These labels are required for specified quantities of hazardous materials. Edition of the iata dangerous goods regulations dgr. For carriage by airplane the lithium battery handling label is required. These paper shipping labels have space for customers to designate whether the packaging contains a lithium ion battery or lithium metal battery and space for customers to add a contact phone number as required by the regulations. Lithium battery safety document section ii or section i. Lithium battery the term lithium battery refers to a family of batteries with. Download the explanation and guidance on the transport of nickel metal hydride batteries pdf by air. Lithium ion and lithium polymer cells or batteries 2020 iata dgr. Section ib requirements apply to lithiumion cells with a watthour rating not exceeding 20 wh and lithiumion batteries wit h a watt. Iata lithium battery guidance document 2019 tadiran batteries. In majority of conventional batteries, the electrolytes are aqueous solutions such as zncl, koh, etc. Lithium ion rechargeable batteries technical handbook. Ups customer centerlithium battery safety document for air. Label cl9 hazard label must be affixedlithium battery handling label must be affixed.
Dangerous goods regulations, 54th edition 20 english version author. If packages are assembled into an overpack the requirements for overpacks in dgr 7. New marks and labels have been introduced for the shipment of lithium batteries, effective on january 1, 2017. All of our dot hazmat labels are printed with fade resistant pigments and our adhesives are formulated for permanent adhesion in various climates, environments and. Each package must be labelled with a lithium battery handling label figure 7.
Lithium battery shipments pertaining to section ib of pi965 pi968, and all section ii shipments requiring a lithium battery handling label must be accompanied by a transport document. Know the emergency procedures for an accidental leak, fire, or exposure of lithium batteries. Lithium battery labels suppliers of hazardhandling labels. Keep a class d fire extinguisher available to extinguish burning batteries. Limited service to, from, within the asia pacific region due to air carriers restrictions. Lithium battery guidance document revised 9 march 2016. Safety and handling guidelines for electrochem lithium batteries 4 cells and battery packs to be tolerant to adverse conditions, these very active chemical systems have limitations. Each package must be marked in accordance with the requirements of 7. Icao and iata have adopted a new label that is required for many shipments of lithium batteries and batteries shipped with or in equipment.
For additional information please contact your local dhl representative. There is a new design lithium battery label instead of general class 9 label and also a new lithium handling mark there is a. Lithium batteries guidance powerizer battery official site. Please consult the regulations for detailed requirements on lithium cell and. Please note that additional restrictions may apply dependent on the airline, route or destination of the lithium cells and batteries. The width 120mm x length 110mm sized lithium battery handling label must be labeled onto the side of a package without bending it. H in addition to the class 9 hazard label figure 7. These labels come 300 per roll on a high quality label material with a strong permanent adhesive and measure 4.
A lithiumpolymer battery, or more correctly lithiumion polymer battery abbreviated variously as lipo, lip or lipol is a liion battery in which the electrolyte has been plasticized or gelled through a polymer additive. Download the excerpt of iata dg regulations on the classification of infectious substances pdf. For nonrechargeable lithium batteries, write lithium metal battery. A lithium polymer battery, or more correctly lithium ion polymer battery abbreviated variously as lipo, lip or lipol is a liion battery in which the electrolyte has been plasticized or gelled through a polymer additive. The left photograph above is for the battery used in the iphone 7 while the right photograph is for the samsung s8 battery. Lithium battery labels 98617 with the use of lithium batteries becoming more frequent, the need to regulate shipping is a growing concern. The class 9 miscellaneous dangerous goods hazard label may continue to be used until december 31, 2018. When deposited at a post office, these items are only acceptable by ground service.
Section ib and section ii and is intended to be separatefrom the package. Even with the gelled electrolyte added, a lipo battery is essentially the same as a liion battery. Place the completed lithium battery safety document in document pouch or resealable envelope and attach it to the outside of the package. What the label on a lithiumion battery means qnovo. Effective march 6, 2019, cargo aircraft only labels or. Its important to follow safety precautions when selecting and soldering batteries into assemblies. For passenger aircraft, additional packaging requirements must be met. Lithium ion and lithium polymer cells or batteries 2016 iata dgr. Lithium battery handling label paper, battery shipping. Most of the best vape mods use 18650 rechargeable batteries or a builtin lithiumion battery, and i dont think anyone can build a more powerful compact mod than the smok gx350, before battery technology improves. Lithium ion batteries packed by themselves packing instruction 965 not contained in or packed with equipment.
The iphone 7 battery has fewer markings than its samsung s8 counterpart. Labels lithium ion battery durable and printed labels, able to withstand open weather exposure without substantial reduction in effectiveness. Please be aware that for shipments to, within or from asia additional relevant supporting documents may need to be presented. These lithium battery labels are printed on semigloss paper with permanent adhesive and sold in rolls of 500. The marking size is 120mm x 110mm and the label size is 120mm x 115mm.
Update on dangerous goods transportation regulations for. The lithium battery handling label may be printed directly on the outer packaging provided that there is sufficient contrast between the elements of the lithium battery label and the colour of the packaging material. Shipping lithium batteries update to commercial customers. The current lithium battery handling labels will be replaced with a new lithium battery mark. Ups customer centerlithium battery safety document for.
