On February 18th we celebrate International Battery Day, which commemorates the birthday of Alessandro Volta – the inventor of the first battery. In 1800, Volta introduced his voltaic column, a discovery that revolutionized the scientific world and initiated the development of modern battery technology. Without this invention, there would be no smartphones, no electric cars and no rechargeable batteries to power our everyday lives. But with great technical progress comes enormous responsibility. Safety precautions must be taken, particularly when handling and transporting batteries, to minimize the risks to people and the environment. In the context of lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, hazardous goods labeling and compliance with relevant regulations is critical. This is exactly where BOXLAB Services comes in – with solutions that help companies meet current regulatory requirements while ensuring the safe transport of batteries.

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The new technology of sodium-ion batteries is also playing an increasingly important role. These batteries are not only cheaper than lithium-ion models, but also more environmentally friendly because they rely on less scarce raw materials, such as lithium or cobalt. Sodium-ion batteries are considered the environmentally conscious alternative that could revolutionize the battery market in the coming years. But they are also subject to special regulations: From 2025, sodium batteries, like their lithium counterparts, must be correctly labeled and transported safely in order to minimize the danger to people and the environment.

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• UN Numbers – Each battery has a specific UN number that classifies its hazard. Lithium batteries usually carry the UN number UN3480 (lithium batteries, not in devices) or UN3481 (lithium batteries, in devices), while sodium-ion batteries must be listed under a UN number to be determined according to the ADR regulation.
• ADR-SVs – ADR-SVs are crucial for road transport. These specific numbers indicate which specific regulations apply to the transport of lithium or sodium-ion batteries to ensure that the batteries are transported under the correct conditions. The special agreements (SV) are particularly important here

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Compliance with these regulations is important not only for companies that manufacture or transport batteries, but also for logistics companies and waste disposal companies that work with these technologies. Mistakes in labeling or transporting dangerous goods can have serious consequences – both legally and in terms of safety.

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• ADR, IATA and IMDG Compliance – Our labels are fully compliant with international regulations for the transport of dangerous goods, including ADR (for road transport), IATA (for air transport) and IMDG (for sea transport).
• Individual UN number impressions from a quantity of 1 – We offer you the opportunity to order labels with your individual UN number and ADR-SV number – from a quantity of just one label. This enables you to label your transports efficiently and in accordance with the law.
• Resistant materials – Our labels are made of durable materials that ensure maximum resistance to weather, chemicals and mechanical stress. This means that the dangerous goods label remains legible and reliable even under extreme conditions.
• 24h express delivery across Europe – To meet your urgent needs, we offer fast express delivery within 24 hours across Europe.

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From the first voltaic experiment to the latest advances in lithium and sodium-ion batteries: Batteries are now inextricably linked to our modern lives. But with this new technology comes new regulations – and this is where we can support you. With our solutions for dangerous goods labeling of lithium and sodium batteries, we ensure that you can comply with the necessary safety measures and prepare for a compliant future of battery logistics.