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LITHIUM BATTERY GUIDE FOR SHIPPERS
1 PHMSA | PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONLITHIUM BATTERY GUIDE FOR SHIPPERSA Compliance Tool for All Modes of TransportationRevised September niti torere moluptassum quiae 2 INTRODUCTIONThis compliance resource was prepared to assist a shipper to safely package LITHIUM cells and batteries for transport by all modes of transportation according to the latest (May 11, 2020; HM-215O) regulatory requirements. This GUIDE provides scenario-based situations that outline the applicable requirements that a shipper must follow to ship packages of LITHIUM cells and batteries in various configurations. Each distinct shipping GUIDE in this document refers to the regulatory requirements for a specific LITHIUM cell/ BATTERY type, configuration, and size. In this way, a shipper will easily find the applicable provisions that they must follow depending on the scenario they encounter as a note that these shipping guides are based on the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) and can be used as a compliance tool to help outline applicable scenario-based regulatory requirements; this document is not a substitute for the HMR.
4 • Lithium metal (LiM) • are generally non-rechargeable (primary, one-time use). • have a longer life than standard alkaline batteries • are commonly used in hearing aids, wristwatches, smoke detectors, cameras, key fobs, children’s toys, etc. LITHIUM BATTERY TYPES There are many different chemistries of lithium cells and batteries, but for transportation purposes, all lithium …
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