Battery UN38.3 Certification

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UN38.3 Certification Overview

UN38.3 Certification: Air Transportation Condition Identification Report, formally known as: United Nations Manual of Tests and Criteria for the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Part 3, Section 38.3 (Requirements for Air Transport of Lithium Batteries)

To ensure aviation transportation safety and meet customer demands for shipping lithium-ion battery-powered goods, in accordance with the relevant regulations of the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, operational specifications for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, specifically UN38.3 (UN DOT) testing, have been established. According to civil aviation regulations, airlines and airport cargo handling departments must review transportation documents for lithium-ion batteries, with particular emphasis on the UN38.3 safety test reports for each battery model. This requires that lithium-ion batteries pass rigorous simulations, high and low-temperature cycles, vibration tests, shock tests, external short-circuit at 55°C, impact tests, overcharge tests, and forced discharge tests prior to transportation to ensure safety. Additionally, if the batteries are not installed with the equipment and each package contains more than 24 battery cells or 12 batteries, a 1.2-meter free fall test must also be passed.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced that all hoverboard manufacturers, importers, and distributors must ensure that their products produced, imported, or sold in the United States comply with new safety standards. These include the UL2272 certification standard for hoverboard electrical systems and the UL2271 new standard for hoverboard lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, all hoverboard batteries must meet the UN38.3 certification requirements.

Lithium-ion battery UN38.3 reports can be provided by either civil aviation's third-party testing agencies or battery manufacturers with testing capabilities. Failure to provide this testing report will result in the prohibition of lithium-ion batteries from being transported by air.

Attachment: Extension Notice for 2018 Lithium-ion Battery UN38.3 Transportation Certification: http://www.dgats.com/news/xyzx/20171108/2133.html

This testing facility is equipped with a full set of UN38.3 testing equipment.

February 22, 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee has adopted the recommendation of the ICAO Navigation Commission: to approve amendments to the provisions on the transport of lithium batteries in its technical guidelines. The new regulations will come into effect on April 1, 2016. The revised new regulations include:

State of Charge Limit: The electrical load capacity (SOC) of lithium-ion battery cells and batteries shall not exceed 30%, including those in Section II. This regulation does not apply to batteries packaged with or contained within equipment.

Parcel Quantity Limit: No more than one Section II parcel (excluding batteries only) is allowed per shipment dispatched by the sender.

Packaging Limitation: No more than one Section II package (containing 8 battery cells or 2 battery packs) is allowed per set of packaging.

Battery Separation for Shipment: Senders must transport lithium-ion battery packages (excluding any other items) separately from other shipments.

Product List Suitable for UN38.3

A wide range of lead-acid batteries (such as automotive starting batteries, fixed-type lead-acid batteries, and small valve-regulated sealed lead-acid batteries, etc.)

02  Various secondary batteries for power applications (such as batteries for power vehicles, electric road vehicle batteries, electric tool batteries, and hybrid vehicle batteries, etc.)

03 All Hoverboard Batteries

04 Various mobile phone batteries (such as lithium-ion batteries, lithium polymer batteries, nickel-hydride batteries, etc.)

05  A variety of small secondary batteries (such as laptop batteries, digital camera batteries, camcorder batteries, various cylindrical batteries, wireless communication batteries, portable DVD batteries, CD and MP3 player batteries, etc.)

06 Various primary batteries (such as alkaline manganese batteries, lithium manganese batteries, etc.)

Test Project

T.1 High-Fidelity Simulation Test

T.2 Heat Test

T.3 Vibration Test

T.4 Impact Test

T.5 Short-circuit Test

T.6 Collision Test

T.7 Overcharge Test

T.8 Forced Discharge Test

T.9 1.2-meter Drop Test

Qualification Criteria for Assessment Tests

In trials T.1 to T.6, no disintegration or fire occurred.

In trials T.1, T.2, and T.5, the effluents were not toxic, flammable, or corrosive.

