Lead-acid solar batteries fall in the UN class 8 and hold the HS code 8507. 60 Lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries charged by solar panels are used for solar home systems and off-grid installations. 10 for lead-acid starter batteries. They are widely used in vehicles and backup power systems. Common lead-acid types are starter batteries, deep cycle batteries, and VRLA (valve-regulated lead acid) batteries. The top. . Lithium batteries are classified as class 9 dangerous goods. The exact handling requirements depend on factors such as: Note: Damaged or recalled lithium batteries are prohibited for air transport. For ocean, acceptance is determined on a case-by-case basis. Shippers should contact their carrier or. . better understanding of the applicable U. hazardous materials regulations and international dangerous goods regulations. In addition, we have provided information on a number of PRBA-member companies and affiliations who offer has two videos o th sponsible for publishing the applicable. . Lead acid batteries are built with a number of individual cells containing layers of lead alloy plates immersed in an electrolyte solution, typically made of 35% sulphuric acid (H2SO4) and 65% water (Figure 1). Pure lead (Pb) is too soft and would not support itself, so small quantities of other. . Lead acid is defined by United Nations numbers as either: The definition of 'non-spillable' is important. A battery that is sealed is not necessarily non-spillable. The meaning is defined in the US by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 173. Understand their role in solar systems, weigh their advantages against. .