Peter, Sorry for the delay. It depends on how large the batteries are. UL has one standard for Li Ion Batteries based on Lithium content [technician replaceable lithium batteries that contain 5.0 g (0.18 ounce) or less of metallic lithium; OR user-replaceable lithium batteries that contain 4.0 g (0.13 ounce) or less of metallic lithium with not more than 1.0 g (0.04 ounce) of metallic lithium in each electrochemical cell.] This standard is UL 1642. There is also a Commercial and Household Battery Pack standard that covers batteries up to 10mAh max. capacity. IF the cells are larger than these values, then they may have to be covered under the standard that is used to evaluate the end product they are used with. An example is tool batteries that would be covered under the tool standard and not the battery standard.
As far as the international standards go, the same type of scenario exists. If you can let me know the size and intended use of the batteries, I can gather a lot more information. Best Regards, Scott Proffitt Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc. EMC, Product Safety, Environmental & Product Performance Testing Lab 770-831-8048 acstestlab.com ======================================== From: "Peter Tarver" <peter.tar...@sanmina.com > To: Internet Mail::[ >] Subject: Lithium Ion Batteries List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: 10/11/01 2:43 PM I am looking for safety standards related to large lithium-ion secondary batteries (nonautomotive). I've searched several standards web sites (IEC, ANSI, IEEE, CENELEC, BSI, UL, CSA) and there appears to be nothing specific to lithium-ion cells. Your help will be appreciated. Regards, Peter L. Tarver, PE Product Safety Manager Sanmina Homologation Services peter.tar...@sanmina.com
