IATA Class 9 Lithium Batteries Classification
Any cells and batteries that contain lithium in any form must be assigned to one of the following UN numbers in Class 9:
- UN 3090 Lithium metal batteries
- UN 3091 Lithium metal batteries contained in or packed with equipment
- UN 3480 Lithium ion batteries
- UN 3481 Lithium ion batteries contained in or packed with equipment
- UN 3536 Lithium batteries installed in a cargo transport unit
In order to be transported under UN entries 3090, 3091, 3480, and 3481, they must meet the following provisions:
- Each cell or battery must meet the testing requirements described in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, Subsection 38.3.
- Each cell and battery must incorporate a safety venting device or must be designed to prevent a violent rupture under normal conditions of transport.
- Each cell and battery must be equipped with an effective means of preventing external short circuits.
- Each battery containing cells or series of cells connected in parallel must be equipped with an effective means to prevent dangerous reverse current flow.
- Cells and batteries must be manufactured under a quality management program.
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