Appendix 7. Transportation Restrictions for Lithium Batteries
7.3 Example of Hazardous Goods Declaration List
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7.3 Example of Hazardous Goods Declaration List
This section describes a general example of the hazardous goods declaration list. For details, please
inquire each transportation company.
This will be applied only to the batteries described in "Appendix 7.1 Restriction for Packing".
(1) Outline of hazard
Principal hazard and effect
Not found.
Specific hazard
As the chemical substance is stored in a sealed metal container, the battery itself is
not hazardous. But when the internal lithium metal attaches to human skin, it
causes a chemical skin burn. As a reaction of lithium with water, it may ignite or
forms flammable hydrogen gas.
Environmental effect
Not found.
Possible state of emergency
Damages or short-circuits may occur due to external mechanical or electrical
pressures.
(2) First-aid
measure
Inhalation
If a person inhales the vapor of the substance due to the battery damage, move the
person immediately to fresh air. If the person feels sick, consult a doctor
immediately.
Skin contact
If the content of the battery attaches to human skin, wash off immediately with water
and soap. If skin irritation persists, consult a doctor.
Eye contact
In case of contact with eyes due to the battery damage, rinse immediately with a
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and then consult a doctor.
Ingestion
If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
(3) Fire-fighting
measure
Appropriate fire-extinguisher
Dry sand, dry chemical, graphite powder or carbon dioxide gas
Special fire-fighting measure
Keep the battery away from the fireplace to prevent fire spreading.
Protectors against fire
Fire-protection gloves, eye/face protector (face mask), body/skin protective cloth
(4) Measure
for
leakage
Environmental precaution
Dispose of them immediately because strong odors are produced when left for a
long time.
How to remove
Get them absorbed into dry sand and then collect the sand in an empty container.
(5) Handling and storage
Handling
Cautions for safety
handling
Do not peel the external tube or damage it.
Do not dispose of the battery in fire or expose it to heat.
Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet.
Do not throw the battery.
Do not disassemble, modify or transform the battery.
Do not short-circuit the battery.
Appropriate storage
condition
Avoid direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity.
(Recommended temp. range: +5 to +35
o
C, humidity: 70%RH or less)
Storage
Material to avoid
Flammable or conductive material (Metal: may cause a short-circuit)
