Transport Information
Li-ion batteries are classified as Dangerous Goods for transport according to the UN Model regulation for the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
They are classified under CLASS 9 Dangerous Goods due to their dual hazard properties associated with their chemical and electrical content
UN 3480 : Lithium-Ion Batteries
UN 3481 : Lithium-Ion Batteries contained in equipment or packed with equipment.
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Prior to any shipment, the compliance of the following points must be checked:
- The Transport of Li-ion batteries (Dangerous Goods) is organized by appropriately trained persons and/or the shipment is accompanied by corresponding experts or qualified companies.
- The Lithium-Ion battery is of the type proved to meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, PartⅢ, sub-section 38.3 ;
http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/trans/danger/publi/manual/Rev5/English/ST-SG-AC10-11-Rev5-EN.pdf - In accordance with the requirements of the UN Model Regulation, Chapter 2.9.4, the manufacturer of the battery or the battery pack shall made available on request of the Competent Authority the evidences that a Quality Certification program is in place in its manufacturing facility for Lithium-ion batteries.
UN-No: 3480 or 3481 Lithium-Ion Batteries and Lithium-Ion batteries contained in equipment or packed with equipment
ADR/RID
Class 9 Packing group II, tunnel category E ADR/RID-Labels 9
Proper shipping name Lithium-Ion batteries, UN 3480
ADR Special Provisions 188, 230,310, 636 will apply and Packing Instruction P903, P903a and P903b.
Damaged and defective batteries: contact your National Competent Authority
Waste batteries:
Note: For ADR, see the following address: www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/adr/adr2011/11contentse.html
IMO
Class Packing group II IMO-Labels 9
Proper shipping name Lithium-Ion batteries, UN 3480
IMDG Code: Special provisions188, 230, 310, and packing instructions P903
EmS: F-A, S-I
Stowage category A
Damaged and defective batteries: contact your National Competent Authority
Waste batteries:
IATA-DGR
Class Packing group II ICAO-Labels 9
Proper shipping name Lithium-Ion batteries, UN 3480
IATA: Special provisions A88, A99, A154, A164, packing instructions P965, P966, P967, P968, P969, P970
Damaged and defective batteries or waste batteries are not allowed for transport by air.
Note: For the IATA Guidance Document on lithium batteries, see the address:
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Pages/lithium-batteries.aspx
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Please, keep updated on the Transport Regulation by contacting your National Competent Authority