{"operation":"document","citation":"14-0218","title":"Maxxsonics — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2015-04-11","effective_on":null,"summary":"14-0218 response to Maxxsonics concerning 173.185.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-14-0218.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-14-0218.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-14-0218","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2015/140218.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department of Transportation\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials\nWashington, DC 20590\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nSafety Administration\nMAR 1 1 2015\nMr. Ken Eldridge\nWarehouse Manager\nMaxxsonics\n1290 Ensell Road\nLake Zurich, IL 60047\nReference No. 14-0218\nDear Mr. Eldridge:\nThis is in response to your November 12, 2014 e-mail requesting clarification of the\nHazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the\nshipment of small lithium ion batteries contained in equipment, UN 3481. You present that\nyou will be shipping a new product containing a 2 cell, 7.4 volt lithium ion battery with a\n1,100 mAh rating. You note that batteries meet the criteria in Part III, sub-section 38.3 of\nthe UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. Finally, you indicate that each piece of equipment\ncontaining the battery is individually packaged in a blister pack with a rigid outer\nfiberboard packaging. You ask for confirmation of what specific HMR provisions are\nwaived for these lithium ion batteries as packaged.\nIn a final rule published on August 6, 2014 (79 FR 46011; HM-224F), § 173.185 relating to\nlithium cells and batteries was revised. In the final rule special provision 188 was\neliminated and incorporated into § 173.185. In addition, the term Watt-hour (Wh) was\nadopted in place of \"equivalent lithium content\" for lithium ion batteries. As described, the\nlithium ion battery contained in the equipment equates to 8.14 Wh for the battery and 4.07\nWh for each cell.\nBased on the information you have provided, the lithium ion cells and battery meets the\nsize limitation (less than 20 Wh for a cell and less than 100 Wh for a battery) to be eligible\nfor the exceptions for smaller cells and batteries provided by § 173.185 (c), therefore,\nprovided the battery, equipment, and package meets all other applicable requirements of\n§ 173.185 the batteries as packaged are not subject to the following provisions of the HMR:\nSubpart C of Part 172, Shipping Papers;\nSubpart D of Part 172, Marking;\nSubpart E of Part 172, Labeling;\nSubpart F of part 172, Placarding;\nSubpart G of part 172, Emergency Response Information;\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nSubpart H of part 172, Training; and\nThe UN performance packaging requirements of §§ 173.185(b)(3)(ii) and 173.185(b) (4).\nThe provisions of subpart I of part 172, Safety and Security Plans, do not apply to lithium\nbatteries.\nIn addition, since each package contains less than four lithium cells and two lithium\nbatteries installed in equipment the requirements for additional hazard communication\n(§ 173.185(c)(3)) and the lithium battery handling mark (§ 173.185(c)(4)(i))) also do not\napply.\nI trust this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to\ncontact this office.\nSincerely,\nSher. ly\nShane C. Kelley\nActing International Standards Coordinator\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nBabich\n8/73.185\nBatteries\nDodd, Alice (PHMSA)\n14-0218\nFrom:\nSent:\nCiccarone, Michael CTR (PHMSA)\nTo:\nWednesday, November 12, 2014 3:39 PM\nHazmat Interps\nSubject:\nFW: Small Lithium Ion Battery\nAttachments:\nUN38 3 of QUBFour battery.pdf\nShante/Alice.\nPlease submit this for a formal letter of interpretation. I spoke with Mr. Eldridge.\nThanks;\nMike\nFrom: Ken Eldridge [mailto:kene@maxxsonics.com]\nTo: INFOCNTR (PHMSA)\nSent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 12:39 PM\nCc: Marc Sullivan\nSubject: Small Lithium Ion Battery\nTo Whom It May Concern:\ndetermine these are classified as small Li lon batteries contained in equipment, aka UN3481.\nI have questions regarding a new product we will be shipping which contains Li lon batteries. Based on what we can\nwould represent 0.66 grams of lithium for our largest battery contained in equipment with a total battery weight of 39.5\nThe largest battery contained in equipment is a 2 cell 7.4 volt with 1100 mAh capability. Based on the ELC formula this\nEach unit is individually packaged with the battery enclosed in a non conductive rigid plastic product which is inside a\nwith an ELC of 0.66 grams. Our batteries have passed the UN38.3 testing - see attached\nblister pack with outer rigid fiberboard packaging. For shipping purposes the package unit would be 2 cells, one battery,\nIn accordance with the SP 188 of 49 CFR 172 and/or 49 CFR 173.185\npacked with, or contained in, equipment, that meets the conditions of this paragraph, is excepted from the requirements in\n((c) Exceptions for smaller cells or batteries. A package containing lithium cells or batteries, or lithium cells or batteries\nsubparts C through H of part 172 of this subchapter and the UN performance packaging requirements in paragraphs\n(b) (3)(ii) and (b)(4) of this section under the following conditions and limitations.)