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Requirement
PI-966 – Lithium Ion Cells and Batteries
Packed with Equipment
PI-967 – Lithium Ion Cells and Batteries
Contained in Equipment
Cell
≤ 20 Wh
Batt.
≤ 100 Wh
Class 9
Cell
≤ 20 Wh
Batt.
≤ 100 Wh
Class 9
repacking if necessary.
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Telephone number for
additional information.
Air waybill
Lithium ion batteries in
compliance with Section II
of PI 966 (if using an air
waybill)
No
Lithium ion batteries in
compliance with Section II
of PI 967 (if using an air
waybill)
No
* Lithium batteries with mass ≥ 12kg and having a strong, impact-resistant outer casing, or assemblies of such batteries, may be transported
when packed in strong outer packaging in protective enclosures. These require approval of the authority having jurisdiction (copy of
approval to accompany shipment.)
**Batteries manufactured after 31 December 2011 must be marked with Watt-hour rating on the outside case.
***The Watt-hour rating must be marked on the outside of the battery case except those manufactured before 1 January 2009
† Lithium battery label required if package contains more than four cells or two batteries installed in the equipment; except button cell
batteries installed in equipment (including circuit boards.)
†† Cargo Aircraft only label must be on all shipments that are only allowed on Cargo Aircraft.
Note
: Competent Authority Approval is required to ship by air for at least the following conditions. Otherwise, it is
prohibited to ship by air:
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Any batteries over 35kg, even those that have passed UN testing
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Waste lithium batteries
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Prototype vehicles containing prototype batteries
Cells and batteries are prohibited from being transported by air for any reason if they have been identified by the
manufacturer as:
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Defective for safety reasons
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Damaged
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Having the potential of pr
oducing a dangerous evolution of heat, fire, or short circuit
To gain Competent Authority Approvals, contact your local jurisdiction’s Department of Transportation. For
example in the US, contact the US DOT and request a CA Approval by stating your case. This approval process can
be lengthy (3 – 6 months or longer).
Storing Batteries
A123 cells can be stored for over 10 years in a cool environment. For long storage periods, a refresh charge is
required every four years at 25 °C. For temperatures above 40 °C a refresh charge is required every year. Batteries
should not be stored continuously above 65 °C.
Battery Disposal
Do not incinerate or dispose of cells or batteries. Return end-of-life cells or batteries to your nearest recycling
center per the appropriate regulations.