Name of Company : Panasonic Corporation
Address : 1-1,Matsushita-cho,Moriguchi,Osaka 570-8511 Japan
Department :
Representative :
Telephone number : +81-6-6991-1 141
Facsimile number : +81-6-6994-4623
For emergency : +81-6-6991-1 141
Substance : Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
CAS number : Not specified
UN Class : Even classified as lithium ion batteries (UN3480),
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is handled as Non-Dangerous Goods
Lithium ion cells and batteries offered for transport are not subject to other additional
requirements of the UN Regulations if they meet the following: (1)(3)
1. for cells, the Watt-hour rating is not more than 20Wh;
2. for batteries, Watt-hour rating is not more than 100Wh.
The Watt-hour rating must be marked on outside of the battery case except those
manufactured before 1 January 2009 which may be transported without this marking
until 31 December 2010.
3. each cell or battery is of the type proven to meet the requirements of each test in the
UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part Ⅲ subsection 38.3.
And they are out of scope for Special Provision A154 and comply with Special Provision
A164. (3)
z When packing the batteries, do not allow battery terminals to contact each other, or contact with other metals.
Be sure to pack batteries by providing partitions in the packaging box, or in a separate plastic bag so that the
single batteries are not mixed together. (1)(2)
z Use strong material for packaging boxes so that they will not be damaged by vibration, impact, dropping and
stacking during their transportation. (1)(2)(3)
z Do not let water penetrate into packaging boxes during their storage and transportation.
z The batteries will be stored at room temperature, charged to about 30-50% of capacity.
z Do not store the battery in places of the high temperature exceeding 35 deg. C or under direct sunlight or in
front of a stove. Please also avoid the places of high humidity. Be sure not to expose the battery to
condensation, water drop or not to store it under frozen condition.
z Batteries are sure to be packed in such a way as to prevent short circuits under conditions normally
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encountered in transport. (1)(2)(3)
z Please avoid storing the battery in the places where it is exposed to the static electricity so that no damage will
not be caused to the protection circuit of the battery pack.
Exposure Control (in case of electrolyte leakage from the battery)
Acceptable concentration : Not specified in ACGIH. (4)
Facilities : Provide appropriate ventilation system such as local ventilator in the storage place.
Protective clothing : Gas mask for organic gases, safety goggle, safety glove.
Since batteries utilize a chemical reaction they are actually considered a chemical product.
As such, battery performance will deteriorate over time even if stored for a long period of time without being used.
In addition, the various usage conditions such as charge, discharge, ambient temperature, etc. are not maintained
within the specified ranges the life expectancy of the battery may be shortened or the device in which the battery is
used may be damaged by electrolyte leakage.
z Even classified as lithium ion batteries (UN3480), 2009 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 50
Packing Instruction 965 Part 1 is applied. The product is handled as Non-Dangerous Goods
meeting the following requirements. (1)
z During the transportation of a large amount of batteries by ship, trailer or railway , do not leave them in the places
of high temperatures and do not allow them to be exposed to condensation.
z During the transportation do not allow packages to be fallen down or damaged.
z Lithium ion 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).
z Except when installed in equipment, for air shipment that contain one or more cells or batteries, they are
necessary to meet the following items.
1. Each consignment must be accom panied with a document such as air waybill 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
repacking if necessary; and
・ a telephone number for additional information.
2. Each package must be labeled with a lithium battery handling label.
* The width 120mm * length 1 10mm sized l ithium battery handling label must be labeled onto the side of a
package without bending it.
3. Each package must be capable of withst anding a 1.2 m drop test in any orientation.
・damage to cells or batteries cont ained therein;
・shif ting of the contents so as to allow battery to battery (or cell to cell) contact;
・releaser of content s.
4. Quantity per p ackage shall not exceed 10kg.
5. Each package containing more than four cells or more than two batteries installed in equipment must be
complied with above item 1 and 2.
z The rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack as stated in Appendix are made in compliance to the requirements
stated in the latest edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Packing Instruct ion 965 Part 1 such that
they can be transported as a NOT RESTRICTED (non-hazardous/non-dangerous) goods. However , if those
lithium-ion battery packs are pack with or contained in an equipment, then it is the responsibility of the shipper to
ensure that the consignment are packed in compliance to the latest edition of the IA TA Dangerous Goods
Regulations Part 1 section of either Packing Instruction 966 or 967 in order for that consignment to be declared
as NOT RESTRICTED (non-hazardous/non-Dangerous).
z IATA Dange rous Goods Regulations 50th Edition Effective 1 January 2009.
z ICAO Technical Instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air.
(1) UN Recommendations on the Transp ortation of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations.
(ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.15)
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(2) Federal Resister/ Vol. 65, No. 174/Thursday, September7, 2000/Notices.
(3) IA TA Dangerous Goods Regulations 50th Edition Ef fective 1 January 2009.
(4) TL Vs and BEIs 1999 ACGIH