What is a Class 9 lithium battery label?

Labelmaster's Class 9 lithium battery labels meet the design and durability standards of 49 CFR, ICAO and other international air regulations. Suitable for domestic or international use, the Hazard Class 9 labels can help you stay in compliance with standards set forth by the DOT.

Are lithium batteries class 9 hazardous materials?

Lithium cells and batteries are Class 9 (miscellaneous) hazardous materials. There are eight possible descriptions for lithium cells and batteries, depending on the battery chemistry. These descriptions, or proper shipping names, are found in the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) in § 172.101 of the HMR. They are as follows:

Do I need a label for lithium ion batteries?

If you’re shipping lithium ion batteries contained in or packed with equipment, use a battery label with UN3481. Lithium metal batteries will use labels with one of the following UN numbers: If you’re shipping lithium metal batteries as a standalone (no other items in the package), use a battery label with UN3090.

What color should the battery label be?

The lower half of the label must be white with the symbol (battery group, one broken and emitting flame) and class number “9” underlined and centered at the bottom in black.

How should a battery be labeled?

To label a battery, the black vertical stripes on the label should be spaced equally to appear equal in width to the six white spaces between them. The lower half of the label should be white with the symbol (battery group, one broken and emitting flame) and class number “9” underlined and centered at the bottom in black.

What is a lithium battery label?

Labels are printed with the letters ‘UN’ and a 4-digit number. Think of it like a special code. These numbers clarify 2 types of crucial information: the lithium battery type and packaging method. Packaging method refers to how the lithium batteries are being shipped. This can be done in 3 ways: