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Overview

Rechargeable lithium ion
rous goods. The regulations that govern their transport are based on the UN Recommendations
on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations. Transport of dangerous goods is
regulated internationally by
• International Civil Aviation Organization
• International Air Transport Association
• International Maritime Dangerous Goods
In the United States, transportation is regulated by Title
tions or CFR's. Title 49 CFR Sections 100-185 of the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations
contains the requirements for transporting cells and batteries. Refer to the following sections
within 49 CFR for specific information.
• Section 173.185 – Shipping requirements for Lithium cells and batteries
• Section 172.102 – Special Provisions
• Section 172.101, 178 – Further information and specifications on packaging
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), which is within the U.S.
Department of Transportation
that govern the transportation of hazardous materials
highway and water.

Regulations by Cell/Battery Size

Lithium Lion batteries and cells are considered Class 9 which is one of nine classes of hazardous
materials or dangerous goods defined in the UN, US and other regulations. As a class 9 material,
cells and batteries must meet UN testing and packing requirements as well as shipping
regulations. The chart below provides a synopsis of the regulations now in e ffect for both the US
and Internationally.
Shipping and Packing Regulations by Ce ll/Battery Size
Regulation
US
International
(including lithium ion polymer)
(IATA)
, is responsible for drafting and writing the U.S. regulations
(DOT)
Lithium Ion
Cell/Batterie
1.5 grams/8.0 grams
Max.
(1)
ELC
5.0 grams/25 grams
Max. ELC(1)
>5.0 grams/>25 grams
Max. ELC(1)
20 Wh/100 Wh
Max. Watt_hours
>20 Wh/100Wh
cells and batteries are considered dange-
Technical Instructions, and
(ICAO)
Dangerous Goods R egulations and
Code.
(IMDG)
(part)
(also known as dangerous goods)
Shipping
Classification/Testing
Excepted/T1-T8(2)
Class 9/T1-T8(3)
Class 9/T1-T8(4)
Expected /T1-T8(7)
Class 9/T1-T8(4)
49 of the Code of Federal Regula-
Special
Packing/Markings
Yes(5)
Yes(6)
Yes(6)
Yes
Yes(8)
(HMR)
by air, rail,
Battery Size
Small
Medium
Large
(more than)
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