{"id":55449,"date":"2023-04-18T16:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T10:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=55449"},"modified":"2023-04-18T16:00:47","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T10:30:47","slug":"bis-certification-for-sulphate-resisting-portland-cement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-sulphate-resisting-portland-cement\/","title":{"rendered":"BIS Certification for Sulphate Resisting Portland cement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The sulphate resisting\ncement falls under the Portland cement category that contains a lower\npercentage of Tricalcium Aluminate, Tetracalcium almuinoferrite, and a high\npercentage of Tricalcium silicate. Owing to this composition, sulphate-resisting\ncement easily withstands sulphate attacks on the concrete. Also, this\ncomposition leads to the formation of calcium illuminate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sulphate-resisting\ncement comes with several benefits such as maximum resistance to chloride ions,\nrusting prevention of reinforced steel, improved structural integrity, and\nincreased workability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to these pros, this\ncement is widely used in the construction of foundations, Effluent treatment\nplants, cooling towers, sea walls, chemical sumps, and so on. The testing and\nsample norms of this cement are governed by the Indian Standard called IS\n12330.&nbsp; The Bureau of Indian Standards\n(BIS) also takes these norms into account to evaluate the application of BIS\ncertification. Read on to discover how to apply for BIS certification for sulphate\nresisting portland cement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-sulphate-resisting-portland-cement\/#Underlining_the_Role_of_Indian_Standard_12330\" >Underlining\nthe Role of Indian Standard 12330<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-sulphate-resisting-portland-cement\/#Mandatory_Tests_under_BIS_Certification_for_Sulphate_Resisting_Portland_cement\" >Mandatory Tests under BIS Certification\nfor Sulphate Resisting Portland cement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-sulphate-resisting-portland-cement\/#An_Overview_of_Packaging_and_Marking_Norms\" >An Overview of Packaging and\nMarking Norms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-sulphate-resisting-portland-cement\/#Documents_for_BIS_Certification_for_Sulphate_Resisting_Portland_cement\" >Documents\nfor BIS Certification for Sulphate Resisting Portland cement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-sulphate-resisting-portland-cement\/#Process_for_Securing_BIS_Certification_for_Sulphate_Resisting_Portland_cement\" >Process for Securing BIS Certification\nfor Sulphate Resisting Portland cement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-sulphate-resisting-portland-cement\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Underlining_the_Role_of_Indian_Standard_12330\"><\/span>Underlining\nthe Role of Indian Standard 12330<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IS12330 refers to an\nIndian standard that governs the production, chemical, testing, and physical\nrequirements concerning sulphate-resisting Portland cement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per this standard, sulphate-resistant\nPortland cement should be produced by grinding and homogeneous mixing of the\nfollowing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Calcareous<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Argillaceous<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Other silica,<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Alumina,<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Iron oxide-bearing\nmaterials<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The end mixture should be\nexposed to the clinking temperature in a furnace to meet the desired\nspecification. Post this, the manufacturer is allowed to add gypsum, water, or\nboth to the mixture to the permissible amount. The amount of air-entraining\nagents to be added to the mixture should not be more than one percent. While\ntesting against the standard tests, Sulphate-resistant Portland cement should\nmeet the physical and chemical norms cited in the standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Tests_under_BIS_Certification_for_Sulphate_Resisting_Portland_cement\"><\/span>Mandatory Tests under BIS Certification\nfor Sulphate Resisting Portland cement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>To qualify for the BIS ISI scheme, the Sulphate resisting Portland cement must pass the following test without fail. These tests should be performed even after securing the BIS registration.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Insoluble Residue<\/li><li>Fineness<\/li><li>Loss of ignition<\/li><li>Soundness<\/li><li>Setting time<\/li><li>Transverse Strength Test<\/li><li>Compressive Strength<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard also advises\nmanufacturers to equip their testing lab with apt resources and staff to carry\nout these tests effectively. The methods for conducting these tests are cited\nunder the standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_Packaging_and_Marking_Norms\"><\/span>An Overview of Packaging and\nMarking Norms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IS12330 also contains the Packing and Marking norms which all manufacturers must abide by. The said standard provides for the <em>ISI marking <\/em>on each bag or drum containing Sulphate resisting Portland cement. The product that fails to qualify for the mandatory tests cannot bear the ISI marking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usage of ISI marking is not possible without <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/bis-registration\">BIS