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Sharing
Knowledge is power. At UL, we also Advising against Training safer Informative
surprises workforces webinars
believe it’s meant to be shared.
the
UL enhances understanding and reduces To promote a safer working environment, We also hold regular webinars, which help
That’s why we use our research and surprises through advisory services to UL offers self-paced training to factory, manufacturers and other stakeholders
experience to energize and grow the manufacturers throughout the product assembly, maintenance, transportation navigate the increasingly complex
lifecycle – from design advisory during and shipment workers across the entire regulatory environment. To join our
battery industry through education.
science
R&D to hazard-based analysis during battery value chain. Engaging and mailing list for upcoming battery webinars,
By informing the industry about how system integration. We also work with effective, these online courses are available visit www.ul.com/batt
many non-manufacturers interested in around the clock, either as off-the shelf or
new battery technologies are influencing better understanding and reducing the customized services for your organization,
risk profiles and safety considerations, risks associated with advanced battery and cover everything from lithium-ion
everyone stays on top of the key issues. technologies, such as end users, insurers, shipments to stress management.
and transportation organizations. All courses are developed by dedicated
training experts in collaboration with our
safety professionals and are continuously
updated to address compliance
requirements.
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Powering
progress across the battery
value chain
UL services cover the entire value chain of the energy storage industry. From suppliers,
manufacturers and system integrators, to insurers, shippers, retailers and consumers,
UL transforms decades of experience and expertise into tangible assistance. Here are some
of the overarching services on which our customers depend. CHEMICALS CELL BATTERY SYSTEM END USERS
& MATERIALS MANUFACTURERS MODULE & PACK INTEGRATORS & HANDLERS
SUPPLIERS MANUFACTURERS & OEMS
Safety Performance
Safety compliance testing, inspection and certification for UL performance testing is available across the value chain, from Custom research
accessing and achieving differentiation in global markets. competitive benchmarking for materials to charge/discharge and
risk management
UL has been a leader in safety testing and certification of battery overcharge tests for cell and battery pack manufacturers as well
technology for over 30 years. as environmental & altitude simulation for system integrators. Training and webinars
We also offer UL performance certification marks for battery
products compliant to relevant IEC standards. Environmental Claims Validation
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UL SERVICES COVERING the battery value chain
their products. computing). CTIA certification is required by a number of telecom • IEC 60086-1 & IEC 60086-2 (non-rechargeable performance)
providers, and can be combined with other UL battery testing and • IEC 61960 (rechargeable lithium performance)
Battery separator safety In-house EMC compatibility certification service options to save time and money. • IEC 61951-1 (rechargeable Ni-Cd performance)
UL provides many related services essential to the success of cell UL also offers cell manufacturers an electromagnetic UL also tests and certifies battery cells to: • IEC 61951-2 (rechargeable Ni-MH performance)
manufacturers. One example is our battery separator safety compatibility (EMC) service, providing a customized package to • UL 810A (electrochemical capacitors)
service. We test lithium-ion cell battery separators to UL 2591, optimize their own testing capabilities. This enables
• UL 1642 (primary/rechargeable lithium cells)
Custom research
to give battery separator manufacturers a competitive edge. manufacturers to identify and resolve EMC problems as early as • Validation of charging/discharging protocol
• UL 1973 (large format cells for stationary applications)
possible.
• Pulse charging/discharging
• UL 2054 (primary/rechargeable non-lithium cells)
• Aging Analysis
• UL 2580 (large format cells for EV applications)
• L-I Cell Operation Window Assessment
• IATA / UN DOT / UN 38.3 T1-5, T6, T8 (or IEC 62281)
• Construction Assessment
• IEC 60086-4 (non-rechargeable lithium cells)
• Forensic Analysis/ failure investigation
• IEC 60086-5 (primary, aqueous electrolyte cells)
• EIS Analysis
• IEC 62133 1st/2nd Edition (rechargeable nickel / lithium cells)
• CT Analysis
• IEEE 1625/1725 (CTIA)
• ARC Analysis
• CNS 15364 (Secondary L-I – China / Taiwan)
• Internal Short Circuit Simulation and Failure Analysis
• JIS C 8715-2 (Stationary – Japan)
• Smoke Characterization
• CQC Mark (China)
• Cell headspace gas analysis
• CQC3306 (L-I portable equipment – China)
• FTA of failure modes
• GB/T18287 (L-I for mobile phone – China)
• Cell characterizations
• CE Marking (Europe)
• D Mark (Denmark)
additional UL services
• DENAN Ordinance, Appendix 9 (Japan)
• UL Prospector see p. 8
• GOST-R (Russia)
• Design Review & Advisory see p. 5
• KC Mark (Korea)
• Workforce Safety Training see p. 5
• MC (Malaysia)
• RPC Mark (Taiwan)
