COMMODITY: CR123A Lithium metal cell battery packs, two lithium cells per battery pack, not exceeding 8 cells per package; Not exceeding 1 gram (g) lithium metal content per cell. Unlimited packages per consignment.
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: International Air
OVERVIEW
This transport data sheet is for shipments of lithium metal batteries within specific parameters, when contained in the equipment with which they will be used. They are not subject to the regulations, except for the extensive requirements contained in Packing Instruction 969, General Requirements and Section II.
This transport data sheet does not cover various special protocols for: prototype batteries, special approvals, damaged or defective batteries, combinations of lithium ion and metal batteries or combinations of lithium batteries both contained in and packed with equipment, and batteries in vehicles.
| PROPER SHIPPING NAME: | Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment | LABEL: | No |
| IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: | UN 3091 | PLACARD: | No |
| HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: | 9 | EMERG. INFO TRANSMITTAL: | No |
| PACKING GROUP: | None | TRAINING: | Special |
| DOCUMENT: | Special | PACKAGING: | Special |
| MARKING: | Lithium Battery |
HAZMAT TABLE
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Classification
This transport data sheet uses the small lithium metal cells and batteries exceptions in IATA Packing Instruction 969 Section II. Excepted lithium metal cells may not exceed 1 gram (g) lithium metal content each.
A battery is a collection of cells (Duracell 9v). Cells are typically cylindrical in shape. A single cell “battery” (CR123A) is considered a cell. The CR123A meets the criterion not to exceed 1g lithium metal content.
Lithium cells and batteries must meet requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. The manufacture must record the test results and maintain them (indefinitely).
Citation: IATA DGR, PI 969 Section II
PACKAGING INFORMATION
Packaging for cells contained in equipment must meet the general requirements of IATA DGR PI 969:
- Cells must not be damaged or defective.
- Cells must be protected against short circuits and contact with conductive materials.
- Equipment containing cells must be packed in strong rigid outer packagings constructed of suitable material of adequate strength and design in relation to the packaging’s capacity and its intended use.
- Outer packaging must prevent internal movement and unintentional activation of equipment containing cells.
- A package may contain more than one piece of equipment, up to a maximum of 5 kg net of lithium metal batteries.
- There is no gross weight limit for equipment containing lithium metal batteries.
- There is no limit of the number of packages in a shipment.
Citation: IATA DGR, PI 969
SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS
A dangerous goods declaration is not required.
If an air waybill is used (not required), the air waybill must be marked “Lithium metal batteries, in compliance with Section II of PI 969”. UPS requires, when not using an air waybill, for this to be marked either on the address label or next to the lithium battery mark.
Citation: IATA DGR PI 969 Section II, Additional Requirements
CARTON MARKING
The lithium battery mark is required:
OVERPACKS
Overpacks not recommended.
Training
Each person who prepares a package for transport containing lithium cells or batteries, including cells or batteries packed with, or contained in, equipment in accordance with the conditions and limitations of this transport data sheet, must receive adequate instruction on these conditions and limitations, commensurate with their responsibilities.
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