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UN 3481 lithium battery mark — lithium ion batteries in equipment, durable, BS5609 approved

This is the lithium battery mark, pre-printed with "UN 3481" — the entry for lithium ion batteries contained in, or packed with, equipment. It is applied to packages and overpacks so your shipment is clearly identified in transport by air, road, sea, inland waterway and rail, showing the battery symbol together with the applicable UN number.

The mark is printed on durable polypropylene (100 × 100 mm) with a permanent self-adhesive backing and is BS5609 approved — the standard for marine-durable labels — so the print and adhesive withstand seawater, abrasion and weathering during long IMDG sea journeys.

When do you need it?

The lithium battery mark identifies packages and overpacks that contain lithium ion batteries in or with equipment, and is required for shipments prepared under the Section II provisions of the current regulations. It meets the specifications of the IATA DGR (air), ADR (road), IMDG (sea), ADN (inland waterways) and RID (rail). Fully regulated shipments also require the Class 9 lithium battery hazard label.

Specifications

• Marking: lithium battery mark, pre-printed "UN 3481"
• Material: polypropylene, 100 × 100 mm, self-adhesive
• Durability: BS5609 approved (seawater and weather resistant)
• Compliance: IATA DGR, ADR, IMDG, ADN, RID
• Supplied in packs (10, 50, 100, 150, 250) and rolls (250, 500, 1000)

Need the Class 9 lithium battery hazard label, or marks for other cells (UN 3480, UN 3090, UN 3091)? See our battery labels, or contact our DGSA team if you are unsure which mark your shipment needs.