UN Battery Classification - CL

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UN Battery Classification Table
UN Code Battery Type Description / Use Case
UN 2794 Lead-Acid Battery (Wet, Filled with Acid) Common in automotive, industrial, and UPS systems. Classified as hazardous during transport.
UN 2795 Lead-Acid Battery (Wet, Non-Spillable) Sealed lead-acid battery used in backup power systems, telecom, and solar installations.
UN 2800 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery Rechargeable NiMH battery for cameras, toys, and household electronics.
UN 3028 Batteries Containing Sodium Specialty battery used in industrial and renewable energy storage. Requires special handling.
UN 3090 Lithium Metal Battery (Standalone) Non-rechargeable lithium batteries for devices like medical implants, sensors, and memory backup.
UN 3091 Lithium Metal Battery (Contained in Equipment or Packed Separately with Equipment) Includes lithium metal batteries within or alongside electronic devices such as watches, remote controls, and cameras.
UN 3292 Dry Battery (Alkaline, Zinc-Carbon, NiCd, or Non-Spillable Types) Includes standard AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V batteries that are dry and non-hazardous during transport.
UN 3480 Lithium-Ion Battery (Standalone) Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for laptops, power tools, e-bikes. Strict UN 38.3 shipping compliance required.
UN 3481 Lithium-Ion Battery (Contained in Equipment or Packed Separately with Equipment) Includes lithium-ion batteries in devices such as mobile phones, laptops, and tablets.
UN 3496 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery (For Electric Vehicles and Industrial Applications) Special category for larger NiMH battery packs used in EVs and industrial power systems.
UN 3171 Battery-Powered Vehicle / Equipment Includes mobility scooters, e-bikes, and battery-powered wheelchairs.