Lithium batteries dangerous goods category

Are lithium batteries classified in Class 9 – dangerous goods?

Lithium batteries are classified in Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous goods as: or, if inside a piece of equipment or packed separately with a piece of equipment to power that equipment as: UN 3481, Lithium-ion batteries packed with equipment.

Are lithium batteries dangerous?

What about the regulations? Lithium batteries can be unstable due to the high energy density, and sudden changes in temperature or short circuits can create dangerous amounts of heat. Lithium batteries are divided into two categories, UN3090 lithium metal batteries and UN3480 lithium ion batteries, both of which are classed as Dangerous Goods.

Are lithium batteries rechargeable?

Lithium Metal Batteries and Cells Batteries and cells that have lithium metal or lithium compounds as an anode. They are non-rechargeable and you will often find lithium metal batteries in devices such as calculators, watches, car key fobs and cameras. Lithium-Ion Batteries and Cells

What is a lithium battery?

Lithium Battery – The term “lithium battery” refers to a family of batteries with different chemistries, comprising many types of cathodes and electrolytes. For the purposes of the DGR they are separated into: Lithium metal batteries. Are generally primary (non-rechargeable) batteries that have lithium metal or lithium compounds as an anode.

Are lithium batteries regulated?

Lithium batteries are being used more and more as technology grows and they are becoming more heavily regulated. Lithium batteries must be transported as dangerous goods and so they must follow the relevant mode regulations.

Can a lithium battery be shipped on a cargo aircraft?

Lithium Metal Batteries UN3090 Lithium Metal Cells and Batteries shipped by themselves – UN3090 (not contained in or packed with equipment) are forbidden for transport as cargo on passenger aircraft. They can be shipped on cargo aircrafts when packed in accordance with Packing Instruction 968.