MH/T 1020-2018Specification for transport of lithium batteries by air (English PDF)
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Issued by
Civil Aviation Administration of China
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
March 27, 2018
Implementation date
June 1, 2018
Scope
MH/T 1020-2018 (Specification for transport of lithium batteries by air) is available as an English-translated PDF.
MH/T 1020-2018 — This standard specifies the restrictions and operating specifications for air transportation of lithium batteries. This standard applies to air transportation of lithium battery cargo and baggage. This standard does not apply to air mail transportation of lithium batteries.
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National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 03.220.50
- Classification
- V 52
Issued by: Civil Aviation Administration of China
Contents
- Foreword
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and definitions
- 4 Abbreviations
- 5 Air transport restrictions
- 5.1 Quality Management Plan
- 5.2 UN38.3 test
- 5.3 Rated energy mark
- 5.4 Lithium batteries prohibited for transportation
- 5.5 Differences between countries and operators
- 6 Requirements for lithium batteries as cargo transportation
- 6.1 Basic requirements
- 6.2 Transport according to section I of packing instruction 965~970
- 6.3 Transport according to section II of packing instruction 965~970
- 7 Requirements for transportation of lithium batteries as luggage
- 7.1 Scope of application
- 7.2 Lithium content and rated energy limit
- 7.3 UN38.3 test requirements
- 7.4 Protection measures
- 7.5 Quantity limit
- 7.6 Baggage types
- 7.7 Power Bank
- 7.8 Rated energy or capacity mark
Foreword
This standard was drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces and abolishes MH/T 1020-2013 "Lithium Battery Air Transport Specification". Compared with MH/T 1020-2013, the main technical changes Change as follows.
- Added the definitions of "rated capacity", "nominal voltage" and "power bank" (see 3.7, 3.8, 3.10);
-Deleted the definitions of "single cell battery" and "prototype sample lithium battery cell or battery" (2013 edition 3.3, 3.6);
- Added abbreviations (see Chapter 4);
--- Added the prohibition of transportation restriction clause in accordance with the special regulation A201 (see 5.4.1);
- Increased the state-of-charge limit for transporting lithium-ion batteries separately (see 5.4.2);
- Deleted the provisions of lithium batteries approved for transportation in accordance with A88 (Chapter 6 of the 2013 edition);
-Increased the number of lithium battery equipment and spare lithium batteries carried by passengers (see 7.5);
--Added the requirement for passengers to carry the power bank on the plane (see 7.7);
-The contents of Table 1 and Table 2 are revised, "net weight" is changed to "net quantity", and "composite package" is changed to "collective packaging", the "hazard label" is changed to "lithium battery hazard label", and the "lithium battery handling label" is changed to "lithium battery mark", Added restrictions on state of charge and collective packaging (see Table 1, Table 2, 2013 Edition Table 1, Table 2);
- Modified the format and content of Table 3, and increased the limit on the number of lithium batteries carried by passengers (see Table 3, 2013 Edition Table 3);
-Amended Appendix A, adopting new lithium battery danger label and lithium battery mark (see Appendix A, 2013 edition Appendix A);
-Amended Appendix B, added 965IB fill-in sample and nuclear power status description sample (see Appendix B, 2013 edition Appendix B);
--- Added Appendix C, and added an air waybill filling sample (see Appendix C).
This standard was proposed and interpreted by the Transportation Department of the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
This standard is under the jurisdiction of the China Academy of Civil Aviation Science and Technology.
1 Scope
This standard specifies the restrictions and operating specifications for air transportation of lithium batteries.
This standard applies to air transportation of lithium battery cargo and baggage.
This standard does not apply to air mail transportation of lithium batteries.
2 Normative references
The following documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated reference documents, only the dated version applies to this article Pieces. For undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) applies to this document.
MH/T 1030 Air transport regulations for dangerous goods carried by passengers and crew IATA "Dangerous Goods Regulations" (2018 Edition) ICAO Doc 9284-AN/905 "Technical Instructions for the Safe Air Transport of Dangerous Goods" (2017-2018 Edition) United Nations "Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods-Manual of Tests and Standards"/ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.6
3 Terms and definitions
The following terms and definitions apply to this document.
Battery cell
A single, enclosed electrochemical device consisting of a positive electrode and a negative electrode with a potential difference between the two electrodes.
