Lithium battery appearance mark

How to identify a lithium battery?

Each package must be marked with UN Number, Proper Shipping name & class 9 lithium battery label model no. 9A Each package must be marked with lithium battery mark as below The mark shall indicate the UN number, preceded by the letters “UN”, i.e. ‘UN 3090’ for lithium metal cells or batteries or ‘UN 3480’ for lithium ion cells or batteries.

Do I need a lithium battery Mark?

The Model Regulations require the lithium battery mark in section 5.2.1.9 and shown below to be placed on nearly all packages containing small lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries when shipped in accordance with Special Provision 188.

What is a lithium ion battery Mark?

The mark is also widely used on packages of consumer electronic devices such as cellular phones, notebooks, tablets, and power tools that are packed with or contain lithium ion batteries.

Are there new marks & labels for lithium batteries?

Yes, there are new marks and labels for lithium batteries. These new communications were added to all the different sets of regulations (whether DOT, IATA, or IMDG) at the start of 2017. The rulemaking gave a two-year transition period to start using the new marks and labels.

What are the dimensions of a lithium battery Mark?

Section 5.2.1.9 requires the dimensions of the lithium battery mark to be a minimum 120 mm wide and 110 mm high unless the “the package size so requires, the dimensions/line thickness may be reduced to not less than 105 mm wide and 74 mm high.”

How do I know if a lithium battery has a UN number?

Where the lithium cells or batteries are contained in, or packed with, equipment, the UN number preceded by the letters “UN”, i.e. ‘UN 3091’ or ‘UN 3481’ as appropriate shall be indicated. Where a package contains lithium cells or batteries assigned to different UN numbers, all applicable UN numbers shall be indicated on one or more marks.