Commander: Shipping & dangerous goods compliance
Official transport compliance statement, UN 3091 classification details, IATA PI969 Section II declarations, and ADR Special Provision 188 exemptions for shipping North Commander units.
UN Number
UN 3091
Proper Shipping Name
Lithium metal batteries packaged with equipment
Hazard Class
Class 9 Miscellaneous
Excepted under Section II / SP 188North Commander units are supplied with an uninstalled non-rechargeable lithium cell packaged alongside the hardware. Air transport complies with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) under Packing Instruction 969 (PI969), Section II.
Declaration
When issuing shipping documentation or completing courier portal forms, we include the following declaration:
For European road and rail freight under the ADR/RID Agreements, Commander shipments qualify for full exemption from dangerous goods transport rules under Special Provision 188 (SP 188) due to the low lithium content (≤ 1.0 g per cell).
Statement
| Battery chemistry | Non-rechargeable Lithium Thionyl Chloride (Li-SOCl₂) primary cell |
|---|---|
| Form factor & voltage | 1 x ½ AA cell per unit (3.6 V, 1.2 Ah) |
| Lithium content | 0.31 g per cell (exempt limit is ≤ 1.0 g) |
| Net battery weight | 10 g per unit |
| Applicable IATA packing instruction | PI 969, Section II (Lithium metal batteries packaged with equipment) |
| Applicable ADR exemption | Special Provision 188 (SP 188) |
This page is provided to assist shippers, freight forwarders, and couriers with transport documentation. Shippers remain responsible for verifying current national and international regulations (IATA DGR, ADR, RID) prior to dispatch.
Commander Lithium Battery Material Safety Data Sheet
- Commander Lithium Battery Material Safety Data Sheet (PDF, 6 pages).