Lithium-ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines
The Lithium-ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines that have just been published seek to prevent the increasing risks that the transport of lithium-ion batteries by sea creates, providing
B. Battery transportation As mentioned in the Request for Proposal section, the UN38.3 certicate is the standard of reference when it comes to Lithium-ion battery transporta- tion.
A lithium-ion battery contains one or more lithium cells that are electrically connected. Like all batteries, lithium battery cells contain a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator, and an electrolyte solution.
LITHIUM BATTERY GUIDE FOR SHIPPERS A Compliance Tool for All Modes of Transportation Revised October 2024 WWW.PHMSA.DOT.GOV 2 INTRODUCTION This compliance resource was prepared to assist a shipper to safely package lithium cells and batteries for transport by all modes of transportation according to the latest regulatory requirements.
Details about the battery, including the battery chemistry (e.g., color coding, chemical symbols); cathode and anode identifiers (for lithium-ion batteries [LIBs] only); voltage; capacity; model number; polarity; and non-spillable markings. Information or instructions on how to properly dispose of the battery.
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