What information is required on the shipping paper to identify a lithium battery?

• A. Battery type, UN number, proper shipping name, state of charge and containment status
• B. Only battery type
• C. Only UN number
• D. Only proper shipping name

Answer: (C)

To identify a lithium battery on the shipping paper, you rely on two precise identifiers that together define the shipment: the UN number and the proper shipping name. The UN number points to the general product category (for example, lithium ion battery or lithium metal battery), but by itself it doesn’t specify the exact form or whether it’s in equipment or packed separately. The proper shipping name then clarifies the exact product form and usage, so pairing it with the UN number creates a unique identification for the lithium battery. Additional details like state of charge or containment status may be required in certain air-transport scenarios, but they’re not the primary identifiers for identification purposes. So, both UN number and proper shipping name should be on the shipping paper to identify the lithium battery.