UN 3480 corresponds to which description?

• A. Lithium ion cells or batteries
• B. Lithium metal cells or batteries
• C. Lithium metal batteries contained in or packed with equipment
• D. Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment

Answer: (A)

UN 3480 is the designation for lithium ion batteries or cells that are shipped by themselves, not installed in or with any equipment. It distinguishes standalone lithium ion power sources from those that are contained in equipment (which falls under a different UN number, UN 3481) and from lithium metal batteries (which have their own UN number, UN 3090). So the best description is simply lithium ion cells or batteries.