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■ The major revisions for UN Model Regulations 18th Revised Edition

(1) Damaged or defective cells or batteries shall be transported as "Class 9" hazardous goods according to Special Provision 376 and

Packing Instruction P908 or LP904.

(2) Cells and batteries transported for disposal or recycling shall be transported as "Class 9" hazardous goods according to Special

Provision 377 and Packing Instruction P909.

The IMDG Code 2014 edition will contain the descriptions of these UN recommendations. The voluntary compliance date is Jan. 1,

2015. Compliance becomes mandatory on Jan. 1, 2016.

Although these revisions will be reflected in each country's regulations, some districts, countries or airlines may establish their own

special requirements. Therefore the shipper shall confirm with the forwarder in advance.

Reference

Except for air transportation, the necessary requirements to transport lithium metal batteries or lithium-ion batteries as exempted from

regulation (non-restricted goods) are as follows;

1. The minimum requirements to transport lithium metal batteries as non-restricted goods are as follows;

a) Cells and batteries shall be manufactured under a quality management program.

b) For a lithium metal or a lithium alloy cell, the lithium content must not be more than 1 g.

For a lithium metal or lithium alloy battery, the aggregate lithium content must not be more than 2 g.

c) Each cell or battery must be of the type proven to meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, 5th

revised edition, Part III, sub-section 38.3.

d) A battery handling label must be displayed on each package. A telephone number must be printed on the label for additional

information.

e) Each consignment must be accompanied by a document for transport with an indication that:

• the package contains lithium metal cells or batteries;

• the package must be handled with care and that a flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged;

• special procedures should be followed in the event that the package is damaged, to include inspection and repackaging if

necessary; and

• a telephone number for additional information.

f) Each package must be capable of withstanding a 1.2 m drop test.

g) Except when batteries are installed in or packed with equipment, packages shall not exceed 30 kg gross mass.

2. The minimum requirements to transport the lithium-ion batteries as non-restricted goods are as follows;

a) Cells and batteries shall be manufactured under a quality management program.

b) For lithium-ion cells, the Watt-hour rating is not more than 20 Wh. For lithium-ion batteries, the Watt-hour rating is not more than

100 Wh. The Watt-hour rating must be marked on the outside of the battery case except for those manufactured before Jan. 1,

2009.

c) Each cell or battery is of the type proven to meet the requirement of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, 5th revised

edition, Part III, sub-section 38.3.

d) A battery handling label must be displayed on each package. A telephone number must be printed on the label for additional

information.

e) Each consignment must be accompanied by a document for transport with an indication that:

• the package contains lithium-ion cells or batteries;

• the package must be handled with care and that a flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged;

• special procedures should be followed in the event the package is damaged, to include inspection and repackaging if necessary;

and

• a telephone number for additional information.

f) Each package must be capable of withstanding a 1.2 m drop test.

g) Except when batteries are installed in or packed with equipment, packages shall not exceed 30 kg gross mass.

Maxell will provide certificates for b) and c) as the need arises. Documentation for d) and e) needs to be prepared by the customer.

If our package is used for transport, Maxell will provide the certificate for f) as the need arises. However, if the customer’s package

is used, the customer must confirm the package can withstand a 1.2 m drop test. Furthermore, even if our package is used for

transport, the telephone number printed on the label must be changed to that of the sender (customer).

Major Normative Reference

UN (United Nations) Recommendations (Air, Marine, Overland transportation)

• UN (United Nations) Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations 18th revised edition

• UN (United Nations) Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Manual of Test and Criteria 5th revised edition,

Amendment 2

Air Transportation

• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): Technical Instructions for Safety Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, 2015-2016

edition

• International Air Transport Association (IATA): Dangerous Goods Regulations, 56th edition 2015

Marine Transportation

• International Maritime Organization (IMO): International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2012 edition (This is applicable

until Dec. 31, 2015)

• International Maritime Organization (IMO): International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2014 edition (This is applicable on

and after Jan. 1, 2015 and will be mandatory on and after Jan. 1, 2016)