Damaged and Defective Lithium Battery Shipping Boxes

What Is Damaged & Defective Lithium Battery Packaging?

This is packaging suitable for damaged or defective lithium batteries and sodium batteries. These are batteries that may pose a higher risk of thermal runaway, leakage due to physical damage or manufacturing defects.

Shipping damaged and defective batteries requires packaging that:

• Passes rigorous UN testing.
• Includes vermiculite or other approved absorbent non-combustible and electrically non-conductive material
• Prevents movement of the battery during transit.
• Is labeled and documented in accordance with DOT (49 CFR), and IMDG requirements

What is the Packing Instruction for Damaged or Defective Batteries?

Packing Instruction 908 for IMDG and 173.185 or 173.189 for CFR-49.

Damaged or defective cells & batteries, including those contained in equipment of UN numbers that fall under Packing Instruction P908 are:

• UN 3090 Lithium Metal Batteries
• UN 3091 Lithium Metal Batteries Contained in Equipment
• UN 3480 Lithium Ion Batteries
• UN 3481 Lithium Ion Batteries Contained in Equipment
• UN 3551 Sodium Ion Batteries
• UN 3552 Sodium Ion Batteries Contained in Equipment

UN 4GV and 4DV Boxes for Damaged & Defective Lithium Batteries

Our UN 4GV and 4DV boxes are a flexible solution for shipping damaged or defective lithium-ion, lithium-metal batteries or sodium-ion batteries.

• Certified for dangerous goods transport
• Suitable for damaged or defective lithium, metal and sodium batteries
• Used in conjunction with vermiculite for thermal containment

These fiberboard and plywood containers are essential for customers needing reliable packaging for damage or defective batteries.

We also offer vermiculite in various volumes, supplied loose for easy use with our 4GV range.

When Is a Battery Considered Damaged or Defective?

These batteries may have been identified as being:

• Defective for safety reasons
• May have leaked or vented
• Cannot be diagnosed prior to carriage
• Or have sustained physical or mechanical damage exhibit structural faults, physical damage, or have been deemed unfit for use by the manufacturer. They carry a heightened risk of thermal runaway, short-circuit, or combustion.

In these cases, battery packaging compliant with packing instruction 908, 173.185 or 173.189 is required to meet transport safety standards.

Why Choose Air Sea USA for Damaged & Defective Lithium Battery Packaging?

At Air Sea USA, we offer UN approved 4GV boxes, 4DV boxes and vermiculite in stock, ensuring you’re always ready for compliant shipping. Our expert team provides guidance on IMDG and DOT regulations, helping you stay up to date with evolving transport regulations.

We provide fast delivery and offer custom packaging solutions and inserts tailored to your specific needs. With our support, you can be sure that your packaging meets current regulations and is readily accepted by carriers.

Don’t risk delays, fines, or unsafe shipments. Whether you’re sending defective or damaged batteries, discover damaged & defective lithium battery shipping boxes with Air Sea USA today.

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