BIS Certification For Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) homopolymer IS 17658:2021
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) homopolymer manufacturers are required to obtain BIS certification under IS 17658:2021, ensuring compliance with Indian safety standards for PVC. With 40 million tons of PVC produced annually worldwide, this chemical is widely used in a variety of applications such as window frames, drainage pipes, medical devices, and packaging. However, PVC contains hazardous additives such as lead, cadmium, and organotin, which pose risks to both children and adults as these substances can dissolve or evaporate into the air over time, creating unnecessary hazards.
IS 17658:2021
Indian Standard IS 17658:2021 is an important standard for all Polyvinyl Chloride goods or articles in a manufacturing industry. This standard is an important guideline for the manufacturers as they have to bear the standard mark ISI Mark obtained through a license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Key highlights
| Product Name | POLY VINYL CHLORIDE PVC HOMOPOLYMERS |
| Applicable Indian Standard | IS 17658: 2021 |
| Applicable Certification Scheme | Product Certification Scheme (ISI Mark Scheme) Scheme 1 - Schedule 2 |
| Compliance Requirement | Mandatory |
| QCO Link | Quality Control Order |
| Scope as per Standard | This standard outlines the requirements, sampling methods, and testing procedures for Polyvinyl Chloride Suspension Resin (PVC-SR) and Polyvinyl Chloride Paste/Emulsion Resin (PVC-PR), also known as Polyvinyl Chloride dispersion resin. |
Tests
The following are the major tests for Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) homopolymer.
- Residual Vinyl Chloride Monomer (RVCM) Content
- K-Value
- Sieve Analysis
- Apparent Density
- Plasticizer Absorption
- Dry Flow of 140 g
- Conductivity
- Volatile Matter
- Inherent Viscosity
- Apparent Viscosity at low shear rates using rotational viscometer at 230C with 60 phr plasticizer and 2 h ageing
IS 17658: 2021 Additional requirement
- Pigments and colorants
- Migration of RVCM into Foodstuffs
- Overall migration
BIS Certificate for Poly Vinyl Chloride IS 17658 from BIS
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, has issued Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymer (Quality Control) Order stating that PVC homopolymers used in various industrial applications, whether produced domestically or abroad, shall comply with IS 17658. Comply with standards. Manufacturers must obtain BIS certification license for PVC homopolymer as it is a mandatory requirement to sell their products in the Indian market. Manufacturers should contact a BIS consultant to obtain BIS license, Aleph India is a leading Poly Vinyl Chloride BIS consultant in India, dedicated to assisting manufacturers in obtaining BIS license for their products, while ensuring that they meet the required quality standards with a commitment to excellence.
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Timeline for BIS Certification
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) homopolymer The approximate timeline to obtain BIS Certification for Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) homopolymer to use ISI mark as Per IS 17658: 2021 is given below:
- For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
- For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)
Conclusion:
BIS certification under IS 17658:2021 is important for PVC homopolymer manufacturers to ensure safety standards in line with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regulations. Despite PVC's widespread use, its hazardous additives require stringent quality controls. IS 17658:2021 sets out guidelines for manufacturers to obtain the ISI mark, prioritizing compliance with safety standards and consumer protection
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