Handling label 120mmx110mm metal 3091 lithium battery rolls of 250 code vlithmet3091. As of 1st of january 2020 producers and subsequent distributors of cells. For almost 2 years shippers of small excepted batteries and batterypowered devices have had the option to use either the lithium battery handling caution label or the lithium battery mark while operating under the transition period that has been allowed within the international and domestic regulations. The newly designed lithium battery mark is required on packages carrying lithium ion or lithium metal batteries. A liion battery cell is a sealed article, with a typical voltage of 3. Transport of lithium batteries in accordance with the icao. S department of transportation for all the domestic and international shipments containing dangerous goods. These labels allow you to indicate which type of battery you are shipping lithium ion battery or lithium metal battery, and provides room for your phone number.
It is important to know the working limits of the cells selected. With effect 1 april 2016 all lithium ion cells and batteries must be shipped at. Less than 4 cells or 2 batteries, no special documents or labels required net weight of batteries is less than 5. Lithium battery labels, battery handling labels, lithium. Labels lithium battery labels freight merchandising. For packages containing both types of batteries, write lithium ion and lithium metal batteries lithium battery handling label example this label can be printed in. Certain hazards are associated with exposure to heat and its subsequent effects on sealed cells. These lithium battery handling labels are required on all packagings carrying lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries by aircraft. Should iata or icao require certain shipments that contain a battery to be labeled, it will have a battery handling label like the graphic below attached to the outside of the container. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture battery may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when exposed to a fire situation.
Write the type of battery for rechargeable lithium batteries, write lithium ion battery. Section ib requirements apply to lithium ion cells with a watthour rating not exceeding 20 wh and lithium ion batteries wit h a watt. Hazmat packaging and supplies lithium batteries labeling. Addendum i to the 61st edition pdf has been issued and will take effect on 1 january 2020. Figure 3 shows the lithium battery handling label 3a, the cargo aircraft. Battery labels that evolve with the regulations keep your battery shipment compliant and moving smoothly with the widest variety of battery labels buy battery labels designed to withstand even the most abrasive elements and harsh environments manufactured using longlife uv inks means they are resistant to peeling and they wont fade or fall off. The purpose of todays post is to shed some light on what one can glean from the label of a lithiumion battery. Lithium battery storage, handling, and safety stpssop0018 version 1 aug 2015. Less than 4 cells or 2 batteries, no special documents or labels required net weight of batteries is less than 5 kg 11 lb. Guidelines on portable batteries and battery peripherals. Each package must be labeled with a lithium battery handling label. Please be aware that for shipments to, within or from asia additional relevant supporting documents may need to. If shipping lithium batteries packed in, packed with equipment or alone, complete the lithium battery safety document and battery label, as described in this brochure.
Safe handling of lithium batteries according to reach regulation ec 19072006, art 31 and to osha regulation 29 cfr 1910. More than 4 cells or 2 batteries installed in electronic equipment with no other batteries in the package. Iata lithium battery guidance document 2016 v2 apcscargo page 2 09032016. As lithium batteries pose a chemical and electrical hazard, companies are now responsible to follow the regulations set by phsma and packing instructions set by the icaoiata.
Keep a spill kit with absorbent materials available in case of a battery leak. Transportation of lithium batteries 2018 training presentation. Lithium ion and lithium polymer cells or batteries 2016. The inside story of the lithium ion battery john dunning, research scholar in residence daniel forbes, graduate student electrical engineering. Battery label address label marking place the appropriate battery statement in a document pouch mark by hand or place the marking affix the labels do not fold labels over edge if space in available on the box it is preferable to place the marking, labeling and documentation on the same surface of the package. Uninstalled lithium ion and metal batteries shipped on their own are acceptable by ground service only and require a lithium handling label and lithium battery document.
Regulations applicable to shipments of lithium batteries within the united states have changed. So, until elon musk finds a way to revolutionize 18650. Its handling and storage shall respect the following key principles. Many readers have asked me about battery sizes, charging and handling tips. Panasonic corporation energy company l the words lithium ion batteries, not restricted and pi number must be included in the additional. Keep your battery shipment compliant and moving smoothly with the widest variety of battery labels standard and personalizable in a variety of materials. These hazards include possible battery venting, explosion andor fires. Other types of batteries, including lithium ion and lithium metal types, may be fully.
Only use battery packs that are equipped with electronic protection circuits. For almost 2 years shippers of small excepted batteries and battery powered devices have had the option to use either the lithium battery handling caution label or the lithium battery mark while operating under the transition period that has been allowed within the international and domestic regulations. Safety requirements for transportation of lithium batteries mdpi. Ion 3481 lithium battery handling label compliant with international labelling regulations. As such, they are not covered by legal requirements to generate and supply an sds or. We have a variety of lithium battery labels, markings and documents including universal waste, recyclable, hazard class and more. A full update on the new rules for the transport of lithium batteries by air can be found on the website of the international air transport association iata. The electrochemical reactions of the primary lithium battery with mnoz cathode are described in table 1.
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