化学识别系统旨在支持最大电压大于或等于12 V的运输应用中使用的可充电电池系统的正确有效回收。这些应用包括推进、启动/照明/点火，以及为其他车辆设备提供电源。在制定本规范时，不考虑其他电池系统，如非充电电池、电子产品电池和电信/公用事业电池。这并不妨碍这些系统根据自己的选择调整所提议的格式。

The chemistry identification system is intended to support the proper and efficient recycling of rechargeable battery systems used in transportation applications with a maximum voltage greater than or equal to 12 V. These applications include propulsion, starting/lighting/ignition, and providing power to other vehicle equipment. Other battery systems such as non-rechargeable batteries, batteries in electronics, and telecom/utility batteries are not considered in the development of this specification. This does not preclude these systems from adapting the format proposed if they so choose.