\nMy questions:\nAre we exempted from the following?\n172.300\n172.200\nShipper declaration for dangerous goods.\n172.400\nMarking of package with proper shipping name\nLi lon labeling on shipments (see below for example)\n1\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nCAUTION!\nIF DAMAGED\nLITHIUM ION BATTERY\nDO NOT LOAD OR TRANSPORT\nPACKAGE IF DAMAGED\nFOR MORE INFORMATION CALL CUSTOM PHONE MUNGER\n172.600\n172.500\nPlacarding\n172.800\n172.700\nEmergency Response Information\nDangerous good training.\nSafety and Security Plans\nThanks,\nKen\nWarehouse Marage\nKen Eldridge\nСпоту: 1847) 540-77 00\n1292 Ensel\n( MAXX-ONICA\nMEANT HIRO NISSE SHUNCH AUTOTER'\nCONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:\nThis Material is intended for the named recipient and, unless otherwise expressly indicated, is confidential and\nprivileged information. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this material is prohibited. If you received\nthis message in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system.\nYour cooperation is appreciated.\n2\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nCNAS\nCNAS L0748\nNO.1114090023\n# KI IR 4\nTest Report\nBRATE EDC01040401/CEL153048 7.1V 8. 14Wh\nName of Sample: Lithium-ion polymer battery EDC01040401/CEL153048\n7.41\n8. 14Wh\n***7*2A\nConsignor:\nShanghai Research Institute of Chemical Industry Testing Centre\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\nSRICI Testing Centre Test Report\nNO. 1114090023\n1/11\n17Z*\nChinese\n471 EDC01040401/EI.153048.7.4V 8. 14Wh\nName of Sample\nEnglish\nLithium-ion polymer battery EDC01040401/CEL153048 7. 4V 8. 14W\nSample No.\n1114090023\nConsignor\nManufacturer\n$7$1\nDONGGUAN GOLDEN CEL BATTERY CO., LTD\nTest method\nST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Amend. 18/Amend. 2 38. 3 UNITED NATIONS \"Recommendations\nTRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS\" Manual of Tests and Criteria\nST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Amend. 1&Amend. 2 38.3\nCriterion\nST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Amend. 1&Amend. 2 38. 3 UNITED NATIONS \"Recommendations on che\nTRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS\" Manual of Tests and Criteria\nST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rov, 5/Amond, 14Amond. 2 38,3\nAppearance\nBlue Plastic film shell\nin 1020/100509-58\nAccepted Date\n2014-09-02\nTest Date\n2014-09-09~ 2014-09-30\n2:220; 3500:20: 3088: 6: 0300: 2000x3\nTest Items\nAltitude simulation, Thermal test, Vibration, Shock, External\ncircuit, Crush, Overcharge, Forced discharge\nshort\nST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Amend. 1&Amend. 2 38. 3FrrE k.\nThe sample has passed the test items of UNITED NATIONS \"Recommendations on the\nConclusion\nST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Amend. 1&Amend. 2 38. 3.\nTRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS\" Manual of Tests and Critetie\n#T Rechargeable Lithium Battery.\nW).\n2014-09-30\nComment\n•Address\nConsignor\nPost Code\n315500\nApprover:\nChecker:\n77335\nCompiler:\nTitle:\nAL TElE (Vice chief engineer)\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\n:\nKi Ki tR #\nSRICI Testing Centre Test Report\nNO. 1114090023\nNo.\nName of Test\n*#**x*****\n2/11\nItems\nStandard requirement or The\n*w#*\nClause Number of Standard\nTest Result\n#5#2\nConclusion\nRemark\nsimulation\nAltitude\n-F JID ST/SG/AC: 10/11/Rev. 5/Amend. 1 38,3 tl\nUN Manual of Tests and Criteria Section\n* T.I\nST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Amend. | 38.3 Test T.1\nSee Appendix 1\nPassed\nAl*\n2\nThermal test\n39. T. 2\nF WID ST/SG/AC. 10/11/Nev. 5/Amend. 1 38.3 M 1080* 2\nST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Amenc. 1 38.3 Test T.2\nUN Manual of Tests and Criteria Section\nSee Appendix 2\n3\nVibration\nHez))\nPassed\n* T.3\nFIS ST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/imend. 1 38.3 bt\nUN Menual of Tests and Criterin Section\nSee Appendix 3\nAB* 3\nST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Awend. 1 38.3 Test T.3\nPassed\nShock\n4 T.4\nT:MB ST/S6/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Amend. I 38.3 B SLMHK 4\nST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Anend. 1 38.3 Test T.4\nUN Manual of Tests and Criteria Section\nSee Appendix 1\nPassed\nExternal short\n9J92 ST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Asend. 1 38.3 IA\ncircuit\nof Tests and Criteria Section\nSee Appendix 5\nAUk 5\nST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Amend. 1 38.3 Test T.5\nPassed\nCrush\n#FES\nTD ST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Amend. 1&Amend. 2\nDN Manual of Tests and Criteria Section\nST/SG/AC. 10/11/Rev. 5/Amend. 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