Voluntary Standard(s)
UL 1642, 6th Edition
Standard for Safety for Lithium Batteries
UL 2743, 2nd Edition
Standard for Portable Power Packs
UL 1310, 7th Edition
Standard for Safety for Class 2 Power Units
UL 62133, 2nd Edition
Standard for Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes – Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications
ANSI C18.2M Part 2-2014
American National Standard for Portable Rechargeable Cells and Batteries—Safety Standard
ANSI C18.3M Part 2-2021
American National Standard for Portable Lithium Primary Cells and Batteries - Safety Standard
ANSI C18.4M-2017
American National Standard for Portable Cells and Batteries – Environmental
Relevant Rulemaking
N/A
Purpose
To work with the various SDOs on revising battery, battery charger, and battery-powered product safety voluntary standards and support developing certification programs for batteries to address fire-related hazards, including overheating, thermal burns, fire, and explosions.