2.1.5_II_Small LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT (including lithium alloy cells) Small cells excepted UN 3091 Applies to: Lithiummetal batteries contained in equipment with a lithium metal content not exceeding 2 g/battery “Equipment” means device or apparatus for which the lithium cells or batteries will provide electrical power for its operation UN No., Proper Shipping Name UN 3091, LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT Class 9 Packing Group Not assigned Hazard Label Labels must be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped) with minimum dimensions of 100 mm by 100 mm; except for air transport mode, labels dimensions may be reduced not less then 30mm by 30mm on small packages. • They must have a line 5 mm inside the edge and running parallel with it. Prerequisite • Cells must meet the General Requirements of §173.185(a) in particular the test requirements Transport mode Road Marine Air Passenger Aircraft Cargo Exemption conditions 173.185(c) SP 188 PI 970 section II Packaging • Batteries must be protected against short circuit, including protection against contact with conductive materials within the same packaging which could cause a short circuit. • Equipment containing batteries must be packed in strong outer packagings • The equipment must be secured against movement to prevent damage • Devices such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, watches and temperature loggers, which are not capable of generat ing a dangerous evolution of heat, may be carried when intentionally active in strong outer packagings. • The equipment must be packed in strong outer packagings constructed of suitable material of adequate strength and design unless the battery is afforded equivalent protection by the equipment in which it is contained; • Where multiple pieces of equipment are packed in the same outer packaging, the equipment must be packed and protected against contact with other equipment so as to prevent damage; For lithiummetal batteries contained in equipment, a stacking test (3m height for 24 hours) of completed package is required Weight limit No Limit No Limit 5 kg Net 5 kg Net Marking and Labelling of Packages Li Batt Mark minimum dimensions: 100 × 100 mm, for small packages reduced to 100 mm × 70 m, Overpack OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above Restriction: see § 1.9.3 Documents Transport document is not required Transport document is not required Shipper’s Declaration is not required The words “Lithium metal batteries in compliance with Section II of PI 970” must be included in “Nature and Quantity of Goods” box of the air waybill. International Transport Regulations Small Excepted Lithium battery mark Applicable until 31.12.2026 Applicable from 1.1.2023 Lithium battery mark A rectangle or a square of minimum dimensions 100 x 100 mm and the minimum width of the hatching shall be 5 mm. The symbol shall be black, the hatching shall be red. If t e size of the package so requires, the dimensions may be reduced to not less then 100 x 70 high. The rectangular mark 120 x 110 mm dimension may continue to be used. For IATA DGR, the character of the UN numbers shall be at least 12 mm height Handling Labels Cargo Aircraft Only for IATA DGR Minimum dimensions 120 x 110 mm Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 82
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