IS 8144:2025

Multipurpose Dry Batteries – Specification (Third Revision)

The specification of multipurpose dry batteries is a crucial aspect of electrical product standardization, ensuring safety, reliability, and consistent performance across various applications. Despite their widespread use, earlier standards lacked alignment with international norms, limiting compatibility and efficiency in battery manufacturing and use.

This revised standard was developed to close this gap by aligning with IEC 60086-2:2021 and updating requirements for battery types R03, R6, R14, R20, and 6F22. It provides structured guidance on dimensions, terminal design, voltage ratings, and performance expectations for both standard and high-power batteries.

The document emphasizes important principles such as conformity, safety, and durability, and outlines detailed procedures for type and acceptance testing, including life tests, leakage tests, and storage under dry heat. It also defines marking requirements and allows use of the BIS certification mark for compliant products.

By offering clear test schedules and performance criteria, the standard ensures batteries meet the needs of real-life applications such as toys, flashlights, clocks, and audio devices. While it does not enforce specific battery use cases, it lays down essential guidelines for manufacturers to follow. This promotes uniformity, product quality, and consumer trust, while supporting the development of better battery products and industry-wide comparability.

Last Updated on July 28, 2025