Must consumer-type lithium ion batteries always be shipped as Class 9 dangerous good?
No. Almost all small, consumer-type lithium ion batteries sold on the market today are provided an exception from dangerous goods regulations and thus do not require Class 9 labeling, marking, or packaging. Special Provision 188 of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations and Packing Instructions 965 – 970 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation and ICAO Technical Instructions provide exceptions to these regulations for small lithium ion batteries that contain no more than 100 Watt-hours. • What are some of the typical uses for lithium ion batteries? Small lithium ion batteries excepted from the dangerous goods regulations are used primarily in consumer applications. They are commonly found in cellular phones and laptop computers. Often these batteries are packed with or contained in consumer products when transported. These products do not require a Class 9 designation. • In what quantities are lithium ion batteries generally shipped? Lithium ion bat
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