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Table 1 International safety standards for lithium-ion batteries

From: Accidents involving lithium-ion batteries in non-application stages: incident characteristics, environmental impacts, and response strategies

Standard

Standard Name

Description

IEC 62,660

Secondary lithium-ion cells for the propulsion of electric road vehicles

The standard includes performance testing and reliability and abuse testing.

ISO 12,405

Electrically propelled road vehicles-Test specification for lithium-ion traction battery packs and systems

It includes high-power and high-energy applications and safety performance requirements.

UL 1642

Certification of Lithium-ion Battery

It is made to avoid the risk of injury to people due to fire or explosion.

UL 2580

Batteries for use in electric vehicles

It mainly evaluates the reliability of battery abuse and the ability to protect people.

GB/T 31,485

Safety requirements and test methods for traction battery of the electric vehicle

The objective is to outline the safety requirements and test methods for the battery cell.

NFPA 1

Fire Code

Minimum requirements to establish life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire and explosion.

NFPA 68

Standard on explosion protection by deflagration venting

Design to ensure that structural and mechanical damage is minimized.