UN38.3のスコープはPage 394に記述されており、これは以下となります。

38.3.2 Scope

38.3.2.1 Lithium metal and lithium ion cells and batteries shall be subjected to the tests, as required by special provisions 188 and 230 of Chapter 3.3 of the Model Regulations prior to the transport of a particular cell or battery type. Cells or batteries which differ from a tested type by:

1. (a) For primary cells and batteries, a change of more than 0.1 g or 20% by mass, whichever is greater, to the cathode, to the anode, or to the electrolyte;
2. (b) For rechargeable cells and batteries, a change in Watt-hours of more than 20% or an increase in voltage of more than 20%; or
3. © A change that would materially affect the test results,

shall be considered a new type and shall be subjected to the required tests.

In the event that a cell or battery type does not meet one or more of the test requirements, steps shall be taken to correct the deficiency or deficiencies that caused the failure before such cell or battery type is retested.

上記の 38.3.2.1内の special provisions 188は以下となります。

188 Lithium cells and batteries offered for transport are not subject to other provisions of these Regulations if they meet the following:

1. (a) For a lithium metal or lithium alloy cell, the lithium content is not more than 1 g, and for a lithium-ion cell, the lithium-equivalent content is not more than 1.5 g;
2. (b) For a lithium metal or lithium alloy battery the aggregate lithium content is not more than 2 g, and for a lithium-ion battery, the aggregate lithium-equivalent content is not more than 8 g;
3. © Each cell or battery is of the type proved to meet the requirements of each test in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3;
4. (d) Cells and batteries are separated so as to prevent short circuits and are packed in strong packagings, except when installed in equipment; and
5. (e) Except when installed in equipment, each package containing more than 24 lithium cells or 12 lithium batteries shall in addition meet the following requirements:
6. (i) Each package shall be marked indicating that it contains lithium batteries and that special procedures should be followed in the event that the package is damaged;
7. (ii) Each shipment shall be accompanied with a document indicating that packages contain lithium batteries and that special procedures should be followed in the event a package is damaged;
8. (iii) Each package is capable of withstanding a 1.2 m drop test in any orientation without damage to cells or batteries contained therein, without shifting of the contents so as to allow battery to battery (or cell to cell) contact and without release of contents; and
9. (iv) Except in the case of lithium batteries packed with equipment, packages may not exceed 30 kg gross mass.

セクション230は以下となっています。

230 This entry applies to cells and batteries containing lithium in any form, including lithium polymer and lithium ion cells and batteries. Lithium cells and batteries may be transported under this entry if they meet the following provisions:

1. (a) Each cell or battery is of the type proved to meet the requirements of each test of theManual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3;
2. (b) Each cell and battery incorporates a safety venting device or is designed to preclude a violent rupture under conditions normally incident to transport;
3. © Each cell and battery is equipped with an effective means of preventing external short circuits;
4. (d) Each battery containing cells or series of cells connected in parallel is equipped with effective means as necessary to prevent dangerous reverse current flow (e.g., diodes, fuses, etc.).