Hazard Classification Profile UN Number: UN 3481 Proper Shipping Name: Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment Hazard Class: Class 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods) Packing Group: N/A (Assigned to Packing Instruction 967) Primary Risk: Thermal runaway, fire hazard, and flammable electrolyte vapor release. 2. Packaging & Marking Validation Packaging: Strong rigid outer fiberboard boxes (4G) capable of withstanding a 1.2m drop test. Equipment must be secured against movement and short-circuiting. Thresholds: Section II applies if cells are ≤ 20 Wh and batteries ≤ 100 Wh (Net quantity ≤ 5 kg per package). Above this, full Class 9 Section I rules apply. Labels & Marks: Class 9 Lithium Battery Hazard Label (if Section I) and the standard Lithium Battery Mark displaying "UN 3481". Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) label if exceeding passenger limits. 3. Segregation & Storage Matrix Incompatibilities: Segregate from Class 1 (Explosives), Class 2.1 (Flammable Gases), and Class 3 (Flammable Liquids). Warehouse Racking: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct heat sources. Ground-level or sprinkler-equippedin-rack bays preferred. 4. Documentation & Dispatch Checklist Documents: IATA Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DGD) in duplicate (for Section I), UN 38.3 Test Summary report, and latest SDS. Inspection: Verify zero outer carton damage, intact seal tape, and unobstructed UN 3481 markings prior to ULD build-up. 5. Emergency Spill & Incident SOP Step 1: Isolate the pallet immediately and evacuate non-essential personnel from the aisle if smoke, hissing, or swelling is detected. Step 2: Deploy copious amounts of water or specialized Lith-Ex extinguishing agents to cool the battery mass and prevent propagation (do not use halon). Step 3: Utilize full PPE including SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus), thermal-resistant gloves, and chemical splash goggles.