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.
Lithium ion batteries with a nominal capacity exceeding 100 Wh and lithium metal batteries containing over 2g of lithium are classed as dangerous goods (Class 9), as such there are strict requirements for transporting them via road, air, sea and rail. Simplified requirements apply for other lithium batteries that do not reach these thresholds.
Other special provisions include small lithium-ion batteries, which may be exempt from certain regulatory requirements, but compliance with size and quantity limits is still essential. Strict adherence to dangerous goods regulations is imperative when shipping lithium-ion batteries.
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.
dangerous goods in passenger and crew baggage (Subsection 2.3). Only those lithium ion batteries as specifically permitted may be carried in carry-on and checked baggage; reporting of dangerous goods accidents, incidents and other occurrences (9.6.1 and 9.6.2). for batteries, Watt-hour rating is not more than 100 Wh.
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