Battery
Two or more battery cells connected together by a circuit and installed with necessary devices such as housing, electrode terminals, markings and Protection devices, etc.
Note. A single cell battery is considered a battery cell in this standard.
Lithium metal cell or battery A battery cell or battery with lithium metal or lithium alloy as the anode.
Lithium ion cell or battery both the positive and negative electrodes do not have metallic lithium, but are battery cells or batteries in which ionic or atomic-like lithium is embedded in the lattice of the positive and negative electrode materials.
Note. Lithium-ion battery cells or batteries are usually rechargeable secondary batteries. Lithium polymer battery cells or batteries that use lithium ion chemistry are classified in this standard MH the class is a lithium ion battery cell or battery.
Button battery
A small circular battery whose overall height is smaller than its diameter.
Rated energy
The energy value of the battery cell or battery under specified conditions announced by the manufacturer.
Note. The unit of rated energy is watt-hour (Wh), and the calculation method is to multiply the nominal voltage (in volts (V)) by the rated capacity (in ampere-hours) (Ah) is the unit).
Rated capacity
The capacity of a battery cell or battery measured under the load, temperature and voltage cut-off point specified by the manufacturer.
Note. The unit is ampere hour (Ah) or milliampere hour (mAh).
Nominal voltage
Used to mark or identify the approximate value of the battery cell or battery voltage.
Note. The nominal voltage is not the output voltage, nor the input voltage.
Lithium content
The mass of lithium in lithium metal or lithium alloy battery cells or battery anodes.
3.10
Power bank
It is composed of a lithium battery cell or battery, a corresponding circuit and a casing. The main function is to provide a stable DC output power for other equipment Power source, and can be carried by the user with a small mobile power supply.
Note. During the transportation of luggage, the power bank is regarded as a spare lithium battery carried by the passenger or crew; when the cargo is transported, the power bank is regarded as a lithium battery rather than a device containing a lithium battery.
4 Abbreviations
The following abbreviations apply to this document.
ELI Lithium-ion battery with exception ELM exception lithium metal battery IMP Information Exchange Program PED portable electronic equipment PMED portable electronic medical equipment RBI completely restricted single lithium ion battery RBM completely restricted single lithium metal battery as per Section IA and IB of PI 968) RLI completely restricted lithium-ion battery with equipment RLM completely restricted lithium metal battery with equipment
5 Air transport restrictions
5.1 Quality Management Plan
The manufacturer of the lithium battery cell or lithium battery shall have compliance with ICAO Doc 9284-AN/905 (hereinafter referred to as ICAO TI) and IATA "Dangerous the quality management plan stipulated in the Product Regulations (hereinafter referred to as IATA DGR).
5.2 UN38.3 test
Except as specified in 5.4.5, any type of lithium battery cell or lithium battery shall pass the United Nations Customs the series of tests (hereinafter referred to as UN38.3 tests) required by section 38.3 of the Recommendations for the Transport of Dangerous Goods-Manual of Tests and Standards, Regardless of whether the battery cell contained in the lithium battery has passed the series of tests required by UN38.3.
5.3 Rated energy mark
When the goods are transported, they are transported in accordance with Part I of the ICAO TI's lithium battery packaging instructions or IA, and the lithium ion produced after December 31, 2011 the sub-battery shall be marked with the rated energy value on the shell. Transported in accordance with Part II or IB, the products produced after December 31, 2008 shall be marked with the rated energy
5.4 Lithium batteries prohibited for transportation
5.4.1 During cargo transportation, lithium metal batteries (UN3090) and lithium ion batteries (UN3480) that are transported separately should not be transported on passenger aircraft.
Unless in accordance with ICAO TI and IATA DGR Special Provisions A201, a written exemption from the relevant national authority is obtained.
5.4.2 During cargo transportation, if the lithium ion battery (UN3480) is transported separately, if its state of charge exceeds 30% of its rated capacity, it should not be transported by air, unless in accordance with the requirements of the ICAO TI and IATA DGR Special Provisions A331, the country of origin and the Approval by the competent authorities of the country and meet the written conditions established by these competent authorities.
