UN 3480 Small Lithium Ion Batteries, Alone, by Domestic Air

 

COMMODITY:

Lithium ion cells/batteries, alone without equipment. Batteries may not exceed 100 Watt-hours (Wh) each; lithium ion cells may not exceed 20 Wh each.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Air

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OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:	Lithium ion batteries	LABEL:	No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:	UN 3480	PLACARD:	No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:	9	EMERG. INFO:	No
PACKING GROUP:	None	TRAINING:	Special, Adequate Instruction
DOCUMENT:	Special	PACKAGING:	Non-spec
MARKING:	Special

HAZMAT TABLE

 

Classification

Lithium cells and batteries must meet requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. The manufacture must record the test results and maintain them.

This transport data sheet uses some of the small cells and batteries exceptions in 49 CFR 173.185(c). The criteria are:

• lithium ion batteries not exceeding 100 Watt-hours (Wh) each, or lithium ion cells not exceeding 20 Wh each.
• After December 31, 2015, lithium ion batteries using this exception must be marked with the watt-hour rating

A100 – Lithium ion cells and batteries must be offered for transport at a state of charge not exceeding 30 percent of their rated capacity. Lithium ion cells and batteries at a state of charge greater than 30 percent of their rated capacity may only be transported under conditions approved by the Associate Administrator in accordance with the requirements in 49 CFR part 107, subpart H. Guidance and methodology for determining the rated capacity can be found in sub-section 38.3.2.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (IBR, see §171.7 of this subchapter).

Citation: 49 CFR 173.185(a), 49 CFR 173.185(c), Special provision A100 under 171.102

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PACKAGING INFORMATION

Packaging must meet the general requirements of 49 CFR 173 Subpart B. Small lithium batteries must be packaged in a manner to prevent short circuits,

Packaging must meet the general requirements of 49 CFR 173 Subpart B. Small lithium batteries must be packaged in a manner to prevent short circuits, movement within the outer package and accidental activation of equipment. Batteries alone or packed with equipment must be fully enclosed in non-metallic inner packagings. Specification packaging does not apply, but the package has to be capable of passing a 1.2 meter drop test. The package may not exceed 30 kg gross.

Citation: 49 CFR 173 Subpart B, 49 CFR 173.185(b), 49 CFR 173.185(b)

For transportation by aircraft, the lithium cells and batteries may not exceed the limits prescribed in the table, in addition to the 30 kg gross package weight limit.

For lithium ion cells and batteries lower than 2.7Wh: No limit on the number of batteries but the batteries may not weigh more than 2.5 kg; or

For lithium ion cells between 2.7Wh and 20 Wh: 8 cells maximum; or

For lithium ion batteries between 2.7Wh and 100 Wh: 2 batteries maximum

Citation: 49 CFR 173 Subpart B, 49 CFR 173.185(b)(3)(ii), 49 CFR 173.185(4)(vi)

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SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

An indication on the air waybill that the shipment is compliant with the limit requirements of 49 CFR 173.185(c)(4).

Citation: 49 CFR 173.185(c)(4)(iii)

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TRAINING

Each person who prepares the package must receive “adequate instruction” on the conditions and limitations of lithium cells/batteries air shipments commensurate with their responsibilities.

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CARTON MARKING

The lithium battery mark is required, customized to the correct UN number and telephone number. Normally this would be a 24/7 emergency response service phone number, but the name of the service is optional. Only paid subscribers can use the phone number of a service. The phone number should have the country code in case the sticker is also used for international shipments not covered in this transport data sheet.

The lithium battery mark must be at least 120 mm (4.7 inches) wide by 110 mm (4.3 inches) high, with a 5 mm (0.2 inches) hatching border. However, markings of 105 mm (4.1 inches) wide by 74 mm (2.9 inches) high may be used on when the package is too small for the larger mark.

Citation: 49 CFR 173.185(3)

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OVERPACKS

Air shipments require overpack markings if the mark can’t be seen inside the overpack. The shipment must be marked as follows:

Citation: 49 CFR §173.185(c)(4)(ii), §173.25

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