UN3090, Lithium Metal Batteries / Cells – PI968 Section IA
Packaging
Each battery /cell must be protected against a short circuit and placed in an inner packaging that
completely encloses the battery /cell, then placed in a strong rigid outer packaging.
Cells and batteries must not be packed in the same outer packaging, or placed in an overpack with,
dangerous goods classified in Class 1 (except 1.4S), Division 2.1 (flammable gases), Class 3 (flammable
liquids), Division 4.1 (flammable solids) and Division 5.1 (oxidizers).
Maximum 35 kg net quantity of lithium batteries or cells per package. Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO)
Package test: Packing group II performance standards. UN specification packaging is required.
Passenger Aircraft:
Forbidden
Cargo Aircraft:
Max. net quantity per package:
35 kg
Documentation
- Shipper’s Declaration
-
Air Waybill
- "Dangerous Goods as per associated DGD" or "Dangerous Goods as per associated Shipper's Declaration"
- "Cargo Aircraft Only" or "COA"
Labeling and Marking:
- Class 9 – Lithium batteries
- Cargo Aircraft Only