5.4.3 According to the ICAO TI and IATA DGR Special Regulations A154, the manufacturer has been confirmed as defective or damaged for safety reasons Bad lithium batteries (such as batteries recalled by manufacturers for safety reasons) may evolve into potential hazards of heating, burning and short-circuiting.
It should not be transported by air.
5.4.4 According to ICAO TI and IATA DGR Special Regulations A183, waste lithium batteries should not be transported by air, and for recycling or disposal Lithium batteries transported for the purpose of transportation, unless approved in writing by the competent authority of the country of origin and the country of the operator.
5.4.5 Lithium battery cells or lithium batteries that have not been tested by UN38.3 should not be transported by air unless they meet the special requirements of ICAO TI and IATA DGR Prescribe the conditions stipulated in Article A88 and obtain written approval from the competent authority of the country of origin.
5.5 Differences between countries and operators
Air transportation of lithium batteries shall comply with relevant national authorities and operators such as the originating country, transit country, destination country, the difference between lithium batteries in air transportation.
6 Requirements for lithium batteries as cargo transportation
6.1 Basic requirements
6.1.1 Lithium batteries are category 9 miscellaneous dangerous goods, and should meet all relevant requirements specified by ICAO TI and IATA DGR during air transportation.
Transportation companies and personnel shall have the corresponding qualifications for handling dangerous goods.
6.1.2 The applicable UN numbers and special shipping names for air transport of lithium batteries are as follows.
a) UN3480, lithium ion battery;
b) UN3481, lithium ion battery and equipment are packed together;
c) UN3481, lithium ion battery is installed in the equipment;
d) UN3090, lithium metal battery;
e) UN3091, lithium metal batteries are packed with equipment;
f) UN3091, lithium metal battery is installed in the equipment.
6.1.3 The "equipment" in the special transportation name refers to a device that is powered by lithium battery cells or lithium batteries. Fully powered by lithium battery Vehicles (such as electric bicycles, electric wheelchairs, balance bikes) should follow the UN number UN3171 and the transportation name "battery-powered vehicle" Handle transportation.
6.2 Transport according to section I of packing instruction 965~970
Lithium battery goods transported in accordance with Section I of Packing Instructions 965~970 should be packed in accordance with ICAO TI and IATA DGR Packing Instructions 965~970 for the provisions of Section I (including IA and IB), see Table 1.
6.3 Transport according to section II of packing instruction 965~970
Lithium battery goods transported in accordance with Section II of Packing Instructions 965~970, the packaging should comply with ICAO TI and IATA DGR Packing Instructions 965~970 the provisions of Section II are shown in Table 2.
7 Requirements for transportation of lithium batteries as luggage
7.1 Scope of application
7.1.1 Lithium batteries that meet the following conditions can be transported as luggage.
a) Only carried by passengers and crew for personal use;
b) Small lithium battery-containing equipment driven by lithium batteries, mainly including.
--Portable Electronic Equipment (PED), such as watches, calculators, cameras, mobile phones, laptop computers, camcorders, Balance car, sweeping robot, etc.;
--Portable electronic smoking devices, such as electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, electronic cigars, electronic pipes, personal sprayers, personal electric appliances Nicotine delivery system, etc.;
--Portable electronic medical equipment (PMED), such as automatic external defibrillators, nebulizers, continuous positive airway pressure respirators, etc.;
--Electric wheelchair or similar means of transportation for those who have restricted or temporary mobility due to disability, health or age reasons Passenger use-Confidential equipment, such as diplomatic briefcases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc.;
c) Spare lithium battery (including power bank) required by the device.
7.1.2 Lithium batteries in excess baggage shall also meet the transportation requirements of MH/T 1030.
7.2 Lithium content and rated energy limit
7.2.1 Lithium battery and spare lithium battery in PED
7.2.1.1 The lithium content of lithium metal or lithium alloy batteries should not exceed 2 g.
7.2.1.2 The rated energy of lithium ion batteries should not exceed 100 Wh. If it is more than 100 Wh but not more than 160 Wh, the airline operator Only after approval can it be transported. If it exceeds 160 Wh, it should not be transported as luggage.
