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Battery Transport and

Handling Manual
valid as from 01.01.2021
Version 4.0
Usage and Disclaimer
This Manual is only valid for Renata Batteries.
Renata SA, has done this manual for internal and external usage. It should be
helpful to choose the correct way of packaging for the specified transport
modes. Renata SA is not responsible for the context and failures caused by
using this manual.
An official manual for shipping Lithium Batteries by Air can be purchased
directly by IATA.
For this, please follow this link.
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Road Transport (Switzerland/Europe)
According to the SDR/ADR Regulations (Regulations of Dangerous Goods by Roadtransport) our
are not classified as hazardous goods and thus not regulated by above mentioned rules. They
can be shipped under applying the usual standard packaging rules.
Air Transport
According to the IATA DGR Regulations (Air Transport Dangerous Goods Regulations) in
application of the Special Provision A123, section 4.4 our
Silver Oxide Button cells
are not classified or regulated as a Dangerous Goods. Following information must be showed
on the AWB: "Not restricted as per Special Provision A123"

Sea Transport
According to the IMDG Regulations (International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods) our
are not classified as hazardous goods and thus not regulated by above mentioned rules. They can
be shipped under applying the usual standard packaging rules.
Rail Transport (Europe)

According to the RID Regulations (Regulations of Dangerous Goods by Railtransport) our

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Road Transport (Switzerland/Europe), Rail Transport, Sea Transport
UN-No.: UN 3090
Proper Shipping Name: Lithium metal batteries
Technical Guidelines Packing Instruction and Special Provisions
ADR / RID 2021 Special Provision 188
According to the SDR/ADR Regulations / RID Regulations (Regulations of Dangerous Goods by Roadtransport)
our Lithium Metal Button cells are generally classified as dangerous goods, but can be permitted as “small“
Batteries in compliance with the Special Provision 188 and thus considerably shipped relieved.

IMDG Code 2020-2021 Special Provision 188
(amdt 40-20)
According to the IMDG Code (International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods) our Lithium Metal Button
cells are generally classified as dangerous goods, but can be permitted as “small“ Batteries in compliance
with the Special Provision 188 and thus considerably shipped relieved.

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Air Transport
UN-No.: UN 3090
Proper Shipping Name: Lithium metal batteries

ICAO TI 2020-2021 Packing Instruction 968
IATA/DGR 2021 (62nd Edition)
USA DOT 49 CFR 49 CFR, Sections 171.12, 171.24, 171.25, 171.85
According to the IATA DGR Regulations (Air Transport Dangerous Goods Regulations) our
Lithium Metal Button cells
are classified as dangerous goods, but can be permitted in compliance with the above
mentioned Instructions and thus considerably shipped relieved.
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Packing Instructions 968 - Section II
Cells and Batteries with a Lithium content of max. 0.3 gram lithium metal
Only cells with a Lithium content of over 0.3 gram lithium metal till max. 1.0 gram lithium metal
Only Batteries with a Lithium content of over 0.3 gram lithium metal till max. 2.0 gram lithium metal
It‘s forbidden to combine Cells and Batteries with a Lithium content of over 0.3 gram lithium metal
Per Package: FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT

Max. 2.5 kg net
Max. 8 cells Only «rigid» Non UN-proven Outerpackaging Materials are allowed to be used for UN 3090
Max. 2 batteries
A shipper is not permitted to present for transport more than one (1) package prepared according to Section II in any single
consignment. Not more than one (1) package prepared in accordance with Section II of PI 968 may be placed into an overpack.
Max. 2.5 kg net batteries per Shipment allowed. If shipment exceed this quantity then ship it under Section IB with a
Shipper‘s Declaration DGD! (for further details according to section IB, see next page)
Marks:
It is allowed to build Overpacks. All inner packages needs
to be marked completely and the OVERPACK Label must
be put on the Overpack package.
Shipper: Consignee
OVERPACK

