Substance information for UN 3091 - Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment including lithium alloy 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.

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).

UN 3091 can encompass a variety of different types and configurations of lithium-metal cells and batteries with equipment, making it difficult to assess the hazard associated with the package simply by looking at the label alone.

label. You ask if packages containing lithium metal batteries and cells (UN 3090) and lithium metal batteries and cells contained in or packed with equipment (UN 3091) prepared in accordance with section II of packing instructions 968, 969, and 970 in the ICAO TI are forbidden to be loaded in an inaccessible location on aircraft not carrying pa...

This document is based on the provisions set out in the 2019-2020 Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Technical Instructions) and the 61st Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).

Different categories have different requirements on during transportation, but they always need below documents to present to the shipping lines and airlines. 1. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 2. UN38.3 Test Report. 3. Certification for Safe Transport of Chemical Goods (only for shipments from China)

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.

UN3091 is a UN ID for lithium metal batteries [not rechargeable and are packed with or installed in equipment]. There are two entries in the DOT Hazardous Materials Table for UN3091.

ADR data for UN3091 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT or LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT (including lithium alloy batteries)

ADR Tool is a web application that provides information about the transport of dangerous goods according to the ADR regulations. It is designed to help users quickly and easily find the information they need to ensure safe and compliant transportation of hazardous materials. The tool includes features such as UN number search, classification, and packing group information, as well as links to ...