Lithium Metal Batteries fall under which UN number and packing instruction?

• A. UN 3090, P.I. 968
• B. UN 3090, P.I. 965
• C. UN 3480, P.I. 968
• D. UN 3480, P.I. 965

Answer: (A)

Lithium metal batteries are categorized separately from lithium ion batteries. The UN number for lithium metal batteries is 3090, while lithium ion batteries use UN 3480. The packing instruction that applies to lithium metal batteries is 968, which specifies the packaging and handling requirements for shipping these batteries by air. That’s why the pairing UN 3090 with Packing Instruction 968 is the correct choice. The other options mix in the lithium ion UN 3480 or use a packing instruction that applies to lithium ion batteries, which doesn’t fit lithium metal batteries.