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UN 3536 – LITHIUM BATTERIES INSTALLED IN CARGO TRANSPORT UNIT lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries

ADR details for UN 3536 from ADR 2025, Table A: class 9.

UN 3536

ADR (road)

  • 9
Classification
Name and descriptionLITHIUM BATTERIES INSTALLED IN CARGO TRANSPORT UNIT lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries
Class9
Classification codeM4
Packing group–
Labels9
Hazard identification number–
Limited and excepted quantities
Limited quantity (LQ)0
Excepted quantity (EQ)E0
Carriage
Transport category2
Tunnel restriction code(E)
Special provisions
Special provisions (6)389
SP 389

This entry only applies to lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries installed in a cargo transport unit and designed only to provide power external to the cargo transport unit. The lithium batteries shall meet the provisions of 2.2.9.1.7.1 (a) to (g) and contain the necessary systems to prevent overcharge and over discharge between the batteries. The batteries shall be securely attached to the interior structure of the cargo transport unit (e.g., by means of placement in racks, cabinets, etc.) in such a manner as to prevent short circuits, accidental operation, and significant movement relative to the cargo transport unit under the shocks, loadings and vibrations normally incident to carriage. Dangerous goods necessary for the safe and proper operation of the cargo transport unit (e.g., fire extinguishing systems and air conditioning systems), shall be properly secured to or installed in the cargo transport unit and are not otherwise subject to ADR. Dangerous goods not necessary for the safe and proper operation of the cargo transport unit shall not be carried within the cargo transport unit. The batteries inside the cargo transport unit are not subject to marking or labelling requirements. Except as provided in 1.1.3.6, the cargo transport unit shall bear orange-coloured plates in accordance with 5.3.2.2 and placards in accordance with 5.3.1.1 on two opposing sides.

Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. ADR 2025 (valid from 1 Jan 2025), BAM status 4 Nov 2024 (modified)

RID (rail)

Name and descriptionLITHIUM BATTERIES INSTALLED IN CARGO TRANSPORT UNIT lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries
Class9
Classification codeM4
Labels9
Hazard identification number90
Special provisions (6)389
Limited quantity (LQ)0
Excepted quantity (EQ)E0
Transport category2
SP 389

This entry only applies to lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries installed in a cargo transport unit and designed only to provide power external to the cargo transport unit. The lithium batteries shall meet the provisions of 2.2.9.1.7.1 (a) to (g) and contain the necessary systems to prevent overcharge and over discharge between the batteries. The batteries shall be securely attached to the interior structure of the cargo transport unit (e.g., by means of placement in racks, cabinets, etc.) in such a manner as to prevent short circuits, accidental operation, and significant movement relative to the cargo transport unit under the shocks, loadings and vibrations normally incident to carriage. Dangerous goods necessary for the safe and proper operation of the cargo transport unit (e.g., fire extinguishing systems and air conditioning systems), shall be properly secured to or installed in the cargo transport unit and are not otherwise subject to RID. Dangerous goods not necessary for the safe and proper operation of the cargo transport unit shall not be carried within the cargo transport unit. The batteries inside the cargo transport unit are not subject to marking or labelling requirements. The cargo transport unit shall bear orange-coloured plates in accordance with 5.3.2.2 and placards in accordance with 5.3.1.1 on two opposing sides.

Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. RID 2025, status 4 Nov 2024 (modified)

ADN (inland waterways)

Name and descriptionLITHIUM BATTERIES INSTALLED IN CARGO TRANSPORT UNIT lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries
Class9
Classification codeM4
Labels9
Special provisions (6)389
Limited quantity (LQ)0
Excepted quantity (EQ)E0
Equipment requiredPP
Number of cones/blue lights0
SP 389

This entry only applies to lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries installed in a cargo transport unit and designed only to provide power external to the cargo transport unit. The lithium batteries shall meet the provisions of 2.2.9.1.7.1 (a) to (g) and contain the necessary systems to prevent overcharge and over discharge between the batteries. The batteries shall be securely attached to the interior structure of the cargo transport unit (e.g., by means of placement in racks, cabinets, etc.) in such a manner as to prevent short circuits, accidental operation, and significant movement relative to the cargo transport unit under the shocks, loadings and vibrations normally incident to carriage. Dangerous goods necessary for the safe and proper operation of the cargo transport unit (e.g., fire extinguishing systems and air conditioning systems), shall be properly secured to or installed in the cargo transport unit and are not otherwise subject to ADN. Dangerous goods not necessary for the safe and proper operation of the cargo transport unit shall not be carried within the cargo transport unit. The batteries inside the cargo transport unit are not subject to marking or labelling requirements. Except as provided in 1.1.3.6 of RID or ADR the cargo transport unit shall bear orange-coloured plates in accordance with 5.3.2.2 and placards in accordance with 5.3.1.1 on two opposing sides.

Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. ADN 2025, status 4 Nov 2024 (modified)

IMDG (sea)

Name and descriptionLITHIUM BATTERIES INSTALLED IN CARGO TRANSPORT UNIT lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries
Class9
Special provisions (6)389
Limited quantity (LQ)0
Excepted quantity (EQ)E0
EmSF-A; S-I
Stowage categoryD
StowageSW1; SW2
SP 389

This entry only applies to lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries installed in a cargo transport unit and designed only to provide power external to the cargo transport unit. The lithium batteries shall meet the requirements of 2.9.4.1 to .7 and contain the necessary systems to prevent overcharge and overdischarge between the batteries. The batteries shall be securely attached to the interior structure of the cargo transport unit (e.g. by means of placement in racks, cabinets, etc.) in such a manner as to prevent short circuits, accidental operation, and significant movement relative to the cargo transport unit under the shocks, loadings and vibrations normally incident to transport. Dangerous goods necessary for the safe and proper operation of the cargo transport unit (e.g. fire-extinguishing systems and air-conditioning systems), shall be properly secured to or installed in the cargo transport unit and are not otherwise subject to this Code. Dangerous goods not necessary for the safe and proper operation of the cargo transport unit shall not be transported within the cargo transport unit. The batteries inside the cargo transport unit are not subject to marking or labelling requirements. The cargo transport unit shall display the UN number in accordance with 5.3.2.1.2 and be placarded on two opposing sides in accordance with 5.3.1.1.2.

Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. IMDG Code Amdt. 42-24, applicable from 1 Jan 2026, status 9 Dec 2025 (modified)

ICAO (air)

Carriage prohibited.

Name and descriptionLithium batteries installed in cargo transport unit lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries
Class9
Packing instruction passenger aircraftFORBIDDEN
Packing instruction cargo aircraftFORBIDDEN
ERG code12FZ

Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. ICAO TI 2025–2026, status 5 Nov 2024 (modified)

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