IEC 62133-1:2017 Battery Ingestion Gauge for Figure 2
IEC62133-1:2017
Figure 2 – Ingestion gauge
8.2 Small cell and battery safety information
Small cells and batteries and equipment using small cells and batteries are to be provided
with information regarding ingestion hazards. Small cells and batteries that may pose an
ingestion hazard are those that can fit within the limits of the ingestion gauge shown in Figure 2.
The following warning language is to be provided with the information packaged with the small cells and batteries or equipment using them:
• Keep small cells and batteries which are considered swallowable out of the reach of
children.
• Swallowing may lead to burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe burns can occur within 2 h of ingestion.
• In case of ingestion of a cell or battery, seek medical assistance promptly.
10 Packaging
Packaging for button cells shall not be small enough to fit within the limits of the ingestion gauge of Figure 2.
See Annex C for information regarding packaging.
