BIS CERTIFICATION FOR MASONRY CEMENT
IS 3466:1988

IS 3466: 1988 covers masonry cement. This standard specifies the manufacturing process and the chemical and physical requirements of masonry cement to be used for all general purposes where mortars for masonry are required. Masonry cement is specially blended cement that is mixed with sand and water in specific proportions to create a strong binding mortar.

Masonry cement shall be produced by intergrinding a mixture of Portland cement clinker with pozzolanic materials such as fly ash and calcined clay pozzolana; or non-pozzolanic materials such as limestone, dolomitic limestone, conglomerates, dolomite, granulated slag, and waste materials such as carbonated sludge, mine tailings, etc., and gypsum and air-entraining plasticizer in appropriate proportion so that the finished product complies with requirements of the standard.

When tested according to the methods specified, masonry cement shall meet the physical requirements specified in the standard. The manufacturer must ensure that the cement meets the requirements of this standard. A laboratory shall be adequately maintained, in which the various tests shall be carried out according to the methods specified in the standard.

tests

The following test shall be carried out for masonry cement.

• Fineness
• Setting time
• Air content
• Water retention
• Soundness
• Compressive strength
• Staining

Packing of masonry cement shall be done as per IS 3466:1988. Labeling and marking shall be done in accordance with IS 3466:1988. The BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark) shall be printed on each bag or drum of masonry cement or on the label applied to it, provided that the material in each bag or package to which the mark is thus applied meets the specification. The Manufacturer must obtain a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to use a standard mark (ISI Mark). The BIS grants a license based on a successful assessment of manufacturing infrastructure, quality control, testing capabilities, and production process.

Indian Stantdard for Cements

IS Number	Product Name
IS 1489 (PART 2)	PORTLAND POZZOLANA CEMENT
IS 16415:2015	COMPOSITE CEMENT
IS 455:2015	PORTLAND SLAG CEMENT
IS 12330	SULPHATE RESISTING PORTLAND CEMENT
IS 12600	LOW HEAT PORTLAND CEMENT
IS 1489 (PART 1): 2015	PORTLAND POZZOLANA CEMENT
IS 269:2015	ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT
IS 6909:1990	SUPERSULPHATED CEMENT
IS 8042:2015	WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT
IS 6452:1989	HIGH ALUMINA CEMENT
IS 8043:1991	HYDROPHOBIC PORTLAND CEMENT
IS 8229:1986	OIL WELL CEMENT
IS 15895:2011	HIGH ALUMINA REFRACTORY CEMENT
IS 16993:2018	MICROFINE ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT

NOTE:

For Detailed Information about the Procedure for BIS ISI Certification

Conclusion:

If a product falls under the scope of the BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme, All the manufacturers, importers, and foreign entities must obtain BIS ISI Certification. The Bureau may cancel the License if the product fails to meet certification requirements.

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