special Provision 188 of the UN Model Regulations, Packing
Instruction 968 IATA/ICAO, Special Provision 310 of the IMDG Code, Special Provision 188 of the ADR and RID
(Road and Rail Europe), they are not subject to other provisions of the above mentioned regulations:
(a) For a lithium metal or lithium alloy cell, the lithium content is not more than 1 g
(b) For a lithium metal or lithium alloy battery the aggregate lithium content is not more than 2 g
(c) Each cell or battery is of the type proved to meet the requirements of each test in the Manual of Tests and
Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3;
(d) Cells and batteries are separated so as to prevent short circuits and are packed in strong packaging,
except when installed in equipment; and
(e) Except when installed in equipment, each package containing more than 24 lithium cells or 12 lithium
batteries shall in addition meet the following requirements:
(i) Each package shall be marked indicating that it contains lithium batteries and that special procedures
should be followed in the event that the package is damaged (Specimen see Annex II).;
(ii) Each shipment shall be accompanied with a document indicating that packages contain lithium
batteries and that special procedures should be followed in the event a package is damaged
(Specimen see Annex IV);
(iii) Each package is capable of withstanding a 1.2 m drop test in any orientation without damage to cells
or batteries contained therein, without shifting of the contents so as to allow battery to battery (or cell to
cell) contact and without release of contents; and
(iv) Individual packages may not exceed 2.5 kgG and must be labelled with handling label.