BIS CERTIFICATION FOR STYRENE VINYL BENZENE IS 4105:2020

INTRODUCTION

Styrene also called vinyl benzene is a transparent liquid that easily turns into vapor and has a nice smell. Sometimes, it has other things mixed in that make it have a strong and not nice smell. It is widely used in the production of plastics and rubber materials. 

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has issued styrene (vinyl benzene) (Quality Control Orders), 2002. As per this order, the Bureau of Indian Standards has made it mandatory to obtain BIS certification for styrene (vinyl benzene). Styrene (vinyl benzene) shall conform to IS 4105: 2020 and shall bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018.

To obtain a BIS certificate for styrene (vinyl benzene), the manufacturer must ensure that styrene (vinyl benzene) conforms to applicable Indian standards. IS 4105:2020 is the Indian standard for styrene (vinyl benzene).

IS 4150:2020 for styrene (vinyl benzene) specifies the requirements and the methods of sampling and testing for styrene (vinyl benzene). At 27°C, the material shall be a clear liquid free of sediment, suspended matter, and undissolved water. The material shall also meet the requirements of the standard.

There will be two grades of material:

Grade 1: Used in the plastics industry

Grade 2: Used in the Rubber industry

TESTS

Tests shall be carried out in accordance with the method specified in the standard.

·       Determination of relative density

·       Determination of refractive index

·       Determination of freezing point

·       Determination of aldehyde and polymer content

·       Determination of peroxides, chloride

·       Determination of solubility of polymers and other tests

BIS ISI Mark Certification Costing And Timeline

Conclusion

Styrene vinyl benzene has been included in the mandatory ISI Certification Scheme under the IS 4105:2020 standard. This product cannot be exported, imported, or sold in the Indian consumer market without the ISI Mark imprinted.

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