What packaging and marking are required under Section II for 3091 P.1.970 when the package contains more than 4 cells or more than 2 batteries?

What packaging and marking are required under Section II for 3091 P.1.970 when the package contains more than 4 cells or more than 2 batteries?

• A. Strong rigid outer packaging and completed Lithium Battery Mark (and, if Special Provision A213 applies, 1.5 g and 10 Wh per battery limits).
• B. Only a simple wrap is required; no marking is needed.
• C. A label indicating 'Lithium Battery' is sufficient.
• D. No special packaging or marking is required.

Answer: (A)

When shipping lithium metal or lithium ion batteries under UN 3091 in Section II, once you exceed the small-quantity thresholds (more than four cells or more than two batteries), the package must be protected by strong outer packaging and clearly marked with the Lithium Battery Mark. The strong outer packaging ensures the contents are protected from shocks and movement during transport, reducing the risk of damage or short circuits. The Lithium Battery Mark tells handlers and inspectors that the shipment contains lithium batteries and requires special handling. If Special Provision A213 applies, there are additional limits to follow: each battery must not contain more than 1.5 g of lithium metal (for metal batteries) and 10 Wh of energy (for lithium ion batteries). This combination—robust outer packaging, proper marking, and per-battery limits when A213 applies—is why the described option is correct.

When shipping lithium metal or lithium ion batteries under UN 3091 in Section II, once you exceed the small-quantity thresholds (more than four cells or more than two batteries), the package must be protected by strong outer packaging and clearly marked with the Lithium Battery Mark. The strong outer packaging ensures the contents are protected from shocks and movement during transport, reducing the risk of damage or short circuits. The Lithium Battery Mark tells handlers and inspectors that the shipment contains lithium batteries and requires special handling. If Special Provision A213 applies, there are additional limits to follow: each battery must not contain more than 1.5 g of lithium metal (for metal batteries) and 10 Wh of energy (for lithium ion batteries). This combination—robust outer packaging, proper marking, and per-battery limits when A213 applies—is why the described option is correct.