Precautions when transporting
Small Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries
Small Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries are classified as Class 9 Dangerous Goods by UN Recommendations and are given UN number UN3480.
When transporting lithium-ion batteries, in addition to the requirements of the United Nations recommendations, all requirements in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA-DGR) and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Regulations (IMDG-Code) must be met.
- ● According to the classification of transportation regulations, Small Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries are classified as lithium-ion batteries.
- ● Small Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries and their shipping packaging meet the requirements of the UN Manual of Test and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3.
- ● The packaging specifications of Small Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries meet the UN Recommendations' requirements and the regulations mentioned above.
If you want to use the packaging as it was shipped from NICHICON and need transportation certificates, please contact the sales office where pats were purchased. - ● Please note that the packaging tests and certificates will need to be carried out by yourself if you repackage using your packing material.
- ● Each shipping company may have its own self-regulation; please check with each shipping company in advance for details before shipping.
For Air Freight
The packaging standard for air transportation of Small Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries (UN3480) is PI965 of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA-DGR).
For details, please refer to the latest version of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA-DGR).
For Ocean Freight
When transporting Small Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries (UN3480) by ocean, if all of the transportation requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Regulation (IMDG-Code) Special Provision 188 are met; it is possible to transport the battries as dangerous goods excluded items.
For details, please refer to the latest version of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA-DGR).
Safety data sheets
To ensure the safe use of the product, we provide the safety data sheet (SDS) as reference information.
When using the product, you must take appropriate measures based on the SDS at your own risk.
Please note that the safety data sheet (SDS) does not guarantee the safety of the product.
Test results of UN Manual of Test and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3
The test results of the UN Manual of Test and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3 can be downloaded from the followings.
Main rules regarding transportation
- 〇 UN Recommendations (for air, land, & ocean)
UN (United Nations) Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations - 〇 Rules for air freight
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization): Technical Instructions for Safety Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
IATA (International Air Transport Association): Dangerous Goods Regulations
- 〇 Rules for ocean freight
IMO (International Maritime Organization): International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code