lithium battery

FAQ: Can a damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) lithium cell or battery be managed as universal waste?

FAQ: Can a damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) lithium cell or battery be managed as universal waste?

A: Maybe. When discarded, most lithium-ion (secondary batteries) and lithium primary batteries in use today are likely to be hazardous waste due to ignitability and reactivity (D001 and D003, respectively). With the exception of households, the generator of a waste…

Revised Packing Instructions for Lithium Cells and Batteries – Effective 03.31.22

Revised Packing Instructions for Lithium Cells and Batteries – Effective 03.31.22

Introduction: The 63rd Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (effective January 1 through December 31, 2022) includes significant changes to the packing instructions for lithium cells and batteries when packed alone (UN3480 for lithium ion or UN3090 for lithium…

Q&A: Does my truck transporting a “modular power unit” with lithium batteries require the display of placards?

Before we begin… All of the following is based on the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA). Question (10.20.20): You seem to have the most info and…

FAQ: How can lithium batteries be effectively protected against short circuit?

FAQ: How can lithium batteries be effectively protected against short circuit?

All regulations pertaining to the transport in commerce of lithium cells and batteries share a requirement that the cell or battery be packaged in a manner to prevent short circuits during transportation.  Left unsaid by the regulations is how this…

General Requirements and Provisions for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries

General Requirements and Provisions for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries

The transportation of a lithium cell or battery requires the shipper to ensure it meets certain standards of testing and production before its transportation in commerce can be considered. The purpose of this article is to identify and explain the general…