IEC TR 61438:1996
Possible safety and health hazards in the use of alkaline secondary cells and batteries - Guide to equipment manufacturers and users
Abstract
Outlines the fundamental conditions necessary for the creation of each hazard. It includes identification and characterization of the possible hazards inherent in the application, use, and abuse of nickel-cadmium cells and batteries. It also includes examples for appliance design which minimizes these hazards. Additionally it presents some typical but non-exhaustive examples of misuse that may precipitate or actions which mitigate the hazard.
Additional information
Publication type | Technical Report |
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Publication date | 1996-11-28 |
Edition | 1.0 |
Available language(s) | English/French |
TC/SC | TC 21/SC 21A - Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytesrss |
ICS | 29.220.30 - Alkaline secondary cells and batteries |
Stability date | 2025 |
Pages | 35 |
File size | 104 KB |
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