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.
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/Regulations
N/A