Shipper39s Confirmation for Excepted Lithium Batteries - TNT 2025

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The document outlines the procedures and requirements for shipping 'Excepted' Lithium Batteries by air, including handling instructions, compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and necessary documentation. It emphasizes the importance of package integrity and provides guidelines for shippers to ensure safe transport.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by entering the TNT Connote Number in the designated field. This is crucial for tracking your shipment.
Select the mode of transport by ticking the appropriate box for Air, Road, and/or Sea.
In the Content Information section, tick the relevant boxes that correspond to the type of lithium batteries being shipped.
Fill in your company details in block letters, including your name and date. If applicable, add your company stamp.
Complete the number of packages and total net weight fields for lithium batteries, ensuring accuracy for compliance.
Finally, sign the document to confirm compliance with IATA DGR Packing Instructions before folding it as instructed.

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What battery tech will replace lithium-ion?

What battery will replace lithium? Sodium-ion batteries are seen as a safer and more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

What batteries are comparable to lithium batteries?

Sodium-Ion Batteries: Affordable and Efficient Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion. Using sodium, which is cheaper and more abundant, promises lower costs, improved safety, and better cold-weather performance.

How explosive are lithium-ion batteries?

Lithium-ion batteries have a high energy density, storing significant energy in a compact space, making fires intense and hard to control. Overheating in one cell can trigger a chain reaction, leading to a rapid and uncontrollable temperature rise (called thermal runaway), potentially causing explosions or fires.

What hazmat number is a lithium battery?

The appropriate UN number preceded by the letters UN and it should be at least 12mm high - UN3090 for lithium metal cells or batteries; - UN3480 for lithium ion cells or batteries; - UN3091 for lithium metal cells or batteries contained in, or packed with, equipment; or - UN3481 for lithium ion cells or

What is the shipping code for lithium batteries?

Lithium Metal UN Number ID NumberProper Shipping Name and DescriptionHazard Class UN3090 Lithium Metal Batteries 9 UN3091 Lithium Metal Batteries Contained in Equipment 9 UN3292 Batteries, Containing Sodium 4.3 UN3480 Lithium-Ion Batteries 95 more rows Mar 9, 2021

What are the requirements for shipping lithium batteries?

Guidance on Shipping Lithium Battery Power Banks Such shipments are subject to the UPS requirement that, when shipped by air, all lithium ion and metal batteries must be shipped as fully regulated dangerous goods, which requires a UPS Dangerous Goods contract.

What are excepted lithium batteries?

Excepted lithium batteries are smaller, less energy-dense batteries or cells which qualify for relief from certain regulatory provisions.

What is the TNT equivalent of a lithium battery?

A fully charged fresh battery can release 61.72 kJ energy when it gets into TR, which could be converted to an explosion equivalent of 5.57 g TNT-equivalent.

Shipper39s Confirmation for Excepted Lithium Batteries - TNT 2025

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