IEC 60335-2-120:2024

IEC 60335-2-120 ®
Edition 1.0 2024-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-120: Particular requirements for the safety of appliances for the
generation of directly inhalable aerosols

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-120: Exigences particulières de sécurité des appareils destinés à
produire des aérosols directement inhalables
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IEC 60335-2-120 ®
Edition 1.0 2024-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-120: Particular requirements for the safety of appliances for the

generation of directly inhalable aerosols

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-120: Exigences particulières de sécurité des appareils destinés à

produire des aérosols directement inhalables

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.120, 97.180 ISBN 978-2-8322-8173-4

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 General requirement . 7
5 General conditions for the tests . 7
6 Classification . 8
7 Marking and instructions . 8
8 Protection against access to live parts . 8
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 8
10 Power input and current . 8
11 Heating . 8
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 9
13 Leaking current electric strength at operating temperature. 9
14 Transient overvoltages . 9
15 Moisture resistance . 9
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 9
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 9
18 Endurance . 9
19 Abnormal operation . 9
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 10
21 Mechanical strength . 10
22 Construction . 10
23 Internal wiring . 10
24 Components . 11
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 11
26 Terminals for external conductors . 11
27 Provision for earthing . 11
28 Screws and connections . 11
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 11
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 11
31 Resistance to rusting . 11
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 11
Annexes . 12
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 13
Bibliography . 16

Table B.2 – Total area of openings for metal-ion cells . 14
Table B.3 – Volume of air injected at 2 070 kPa . 15

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-120: Particular requirements for the safety of appliances
for the generation of directly inhalable aerosols

FOREWORD
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IEC 603335-2-120 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliance. It is an International Standard.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/7076/FDIS 61/7099/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.

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This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/publications.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not
preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to convert
that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for the safety of appliances for
the generation of directly inhalable aerosols.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies as
far as is reasonable. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”, the
relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn, or
• revised.
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations can need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally
not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Clause 1: These devices are considered medical devices and are separately regulated by the Therapeutic Goods
Administration. (Australia).
– Clause 1: Nicotine using products are required to comply with TGO 110 order 2021 (Australia)

INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
Guidance documents concerning the application of the safety requirements for appliances can
be accessed via TC 61 supporting documents on the IEC website
https://www.iec.ch/tc61/supportingdocuments
This information is given for the convenience of users of this International Standard and does
not constitute a replacement for the normative text in this standard.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in normal
use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal situations that
can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which electromagnetic
phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that there
is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply mains.
However, national wiring rules can differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with in
Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal publications, basic safety publications and group safety publications covering a hazard are not
applicable since they have been taken into consideration when developing the general and particular requirements
for the IEC 60335 series of standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of the
requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply with the
standard.
NOTE 3 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are:
– IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
– CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1 and relevant IEC 61000-3 series standards concerning electromagnetic emissions;
– CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity;
– IEC standards published by TC 111 concerning environmental matters.

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-120: Particular requirements for the safety of appliances
for the generation of directly inhalable aerosols

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of appliances for generation of directly inhalable
aerosols, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances, and other
appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated
appliances.
Examples of the appliances that are within the scope of this standard are:
– vapour and aerosol appliances;
– personal vaping appliances with or without nicotine;
– electronic cigarettes;
– electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS);
– electronic non-nicotine delivery systems (ENNDS);
– electronic tobacco heating appliances for heated tobacco products.
This standard does not apply to:
– medical ventilators,
– humidifiers (IEC 60335-2-98).
NOTE 101 Other safety aspects of appliances under the scope of this standard can be covered by standards
developed by ISO/TC 126.
These requirements do not cover the consumables, such as e-liquids and other inhaled
aerosol substances, wicks, and other particulate matter inhaled during use, nor do they cover
substances in the emissions from the operation of the appliances.
NOTE 102 For example, heavy metal emissions in the aerosol and environmental exposure are not covered by this
standard.
These requirements do not consider the physiological effects of any consumable used with the
appliances.
This International Standard does not cover requirements or prohibitions of the labelling,
packaging and contents of nicotine-containing or nicotine-consuming products that are strictly
regulated by law of the relevant jurisdiction.

2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1 Definitions relating to physical characteristics
3.1.9 Modification:
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
operation as specified in B.3.1.1
3.8 Definitions relating to miscellaneous matters
3.8.101
aerosol
suspension of particles in air or gas
Note 1 to entry: The particles can be comprised of only liquids or a mixture of liquids and solids.
3.8.102
consumable
substrate or receptacle containing a substrate, intended to be used in combination with an
appliance to generate an inhalable aerosol, and which is consumed or depleted through single
or multiple use
EXAMPLE 1 Sealed cartridge containing e-liquid.
EXAMPLE 2 Tobacco or non-tobacco stick.
EXAMPLE 3 Tobacco or non-tobacco capsule.
EXAMPLE 4 Tablets or similar solid formats that will be depleted during use.
EXAMPLE 5 Loose solid materials such as tobacco.
3.8.103
e-liquid
liquid or gel consumable that can contain nicotine
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
5.101 Appliances, other than those with heating elements, are tested as motor-operated
appliances.
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6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
6.2 Addition:
Appliances shall be at least IPX4. This does not apply to the battery charger or detachable
power supply part for rechargeable battery-operated appliances.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
7.1 Modification:
Delete the seventh dashed item for marking of the IP number.
7.12 Modification:
Replace the fourth paragraph with the following:
The instructions shall state the substance of the following:
This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children shall not handle the appliance.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
10 Power input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.7 Modification:
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
The appliance is operated as specified in B.11.1.

