Lithium Battery Shipping Labels: Rules & Compliance Tips
Discover the right lithium battery shipping label. Includes UN number, Class 9 markings, CAO labels, & ASLG expert tips for global transport.
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BU-704c: Class 9 Label
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.
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LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES
This guide is based upon the 2025 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and provides a general overview of battery shipping requirements. It does not provide complete shipping information.
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Class 9 Lithium Battery Classification, Transportation, and Safety
Core Attribute: Class 9 is defined as “dangerous goods that do not belong to any of the other eight classes.” Lithium batteries are classified in this category due to their chemical reactivity (risk of thermal runaway and
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UN3536 Lithium Battery Placards
Simply answer a few questions about your battery or device, such as what type of lithium battery is being shipped or whether the battery is contained in equipment.
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LITHIUM BATTERIES (UN3090, UN3091, UN3480, UN3481)
Batteries normally have the size listed directly on the battery case which will help you identify whether or not it can be shipped without special packaging and package marking; in other words, shipped as non-restricted in
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Battery Pack Assembly Cleanroom Requirements
The ISO 14644-1 standard categorizes cleanrooms from ISO Class 1 (ultra-clean) to ISO Class 9 (basic manufacturing), with lithium-ion battery production typically requiring ISO Class 5 to ISO Class 8
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Transportation of Lithium Batteries | Online Hazmat Training
For those currently trained in ground transportation of dangerous goods, this course may be utilized as a supplemental course covering the specifics of shipping lithium batteries.
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The New Class 9
It provides examples of the Class 9 Lithium Batteries label and the now prohibited Class 9 Miscellaneous label. The presentation was created by Daniels Training Services to educate about the
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UN 3091: Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment including
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
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