Appendix 6 Transportation Restrictions for Lithium Batteries
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Appendix 6-1-2 Handling by user
The following technical opinion is solely Mitsubishi's opinion. The shipper must confirm the latest IATA
Dangerous Goods Regulations, IMDG Codes and laws and orders of the corresponding export country.
hese should be checked by the company commissioned for the actual transportation. T
IATA : International Air Transport Association
IMDG Code : A uniform international code for the transport of dangerous goods by seas
determined by IMO (International Maritime Organization).
■ When shipping isolated lithium battery products (Packing Instruction 903)
(1) Reshipping in Mitsubishi UN packaging
Mitsubishi packing applies the isolated battery's safety test and packaging specifications
complying with the UN Regulations (Packing Instruction 903).
The user only needs to add the following details before shipping. (Consult with the shipping
company for details.)
(a) Indication of container usage mark on exterior box (Label with following details
recorded.)
Proper shipping name (Lithium batteries)
UN NO. (UN3090 for isolated battery, UN3091 for battery incorporated in a device or
included)
Shipper and consignee's address and name
Example of completing form
Shipper information
Consignee information
(b) Prep
ara
tion of shipping documents (Declaration of dangerous goods)
(Refer to the section "Appendix 6-3 Example of hazardous goods declaration list")
(2) When packaged by user
The user must follow UN Regulations when packing, preparing for shipping and preparing the
indications, etc.
(a) Packing a lithium battery falling under Class 9
Consult with The Ship Equipment Inspection Society of Japan for details on packaging.
Prepare for shipping as explained in "(1) Reshipping in Mitsubishi UN packaging".
The Ship Equipment Inspection Society of Japan
Headquarters Telephone: 03-3261-6611 Fax: 03-3261-6979
(b) Packing a lithium battery not falling under Class 9
Cells and batteries are separated so as to prevent short circuits and are stored in a strong
outer packaging. (12 or less batteries, 24 or less cells.)
Prepare for the certificates or test results showing compliance to battery safety test.
The safety test results have been obtained from the battery manufacturer. (Consult with
Mitsubishi when the safety test results are required.)
Prepare for shipping as explained in "(1) Reshipping in Mitsubishi UN packaging".
