COMMODITY: CR123A Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment, with no spare batteries; Not exceeding 1 gram (g) lithium metal content per cell, or 2g lithium metal content per battery. Unlimited packages per consignment. Each device contains 2 batteries, and 22 devices can fit in one box when shipping.
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 970, 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 contained in equipment | LABEL: | No |
| IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: | UN 3091 | PLACARD: | No |
| HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: | 9 | EMERG. INFO TRANSMITTAL: | No |
| PACKING GROUP: | None | TRAINING: | Adequate Instruction |
| DOCUMENT: | Special | PACKAGING: | Special |
| MARKING: | Yes, subject to exceptions |
HAZMAT TABLE
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CLASSIFICATION
This transport data sheet uses the small lithium metal cells and batteries exceptions in IATA Packing Instruction 970 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 970 Section II
PACKAGING INFORMATION
Packaging must meet the general requirements of IATA DGR PI 970:
(a) cells or batteries identified as being damaged or defective in accordance with Special Provision A154 are forbidden for transport; (b) cells or batteries must be protected so as to prevent short circuits. This includes protection against contact with conductive materials with the same packaging that could lead to a short circuit; (c) equipment containing cells or batteries must be packed in strong rigid outer packagings that conform to 5.0.2.4, 5.0.2.6.1 and 5.0.2.12.1.
Citation: IATA DGR, PI 970 – General Requirements
Packaging for cells contained in equipment must also meet the additional requirements of IATA DGR PI 970, section II:
- The equipment must be packed in strong outer packagings constructed of suitable material of adequate strength and design in relation to the packaging’s capacity and its intended use unless the cell of battery is afforded equivalent protection by the equipment in which it is contained.
- The equipment containing the cells or batteries must be secured against movement within the outer packaging and must be equipped with an effective means of preventing accidental activation.
- Where multiple pieces of equipment are packed in the same outer packaging, each piece of the equipment must be packed and protected against contact with other equipment so as to prevent damage.
- Each package must be durable and legibly marked with the lithium battery mark. The mark is not required for consignment of two packages or less where each package contains no more than four cells, or two batteries installed in equipment.
Citation: IATA DGR, P970 Section II – additional Requirements
SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS
A Shipper’s declaration for Dangerous Goods declaration is not required.
However, when the packages bear the battery mark, a waybill is required and it must include the words “Lithium metal batteries, in compliance with Section II of PI 970”.
Citation: IATA DGR PI 970 Section II, Additional Requirements
CARTON MARKING
In the current application, the package must bear the lithium battery mark.
** The mark is not required for consignment of two packages or less where each package contains no more than four cells, or two batteries installed in equipment.
OVERPACKS
If a package must display the lithium metal battery contained in equipment mark, then an overpack must also display that mark.
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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