12 Charging of metal-ion batteries
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
13 Leaking current electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
19 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
19.1 Addition:
Compliance is also checked by 19.101.
19.2 Not applicable.
19.3 Not applicable.
19.17 Modification:
Replace the second sentence of the paragraph after item d) with the following:
However, venting of the cells is permitted provided that they have not vented by any means
other than through their vents and the venting of appliance pressure is not directed towards
the user’s mouth.
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19.101 Charge the appliance with 130 % of the rated voltage of the power source provided
with the appliance or specified in the instruction or 7,5 V, whichever is higher. Maintain the
voltage until the surface temperature of the appliance achieves steady conditions.
For the purpose of this standard, a steady condition is considered to be attained if the difference
in peak temperature does not exceed 3 K in 30 min. No explosion or ignition of the battery shall
occur during or after the test. However, venting of the cells is permitted provided that they
have not vented by any means other than through their vents.
19.102 Appliances, other than those complying with B.20.101, shall not generate fire hazards
and hazardous events to users due to heating from an accidental operation.
Compliance is checked by the following test:
The appliance is operated according to B.3.1.1 until steady conditions are established. The
appliance is then immediately wrapped by a layer of compressed wool felt sheet with a mass
2 2
per unit area of 4 kg/m ± 0,4 kg/m and a total thickness of 25 mm and the surface temperature
of the appliance is measured in the most unfavourable position by means of fine-wire
thermocouples according to 11.3.
The surface temperature shall not exceed 150 °C.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
21 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
22 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
22.36 Addition:
Hand-held parts shall be class III appliances or class III constructions having a working
voltage not exceeding 24 V.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
22.101 If the consumable is a solid item which can be removed from the appliance for
replacement or disposal purpose, it shall not burn or ignite the surroundings after use.
Compliance is checked by visual inspection and by operating with the consumable attached to
or inserted into the appliance under normal conditions as specified in B.3.1.1. As soon as
the consumable is consumed and needs to be replaced, it is removed from the appliance in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and placed on a wooden table which is covered
2 2
with a layer of wrapping tissue with mass per unit area between 12 g/m and 30 g/m . The
wrapping tissue shall not burn or ignite.
23 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

24 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
26 Terminals for external conductors
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
27 Provision for earthing
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
28 Screws and connections
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
30 Resistance to heat and fire
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
31 Resistance to rusting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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Annexes
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable except as follows:

