What lithium battery label do I need?
The Lithium Battery Class 9 hazard label must be used instead. If you have questions please contact the Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline at (800) GOFEDEX and press “81” or say dangerous goods.
Can I print a lithium battery label?
Want your lithium metal battery labels to arrive pre-printed and ready to go? We can customize your label for you! Create a custom version of this label here. The DL1938 label allows you to hand write or print the UN number, making it more versatile than some of the other designs.
Is a UN3481 label required?
These lithium ion/metal battery labels are required on all packages carrying lithium batteries shipping via air. This lithium battery label allows customers to mark which type of lithium battery is being contained in package.
What is a UN3481 sticker?
The Hazard Class 9 labels can help you stay in compliance with standards set forth by the DOT. Hazmat labels are printed with light-fast inks for high durability, and adhesives are formulated for use in various climates and environments.
Do I need a lithium battery label?
Lithium battery handling label and lithium battery safety document is required for: (a) all packages of lithium batteries packed with equipment and (b), any package of equipment containing >4 cells or >2 batteries. However, equipment containing button batteries does not require the handling label or safety document.
Can I send lithium batteries through USPS?
Customers can take to their local Post Office packages containing lithium batteries installed in electronic devices that are bound for many international destinations, and Army (APO), Fleet (FPO) and Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) locations. Lithium batteries can be shipped domestically, including Alaska and Hawaii.
Can I ship lithium batteries?
Despite lithium battery shipping restrictions, lithium batteries can be shipped by air but not without stipulations. Lithium metal batteries shipped by themselves (meaning alone and not installed in a device or packed with the device they will power) are forbidden to be shipped as cargo on a passenger aircraft.
What kind of battery is UN3481?
lithium ion batteries
The batteries UN3481 are lithium ion batteries, rechargeable, contained in or packed with equipment. The lithium ion batteries UN3481 are classified: Class 9 – UN3481 – Lithium ion batteries contained in or packed with the equipment, but not attached to the source.
What are UN3481 batteries used for?
lithium metal batteries (UN 3091) contained in temperature monitoring devices (e.g. data loggers), meeting the provisions of Section II of Packing Instruction 970 that are used for tracking shipments during flight.
How do I ship a lithium-ion battery?
Pack each battery in fully-enclosed interior packaging to protect the terminals. Don’t place heavy items on packed batteries. Keep batteries away from other metal objects that may cause short-circuiting. Avoid turning on devices with installed batteries while being shipped.