Feb 7, 2025 · Learn the essential regulations for shipping lithium-ion batteries (UN3480 & UN3481) to ensure safety and compliance in your logistics operations.

Substance information for UN 3480 - Lithium ion batteries including lithium ion polymer batteries based on the Hazardous Materials Table (Title 49 CFR 172.101) to assist in preparing a risk assessment for loading, transporting and storing hazardous materials.

In this article, we’ll be looking at the meaning, designation, methods and regulations involved in shipping UN3480 lithium ion batteries. Lithium-ion battery packs are classified as dangerous goods in Class 9 UN3480. Lithium batteries are packaged in three ways: individually, packaged with equipment, and installed in equipment.

Dec 11, 2024 · UN3480 refers to the classification of lithium-ion batteries that are shipped on their own, and understanding its regulations is crucial for ensuring safe transportation.

Jun 7, 2024 · UN3480 refers to lithium-ion batteries shipped alone, while UN3481 pertains to lithium-ion batteries contained in or packed with equipment. This distinction affects packaging requirements, safety protocols, and compliance with international shipping regulations.

Jan 3, 2025 · UN3480 refers specifically to lithium ion batteries that are shipped independently, meaning they are not contained within any equipment. These batteries fall under Class 9 of dangerous goods, indicating they pose a risk during transport due to their chemical properties and potential fire hazards.

These instructions have been specifically prepared for the shipment of lithium batteries fully regulated as Class 9, UN3090, UN3091, UN3480, UN3481, in compliance with the IMDG Code, Amendment 42-24 (voluntary application January 1, 2025; mandatory January 1, 2026).

Each distinct shipping guide in this document refers to the regulatory requirements for a specific lithium cell/battery type, configuration, and size. In this way, a shipper will easily find the applicable provisions that they must follow depending on the scenario they encounter as a …

Nov 26, 2024 · If you need to ship lithium batteries safely and legally but dont know where to start, this beginners guide to UN3480, UN3481 & IATA regulations will help.

Feb 28, 2025 · UN3480 applies to lithium-ion batteries shipped alone, while UN3481 refers to batteries shipped with or inside equipment. UN3480 batteries pose higher risks during transport, requiring stricter packaging and labeling.

UN3480 is the UN ID for lithium ion batteries that are not packed with or installed in equipment. There is one entry in the DOT Hazardous Materials Table for UN3480.

Beginning in 2022, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has adopted some significant changes to shipping standalone lithium batteries. These changes will take effect beginning January 1, 2022. However, there is a grace period that will be extended out until March 30, 2022 before 100% compliance is required.

ADR data for UN3480 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES (including lithium ion polymer batteries)

What is the difference between UN3480 and UN3481? The easiest way to explain this is that a laptop would be considered UN3481. The lithium-ion battery inside the laptop is providing power to the actual laptop (equipment). The battery inside that laptop is classified as UN3480. A battery shipped alone would be classified UN3480.

Feb 23, 2025 · UN3480 Lithium Ion Batteries are classified under the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria for dangerous goods transport. They refer to lithium-ion batteries shipped alone (not installed in equipment) and must comply with strict packaging, labeling, and documentation standards to mitigate risks like thermal runaway, fires, or explosions during ...

It outlines the packaging, labeling, and documentation requirements for shipping these batteries either loose/unpacked, packed with equipment, or contained in equipment in accordance with Sections IB, II, or II of Packing Instructions 965, 966, and 967 respectively.

UN 3480 governs the shipment of rechargeable lithium-ion cells or battery packages. The associated packing instructions are P.I. 965. Within P.I. 965, lithium-ion cells or batteries can be packaged and shipped according to: Section 1A, Section 1B …

These instructions have been specifically prepared for the shipment of lithium batteries fully regulated as Class 9, UN3090, UN3091, UN3480, UN3481; effective January 1, 2023; ADR 2023.

Nov 8, 2021 · Is a lithium-ion battery pack considered UN3481, Lithium-ion batteries contained in equipment, or UN3480, Lithium-ion batteries? This is a question that arises from time to time from our clients, most recently last week.

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