Phthalic anhydride technical, often just called phthalic anhydride, is a very important chemical used in industry. It looks like a white or slightly off-white solid stuff, and it's used to make lots of different things. One major job it does is to make plastic more flexible and tough. This special substance is added to plastics like PVC, which is used for things like cables, hoses, and vinyl floors. It's also used in paints, coatings, and glues.

Another big use is in making strong materials like fiberglass. Phthalic anhydride helps make a special kind of material called unsaturated polyester resin. This resin is used in cars, buildings, and boats because it makes them strong and resistant to damage.

To make phthalic anhydride, we use a process where we change other chemicals called o-xylene or naphthalene. This substance is not only used for plastics and resins but also in making colors for dyes, paints, and even in some medicines. But, there are concerns about how this chemical can affect the environment and people's health, especially when it's used in plastic. So, scientists are looking for safer alternatives and making rules to protect us and our planet.

The standard called IS 5158:1987 is all about a substance called Phthalic Anhydride, Technical. This standard tells us what this substance needs to be like if it's going to be used in industries.

REQUIREMENTS FOR IS 5158:1987

1.  This substance can be either a solid or a liquid, and if it's solid, it should look like flakes, pellets, or crystals.

2.  It shouldn't have lumps, strange colors, or other foreign things in it.

3.  While testing this substance should meet certain requirements mentioned in the standard.

4.   The company that makes this stuff has to make sure it's stored and handled safely because it can catch fire somewhat easily and can be irritating.

5.   So, people who work with it need to be careful.

6.  They shouldn't let it touch their skin, and they should try not to breathe in its vapors or dust.

7.  They also need to wear safety goggles to protect their eyes.

8.   For packing and labelling containers of a substance called phthalic anhydride, one have to follow the rules in IS 5158:1987.

9.   Put a special mark (ISI Mark) on each container, but only if the stuff inside that container meets all the requirements mentioned in the standard.

10.  Every container must also have certain information on its label, as mentioned in the standard.

11.  The company that makes this substance needs to get a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to use that special mark (ISI Mark).

TESTS

The following test shall be carried out as per the method prescribed in this standard.

·  Description

·  Crystallizing point

·   Colour of the molten material

·   Free acidity

·   Maleic Anhydride & other oxidisable impurities

·  Ash

·  Iron

·  Naphthalene

Process for BIS ISI Mark Certification

To know the process in detail, please visit:

• ISI Mark Certification for Domestic Manufactures
• ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufactures

Under BIS Registration Products ISI and CRS

• BIS CRS Registration For IT Products List
• ISI Mark Registration For ISI Products List

Benefits of BIS Certification

Getting BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) registration for your products has some really good advantages:

1.  More Sales: When your products have BIS registration, it means they're likely to be better quality. Customers trust this, so you'll probably sell more.

2. Saves Money on Quality: Once you get the certification, you don't need to worry about extra quality rules because your products are already known to be good.

3. Builds Trust and Less Risk: BIS-certified items are real and reliable. They work well and last a long time, so there's less chance of problems or harming the environment.

4. High-Quality Guaranteed: When a product has a BIS registration number, it's a sign that it's top-quality and trustworthy.

5. Helps Your Business Grow: BIS certification makes your product's reputation better, which can lead to more growth and getting noticed in the market. It's good for expanding your business.

CONCLUSION

Phthalic anhydride technical has been included in the mandatory ISI Certification Scheme under the IS 5158:1987 standard. Manufacturers cannot import, export, or sell this product in the Indian consumer market without the ISI Mark.

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Product Manual: https://law.resource.org/pub/in/bis/S11/is.5158.1987.pdf