Singapore 2014 FAQ 2: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CELLS AND BATTERIES? A cell is a single powered unit, while a battery is made up of a few cells connected together. Cells Batteries Singapore 2014 HOW TO SHIP YOUR LITHIUM BATTERIES SAFELY Lithium batteries are found in electronic devices such as your mobile phone, laptop or camera. As these batteries are fire hazards and a risk to flight safety if they’re not properly packed, you’ll need to take some precautions for your shipment. FAQ 3: HOW SHOULD I PACK MY SHIPMENT? And don’t worry if this is your first time shipping lithium batteries, because this guide will make it easy. Simply follow the 3 steps listed below and you‘re ready to ship. Proper Packing STEP 1: CLASSIFY TYPE OF LITHIUM BATTERY Different types of lithium batteries follow different shipping requirements and regulations. The first thing you need to know is which type of battery it is. Start by identifying which type of lithium battery it is by answering two simple questions on the right. Regardless of your shipping method, you should always use a strong outer packaging. If you’re shipping batteries only, or with equipment, you must individually pack each cell or battery in an inner package that protects it from short circuits. If you’re shipping batteries in equipment, your packaging must protect your electronic device from being switched on accidentally. Never pack your batteries without any inner package, or with metal objects such as tools and keys. FAQ 4: HOW DO I ENSURE MY SHIPMENT PASSES THE DROP TEST? Your package should be able to withstand a 1.2-metre drop without: • Any damage to cells or batteries • Contact between batteries due to shifting of its contents • Releasing its contents Who do I call for assistance or approval? DHL Express Customer Service Hotline: 1800 2858888 Batteries only Batteries with equipment Batteries in equipment Damaged or waste/recycling batteries Is your lithium battery re-chargeable? (Select A or B) A: YES – Lithium ion B : NO – Lithium metal How will you be packing your lithium battery? (Select i, ii or iii) i Batteries only Shipments containing only batteries ii Batteries with equipment Shipments containing batteries with your electronic device, but not installed in it iii Batteries in equipment Shipments containing batteries installed in your electronic device, that haven‘t been removed Take note that your batteries can’t be shipped if they’re damaged, or if they are waste/ recycling or disposal batteries, so check them carefully.Based on your answers above (A or B; i, ii, or iii), you can find the classification (PI Code) of your battery. Then, refer to the table overleaf for more details. TYPE OF LITHIUM BATTERIES Ai Lithium ion batteries only Aii Lithium ion batteries with equipment Aiii Lithium ion batteries in equipment Bi Lithium metal batteries only Bii Biii Lithium metal batteries with equipment Lithium metal batteries in equipment Remarks: The SHIPPER bears the ultimate responsibility in ensuring full compliance to the DG regulations for Lithium Batteries. This is stated clearly in IATA DGR 2013 SHIPPERS RESPONSIBILITY section 1.3. CLASSIFICATION – PI CODE PI965 PI966 PI967 PI968 PI969 PI970 Singapore 2014 Singapore 2014 STEP 2: ENSURE IF SHIPMENT NEEDS AN APPROVAL Shipping lithium batteries is fully regulated under IATA regulations and subject to Dangerous Goods approval (DG approval). However, if your batteries meet certain requirements and fall into the lower risk Section II criteria, you can enjoy a simpler shipping process and may be exempted from Full DG approval. TYPE OF APPROVAL REQUIRED What are the considerations for Section II? 1. Cell capacity / lithium content 2. Maximum number of cells and batteries per package 3. Maximum weight per package Section II requirements for each type of lithium batteries are different. E.g. PI967 Lithium Ion batteries in equipment • Per cell : < 20 Wh • Per battery : < 100Wh • Total weight per package <5 kg (net) REQUIREMENTS TO CLASSIFY LITHIUM BATTERIES AS SECTION II PI965 What is the 1 Please refer to the table on the next page to find out more about Section II requirements. STEP 3: PREPARE DOCUMENTATION AND LABELS Depending on your shipping method, you will also need a material safety data sheet (MSDS) and battery declaration letter. Simply check our Lithium Batteries Classification Table, and call the DHL Express Customer Service Hotline if necessary. If your batteries complies with Section II requirements, please refer to the Classification Table. Section II : Basic Account Approval in DHL Account Approval System [AAS] Section I: Full DG Approval 2 PI966 PI967 PI968 PI969 PI970 Cell Capacity Per cell: <20Wh; Per cell: <20Wh; Per cell: <20Wh; Per cell: <1g lithium; Per cell: <1g lithium; Per cell: <1g lithium; Lithium Content? Per battery: <100Wh Per battery: <100Wh Per battery: <100Wh Per battery: <2g lithium Per battery: <2g lithium Per battery: <2g lithium Maximum number ≤2.7Wh: no limit; Those necessary to power the equipment + 2 spares No limit 5kg net 5kg net or of batteries per package? __ __ >2.7Wh: 8 cells or 2 batteries __ Those necessary to power the equipment + 2 spares __ __ ≤0.3g: No limit; No limit __ >0.3g: 8 cells or 2 batteries __ __ Label Sample 3 Maximum weight per package? ≤2.7Wh: 2.5kg net; __ >2.7Wh: No limit 5kg net 5kg net ≤0.3g: 2.5kg net; __ >0.3g: No limit FAQ 1: HOW DO I FIND OU T MY BATTERY’S WATT-HOUR RATING? Normally the watt-hour rating should be printed at the back of batteries. Even if you can‘t find your battery‘s watt-hour rating stated anywhere, it‘s still easy to figure out. Just check its label or packaging for its voltage and ampere-hour rating (1,000mAh = 1Ah), then calculate its watt-hour rating with the formula on the right: Ampere-hour (Ah) x Voltage (V) = Watt-hour (Wh) If you have a battery of 2,300mAH (2.3Ah) with a voltage of 1.5V, its watt-hour rating would be: 2.3Ah x 1.5V = 3.45Wh
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