Addressing the safe transport of batteries & battery-powered products The updated EU ADR 2025: Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road BatteriesTransport.org A Joint Industry Initiative
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport Applicable in 54 Countries ADR – Agreement concerning the international carriage of Dangerous goods by Road
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport Sodium ion Battery Cells and batteries, cells and batteries contained in equipment, or cells and batteries packed with equipment containingsodium ion, which are a rechargeable electrochemical system where the positive and negative electrode are both intercalation or insertion compounds constructed with no metallic sodium(or sodium alloy) in either electrode and with an organic non aqueous compound as electrolyte shall be assigned to UN Nos. 3551 or 3552, as appropriate UN 3551 UN 3552
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport § 2.2.9.1.7.2 Each cell or battery is of the type proved to meet the requirements of applicable tests of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3; Sodium ion Battery
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport § 2.2.9.1.7.2 Each cell or battery is of the type proved to meet the requirements of applicable tests of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3; Each cell and battery incorporates a safety venting device or is designed to preclude a violent rupture under conditions normally encountered during carriage Each cell and battery is equipped with an effective means of preventing external short circuits Each battery containing cells or a series of cells connected in parallel is equipped with effective means as necessary to prevent dangerous reverse current flow (e.g. diodes, fuses, etc.); Cells and batteries shall be manufactured under a quality management programme Manufacturers and subsequent distributors of cells or batteries shall make available the test summary as specified in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3, paragraph 38.3.5. Sodium ion Battery
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport § 2.2.9.1.7.2 Manufacturers and subsequent distributors of cells or batteries shall make available the test summary as specified in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3, paragraph 38.3.5. Sodium ion Battery
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport Batteries containing Sodium according ADR Type of batteries containing sodium Type of Electrolyte Presence of Metallic sodium Aqueous Organic Presence of Ionic sodium UN 3551, Sodium ion batteries UN 3552, Sodium ion batteries contained in equipment, UN 3552, Sodium ion batteries packed with equipment UN 2795 Batteries, wet, filled with alkali High temperature batteries UN 3292, Batteries containing sodium UN 3292, Cells containing sodium with organic electrolyte ADR 2023
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport Batteries containing Sodium according ADR Type of batteries containing sodium Type of Electrolyte Presence of Metallic sodium Aqueous Organic Presence of Ionic sodium UN 3551, Sodium ion batteries UN 3552, Sodium ion batteries contained in equipment, UN 3552, Sodium ion batteries packed with equipment UN 2795 Batteries, wet, filled with alkali High temperature batteries UN 3292, Batteries containing sodium UN 3292, Cells containing sodium with organic electrolyte AD RR 2200 22 53 UN 3292, Batteries containingmetallic sodiumor sodium alloy UN 3292, Cells containingmetallic sodiumor sodium alloy
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport ADR 2025 – Sodium Ion batteries
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport ADR 2025 – Sodium Ion batteries
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport ADR 2025 – Sodium Ion batteries
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport Marks on D&D battery packages: DAMAGED/DEFECTIVE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES or DAMAGED/DEFECTIVE LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES or DAMAGED/DEFECTIVE SODIUM-ION BATTERIES Marks on Waste battery packages: LITHIUM BATTERIES FOR RECYCLING or SODIUM ION BATTERIES FOR RECYCLING LITHIUM BATTERIES FOR DISPOSAL or SODIUM ION BATTERIES FOR DISPOSAL ADR 2025 – Sodium Ion batteries
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport Transport category and weight limits for different types of lithium and sodium ion batteries Exemption related to quantities carried per transport unit ADR § 1.1.3.6 Fully regulated + DGSA Sodium ion batteries UN 3551, UN 3552 SP 677 D&D critical cells and batteries →transport category 0. In the transport document, add the words : "Carriage in accordance with special provision 376. Transport category 0". Added by ADR 2025 Partialy exempted It’s not required: - DGSA - Driver ADR licence - Placards - Orange plate - Fire Extinguishers for the load - Safety Instruction
