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Description / Abstract:
These requirements cover portable primary (nonrechargeable) and
secondary (rechargeable) batteries for use as power sources in
products. These batteries consist of either a single
electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series,
parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical
energy by chemical reaction.
These requirements are intended to reduce the risk of fire or
explosion when batteries are used in a product. The proper use of
these batteries in a particular application is dependent on their
use in a complete product that complies with the requirements
applicable to such a product.
These requirements are intended to cover batteries for general
use and do not include the combination of the battery and the host
product which are covered by requirements in the host product
standard.
These requirements are also intended to reduce the risk of
injury to persons due to fire or explosion when batteries are
removed from a product to be transported, stored, or discarded.
These requirements do not cover the toxicity risk that results
from the ingestion of a battery or its contents, nor the risk of
injury to persons that occurs if a battery is cut open to provide
access to its contents.