7.2.2 Portable electronic smoking device and spare lithium battery
7.2.2.1 The lithium content of lithium metal batteries should not exceed 2 g.
7.2.2.2 The rated energy of lithium ion batteries should not exceed 100 Wh.
7.2.3 Lithium battery and spare lithium battery in PMED
7.2.3.1 The lithium content of lithium metal batteries should not exceed 8 g.
7.2.3.2 The rated energy of lithium ion batteries should not exceed 160 Wh.
7.2.4 Electric wheelchair or similar means of transportation
7.2.4.1 If the lithium battery can be removed, its rated energy should not exceed 300 Wh.
7.2.4.2 If the lithium battery is not removable, there is no limit on the rated energy.
7.3 UN38.3 test requirements
According to ICAO TI Part 8 and IATA DGR Chapter 2.3, the type of lithium battery cells and batteries transported as baggage should comply with the requirements of each test specified in UN38.3.When necessary, passengers and crew should provide certification to confirm compliance with this requirement.
7.4 Protection measures
7.4.1 The spare batteries should be individually protected to prevent short circuits, including placing the spare batteries in the original retail packaging or insulating the electrodes Treatment, such as sticking the exposed electrodes with tape, or packing each battery individually in a plastic bag or an insulating protective bag.
7.4.2 Equipment installed with lithium batteries should have measures to prevent accidental startup of the equipment. If checked, it should be completely closed (not in sleep or hibernation mode) Type), and take measures to prevent accidentally starting the equipment and prevent equipment damage.
7.5 Quantity limit
7.5.1 The number of spare lithium batteries (except wheelchairs) exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh, which can be carried by each passenger and crew member it should not exceed 2 yuan.
7.5.2 For detachable lithium batteries for wheelchairs, passengers can carry one spare lithium battery of no more than 300 Wh, or two batteries of no more than
160 Wh spare lithium battery.
7.6 Baggage types
7.6.1 Equipment containing lithium batteries
7.6.1.1 PED and PMED can be checked, hand-carried or carried.
7.6.1.2 Portable electronic smoking devices should not be checked in, and can be carried by hand or with you.
7.6.1.3 Electric wheelchairs or transportation tools should be checked in. If the lithium battery is removable, it should be removed and carried or carried by hand.
7.6.2 Spare lithium battery
Spare lithium batteries should not be checked in.
7.7 Power Bank
7.7.1 The power bank is regarded as a spare lithium battery in this standard and shall meet the relevant requirements of this chapter on spare lithium batteries.
7.7.2 The power bank should be turned off during the entire flight.
7.7.3 Do not use power banks to charge devices on the plane.
7.7.4 The power bank should not be charged on the plane.
7.7.5 The onboard broadcast should include the content of the power bank.
7.8 Rated energy or capacity mark
7.8.1 The outside of spare lithium batteries and power banks should be marked with the rated capacity and nominal voltage of the lithium battery, or the rated energy of the lithium battery.
7.8.2 Unmarked or unclearly marked, and other valid proofs (such as product manuals) cannot be provided, and the rated energy of lithium batteries cannot be determined or lithium batteries with lithium content, the operator may refuse to transport.
7.8.3 See Table 3 for specific requirements.
Packaging requirements 1.Lithium battery cells and batteries should be packed into inner packagings that can completely encapsulate the battery cells or batteries, and then put into strong and sturdy outer packaging; the battery cores and batteries should be protected from short circuits (including preventing short circuits in the same packaging Interaction with conductive materials Contact, causing a short circuit).
2.Except when installed in the equipment, each package should be able to withstand a 1.2 m drop test in any orientation, without damaging the lithium battery cell or battery in the package, and without changing the position of the package contents or even the lithium Between battery cells or lithium the batteries are in contact with each other, and no contents leak from the packaging.
3.Except when installed in the equipment, the battery cell and battery should be placed in a completely enclosed inner packaging, and the actual packaging used should be the same as the packaging used for the 1.2 m drop test.
4.The equipment should be fixed in the outer packaging to avoid movement, and be equipped with effective devices to prevent accidental startup.
5.Unless the equipment in which the battery is installed has provided equivalent protection to the battery, the equipment should be packed in a strong outer packaging made of suitable materials, and the strength and design of the material should be consistent with the packaging capacity and purpose.
6.Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, watches, temperature recorders and other devices that cannot generate dangerous heat can be transported when they are intentionally activated. When these devices are activated, they should meet the specified electromagnetic radiation standards to ensure the Operation will not interfere with aircraft systems. It should be ensured that the device does not emit interfering signals (such as buzzer alarms, flashing lights, etc.) during transportation.
