BIS CERTIFICATION FOR SAFETY GLASS
IS 2553 (PART 1): 2018

There are four types of safety glass as follows:

1. Toughened Safety (tempered) Glass (TS)
2. Toughened-Float Safety Glass (TF)
3. Laminated Safety Glass (LS)
4. Laminated Float Safety Glass (LF)

Safety glass must be made from flat transparent glass of 'AA' and 'A' quality. The thickness of the safety glass must be in accordance with the standard and measured using the method specified in the standard. Safety glass made from AA or A quality sheet glass must not have defects greater than those specified for AA or A quality sheet glass.

TESTS

The following test shall be carried out for safety glass.

• Fragmentation test
• Resistance to shock test
• Light stability test
• Boil test
• Fracture and adhesion test
• Dimensional and visual tests such as thickness

Various tests specified in the standard must be carried out according to the procedures specified in the specification in a properly equipped and staffed laboratory.

Packaging and labelling must be done in accordance with the standards. The packet must be marked with the information specified in the standard. The standard mark (ISI Mark) shall be marked on each piece of safety glass, provided that the safety glass thus marked meets all the specification requirements. 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 and testing capabilities, and production process.

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