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Sodium-ion Battery Provisions Added to IATA DGR
IATA Lithium Battery RegulationsInternational Air Transport Association (IATA)Global
Announced
Jan 1, 2025
Effective
Jan 1, 2025
Implementation
Jan 1, 2025
Description
The 66th edition of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (2025) introduced new UN numbers and packing instructions for sodium-ion batteries with liquid organic electrolytes. This marks the first specific regulatory provisions for sodium-ion batteries in air transport regulations. New packing instructions PI 977 and PI 978 were added for sodium-ion batteries, providing classification and shipping requirements paralleling lithium-ion battery provisions. Packing Instructions 952 and 960 were amended to encompass sodium-ion battery powered vehicles.
Sources
- OfficialIATA lithium battery guidance
- OfficialDGR-66-EN-Significant Changes
Key Findings
Sodium-ion Battery Provisions Added to IATA DGR
s are not allowed in checked baggage. To assist shippers in understanding the complete requirements related to the transport of batteries including lithium and sodium ion batteries, IATA has prepared an updated [Battery Guidance Document](/contentassets/05e6d8742b0047259bf3a700bc9d42b9/lithium-battery-guidance-document.pdf) (pdf). ### Guidance material In the 23rd edition of the UN Model Regulations, the UN SCoETDG,
Sodium-ion Battery Provisions Added to IATA DGR
cts, such as vaccines, that are packed in a form ready to be administered, including those in clinical trials. 3.9.2.7—Includes the classification criteria for sodium ion batteries. 4—Identification 4.2—List of Dangerous Goods The amendments to the list of dangerous goods includes the following new entries: ● UN 0514, Fire suppressant dispersing devices, Division 1.4S; ● UN 3559, Fire suppressant dispersing devices,