7.In any shipment, there should be no more than one package and/or collective package of lithium ion batteries (UN3480) that meet the requirements of Section II of Packing Instruction 965.
8.There should be no more than one package of lithium ion batteries (UN3480) in each package that meets the requirements of Section II of Packing Instruction 965.Each assembly package prepared in accordance with Section IA or IB of Packing Instructions 965 can only contain 1 piece that meets Packing Instructions 965 Section II the package of the section.
9.Lithium-ion battery packages and collective packaging prepared in accordance with Section II of Packing Instructions 965 should be delivered to the operator separately from the non-dangerous goods, and should not be loaded into a ULD before being submitted to the operator.
10.The requirements of Articles 7-9 also apply to consignments of lithium metal batteries (UN3090) prepared in accordance with Section II of Packing Instruction 968.
11.Lithium battery cargoes should not be placed in the same outer packaging as dangerous goods cargoes of category 1 (except 1.4S), items 2.1, 3, 4.1 and 5.1 when they are prepared in accordance with the packing instructions 965 and 968.
12.When preparing in accordance with Packing Instructions 965 and 968, lithium battery cargo packages should not be packaged together with dangerous goods packages of category 1 (except 1.4S), items 2.1, 3, 4.1 and 5.1.Pieces.
13.For other packaging requirements, see Section II of ICAO TI and IATA DGR Packaging Instructions 965~970.
Marks and labels
1.The outside of each package should have a complete mark of lithium battery of appropriate size (see Appendix A). The size of the package should be such that there is enough space to put the mark on one side, and the mark will not be folded.
2.For consignments of lithium metal batteries (UN3090) and lithium ion batteries (UN3480) that are transported separately, a cargo aircraft only label should be affixed to each package. If the package has sufficient size, the lithium battery mark and the cargo aircraft only label should be affixed on the same side.
3.For consignments with lithium batteries installed in the equipment, the lithium battery mark may not be affixed in the following two cases.
——The package contains only button batteries installed in the equipment (including circuit boards);
——The number of packages of the consignment in each consignment note shall not exceed two, and each package shall not exceed four battery cells or two batteries.
4.The OVERPACK shall have a lithium battery mark and a cargo aircraft-only label (if applicable), and be marked with the words "OVERPACK" unless all the marks and labels in the OVERPACK are clearly visible.
5.According to Special Regulation A181, if the package contains both lithium batteries packed in the equipment and lithium batteries packed with the equipment, the package should be marked with UN 3091 Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment (lithium metal batteries packed with equipment) or UN 3481 Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment (lithium ion batteries packed with equipment). If the package contains both lithium metal batteries, Also contains lithium-ion batteries, the packaging should indicate these two battery types according to requirements, but it is not necessary to consider button batteries installed in the equipment (including circuit boards). The shipper should also ensure compliance with all applicable parts of the two packaging instructions, so the total mass of lithium batteries contained in packages should not exceed the limit for passenger or cargo aircraft where applicable.
Table 2 (continued)
File b
1.If the air waybill is used, it should indicate that the lithium battery complies with the provisions of Section II of the corresponding packaging instructions, such as "Lithium ion batteries, conform to Section II of packaging instructions 965, only for cargo aircraft (lithium ion batteries, in compliance) with Section II of PI965, CAO)" (see Appendix C). For lithium batteries installed in the equipment for transportation, if the lithium battery mark is not affixed to the package, the air waybill may not indicate it.
2.When transporting UN3480, the air waybill should indicate that the state of charge of the lithium battery cell or lithium battery delivered does not exceed 30% of its rated capacity (see Appendix C).
Comply with applicable country and operator differences a The rated energy shall be marked on the battery casing in accordance with the requirements of 5.3.For batteries that are not clearly marked or not marked, and there is no other proof, and the lithium content in the battery or the battery's rated energy cannot be determined, the operator may refuse to transport.
b If the package contains both contained in the equipment, and the equipment packaged with the lithium battery that meets the lithium battery cell or battery restrictions in Section II, the following requirements apply.
-The shipper should ensure that all applicable parts of the two packaging instructions are met. The total mass of lithium batteries contained in the package should not exceed 5 kg;
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