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HAZMAT DESCRIPTION
Hazardous Class or Division: Refers to the category of haz-
ard assigned to a hazardous material. Air bag modules, air
bag inflators and seatbelt pre-tensioners can be classified
as Class 9 or 2.2 Hazardous Materials depending on the
ignitor material.
Lithium-ion batteries can be classified as Class 9.
UN Number: UN stands for United Nations. The UN number
contains 4 digits and refers to packaging conforming to UN
standards. For Class 9 airbag modules and seat-belt pre-
tensioners the UN Number is UN3268. For 2.2 Hazardous
materials the UN Number is UN3353
.
Li Battery the UN UMBER is UN3090 or UN3091
if packed with or contained in equipment.
Packaging Groups:
A grouping according to the degree
of danger presented by hazardous materials. Packaging
Group I indicates great danger, while Packaging Group II
indicates medium danger. Packaging Group III indicates
minor danger. For air bag modules and seat-belt pre-
tensioners are PACKAGING GROUP III.
Lithium batteries are PACKING GROUP II.
EX Number or Product Code:
The word
"Recycled"
must be entered on the shipping paper.
Li-ion Battery, 9, UN3090, II, Recycled, ? lbs
24-Hour Response Telephone Number:
HazMat
shipper must provide a 24-hour emergency response
telephone number such as INFOTRAC I -800-535-
5053.
Retention of Shipping Papers: Shippers and carriers
are required to retain shipping papers or electronic
images thereof for a period of one (1) year to be ac-
cessible through their respective principal places of
business.
Safe Packaging Practices for Lithium Batteries:
The lithium battery or cell must be packed in “inner
packaging” in a manner to prevent short circuits, in-
cluding movement which could lead to short circuits.
The inner packaging must be packed within outer
packaging AND be equipped with an effective means
of preventing external short circuits.
A lithium battery for transportation by motor vehicle to a
permitted storage facility, disposal site
or for purposes of
recycling
is an exception from the specification packaging
requirements when protected against short circuits and
packed in outer packaging conforming to general standards
Batteries employing a strong, impact-resistant outer casing
and exceeding a gross weight of 12 kg (26.5 lbs.), and as-
semblies of such batteries, may be packed in strong outer
packaging, in protective enclosures (for example, in fully
enclosed wooden slatted crates) or on pallets. Batteries
must be secured to prevent inadvertent movement, and the
terminals may not support the weight of other superim-
posed elements. Batteries packaged in this manner are not
permitted for transportation by passenger aircraft, and may
be transported by cargo aircraft only if approved by the
Associate Administrator prior to transportation.
Contact the hazardous materials or dangerous goods office
of the carrier you plan to use, such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.
Certain carriers will require you to certify that you have
complied with the U.S. or international hazardous materials
regulations.
Battery “Dangerous Goods” Regulation
Update HazMat Training to Ship Li Ion Hybrid Batteries