Lithium Haz Mat Label
Warning signs provide reflective labeling on cabinets.
Lithium haz mat label. Consider this a friendly reminder to start using the new lithium battery marks and labels. For all lithium battery shipments you need the lithium battery marks and class 9 lithium battery hazard class labels that became mandatory on january 1 2019. Many lithium batteries and battery powered devices are regulated as hazardous materials. If you re shipping lithium ion batteries by air that are not contained or packed with equipment un3480 you must.
Department of transportation s dot s hazardous materials regulations hmr. There is no general relief for larger batteries. One of the thorniest topics in. Lithium battery mark cao label overpack mark if applicable 1 2 m drop test.
When lithium batteries are the question obexion is the answer. Get training to ship lithium batteries by ground air or ocean in 2019. Lithium batteries are regulated as a hazardous material under the u s. This includes class 9 batteries that are packed with and contained in equipment.
Lithium ion batteries in compliance with section ii of pi965 cao on awb if used. When it comes to hazard labels there s simply no room for cutting corners or taking chances. Lithium ion battery storage label for hazardous material safety cabinets. 1 call 1 800 463 3339 and say hazardous materials to confirm availability in advance.
If you re in the hazmat business you re no stranger to publication 52 from the united states postal service. Obexion is a complete line of protective packaging that mitigates the risks of lithium battery fires. The two year phase in period is over hopefully you are already aware. Hazardous restricted and perishable mail outlines the do s and don ts for the safe transport of dangerous goods via the u s.
2 you can ship dry ice to canada if your shipment meets the following three conditions. The shipping lithium batteries online course covers the latest rules that lithium battery shippers must know. The dry ice is used as a refrigerant in a small container with a capacity of 450 liters or less. You indicate dry ice as refrigerant on the documentation accompanying the container.
There is a class 9 miscellaneous label that was developed specifically for lithium batteryshipments. Shipping them safely and compliantly can be challenging time consuming and complex. Affectionately referred to as pub 52 this public document a k a. Compliance starts with the right label.
Lithium per cell and 25 grams per battery as fully regulated class 9 hazardous materials. Soc 30 one package per overpack. 49 c f r parts 171 180.