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Packing Instruction 968 IB

If the before mentioned lithium content limitations are beeing exceeded, then it have to be followed the Packing Instructions PI 968,
Section IB. The shipment can only be sent by a person (for ex. shipping manager) who has a valid IATA certification!
There are additional Marks needed:
Shipper:
− Shipper and Consignee (Name and Address (Country name has to be in English))
− UN Number and Proper Shipping Name
Consignee: − Total Quantity (in net weight = kg)
− Lithium Battery Handling Label
− Dangerous Goods Label Class 9 (Dim. 10 x 10 cm)
UN 3090
Lithium metal
batteries
− Cargo Aircraft only (CAO) Label
Qty X.X kg
− Overpack label if applicable
OVERPACK Additional Documentation:
a Shipper‘s Declaration (DGD) and a AWB Entry is required:
- UN 3090 Lithium metal batteries, PI 968, IB
per package
- Number of Packagings and net weight of each Package containing Lithium Metal batteries
max. 2.5 kg net
(weight of cells/batteries only)
It is allowed to build Overpacks, but the Total kg net (of all inner packages) has to be marked outside of the Overpack! All inner
packages needs also to be marked completly and the OVERPACK Label must be put on the Overpack package.
Example DGD:
No Packing Goup No.

must be indicated.

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Classification of the related Packing Instruction:
Renata Lithium Metal Batteries are

classified under Section II of PI 968 or
under Section IB of PI 968
For further
informations to the
related packing
Instructions please
consult the IATA DGR.
www.iata.org

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Road Transport (Switzerland/Europe), Rail Transport, Sea Transport
UN-No.: UN 3480
Proper Shipping Name: Lithium ion batteries
ADR / RID 2021 Special Provision 188
According to the SDR/ADR Regulations / RID Regulations (Regulations of Dangerous Goods by

Roadtransport) our Lithium Ion Button cells are generally classified as dangerous goods, but can be
permitted as “small“ Batteries in compliance with the Special Provision 188 and thus considerably shipped
relieved.

IMDG Code 2020-2021 Special Provision 188
(amdt 40-20)
According to the IMDG Code (International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods) our Lithium Ion Button
cells are generally classified as dangerous goods, but can be permitted as “small“ Batteries in compliance
with the Special Provision 188 and thus considerably shipped relieved.

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Air Transport
UN-No.: UN 3480
Proper Shipping Name: Lithium ion batteries

ICAO TI 2020-2021 Packing Instruction 965
IATA/DGR 2021 (62nd Edition)
According to the IATA DGR Regulations (Air Transport Dangerous Goods Regulations) our
Lithium ion/polymer batteries
are classified as dangerous goods, but can be permitted in compliance with the above
mentioned Instructions and thus considerably shipped relieved.
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Packing Instructions 965 - Section II

Cells and Batteries until max. 2.7 Wh
Only Cells and Batteries over 2.7 Wh until max. 20 Wh
It‘s forbidden to combine Cells and Batteries over 2.7 Wh in one package
FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT

Per Package:
Max. 2.5 kg net Only «rigid» Non UN-proven Outerpackaging Materials are allowed to be used for UN 3480
Max. 8 cells
Max. 2 batteries
Marks:
Shipper:
Consignee:
If shipment exceed 2.5 kg net batteries, then ship it under Section IB with
a Shipper‘s Declaration / DGD! (for further details according to section IB, see next page)

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Packing Instruction 965 IB

If the before mentioned lithium content limitations are beeing exceeded, then it have to be followed the Packing Instructions PI 965,
Section IB.
The shipment can only be sent by a person (for ex. shipping manager) who has a valid IATA certification!
Shipper:
There are additional Marks needed:
- Shipper and Consignee (Name and Address (Country name has to be in English))
Consignee: - UN Number and Proper Shipping Name
- Total Quantity (in net weight = kg)
UN 3480
- Lithium Battery Handling Label
Lithium ion batteries - Dangerous Goods Label Class 9 (Dim. 10 x 10 cm)
Qty X.X kg
- Cargo Aircraft only (CAO) Label
OVERPACK - Overpack Label if aplicable
Additional Documentation:
per package a Shipper‘s Declaration (DGD) and a AWB Entry is required:
max. 10 kg net - UN 3480 Lithium ion batteries, PI 965, IB
- Number of Packagings and net weight of each Package
(weight of cells/batteries only)
It is allowed to build Overpacks, but the Total kg net (of all inner packages) has to be marked outside of the Overpack! All inner
packages needs also to be marked completly and the OVERPACK Label must be put on the Overpack package.
Example DGD:
Packing Goup No.

must be indicated.

