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MET P/N 58-97-0500
Lithium-ion Battery - Rechargeable
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DO NOT INCINERATE or subject battery cells to temperatures in excess of 212°F (100°C).
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
U.S. DOT HMR (re: ground transport)
Proper Shipping Description:
UN3480 Lithium-ion batteries/UN3481 Lithium-ion batteries packed with or contained in equipment;
Class 9; PG II.
Milwaukee rechargeable Lithium-ion type batteries are “excepted” from full hazardous material
regulation based on ELC content and/or Watt-hour (Wh)rating, and compliant packaging per 49 CFR
172.102, Special Provision 188.
Canada TDG (re: ground transport)
Proper Shipping Description:
UN3480 Lithium-ion batteries/UN3481 Lithium-ion batteries packed with or contained in equipment;
Class 9; PG II.
Milwaukee rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries are “excepted” from full dangerous goods regulation
based on Watt-hour (Wh) rating, and compliant packaging per TDG Schedule 2, Special Provision 34.
International DGR (re: air, sea, ground transport)
Proper Shipping Description:
UN3480 Lithium-ion batteries/UN3481 Lithium-ion batteries packed with or contained in equipment;
Class 9; PG II.
Milwaukee rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries are “excepted” from full dangerous goods regulation
based on Watt-hour (Wh) rating, and compliant packaging as described in the current editions of the
following international Dangerous Good Regulations:
 ICAO Technical Instructions: Packing Instructions 965; 966; 967.
 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations: Packing Instructions 965; 966; 967.
 IMDG Code: Special Provision 188.
 UN Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Special Provision 188.
 UN European Agreements (ADR/RID/ADN): Special Provision 188.
 Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG): Special Provision 188.
UN Battery Testing:
Milwaukee rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries listed in Section 1 have passed the relevant transportation test
requirements as described in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3, “Lithium batteries”.