No exhaust or leakage was observed upon visual inspection.

No exhaust or leakage occurred that resulted in weight loss exceeding that shown in Table 38.3.4.7.1.

In the T.3 and T.6 trials, the effluents were not toxic or corrosive substances.

UN38.3 Testing Procedure

Application

Complete the application form.

2. Application for Company Information Form

3. Offering Product Information

02 Quotation

Based on the provided information, determine the testing standards, duration, and corresponding fees.

03 Payment

Upon confirmation of the quote, applicants are required to sign the case application form and service agreement, and pay the full project fee.

04  Provide Samples

05 Testing

The lab conducted a full range of tests and differential tests for the applicable products, in accordance with the relevant EU testing standards.

06 Test Passed, Report Completed

Project Completed, Certificate Issued

Sample UN38.3 Certificate

Materials Required for UN38.3 Compliance

Application Form

The following documents are required for the application of the certification:

Original Letter of Authorization stamped.

Enclosed is the original stamped document (not required for hazardous items).

Original stamped transport declaration.

④ Battery manufacturer's ISO system certificate, or cell manufacturer's ISO certificate, but a sealed original copy of the quality system statement is required (if neither has ISO).

Manufacturer's Quality Manual, Organization Code Certificate, Business License, and Tax Registration Certificate are required.

⑤ Packaging images must clearly display the complete packaging markings, labels, and packaging methods.

02 Spec Sheet

03  The battery label features the model number, WH, and indicates the positive and negative poles with + and - markings.

04 DGM Certificate of Inspection Form

05 Note that there are only two ways to write the operation label names in the packaging images.

"Lithium-ion battery" or "Lithium metal"tal battery”

UN38.3 Packaging Requirements

01

Batteries and original batteries must be packaged separately to prevent short circuits, and must be placed in a sturdy outer packaging unless installed in equipment (such as mobile phones, cameras, two-way radios, laptops, etc.).

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Each package containing more than 24 original batteries or 12 batteries must also meet the following requirements unless installed in equipment.

Each package must be labeled to indicate the presence of lithium batteries and special measures to be taken in case of package damage.

Each shipment must have a random document to explain that the package contains lithium batteries and the special measures to be taken if the package is damaged.

Each package must withstand a 1.2-meter drop test in any orientation without damaging the batteries or cells within the package, and without altering the position of the batteries so that they come into contact with each other (or with the original cells and original batteries).

There was no contact between the pools and no battery leakage from the unpackaged units.

4) Unless installed in the equipment, the gross weight of each packaged unit must not exceed 30kg. Lithium-ion batteries and battery packs subject to conditions for transport may be transported as non-hazardous goods (non-dangerous goods) if they meet all of the following conditions. If any of the following conditions cannot be met, they should be handled in accordance with the hazardous goods requirements of UN3090 or UN3091.

UN38.3 Certified Packaging Method

UN38.3 Certified Packaging Methods Include Three Types

Battery Shipped Individually in Separate Packaging

1) 965 IA Cell > 20Wh, Battery > 100Wh

2) 965 IB Cell ≤ 20Wh, Battery ≤ 100Wh (Net weight of lithium batteries per package: not exceeding 10kg on both passenger and cargo aircraft)

3) 965 II Battery ≤ 20Wh, Battery ≤ 100Wh

02 966 II Batteries and equipment are packaged and shipped together

03 967 II Battery Installed Equipment Shipped

UN38.3 shipping method

01 PI965 Battery Separate Transportation

02 PI966 Along with the equipment, not inside the equipment

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PI967  Installed in equipment, non-detachable

UN38.3 Limitations on Lithium Content

For metallic lithium or lithium alloy primary batteries, the lithium content must not exceed 1g; for lithium-ion primary batteries, the lithium equivalent content must not exceed 1.5g.

Note: A primary battery is also referred to as a battery cell.