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Classification of the related Packing Instruction:
Renata Lithium Ion Batteries

are classified under Section II
or under section IB
For further
informations to the
related packing
Instructions please
consult the IATA DGR.
www.iata.org

Zinc Air Button Cells

Road Transport (Switzerland/Europe)
According to the SDR/ADR Regulations (Regulations of Dangerous Goods by Roadtransport) our
Sea Transport
According to the IMDG Regulations (International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods) our

Air Transport
According to the IATA DGR Regulations (Air Transport Dangerous Goods Regulations) in
application of the Special Provision A123, section 4.4 our
are not classified or regulated as a Dangerous Goods. Following information must be showed
on the AWB: "Not restricted as per Special Provision A123".
Rail Transport (Europe)
According to the RID Regulations (Regulations of Dangerous Goods by Railtransport) our


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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Where can I get a proof of the UN38.3 Test of Renata Batteries?
A Proof of the passed UN38.3 test can be found on our product specific ASDS, in Section 14 and Annex I.
All UN38.3 Test Summary (TS) can also be downloaded directly on:
https://www.renata.com/downloads/
How to calculate the Wh of a Battery?

Nominal Voltage x Capacity in Ampere-hours = Watts per hour
V x Ah = Wh or V x mAh / 1000 = Wh
IATA requires, that for Lithium ion batteries over 100 Wh produced after 31. Dezember 2011 the Wh has to be printed
on the Battery. For Lithium ion batteries under 100 Wh produced after than 01.01.2009 also the Wh has to be printed
on.
What are “Button cells“ and how to treat “Battery Packs“?

Button cells per definition are a “single cell battery“ which the diameter is bigger than the height (also not a battery),
a battery has more than one cell.
Button cells containing in equipment (for example in a watch) are not restricted in the IATA DG Regulation; this also
includes Overpacks.
A Battery Pack contains more than one battery and is considered as a battery. Example: a “Battery Pack“ with 6
batteries of each 40 Wh equal a total of 240 Wh; therfore, it becomes a regular DG Class 9 Shipment.

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What are the Dimensions of a Lithium Battery Mark?
Standard: 100 x 100 mm, for small packages the minimum dimmension is 100 mm wide x 70 mm high (DGR 7.1.5.5).
or
Is it possible to use only one Label for Lithium Ion and Lithium Metal togehter as one?
Yes, but all aplicable UN Nr. must be indicate on one or more marks.
The mark must in the apropiate UN Nr. (DGR: 7.1.5.5.2):
- "UN 3090" for Lithium metal cells or batteries;
- "UN 3480" for Lithium ion cells or batteries;
- "UN 3091" for Lithium metal cells or batteries contained in, or packed with, equipment;
- "UN 3481" for Lithium ion cells or batteries contained in, or packed with, equipment.
Is required according to IATA to provide a 24h emergency number for shipments of lithium batteries?
- The DGD must provide an emergeny contact, which has to be 24h reachable in case of an emergency.
- The Lithium Battery Mark (see above) must be provide a telephone number for additional information
(no need to be 24h reachable).

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When is none lithium (metal -or- ion) battery label or marks necessary on the package and neigther is
necessary to declare the containing of Dangerous goods on the Air Waybill (AWB) and a DGD is not required?
- Packages containing only Renata SA button cell installed in quipment; or
- Consigments of maximum two packages or less where each package contains no more than 4 Renata SA button cells
or two batteries installed in equipment.
(Lithium metal/ion batteries contained in equipment - UN3091 - PI 970 / UN3481 - PI967, Section II)
What are the Dimensions of a CAO Label? What are the Dimensions of a Class 9 Lithium Batteries Label?
IATA DGR FIGURE 7.3.X

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What are the packaging limitation of the Packing Instructions 966 / 969 Section II ?
Lithium Ion Batteries packed with equipment - PI 966 - Section II (Cells ≤ 20 Wh and Batteries ≤ 100 Wh)
Lithium Metal Batteries packed with equipment PI 969 Section II (Cells ≤ 1 gram and Batteries ≤ 2 grams)
a) Cells or Batteries are packed in the same package but not built-in equipment.
b) Cells or Batteries are contained in equipment, separatelly with 2 spare sets* of cells or batteries per equipment.
c) Total net weight of lithium cells/ batteries contained in any package do not must to exceed 5 kg.
Example:
In one package are packed 3 equipments, each equipment contain one button-cell (build-in equipment)
plus two sets of cell-replacment per equipment.
*A "set" of cells or batteries is the

number of individual cells/batteries
…contained in… that are required to power each
piece of equipment.
per Equpiment is acepted