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport UN 3556 VEHICLE, LITHIUM ION BATTERY POWERED, This entry applies to vehicles powered by lithium ion batteries carried with the batteries installed UN 3557 VEHICLE, LITHIUM METAL BATTERY POWERED This entry applies to vehicles powered by lithium metal batteries carried with the batteries installed UN 3558 VEHICLE, SODIUM ION BATTERY POWERED, This entry applies to vehicles powered by sodium ion batteries carried with the batteries installed Note: vehicles powered by batteries other than Lithium metal batteries, lithium ion batteries and sodium ion batteries, are classified as UN 3171 BATTERY POWERED VEHICLE They are described in the e-book on Pb, NiCd, NiMH, NaNiCl Batteries. ADR 2025 – Vehicles
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport UN 3556 VEHICLE, LITHIUM ION BATTERY POWERED, UN 3557 VEHICLE, LITHIUM METAL BATTERY POWERED UN 3558 VEHICLE, SODIUM ION BATTERY POWERED, Lithium batteries shall meet the provisions of ADR § 2.2.9.1.7.1; IMDG § 2.9.4, IATA § 3.9.2.6. Sodium ion batteries shall meet the provisions of ADR § 2.2.9.1.7.2, IMDG § 2.9.5, IATA § 3.9.2.7. ADR 2025 – Vehicles
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport UN 3556 VEHICLE, LITHIUM ION BATTERY POWERED, UN 3557 VEHICLE, LITHIUM METAL BATTERY POWERED UN 3558 VEHICLE, SODIUM ION BATTERY POWERED, Lithium and sodium ion batteries which have been removed from the vehicle and are packed separate from the vehicle in the same outer packaging, must be offered for transport as: • UN 3091, LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT" • UN 3481, LITHIUM ION BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT" • UN 3552, SODIUM ION BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT" ADR 2025 – Vehicles
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport International Transport Regulations
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport ADR 2025 IMDG Code 42-24 IATA DGR 2025 UN 3551, SODIUM ION BATTERIES UN 3552, SODIUM ION BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT, UN 3552, SODIUM ION BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT UN 3292, BATTERIES CONTAINING METALLIC SODIUM OR SODIUM ALLOY UN 3292, CELLS CONTAINING METALLIC SODIUM OR SODIUM ALLOY UN 3556 VEHICLE, LITHIUM ION BATTERY POWERED, UN 3557 VEHICLE, LITHIUM METAL BATTERY POWERED UN 3558 VEHICLE, SODIUM ION BATTERY POWERED, The USA and Canada have not yet implemented these new UN numbers in their land transport regulations. International Transport Regulations
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport International Transport Regulations
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport IATA DGR 2025 UN 3481 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT PI 967 Section I Equipment should be offered for transport with cells or batteries at SoC≤ 30 % Mandatory 3 m stack test for packages SECTION II Equipment should be offered for transport with cells or batteries at SoC ≤ 30 % Mandatory 3 m stack test for packages
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport IATA DGR 2025 UN 3481 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT PI 966 Until 31 December 2025 Section I Cells or Batteries should be offered for transport with SoC≤30 % Section II Cells or Batteries should be offered for transport with SoC≤30 % Mandatory 3 m stack test for packages From 1 Janury 2026 Section I Cells or Batteries must be offered for transport with SoC≤30 % Section II Cells or Batteries Wh> 2.7must be offered for transport with SoC≤30 % Cells or Batteries Wh≤2.7should be offered for transport with SoC≤30 % Mandatory 3 m stack test for packages
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport IATA DGR 2025 – Restrictions in packaging and overpacks →Same restrictions apply to overpacks
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport IATA DGR 2025 – Restrictions in Checked baggage Goods Acceptable without the Operator's Approval Portable Electronic Devices (PED) (Including Medical Devices) Containing Batteries If devices are carried in checked baggage: (a) measures must be taken to protect the device from damage and to prevent unintentional activation; (b) the device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode), unless the device contains only lithium batteries not exceeding: - for lithium metal batteries, a lithium content of 0.3 g per device; or - for lithium ion batteries, a Watt-hour rating of 2.7 Wh per device
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport ADR 2025 – NaNiCl new Proper Shipping Name
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport ADR 2025 – UN 3171 Battery Powered Vehicles
BatteriesTransport.org – The battery-specific information hub on safe transport Thank you for your attention Dr. Marco Ottaviani Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser Battery Regulatory, Environmental and Safety Affairs Via Lussemburgo, 73 36100 Vicenza Italy Phone +390444596102 Mobile +393351415017 e-mail: marco.ottaviani1@gmail.com
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