Batteries in air travel
Post 1 of 6
I understand that Lead acid batteries are considered volatile if leakage occurs (I think Hydrogen sulphide might be released from the H2SO4 acid; and could ignite) Ok that I understand.
In the case of Lithium Ion batteries, as fitted to various equipment these days, do the same laws apply, are they volatile if compromised? Or more to the point, do airlines permit air freight of Lithium Ion batteries?
many thanks
Jon Ovington
In the case of Lithium Ion batteries, as fitted to various equipment these days, do the same laws apply, are they volatile if compromised? Or more to the point, do airlines permit air freight of Lithium Ion batteries?
many thanks
Jon Ovington
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10 Jun 2008 13:22
Post 2 of 6
Quoting from [cooncat]:
I understand that Lead acid batteries are considered volatile if leakage occurs (I think Hydrogen sulphide might be released from the H2SO4 acid; and could ignite) Ok that I understand.
In the case of Lithium Ion batteries, as fitted to various equipment these days, do the same laws apply, are they volatile if compromised? Or more to the point, do airlines permit air freight of Lithium Ion batteries?
many thanks
Jon Ovington
Hi Jon,
I think lithium ion batteries are not permitted to ship by air.
But I also heard there is a kind of certificate called UN38.8,if battery has this certificate,it could be delivery by air.
10 Jun 2008 20:44
Post 3 of 6
Quoting from [cooncat]:
I understand that Lead acid batteries are considered volatile if leakage occurs (I think Hydrogen sulphide might be released from the H2SO4 acid; and could ignite) Ok that I understand.
In the case of Lithium Ion batteries, as fitted to various equipment these days, do the same laws apply, are they volatile if compromised? Or more to the point, do airlines permit air freight of Lithium Ion batteries?
many thanks
Jon Ovington
don't know.
13 Jun 2008 20:58
Post 4 of 6
Quoting from [cooncat]:
I understand that Lead acid batteries are considered volatile if leakage occurs (I think Hydrogen sulphide might be released from the H2SO4 acid; and could ignite) Ok that I understand.
In the case of Lithium Ion batteries, as fitted to various equipment these days, do the same laws apply, are they volatile if compromised? Or more to the point, do airlines permit air freight of Lithium Ion batteries?
many thanks
Jon Ovington
When we send the calculator samples, we are not allowed to ship it with batteries either, even if it is the Lithium battery. Or you get the special certificate to prove it is ok for delivery by air. If not, throw the battery away or ship by sea.
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14 Jun 2008 00:39
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Post 6 of 6
Quoting from [cooncat]:
I understand that Lead acid batteries are considered volatile if leakage occurs (I think Hydrogen sulphide might be released from the H2SO4 acid; and could ignite) Ok that I understand.
In the case of Lithium Ion batteries, as fitted to various equipment these days, do the same laws apply, are they volatile if compromised? Or more to the point, do airlines permit air freight of Lithium Ion batteries?
many thanks
Jon Ovington
Lithium Ion batteries are allowed for shipping with Air freight but need 2 centifications. One is called the MSDS- Material Safety Document Sheets, the other one is called UN38.3. If the manufacturer are legelly doing there business, they should be able to help you provide these documents.
27 Jul 2008 22:39
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