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The transportation of non-rechargeable lithium and rechargeable lithium ion and lithium polymer cells and batteries is regulated in the United States in accordance with Part 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, (49 CFR Sections 100-185) of the US Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). Click here to read 49 CFR § 173.185 - Lithium cells and batteries – U.S. regulations. The international transportation of lithium cells and batteries is regulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions and corresponding International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Complete description of the Lithium Battery Transportation Regulations DOT Battery Brochure IATA Guidance Document on Transport of Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries IATA Lithium Battery Packing Instructions FedEx Overview of Lithium Battery Shipping Requirements Information on Ultralife Battery Lithium Content and Transportation Classifications Battery Assembly Guidelines for Batteries Subject to UN T1 - T8 Testing Under United Nations transportation regulations primary lithium and rechargeable lithium ion and lithium polymer cells and batteries must comply with the UN T1 - T8 testing requirements. The UN tests listed below are specified in the Fourth Revised Edition of the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria (ST/SG/AC.10.11/Rev. 4). T1: Altitude Simulation T2: Thermal T3: Vibration T4: Shock T5: External Short Circuit T6: Impact T7: Overcharge T8: Forced Discharge These tests only have to be performed once for each cell or battery type of a given design. Additional testing is required when a previously tested cell or battery undergoes design or construction changes as follows: (a) A change of more than 0.1 g or 20% by mass, whichever is greater, to the cathode, to the anode, or to the electrolyte; or (b) A change that would materially affect the test results. For more information on Ultralife Batteries' Transportation Testing Services, click here. Downloadable version of the above information on Ultralife's T1 - T8 Testing Service
DOT Safety Advisory on Transportation of Batteries and Battery-Powered Devices by Airline Passengers and Crew Members Complete description of the lithium battery transportation regulations. |
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