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 batteries are shipped in large and small quantities. For example, a single package may contain as few as five batteries, while a pallet may contain more than 1,000 batteries. They also may be packed with or contained in equipment. • If most consumer lithium ion batteries are excepted from regulation, why do some packages of lithium ion batteries now contain a “Caution” marking and shipping papers carry similar information? In the U.S., this marking is mandatory for packages containing more than 24 lithium ion cells or 12 lithium ion batteries that are excepted from the regulations. These
