UL Standard for Safety 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 (COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 2
This International Standard specifies requirements and tests for the safe operation of portable sealed SECONDARY CELLS and batteries (other than button) containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolyte@ under INTENDED USE and REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE. 1DV D1 Modification to add the following paragraph and note to Clause 1: This standard is not@ by itself@ generally suitable for the evaluation of the safety of end-products@ as it lacks specific requirements regarding charging@ the effect of normal loads@ abnormal conditions that should be considered and the physical and electromagnetic stresses encountered in the anticipated environment of the end-product. NOTE Battery packs with additional features or circuitry@ including integral circuitry that facilitates charging@ are considered to be end-products