What are the Regulations for Lithium Batteries Shipping?

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The DOT, IATA, IMDG have Developed Specific
Regulations for Shipping Lithium Batteries
Lithium Batteries Shipping Calls for Added
Precautions!
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What is a Lithium Battery?
It is a rechargeable battery that uses lithium
ions for storing energy and has a higher energy
density and lower self-discharge rate compared
to other types of batteries. This makes lithium
batteries a popular choice to power modern
electronics.
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Did You Know?
The devices containing lithium batteries are
classified as dangerous goods and require
specific packaging, labeling, marking, and
shipping regulations.
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Need for Precautions When Shipping Lithium
Batteries

• Various safety concerns are linked to lithium
  batteries as they contain flammable electrolytes
  which can result in
• Fires
• Explosions
• Thermal Runway
• Venting
• Leaking

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To ensure the health and safety of employees,
property, and the environment, authorities have
developed regulations for the safe shipment of
lithium batteries.
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These regulations must be followed by all
shipping companies, airline and vessel
operators, as well as railway companies and
trucks and other vehicles transporting lithium
batteries in commerce.
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Four Important Considerations When Shipping
Lithium Batteries
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Rule 1 Choose the Right Shipping Company
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Rule 2 Label and Mark the Shipment
Appropriately
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Rule 3 Run Relevant Tests Accurately
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Rule 4 Packaging of the Shipment
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Consequences of NOT Complying with Shipping
Regulations
Increased risks to employee health and
safety Danger to the public and environment
during transportation mishaps. Possibility of
the shipment being rejected by the
shipper/carrier. Accidental misdeclaration of
lithium battery type. Levy of fines and
penalties. Discredit amongst peers Impact on
organizational reputation and trustworthiness
Possibility of lawsuits
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Training to Support Regulatory Compliance
To reduce lithium battery transportation risks
and minimize worker hazard exposure, those who
ship lithium batteries must be aware of, and put
into practice, the U.S. Department of
Transportations regulatory requirements as
detailed in the Hazardous Materials Regulations
(HMR). Therefore, workers must be trained on safe
practices to ensure the safer transportation of
lithium batteries by air, highway, rail, and
water.
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Shipping Lithium Batteries Training Courses

• Our laptop and mobile-friendly courses meet the
  training requirements for shipping lithium ion
  and lithium metal cells and batteries as
  required by
• DOT HMR (40 CFR Part 172.704),
• IATA DGR (Section 1.5), and
• IMDG Code (Section 1.3.1).
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