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LITHIUM ION AND LITHIUM METAL BATTERY PACKAGING LABEL
REQUIREMENTS
Due to concerns about products shipping with Li-Ion and Li-Metal batteries, the UN developed guidelines regarding
the proper testing, packaging, and labeling of these devices.
Li-Ion and Li-Metal Batteries
Li-Ion batteries are generally rechargeable, while Li-Metal batteries are generally non-rechargeable. Both types of
batteries have the potential to create a fire hazard if damaged or improperly packaged.
Labeling Requirements for Li-Ion and Li-Metal Batteries
The required labels must be present on the pallets and master carton accompanied by a document such as an airway
bill or other documents that indicates the following (Lithium Battery Guidance Document 2014):
The package contains lithium ion cells or batteries;
The package must be handled with care and that a flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged
Special procedures that should be followed in case the package is damaged
Contact information
To conform to IATA’s Dangerous Good Regulations, different labels apply to different Watt-hour for Li-Ion and
different mass for Li-metal. The calculation for Watt-hours is:
Nominal Voltage x Nominal Capacity (Ah) = Watt-hours
The volts and ampere can be found in the batteries data sheet.
Please see Table below for which proper label to use.
Required Labels for Battery Transportation (UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III Subsection 38.3)
Li-Ion Battery Label Requirements
Shipment of Battery
Wh (Watt-hour)
Labels
Limit Battery Weight / Package
Contained in Equipment
(installed in the equipment)
Equal to or Less than 100Wh
Figure 12 or 13
PAX = 5 kg
CAO = 5kg
Alone
Equal to or Less than 100Wh
Figure 12 or 13
Equal to or less than 2.7 Wh=2.5 kg
OR
Greater than 2.7Wh but equal to or
less than 100Wh = 2 batteries
Packed separately with the
Equipment (not installed in the
equipment)
Equal to or Less than 100Wh
Figure 12 or 13
PAX = 5 kg
CAO = 5kg
Li-Metal Battery Label Requirements
