will22clark
07-06-2012, 06:16 PM
Just last month, they say it must ship through UPS if it is a lithium-ion battery. Can anyone knowledgable tell me if the battery (lithium polymer) in my HP Touchpad 16gb has this type of battery or not so I am sure that its okay to ship with USPS? On the specs of my HP Touchpad, it says the battery is a "Lithium polymer". Im not sure if that considered lithium ion and/or if it will be denied
thx in advance
rainman67ko
07-06-2012, 09:02 PM
I think these are the same as lithium ion batteries... These can be mailed within certain conditions acccording to the USPS here:http://pe.usps.com/text/pub52/pub52c3_024.htm
349.22 Mailable Class 9 Materials
349.221 Primary Lithium (Nonrechargeable) Cells and Batteries
For domestic mailings only, small consumer-type primary lithium cells or batteries (lithium metal or lithium alloy) like those used to power cameras and flashlights are mailable domestically under the following conditions. See 622 (http://www.sportscardforum.com/pub52c6_003.htm#ep254913) or IMM 136 when mailing batteries internationally or to APO, FPO, or DPO destinations.
General. The following restrictions apply to the mailability of all primary lithium (nonrechargeable) cells and batteries:
Each cell must contain no more than 1.0 gram (g) of lithium content per cell.
Each battery must contain no more than 2.0 g aggregate lithium content per battery.
Each cell or battery must meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, part III, and subsection 38.3 as referenced in DOT’s hazardous materials regulation at 49 CFR 171.7.
All outer packages must have a complete delivery and return address.
Installed in Equipment. The following additional restrictions apply to the mailing of primary cells or batteries properly installed in the equipment they operate:
The batteries installed in the equipment must be protected from damage and short circuit.
The equipment must be equipped with an effective means of preventing it from being turned on or activated.
The equipment must be cushioned to prevent movement or damage and be contained in a strong enough sealed package to prevent crushing of the package or exposure of the contents during normal handling in the mail.
The mailpiece must not exceed 11 pounds.
Mailed With Equipment. The following additional restrictions apply to the mailing of primary cells or batteries shipped with (but not installed in) the device or equipment being mailed:
The shipment cannot contain more batteries than the number needed to operate the device.
The primary lithium cells and batteries must be packaged separately and cushioned to prevent movement or damage.
The shipment must be contained in a strong enough sealed package to prevent crushing of the package or exposure of the contents during normal handling in the mail.
The outside of the package must be marked on the address side “Package Contains Primary Lithium Batteries.”
The mailpiece must not exceed 11 pounds.
Mailed Without Equipment. The following additional restrictions apply to the mailing of primary cells or batteries without equipment (individual batteries):
The primary lithium cells and batteries must be mailed in “the originally sealed packaging.”
The sealed packages of batteries must be separated and cushioned to prevent short circuit, movement, or damage.
The shipment must be contained in a strong enough sealed package to prevent crushing of the package or exposure of the contents during normal handling in the mail.
They may only be sent via surface transportation.
The outside of the package must be marked on the address side “Surface Mail Only, Primary Lithium Batteries—Forbidden for Transportation Aboard Passenger Aircraft.”
The mailpiece must not exceed 5 pounds.
349.222 Secondary Lithium-ion (Rechargeable) Cells and Batteries
For domestic mailings only, small consumer-type lithium-ion cells and batteries like those used to power cell phones and laptop computers are mailable domestically under the following conditions. See 622 (http://www.sportscardforum.com/pub52c6_003.htm#ep254913) or IMM 136 when mailing batteries internationally or to and from APO, FPO, or DPO destinations.
General. The following additional restrictions apply to the mailability of all secondary (rechargeable) lithium-ion cells and batteries:
The lithium content must not exceed 20 Wh (Watt-hour rating) per cell.
The total aggregate lithium content must not exceed 100 Wh per battery.
Each cell or battery must meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, part III, and subsection 38.3 as referenced in DOT’s hazardous materials regulation at 49 CFR 171.7.
The mailpiece must not contain more than three batteries.
All outer packages must have a complete delivery and return address.
Installed in Equipment. The following additional restrictions apply to the mailing of secondary cells or batteries properly installed in equipment they operate:
The batteries installed in the equipment must be protected from damage and short circuit.
The equipment must be equipped with an effective means of preventing it from being turned on or activated.
The equipment must be cushioned to prevent movement or damage and be contained in a strong enough sealed package to prevent crushing of the package or exposure of the contents during normal handling in the mail. The shipment must be mailed in a strong outer package.
Mailed With Equipment. The following additional restrictions apply to the mailing of secondary cells or batteries shipped with (but not installed in) the device or equipment being mailed:
The shipment cannot contain more batteries than the number needed to operate the device up to three batteries.
The secondary lithium cells and batteries must be packaged separately and cushioned to prevent movement or damage.
The shipment must be contained in a strong enough sealed package to prevent crushing of the package or exposure of the contents during normal handling in the mail.
The outside of the package must be marked on the address side “Package Contains Lithium-ion Batteries (no lithium metal).”
Mailed Without Equipment. The following additional restrictions apply to the mailing of secondary cells or batteries without equipment (individual batteries):
The secondary lithium cells and batteries must be mailed in “the originally sealed packaging”, and the package may contain no more than three batteries.
The sealed packages of batteries must be separated and cushioned to prevent short circuit, movement, or damage.
The shipment must be contained in a strong enough sealed package to prevent crushing of the package or exposure of the contents during normal handling in the mail.
The outside of the package must be marked on the address side “Package Contains Lithium-ion Batteries (no lithium metal).”
Hope this helps!
=Kevin