Lithium-ion Battery Safety
The hazards and controls described below are important in facilities that manufacture lithium-ion batteries, items that include installation of lithium-ion batteries, energy storage facilities, and
• Per special provision 181 in § 172.102, a package containing both lithium ion and lithium metal batteries must include hazard communication for both battery types (See Guide 07 for Lithium Metal Battery hazard communication requirements).
Lithium cells and batteries are Class 9 (miscellaneous) hazardous materials. There are eight possible descriptions for lithium cells and batteries, depending on the battery chemistry. These descriptions, or proper shipping names, are found in the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) in § 172.101 of the HMR.
LITHIUM BATTERY GUIDE FOR SHIPPERS A Compliance Tool for All Modes of Transportation Revised October 2024 WWW.PHMSA.DOT.GOV 2 INTRODUCTION This compliance resource was prepared to assist a shipper to safely package lithium cells and batteries for transport by all modes of transportation according to the latest regulatory requirements.
* The outer packaging must be a strong rigid outer package that is capable of withstanding a 1.2 meter drop test without damage to the cells or batteries, without shifting that would allow battery-to-battery contact, and without release of the contents of the package. • For packages with lithium cells or batteries contained in equipment:
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