(57) The present invention relates to an electrochemical cell having an acidic electrolyte and a coated paper separator, characterized in that the cell contains an additive which is a polyoxyalkylene nitrogen containing compound PRICE; THIRTY RUPEES

(57) The invention provides a coated paper separator for use in an electrochemical cell, wherein A coating comprises a highly crosslinked starch and an et horrified cellulose derivative as a gelling agent, such separators being useful to reduce gassing for example. PRICE: THIRTY RUPEES