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Article Information Sheet (AIS)
10a. Battery Requirements
10b. General Requirements
UN 38.3 Transportation Tests Duracell certifies that all of its lithium batteries meet the requirements of the UN Manual
of Tests and Criteria, Part III subsection 38.3. If you assemble these batteries into larger
battery packs, it is recommended that you perform the UN Tests to ensure the
requirements are met prior to shipment.
USA DOT Exceptions for Lithium Cells
or Batteries Shipped for Disposal or
Recycling
40 CFR 173.185(d)
Marine/Water Transport (IMDG)
Special Provision
188
ADR/RID Special Provision 188
CHEMTREC 24-Hour Emergency Response Hotline
Within the United States call [phone]
Outside the United States, call [phone] (Collect)
Special Provisions Conformance
USA DOT Special Provision
Air Transport (IATA/ICAO) Packing
Instructions
10. Regulatory Information (GHS Section 15)
USA EPA Mercury Containing &
Rechargeable Battery Management
Act of 1996
EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC
& amendment 2013/56/EU
During the manufacturing process, no mercury is added.
Compliant with marking and substance restrictions for mercury (<0.0005%); cadmium
(<0.0020%)l and lead (<0.0040%). EU retail and bulk packaging containing lithium coin
batteries are marked with the special collection sysmbol in accordance with Article 21,
Passenger Air Travel
Emergency Transportation Hotline
Total Lithium Content (grams) The lithium metal content of each coin cell is less than 0.3g.
Special regulatory provisions require batteries to be packaged in a manner that prevents
the generation of a dangerous quantity of heat and short circuits.
49 CFR 173.185( c) SP A101
PI 968 – Lithium metal batteries
Note: Per IATA, on April 1, 2016 PI 968 Section II will be amended to limit to 1 the
quantity of packages offered for consignment, quantity (1) in an overpack and the
package must be offered separately from other cargo.
PI 969 – Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment
PI 970 – Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment
Air travelers should consult the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety Travel
web site at http://safetravel.dot.gov for guidance regarding carry on of lithium batteries.
Regulatory Status
UN Identification Number/
Shipping Name
Duracell lithium coin batteries are produced and delivered in accordance with current
IATA/ICAO regulations. Duracell lithium coin batteries can be shipped in accordance with
ICAO, 2013-2014 edition or IATA 2016- 57th edition. Persons who prepare or offer
lithium batteries for transport are required by regulation to be trained to the extent of
their responsibility. The information in this section is provided for informational purposes
only. The transportation of lithium metal batteries is regulated by ICAO, IATA, IMO and
US DOT. Duracell lithium coin batteries are not subject to the other provisions of the
Dangerous Goods regulations as long as they are packaged and marked in accordance
with the applicable regulations.
UN3090 Primary lithium metal batteries
UN3091 Primary lithium metal batteries packed with or contained in equipment
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