What is a battery label?

What is a battery label?

Spillable/Non-Spillable Battery Labels Identifiable battery labels are important to identify spillable and non-spillable batteries. Batteries that are “spillable” should be marked as such to prevent chemical burns, whereas non spillable batteries should be marked as such to provide a safety indicator.

What is the difference between UN3480 and UN3481?

UN 3480 – loose lithium-ion batteries (not contained in, or packed with, equipment) UN 3481 – lithium-ion batteries packed with equipment. UN 3481 – lithium-ion batteries contained in equipment.

What lithium battery label do I need?

Lithium batteries are either shipped as standalone, packed with equipment, or contained in equipment. When shipped, packages containing lithium-ion batteries must be labeled with one of the following UN numbers: UN3480.

Can you print your own lithium battery label?

Want your lithium metal battery labels to arrive pre-printed and ready to go? We can customize your label for you! Create a custom version of this label here. The DL1938 label allows you to hand write or print the UN number, making it more versatile than some of the other designs.

Does lithium battery label have to be printed in color?

The lithium battery mark must be printed in color . Cut out the shipping label, packing slip and the lithium battery mark. Include the packing slip in your shipping package. Place the shipping label in the UPS shipping pouch.

Can I print a un3481 label?

Download and print this label in color and attach to your shipping package if you are returning multiple phones, tablets, or wearable devices and you do not live on an island, Hawaii, or Alaska.

What is a Class 9 lithium battery?

All lithium batteries are Class 9 — miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles. All batteries must be tested and meet the criteria as stated in the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III subsection 38.3.

Can I mail a camera with a lithium battery?

Small consumer-type primary lithium cells or batteries (lithium metal or lithium alloy) like those used to power cameras and flashlights are mailable domestically under the following conditions. Mailing batteries internationally, or to and from APO, FPO, or DPO destinations, is prohibited regardless of mail class.

Can I print UN3481 label?

Can I print a UN3481 label?

Does the post office have lithium battery labels?

Mailpieces are not required to bear markings or labels identifying the contents as lithium batteries. Mailers may optionally use a DOT-approved lithium battery handling label, in domestic air or surface transportation. 2.

What kind of labelling do you need for batteries?

Based on our experience we have developed a specific material portfolio to meet the challenging needs of battery labelling. Our labels are durable, strong, waterproof, oil resistant, chemical resistant and light fast. We offer custom battery labelling solutions for:

How big is a lithium battery handling label?

Battery handling labels can either be preprinted with all of the necessary information or be partially pre-printed, which allows the contact information to be written in manually. The minimum size for these labels is 120mm x 110mm (5” x 4”), and they must be placed on the outside of boxes or packages containing lithium batteries.

What do the UN numbers on lithium batteries mean?

Labels with a UN number illustrate what battery material is contained and how they are packaged. Lithium batteries are either shipped as standalone, packed with equipment, or contained in equipment. When shipped, packages containing lithium-ion batteries must be labeled with one of the following UN numbers: UN3480

What do you write on a lithium battery?

• Lithium handling labels allow you to write in the battery type and UN number. • Lithium battery forbidden markings follows DOT’s HM-224C requirements for when transporting batteries is not permitted.