SECON KMB Dangerous Goods Container for Lithium-Ion Batteries

In decentralised battery return systems in particular, the challenge does not begin with the actual dangerous goods transport. Batteries already need to be collected in an organised manner, protected and transferred into a clearly defined process at the point of return.

The SECON KMB is therefore particularly suitable for retail stores, DIY and home improvement retailers, electronics retailers, service companies, workshops, logistics centres and industrial collection points. Its standardised container geometry simplifies integration into recurring battery return and collection processes.

Thanks to its robust reusable construction, the container can be used repeatedly following proper inspection. When empty, the system is nestable, significantly reducing the volume required for return transport and storage.

The key advantage is process reliability: a defined container, clearly assigned dangerous goods packaging and a repeatable handling procedure help prevent loose or improvised storage of lithium-ion batteries within operational return processes.

Dangerous goods packaging must first meet the transport-related and mechanical requirements of the intended application. With lithium-ion batteries, an additional consideration is how the battery can be positioned inside the container with the highest possible level of thermal and electrical protection.

The SECON KMB therefore uses a flame-retardant inner lining made from high-temperature-resistant glass fibre supplied by Fingerhuth. The textile insulation system creates an additional thermal barrier between the battery and the plastic container.

At the same time, the soft insulating construction supports the protected embedding of the packed battery. This is particularly important because lithium batteries must be secured inside the packaging in such a way that movement, mechanical damage and the risk of short circuits are minimised as far as possible.

One distinction remains important: the inner lining does not replace the correct classification of the battery or the ADR packing instruction applicable to the specific transport case. It is an additional component within the approved packaging concept.

The SECON KMB-DH627 GGV is designed as a UN-certified 4H2 plastic box. Its corresponding UN packaging marking is 4H2/Y20/S/*/B/SSI-230164.

The packaging concept is intended for applications covered by ADR packing instructions P903, P908, P909 and P910. These address different situations involving lithium cells and batteries:

• P903: regular new and used lithium cells and batteries
• P908: damaged or defective lithium cells and batteries within the condition permitted under this packing instruction
• P909: lithium batteries transported for disposal or recycling
• P910: prototype and low-production-run / pre-production batteries subject to the applicable ADR conditions

The actual condition of the battery is always decisive. Severely damaged or defective batteries that are liable to rapidly disassemble, dangerously react, produce a flame or dangerous evolution of heat or emit toxic, corrosive or flammable gases or vapours under normal conditions of carriage may be subject to more stringent requirements. The correct dangerous goods classification must therefore be established by a competent person before shipment.