Annex B
(normative)
Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and
detachable batteries for battery-operated appliances
This annex of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3 Terms and definitions
B.3.1.1 Addition:
Before the test, the appliance is assembled or filled with the consumable and activated
according to the manufacturer’s procedures.
11 Heating
B.11.1 Addition:
The appliance is operated for a puff session consisting of 15 individual puffs or until the
appliance automatically deactivates, whichever occurs first, followed by (10 ± 0,5) minutes
between sessions or until device indicates usage is possible, whichever is shorter, and then
repeated continuously until one of the following events occurs:
– the battery is fully discharged, or
– e-liquid is depleted, or
– the appliance ceases functioning due to low levels of the consumable, or
– temperature of the appliance achieves steady conditions.
For the purpose of this standard, a steady condition is considered to be attained if the difference
in peak temperature does not exceed 3 K in 30 min. In the case of the graph of temperature
against time, cycling on and off, only peaks (maximum) are taken into account for the difference
in temperatures.
An individual puff is defined as:
– puff volume: 55 ml ± 5 %;
– puff duration: 3 s ± 0,1 s for appliances using e-liquid, 2 s ± 0,1 s for the others;
– puff period: 10 s ± 0,5 s for appliances using e-liquid, 30 s ± 0,5 s for the others.
A vaping machine is used to drawn air through the appliance. The puff volume is the volume of
air drawn at the mouth end of the appliance. The puff duration is the interval of time, measured
in seconds, during which the suction is applied to the appliance. The puff period is the time
between the start of one puff and the start of the subsequent puff.
NOTE 101 The vaping machine specified in ISO 20768 is an example of a vaping machine that can be used for this
purpose.
If the standard operating regime above is incompatible with the appliance or compromises the
intended function, it may be adjusted accordingly, taking into account the manufacturer's
instructions.
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15 Moisture resistance
15.1 Addition:
Inspection shall show that no water has entered the battery compartment and that there is no
wetting of electronic circuits or electrical components relied upon for compliance with this
standard.
15.1.1 Addition:
Battery-operated appliances shall be tested with the battery compartment closed and with
any detachable battery or separable battery in place.
19 Abnormal operation
19.13 Modification:
Replace the second paragraph with the following:
Venting of the cells is permitted provided that they have not vented by any means other than
through their vents and the venting of appliance pressure is not directed towards the user’s
mouth.
Addition:
During and after the tests, the mouthpiece shall remain intact and not become dislodged.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
B.20.1 Modification:
Replace Table B.2 and Table B.3 with the following:
Table B.2 – Total area of openings for metal-ion cells
Capacity of the single metal-ion cell
Min. total area of openings
with the highest capacity
Ah
mm
0,2 ≤ Ah < 1 6
1 ≤ Ah < 3 10
3 ≤ Ah < 5 20
5 ≤ Ah < 25 30
25 ≤ Ah < 100 50
Ah ≥ 100 100
Table B.3 – Volume of air injected at 2 070 kPa
Capacity of the single metal-ion cell
Volume of air (±10 %)
with the highest capacity
Ah ml
0,2 ≤ Ah < 1 6
1 ≤ Ah < 3 10
3 ≤ Ah < 5 20
5 ≤ Ah < 25 30
25 ≤ Ah < 100 50
Ah ≥ 100 100
B.20.101 Appliances, other than those complying with 19.102, shall be constructed so that
accidental operation is prevented. Appliances that are activated by a pressure difference are
considered as constructed preventing accidental operation.
If a switch is used, the force necessary to activate shall be at least 2 N and the actuating
member shall be recessed unless the appliance automatically shuts off after each operation
and the actuation requires:
– the application of a minimum of two independent and simultaneous movements, or
– particular action to be repeated a minimum of three times in succession within 2 s. If a touch
control is used, it shall require at least two manual operations to switch on the appliance
but only one operation to switch it off. Touching the contact surface at the same point twice
is not considered to be two manual operations.
Compliance is checked by inspection and manual test and, for switches with a recessed
actuating member, applying a rigid cylindrical rod, having a diameter of 40 mm and a
hemispherical end, to the actuating member of the switch. The test rod is applied with a force
not exceeding 5 N. The appliance shall not operate.
21 Mechanical strength
21.1 Modification:
For the test free-fall − procedure 1 of IEC 60068-2-31, the height of the drop shall be 1,5 m
instead of 1 m.
B.21.1 Modification:
For the test free-fall − procedure 1 of IEC 60068-2-31, the height of the drop shall be 1,5 m
instead of 1 m.
22 Construction
B.22.101 Appliances shall not be constructed with provision for user-replaceable sealed
secondary lithium cells containing non-acid electrolyte.
Cells that can be removed from appliances only for disposal or recycling are not considered as
user-replaceable cells.
NOTE This requirement only applies to sealed secondary lithium cells but does not apply to batteries.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

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Bibliography
The bibliography of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60335-2-98, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-98: Particular
requirements for humidifiers
ISO 20768, Vapour products – Routine analytical vaping machine – Definitions and standard
conditions
___________
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 19
INTRODUCTION . 22
1 Domaine d'application . 24
2 Références normatives . 25
3 Termes et définitions . 25
4 Exigences générales . 25
5 Conditions générales d'essais . 25
6 Classification . 26
7 Marquage et instructions . 26
8 Protection contre l'accès aux parties actives. 26
9 Démarrage des appareils à moteur . 26
10 Puissance et courant . 26
11 Échauffements. 26
12 Charge des batteries à ions métalliques . 27
13 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique à la température de régime . 27
14 Surtensions transitoires . 27
15 Résistance à l'humidité . 27
16 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique . 27
17 Protection contre la surcharge des transformateurs et des circuits associés . 27
18 Endurance . 27
19 Fonctionnement anormal . 27
20 Stabilité et dangers mécaniques . 28
21 Résistance mécanique . 28
22 Construction . 28
23 Conducteurs internes. 29
24 Composants . 29
25 Raccordement au réseau et câbles souples extérieurs . 29
26 Bornes pour conducteurs externes . 29
27 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre . 29
28 Vis et connexions . 29
29 Distances dans l'air, lignes de fuite et isolation solide. 29
30 Résistance à la chaleur et au feu . 29
31 Protection contre la rouille . 29
32 Rayonnement, toxicité et dangers analogues . 29
Annexes . 30
Annexe B (normative) Appareils alimentés par batteries, batteries séparables et
batteries amovibles pour les appareils alimentés par batteries . 31
Bibliographie . 35

Tableau B.2 – Surface totale des ouvertures des éléments à ions métalliques . 32
Tableau B.3 – Volume d'air injecté à 2 070 kPa . 33

COMMISSION ÉLECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE
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APPAREILS ÉLECTRODOMESTIQUES ET ANALOGUES –
SÉCURITÉ –
Partie 2-120: Exigences particulières de sécurité des appareils destinés
à produire des aérosols directement inhalables

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