ANSI C18.1M PART 2

Description / Abstract: This American National Standard specifies tests and requirements for portable primary batteries with aqueous electrolyte and zinc anode (non-lithium) to ensure their safe operation under normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse. For reference, the chemical systems standardized in ANSI C18.1M, Part 1 are:

a. Carbon Zinc (Leclanché and Zinc Chloride types);

b. Alkaline Manganese Dioxide;

c. Silver Oxide;

d. Zinc air;

e. Nickel Oxy-Hydroxide.