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BIS-ISI-CERTIFICATE

IS 170:2004

Acetone

Acetone
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Acetone is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid with a characteristic odor, widely used as a solvent in industries, laboratories, and chemical synthesis. It is miscible with water and many organic solvents, and serves in applications such as paint thinners, nail polish removers, pharmaceuticals, and as an intermediate in chemical production.

Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Acetone

BIS certification is mandatory for acetone to ensure its purity, chemical composition, and safety for industrial and laboratory use. Certification prevents contamination, adulteration, or substandard products that may pose fire, health, or environmental risks. It ensures compliance with Indian Standards and protects consumers and industrial users from hazardous or low-quality chemicals.

What is BIS Certified for Acetone

BIS certified specification for acetone defines quality requirements including chemical purity, water content, acidity, residue on evaporation, and other physicochemical properties. It ensures safe storage, handling, and industrial usage while preventing impurities that can affect chemical reactions, product safety, and user health. Certification confirms compliance with IS 1099 standards.

Test required for Acetone

TitleMandatory/Optional
Description

Required

Miscibility with water

Required

Purity percent by mass

Required

Colour, Pt-Co scale

Required

Relative density, at 27/27°C

Required

Distillation range

Optional

Water content, percent by mass

Required

Residue on evaporation

Optional

Acidity (as CH3COOH), g/100 ml

Required

Alkalinity

Required

Permanganate test

Required

Total Alcoholic impurities

Required

Benzene Content

Required

Methanol Content

Required

Benefits of BIS Certification for Acetone

  1. Guaranteed Purity and Quality
    BIS certification ensures acetone meets defined chemical and physical standards, providing reliable performance in industrial, laboratory, and pharmaceutical applications.

  2. Health and Safety Compliance
    Certified acetone reduces risks of contamination, toxic exposure, or unsafe chemical reactions, protecting workers, consumers, and the environment.

  3. Consistency in Industrial Use
    BIS-certified acetone offers uniform composition and predictable behavior, which is critical for manufacturing, formulations, and chemical synthesis.

  4. Regulatory and Legal Approval
    BIS certification ensures compliance with Indian regulations, allowing manufacturers and importers to sell legally without facing fines or penalties.

  5. Enhanced Credibility and Market Trust
    Products marked with BIS gain confidence from industries, laboratories, and consumers, improving brand reputation and supporting domestic and international trade.