CellBlock - CellSafe 5 Gallon Special Permit Pail Kit

The CellSafe 5-Gallon Pail Kit is an all-in-one, DOT-authorized solution for safely shipping and recycling spent, damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) lithium-ion batteries.
Using CellBlockEX® fire-suppressant technology, this system is engineered to prevent thermal runaway during storage and transportation while keeping your operation compliant with U.S. and Canadian transport regulations.

This pail allows you to commingle damaged and non-damaged lithium-ion batteries in one container, reducing handling time, paperwork, and cost.

Regulatory Approval & Safety

• Authorized under DOT Special Permit 20549

• Canadian Equivalency Certificate SU 13896

• UN Mark: 1A2/X28/S//USA/M6484**

• Approved for shipping DDR lithium-ion batteries

• CellBlockEX® fire-suppressant media mitigates thermal runaway events

No 49 CFR hazmat training or shipping papers required when used as instructed.

Performance & Capacity

• Holds up to 11 lb (5 kg) of damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) batteries

• Unlimited non-damaged batteries allowed up to maximum gross weight

• Maximum per battery: 300 Wh (60 Wh for cells)

• Maximum gross weight: 62 lb (28 kg)

Pail Specifications

• Interior dimensions: 13.75 in depth × 11.75 in diameter (35 cm × 30 cm)

• Tare weight (pail only): 4 lb (1.8 kg)

• UN Rated Steel Packaging Group 1

• Year of manufacture printed on container

CBPL0005SK – CellSafe 5-Gallon Pail Kit (Kit Only)

Includes everything needed to safely package lithium-ion batteries for transport:

• UN-rated PG1 steel pail

• 10 anti-static battery bags

• 10 lb CellBlockEX® fire-suppressant media

• Shipping overpack box

• DOT regulatory labels and markings

• Packing and shipping instructions

Recycling and return shipping not included.

CBPL0005SK-RL – CellSafe 5-Gallon Pail Kit with Return Logistics

Includes everything in CBPL0005SK, plus:

• Pre-paid return shipping label to recycler

• Pre-paid lithium-ion battery recycling services

This option provides a true end-to-end solution, from battery collection to compliant recycling, with no additional shipping or disposal costs.