BIS Certification for Acetone IS 170: 2004

BIS certification under IS 170:2020 is required for businesses that are involved in the production, import, or sale of acetone in the Indian market. Applicable to:

• Manufacturers – Producing acetone in India
• Importers – Bringing chemical from other countries into India
• Brand Owners—Selling product under their own brand name in the Indian market

• Has the correct chemical composition as required for industrial use
• Is free from unwanted impurities that can affect its performance
• Meets the specified limits for properties like purity and residue
• Is suitable for use in industries such as pharmaceuticals, paints, and chemicals

• R (Required): Test must be conducted in the manufacturer’s in-house laboratory
• S (Subcontracting Allowed): Test can be conducted in a BIS-approved or NABL-accredited laboratory

• Purity Test (R) – Checks the percentage of acetone content to ensure it meets standard limits
• Water Content Test (R) – Measures the amount of water present using Karl Fischer method
• Total Alcoholic Impurities (R) – Ensures unwanted alcohol content is within acceptable limits
• Benzene Content Test (R) – Checks that benzene level is within safe specified limits
• Methanol Content Test (R) – Verifies methanol presence does not exceed defined limits

• Miscibility Test (R) – Ensures acetone mixes properly with water
• Relative Density Test (R) – Confirms density as per standard requirement
• Distillation Range Test (S) – Checks boiling range to verify product consistency
• Residue on Evaporation (S) – Ensures minimal non-volatile residue after evaporation

• Colour Test (R) – Verifies that acetone is clear and meets Pt-Co colour limits
• Permanganate Test (R) – Checks for presence of oxidizable impurities affecting purity

• Acidity Test (R) – Ensures acidity level is within defined limits
• Alkalinity Test (R) – Confirms absence of unwanted alkaline substances

1. Online Registration: Manufacturers register on the BIS Manak portal by submitting company, factory, and product details. Foreign manufacturers must appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).
2. Testing at BIS-Approved Laboratory: Product samples are tested in BIS-approved laboratories to check chemical composition, purity levels, physical properties, and presence of impurities.
3. Application Submission: The application is submitted along with test reports, technical documents, and factory details. Foreign manufacturers must also submit AIR-related documents.
4. Factory Inspection: BIS officials inspect the manufacturing unit to verify the production process, safety measures, and quality control system.
5. Grant of BIS License: If all requirements are met, BIS grants the certification license under Scheme-I.
6. Use of ISI Mark: After approval, the manufacturer can use the ISI mark on products with a CM/L number, confirming that the product meets BIS standards.