For lithium or lithium alloy batteries, the total lithium content must not exceed 2g, and for lithium-ion batteries, the lithium equivalent content must not exceed 8g.

Note: The aforementioned "lithium content" refers to the amount of metallic lithium present on the anode of lithium metal or lithium alloy batteries. For lithium-ion batteries, the calculation of "lithium equivalent content" in grams is determined by multiplying 0.3 by the rated capacity in ampere-hours.

The rated capacity of the lithium-ion battery for the smartphone is 800mAh (800 milliampere-hours).

UN38.3 Certified Sample Quantity

Cell batteries: 35

8 finished batteries + 25 battery cells

Lithium Metal - 40 units

UN38.3 Certification Cycle and Fees

In the case of complete material samples, the UN38.3 certification process takes 3 weeks.

UN38.3 certification fees vary based on the type of product. For detailed pricing information, please contact us via QQ at 2036200386 or call our business hotline at 13726402799 for a quote.

UN38.3 Certification vs. MSDS

Many people confuse UN38.3 and MSDS when conducting battery inspections, or mistakenly believe them to be the same certification, which has a significant impact on the inspection process. MSDS stands for Material Safety Data Sheet, a document detailing the composition of lithium-ion batteries and emergency procedures. UN38.3, on the other hand, is a safety test for lithium-ion batteries. Since lithium-ion batteries often require air transportation, both UN38.3 and MSDS are frequently requested to be provided together, leading many to mistakenly think UN38.3 is the same as MSDS.

UN38.3 Certification and Air Safety Approval Certificate

The Airworthiness Certificate is obtained following the successful completion of the UN38.3 testing report for lithium batteries, and after applying to an authorized institution of the Civil Aviation Administration.

 Note: As long as the standard remains unchanged and the battery is not altered, the UN38.3 report remains valid indefinitely. However, the airway cargo safety certificate is valid for the calendar year and must be updated every 2 years. Our testing facility offers comprehensive UN38.3 certification and renewal services.

UN38.3 Certification Agency

Our testing facility has dedicated itself to the UN38.3 battery certification field for a decade. Our exclusive team offers highly flexible one-stop testing and certification solutions to battery manufacturers, distributors, and importers, facilitating their smooth and convenient entry into multiple international markets. We have certain advantages in terms of time and cost for handling UN38.3 battery certifications. We are well-versed in the product standards for UN38.3 batteries and have direct partnerships with institutions such as DGM, Shanghai Chemical Industry, U.S. UL, Germany TUV, and UK ITS, ensuring smooth communication. We are capable of providing one-stop services for our clients to obtain UN38.3 certifications. Welcome both new and existing customers to inquire!

Our Company's Advantages:

Our laboratory is independently owned and authorized by the National CNAS (Certificate No. L9762), recognized and authorized by multiple international authoritative institutions, including Germany's EMCC, Germany's RheinTUV, the United States' UL, and the UK's ITS, ensuring our test reports carry international credibility.

Our engineering team is robust, with several seasoned engineers, including those who have served as engineers at internationally renowned institutions like TUV and UL! We are strong in our capabilities and well-versed in standards. We can provide a variety of testing strategies for you.

Integrity and Efficiency. Adhering to the quality policy of "Fairness, Science, Accuracy, and Efficiency," and with the service tenet of "Quality First, Heartfelt Service," we serve the world.

04  Witnessed testing is available, and self-issuance of certificates is permitted; these certificates are long-term valid and highly recognized in the international market.

Short turnaround time, reasonable and competitive pricing, excellent service attitude, and a dedicated customer service department for maintaining client relationships. Full-case tracking is provided. Can help your company reduce certification costs and time to obtain the certificate.

06 Long-standing in the certification industry, we have assisted numerous manufacturers in the Pearl River Delta region in obtaining certificates from various countries.

Our imported testing equipment and instruments are fully equipped, capable of providing precise and accurate report data. Regular calibration is conducted to ensure the fairness, scientific nature, and accuracy of product testing.