...packed with…
2 replacements set*
This means that is possible to combine “contained in“ and “packed with” shipments?
Eg: A watch containing a battery plus 2 replacement batteries
Yes, therefore must be follow previous PI 966/PI 969.
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What are the packaging limitation of Packing Instructions 967 / 970 Section II?
Lithium Ion Batteries contained in equipment - PI 967 - Section II (Cells ≤ 20 Wh and Batteries ≤ 100 Wh)
Lithium Metal Batteries contained in equipment - PI 970 - Section II (Cells ≤ 1 gram and Batteries ≤ 2 grams)
a) Cells or BatteriesZLFKDUHLQWHJUDWHG inHTXLSPHQWLQRUGHUWRSURYLGHHOHFWULFDOSRZHUIRULWV operation.
b) The equipment containing the cell must be secure against movements within the outer-packaging and it
must be efectivly prevent any accidental activation.
c) Total net weight of lithium cells/ batteries contained in any package do not must to exceed 5 kg.
Is it allowed to make Overpack(s) with Lithium Cells/Batteries (air freight shipments - IATA DGR)?
Yes. Restrictions or limitation must be verified and followed corresponding the Packiging Instructions of each UN Nr.
- The allowed maximum nett weight of batteries/cells must be considered in each inner-package.
- An Overpack can contain packages of different dangerous goods but do not have to contain sustances that
might react dangerously with each other. Verify table 9.3.A DGR
As a Battery Manufacturer do we need a Quality management programm to ship Lithium Batteries?

Yes, according to IATA DGR -> 3.9.2.6 and ADR/RID/IMDG SV188 -> 2.2.9.1.7 e) a quality management programm
is required. Renata SA is a ISO 9001 qualified company.
The latest ISO certificate can be downloaded from our website:

https://www.renata.com/fileadmin/downloads/ISO_Zertifikate/Renata_SA_CH10978008_e_9k.pdf

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Does IATA require Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for our batteries?
No, but some airlines, forwarders or our clients may would like to have it as a reference.
For our Renata SA button cells or batteries a SDS is not a requirement according to the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR Subpart 1910.1200,
because these products are 'articles' that do not release a covered toxic chemical under the normal
conditions of processing or use.
You can find the SDS in our Website or under below links: https://www.renata.com/downloads/
Article Safety Data Sheet Lithium Metal Button Cells
Article Safety Data Sheet Lithium Ion/Polymer Batteries

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Storage
Lithium Metal Button Cells & Lithium Ion/Polymer Batteries

Store unused batteries in their original packaging and keep them away from metal objects which may short-
circuit them. Storing unpackaged cells together could result in cell shorting and heat build-up. Store and display
batteries in there original packaging in well ventilated, dry and cool conditions. Avoid storing or display
batteries in direct sun or in places where they get exposed to rain.
Do not stack battery cartons on top of each other exceeding a specified height. The height is clearly dependent
on the strength of the packaging. As for general rule this height should not exceed 1.5 m for cardboard
packages or 3 m for wooden cases. The above recommendations are equally valid for storage conditions during
prolonged transit. Thus, batteries should be stored away from ship engines and not left for long periods in
unventilated metal box cars (containers) during summer.
Taken from our ASDS

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Tel. +41 61 975 75 75

E-Mail: logistics@renata.com
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Road Transport (Switzerland/Europe), Rail Transport, Sea Transport

Technical Guidelines Packing Instruction and Special Provisions

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Technical Guidelines Packing Instruction and Special Provisions

For further Information press

Article Safety Data Sheet

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Lithium Metal Button Cells

Packing Instructions 968 - Section II

Per Package: FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT

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Lithium Metal Button Cells

Packing Instruction 968 IB

No Packing Goup No.

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Renata Lithium Metal Batteries are

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Road Transport (Switzerland/Europe), Rail Transport, Sea Transport

According to the SDR/ADR Regulations / RID Regulations (Regulations of Dangerous Goods by

Technical Guidelines Packing Instruction and Special Provisions

Article Safety Data Sheet

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Technical Guidelines Packing Instruction and Special Provisions

For further Information press

Article Safety Data Sheet

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Lithium Ion/Polymer Batteries

Packing Instructions 965 - Section II

FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT

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Lithium Ion/Polymer Batteries

Packing Instruction 965 IB

Packing Goup No.

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Renata Lithium Ion Batteries

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