IATA Class 9 Lithium Batteries Packing Instructions

Since one of the major risks associated with the transport of lithium batteries is the short circuit of the battery as a result of the battery terminals coming in contact with other batteries, metal objects, or conductive surfaces, it is important that the battery is packaged in a way that prevents short circuits and damage to the terminals. This may be accomplished by packing each battery or battery-powered device enclosed in inner packagings made of non-conductive material, separating batteries in a manner to prevent contact with other batteries or conductive materials, and ensuring that exposed terminals or connectors are protected with caps, tape, or other appropriate means.

Lithium batteries must be packed in accordance with the following packing instructions described in Section 5 of the DGR:

• UN 3090 Lithium metal batteries - Packing Instruction 968
• UN 3090 Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment - Packing Instruction 969
• UN 3090 Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment - Packing Instruction 970
• UN 3480 Lithium ion batteries - Packing Instruction 965
• UN 3481 Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment - Packing Instruction 966
• UN 3481 Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment - Packing Instruction 967

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