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Lithium metal batteries are treated as Class 9 miscellaneous dangerous goods because they can heat up or short-circuit, posing a fire risk if damaged or mishandled. Under PI 970 Section I for UN3091, these batteries must be clearly labeled with the Class 9 hazard label that identifies a lithium battery. This label signals handlers to treat the package with extra care, keep it away from heat and other incompatible materials, and follow the specific shipping requirements for lithium batteries. The flammable hazard label, the corrosive hazard label, or having no label would not convey the correct hazard information for lithium metal batteries, so they aren’t appropriate.