[China Packaging Network News] Lithium batteries are commonly used in products such as mobile phones, computers, electronic PDAs, watches, cameras, and even children's toys. Lithium battery shipments or products containing lithium batteries may overheat and catch fire in certain environments. Once it catches fire, it will be difficult to save.
Lithium batteries are mainly divided into two types: lithium metal batteries (essentially not rechargeable) and lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable).
Lithium battery UN number and correct shipping name
1. UN 3480: Lithium Ion Battery
2. UN 3481: Lithium Ion Battery Packed in Equipment
3.UN 3481: Lithium-ion batteries built into the equipment
4.UN 3090: Lithium metal batteries
5.UN 3091: Lithium Metal Batteries Packaged in Equipment
6. UN 3091: Lithium metal batteries built into the equipment
China Packaging Network experts pointed out that all IATA II packaging containing lithium batteries will be classified as Category 9 dangerous goods - dangerous goods miscellaneous. However, if the packaging instructions (PI) No. 965, No. 966, and No. 967 of the IATA Article II (in accordance with ICAO Article II) are complied with, the packaging requirements for lithium ion batteries and Nos. 968, 969 and 970 Lithium metal battery packaging requirements, packaging containing only a small amount of lithium can be exempted from IATA and ICAO most of the provisions. For example, if the lithium content of each battery in the shipment is 2 grams or less, or the lithium content of each battery is 1 gram or less, together with the lithium metal battery, lithium metal battery shipment packaged in the equipment, and the lithium built in the equipment Metal battery shipments may be packaged in accordance with IATA Regulation II (ICAO Article II) Packaging Guidelines. For example, if the lithium content of each cell in the shipment is 100Wh or less, or the lithium ion battery with lithium content of 20Wh or less per cell, and the lithium ion battery packed with the device, the lithium-ion battery cargo built into the device can be based on IATA. Article II of the Regulations (ICAO Article II) is packaged in accordance with the packaging guidelines.
In IATA Article II, there is an additional requirement for every six shipping names with outer packaging, weight restrictions and 1.2 m impact packaging tests for that type of cargo. For properly packaged lithium-battery items, their outer packagings must meet the Type II packaging performance standards (see the International Transport Association IATA for a summary of packaging requirements in the Dangerous Goods Regulations).
Lithium batteries and battery packs must comply with the following specific requirements:
1. Make sure that the lithium batteries are individually packaged in completely enclosed inner packagings, such as blister packs or cardboard, to ensure that each battery is protected;
2. Cover and protect the lithium battery so as to avoid short circuit or package contact with any conductive material, which may cause short circuit;
3. Ensure that the packaging is reliable (that is, verified) to comply with any of the UN testing manuals and any of the test requirements of Section 38.3 of Part III of the Conditions;
4. Make sure that the lithium battery is completely covered (ie, built into the equipment or wrapped in plastic and filling the box space to avoid movement). Except marked with "built-in equipment" battery;
5. Pack the goods into a sturdy packing box;
6. Provide the correct labels and documents;
China Packaging Network Editor believes that although lithium battery shipments or products containing lithium batteries are somewhat difficult to pack, as long as they are packaged in accordance with scientific regulations, the safe packaging of lithium battery shipments or products containing lithium batteries is no longer what is the problem!