The shipping labels on this page fall under Class 9 hazardous material designation. In addition to the labels required under “Dangerous Goods” shipment, the Class 9 label must be attached to the box. The “Cargo Aircraft Only” label only applies to some large shipment of lithium metal batteries. When shipping Class 9 hazardous material, please follow these rules:
Class 9 Shipping Requirements
Training: | Anyone handling lithium-based batteries for transport must be trained (try Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air (Classroom, 2 days)) |
Approval: | All Li-ion batteries shipped under Class 9 hazardous material designation must meet the UN Manual of Test and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3. (This addresses safety.) |
Labels: | Class 9 packages must include:
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Packaging: | With PI 968 to PI 970, cells and battery packs must be packed in a rigid outer packaging. |
Padding: | Cells and batteries must be surrounded by non-conductive, non-combustible cushioning material. |
Label: | When the package does not meet the above requirements, mark “Cargo Aircraft Only.” |
Limitation: | Lithium metal in any equipment must not exceed 12g/cell and 500g/battery. |
Exceptions: | Button cell installed in equipment and circuit boards do not add to the battery count. |
Last Updated: 28-Oct-2021
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On December 2, 2015, Tomasz wrote:
Are other dimensions of this label allowed to use?
I have a client that believes her 1800 Wh Lithium battery can be sent to customers via air. Is she correct?