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required regulations.
Table 2
Step Number
Process step
1
Design the battery pack.
Ship the battery pack to a UN
2A
38.3 test house if using an
outside test laboratory.
2B
Test the battery pack.
3
Obtain UN compliant packaging.
4
Package the cell or battery.
5
Mark and label the package.
Fill out the shipping
6
documentation.
7
Ship the package.
a.
U.S. and international regulations require that anyone involved in the packaging, documentation, and labeling of Dangerous Goods for
transportation must be trained to do so.
NOTE
Table 3
batteries.
Proper Shipping Name
Lithium ion batteries
Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment
Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment
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outlines an example process to help ensure that batteries are shipped per the
Example of Steps to Obtain or Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Comments
Design the battery pack to ensure it will pass UN Manual of Tests and
Criteria.
Use the "Prototype" shipping special provisions provided in the regulations.
Perform UN testing T1-T5, & T7 for batteries.
All Class 9 Dangerous Goods (DG) must be shipped in UN compliant
packaging.
Pack per regulations and per packaging manufacturer's instructions.
Insure that packaging container has all the required labeling.
proper shipping names and descriptions for lithium-ion batteries.
Complete shipper's declaration for dangerous goods, airway bill, etc.
Ensure that shipping company can ship dangerous goods and that a Safety
Data Sheet (or equivalent document) and any Competent Authority Approval
accompanies the package.
shows the proper shipping names and UN numbers required for shipping lithium-ion
Table 3 Proper Shipping Names and UN Numbers
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Chapter 2: Regulatory Compliance
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Description
UN 3480
UN 3481
UN 3481
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