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.

ASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE 2.1 GHS – US CLASSIFICATION This is a HIGH energy density SEALED battery containing LITHIUM and THIONYL CHLORIDE. For this reason, improper handling or storage of the battery could lead to – distortion – leakage – over .

UN3091 - PI970 “Lithium metal batteries in compliance with Section II of PI969” N/A packages/consignment

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. Are Lithium batteries considered hazmat? Yes.

UN3091 OCEAN SHIPMENTS IMDG Code – 2025 2025 Only trained hazmat employees may ship lithium batteries using this guide. DG Shipping Guide: 23- Excepted Lithium Metal Batteries Contained in Equipment Excepted lithium metal batteries

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

UN 3480, UN3481, UN3090, UN3091, UN3171, UN3536: Comprehensive Guidelines of Transportation Regulations for Lithium Battery Products. Lithium battery products are omnipresent in our daily life. They are widely used in Consumer Electronics, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Energy Storage Systems, Medical Devices, Aerospace and Defense.

May 12, 2020 · COMMODITY: Lithium metal button cell batteries contained equipment, with no spare batteries; Not exceeding 1 gram (g) lithium metal content per cell. Unlimited packages per consignment. MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: International Air.