registration<\/a><\/strong>. One must register their product under BIS\u2019s Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) to become eligible for using the ISI marking on the eligible product(s). The application for BIS registration shall undergo rigorous vetting procedures, which also involve the on-site inspection of the production facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_for_BIS_Certification_for_Sulphate_Resisting_Portland_cement\"><\/span>Documents\nfor BIS Certification for Sulphate Resisting Portland cement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look\nat the mandatory paperwork that will serve as an annexure to the application of\nBIS certification for sulphate resisting portland cement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Factory license<\/li><li>Fire NOC if applicable<\/li><li>Pollution NOC from SPCB<\/li><li>Trademark registration if available<\/li><li>Business registration highlighting the legal status of the\nentity<\/li><li>List of machinery used for cement production<\/li><li>Production flowchart showing how the cement is being\nprocessed <\/li><li>Details about the testing lab, including the list of\nequipment present<\/li><li>Authorization letter for appointing an agent for application\nfiling<\/li><li>Details of standard(s) being followed in the production\nfacility<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_for_Securing_BIS_Certification_for_Sulphate_Resisting_Portland_cement\"><\/span>Process for Securing BIS Certification\nfor Sulphate Resisting Portland cement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the given steps to\nobtain BIS certification for sulphate resisting Portland cement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Step 1:\u00a0 Go To the BIS Portal and File E-Application<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first step would be\nfiling an e-application for BIS registration. To do so, simply visit the BIS\nweb portal and get access to the e-form relating to the Compulsory Registration\nScheme. Once opened, the e-form shall prompt you to fill in the various details\nsuch as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Business and application details<\/li><li>Product Description <\/li><li>List of licenses available <\/li><li>Production facility details <\/li><li>Testing capabilities <\/li><li>Sample testing <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrap up the filing\nprocedure by uploading the mandatory paperwork and submitting the prescribed\napplication fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 2: Paperwork and Premises Inspection<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This step involves the\npaperwork and premise inspection which will be conducted by the BIS officials\nin a subsequent manner. After examing the documents, the officials will inspect\nthe production facility against the underlying standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>While doing so, the inspectors shall pay attention to the\nfollowing parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Production process<strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Standards being followed <strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Quality control <strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Testing capabilities <strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be followed by\nthe sample collection process in which some specimens will be collected by the\ninspectors for lab testing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 3: Sample Testing and Report Preparation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The certified lab will be\nresponsible for conducting the following tests on the specimens provided by the\n<strong>BIS officials<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bis.gov.in\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Insoluble Residue<\/li><li>Fineness<\/li><li>Loss of ignition<\/li><li>Soundness<\/li><li>Setting time<\/li><li>Transverse Strength Test<\/li><li>Compressive Strength<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Post this, the lab will\ngenerate the performance assessment report and share the same with the\napplicant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 4: Review the Lab Report and Grant Certification<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have arrived at the\nfinal step of the BIS registration in which the BIS reviews the lab report for\nany non-compliance. If the authority finds the report satisfactory, the\napplicant shall be awarded the certification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BIS certification for Sulphate Resisting Portland cement is a must-have license for using the ISI marking. Those who opt to carry out their operation without this license may face stringent penalties. So, its timely obtainment is an absolute necessity for the manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read Our Article<\/b>: <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-isi-certification-for-ordinary-portland-cement\/\">BIS ISI Certification For Ordinary Portland Cement<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sulphate resisting cement falls under the Portland cement category that contains a lower percentage of Tricalcium Aluminate, Tetracalcium almuinoferrite, and a high percentage of Tricalcium silicate. Owing to this composition, sulphate-resisting cement easily withstands sulphate attacks on the concrete. Also, this composition leads to the formation of calcium illuminate. The sulphate-resisting cement comes with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":55450,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[243],"tags":[3474],"acf":{"service_id":"221"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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