UN 38.3 Standard Test for Lithium Batteries

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UN 38.3 Standard Test for Lithium Batteries

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of the UN 38.3 standard. While lithium and lithium-ion batteries are an integral part of daily life thanks to their small size, they offer long life thanks to their high energy density.

UN 38.3 Standard Test for Lithium Batteries

They're used in a wide variety of industries, from medical to consumer electronics, industrial applications to shipping, and these small, lightweight energy sources are extremely powerful, making them a popular choice for manufacturers everywhere.

Most lithium or lithium-ion batteries are safe when properly designed, manufactured and used. However, they can pose a great risk if they are made of poor quality materials, incorrectly installed, used or filled incorrectly, damaged or defect in design.

In addition, due to their high energy density, these batteries are susceptible to overheating and may present a fire hazard. Therefore, there are several safety standards that manufacturers should be aware of when using these devices.

It is important to note that due to a potential fire hazard, lithium batteries are identified as a Class 9 hazardous material during shipping. To be able to be transported safely (air, sea, rail or road), they must meet the requirements set out in Standard UN 38.3.

This standard applies to batteries carried alone or attached to a device. It applies to all points in the battery's shipping process: from sub-suppliers to the final product manufacturer; from manufacturer to distributor; inside or outside the product; within the area; during product returns or with non-original packaging. As the use of lithium and lithium-ion batteries becomes more common, it is important for manufacturers to be familiar with these requirements.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with UN 38.3 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.

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