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EV conformity Functional Safety for Lithium-ion knowledge Safety testing and • CNS 15424-1 and CNS 15424-2 Performance testing
assessment program Battery Management UL scientists are continually developing
certification (Electric motorcycles battery system – and certification
Fire and electric shock hazard risks – while Systems new methods to ensure the safe adoption UL tests and certifies battery modules and
China / Taiwan)
• Capacity Check
packs to these important standards: • JIS C 8715-2 (Stationary – Japan)
not prevalent with conventional vehicles UL Functional Safety for Battery of lithium-ion batteries. For instance, we • Charge/Discharge
– are comparatively high in electric Management Systems tests the safety of developed a unique thermal model of the • UL 991 & UL 1998 for Battery • CQC Mark (China)
• Overcharge
vehicles (EV). To address the key industry the sophisticated software crucial to the common 18650 lithium-ion battery cell Management Systems • QC/T743 (L-I EV – China)
• Environmental & Altitude Simulation
challenges, UL offers two standards for proper and safe functioning of the battery that enhances our ability to mathematically • UL 1973 (stationary applications) • QC/T744 (Ni-MH EV – China)
large format batteries in EV: module or pack, as well as how the battery simulate, explore and understand the UL Performance Certification Mark
• UL 1989 (rechargeable stand-by • QC/T741 (Ultra-Caps for vehicle – China)
interacts with the system as a whole. UL causes and severity of internal short offered:
• UL 2271 – Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) batteries) • GB/Z 18333.2 (Zinc-air EV – China)
functional safety certification provides circuits. We also applied our materials • IEC 60086-1 & IEC 60086-2
• UL 2580 – Electric Vehicles (EV) • UL 2054 (Primary and Secondary • QB/T 2947.3 (L-I or Ni-MH e-Bike – China)
everyone in the product value chain with science expertise to develop a testing (non-rechargeable performance)
batteries; primary/rechargeable lithium
These standards have been designed peace of mind and prevents the costly approach that establishes a more robust • CE Marking (Europe) • IEC 61960
or non-lithium packs)
jointly with the key stakeholders to help consequences of malfunction. evaluation of lithium-ion battery • D Mark (Denmark) (rechargeable lithium performance)
mitigate the potential risk of fire and separators. In addition, we established a • UL 2595 (Appliances)
• DENAN Ordinance, Appendix 9 (Japan) • IEC 61951-1
electrical hazards and enhance the overall comprehensive thermal analysis capability • IATA / UN DOT / UN 38.3 T1-5, T7
• GOST-R (Russia) (rechargeable Ni-Cd performance)
safety of batteries for electric vehicles. that enables us to identify and measure (or IEC 62281)
• KC Mark (Korea) • IEC 61951-2
Through electrical, mechanical and exothermic and endothermic reactions • IEC 60086-4 (L-I) & 60086-5 (aqueous
(rechargeable Ni-MH performance)
environmental testing, they evaluate the within a lithium-ion battery cell. electrolyte) for Primary Safety • MC (Malaysia)
ability of large batteries to safely UL science – at your disposal. • RPC Mark (Taiwan)
withstand simulated abuse conditions
• IEC 62133 1st/2nd Edition
Custom research
(rechargeable nickel / lithium) • PSE Mark (Japan)
based upon the manufacturer’s specified • Construction Assessment
• IEEE 1625/1725 (CTIA) • S Mark (Japan)
charge and discharge parameters. • Forensic Analysis/ failure investigation
• ISO FDIS 12405-3 Li-Ion EV Battery Safety • SBA 1101 (Stationary – Japan)
In addition to these safety requirements • FTA of failure modes
• SAE J2464 (RESS abuse manual) • ANATEL Certification (Brazil)
UL offers a broad range of component • Internal Short Circuit/Failure
recognition, follow-up and performance • SAE J2929 (L-I r EV battery safety) • VPC Certification (Taiwan)
• Smoke Characterization
verification services. Certifying products • CNS 14336-1 • GS Mark (Germany/EU)
• Failure Propagation
with UL extends compliance and provides (L-I Power Bank – China / Taiwan)
unparalleled assurance, confidence and • CNS 15364
competitive differentiation in the (Secondary L-I – China / Taiwan)
additional UL services
marketplace. • Design Review & Advisory see p. 5
• CNS 15387 (Secondary lithium-ion
batteries for electric motorcycles – • Workforce Safety Training see p. 5
China / Taiwan)
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Batteries & Systems
UL helps simplify multiple market compliance by bundling product tests and certifications to meet all
the requirements of national and regional market standards. Regardless of your location, UL can provide Anatel Mark Brazil Mandatory
a single streamlined process that reduces administrative and project management costs, creating faster
access to global markets. We call it Global Market Access. CE Marking Europe Mandatory
Mandatory in
BSMI (RPC) Mark Taiwan
specific applications
ICAO mandated
International Mandatory
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International Mandatory
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you in obtaining. UL does not guarantee
access to any market or that you will
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identified above. Mark and certificate Manual of Tests and International Mandatory
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