IS 2553 (Part 2):2019
Safety Glass -Specification Part 2 For Road Transport .
1. Summary about Safety Glass – Specification Part 2 (For Road Transport)
Safety Glass under Specification Part 2 is used in motor vehicles such as cars, buses, and commercial transport. It is designed to withstand impact, vibration, and environmental stress while minimizing injury during accidents.
2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Safety Glass – Specification Part 2 (For Road Transport)
BIS certification is mandatory because automotive glass directly affects passenger safety and vehicle roadworthiness. Non-compliant glass can shatter dangerously or fail under stress conditions.
3. What is BIS Certified for Safety Glass – Specification Part 2 (For Road Transport)
BIS certification verifies compliance with Indian Standards covering strength, optical quality, and impact resistance. Certification includes laboratory testing, manufacturing audits, and continuous monitoring.
Tests required for Safety Glass – Specification Part 2 (For Road Transport)
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Thickness measurement | Required |
| Marking | -- |
Requirements applicable to all glazing
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Light transmittance test | Optional |
Additional Requirements applicable to All Glazing faced with plastic
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Resistance to abrasion | Optional |
| Resistance to Temperature Changes | Optional |
| Resistance to fire | Optional |
| Resistance to chemicals | Optional |
Additional Requirements applicable to All Laminated-Glass and All Glazing faced with Plastics, Glass Plastics
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Resistance to abrasion | Optional |
| Resistance to Radiation | Optional |
| Resistance to High Temperature | Optional |
| Resistance to humidity | Optional |
Additional Requirements applicable to Windscreens
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Resistance to abrasion | Optional |
| Optical Distortion Test | Optional |
| Secondary image separation test | Optional |
| Head-form test | Optional |
| 2260 g Ball test | Optional |
| 227 g Ball test | Required |
Requirements applicable only to uniformly Toughened Glass Panes
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Fragmentation test | Optional |
| 227 g Ball test | Optional |
Requirements applicable only to Laminated-Glass and Glass-Plastic Panes
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| 227 g Ball test | Required |
Requirements applicable only to Double-Glazed Units
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Head-form test | Optional |
| 227 g Ball test | Required |
Additional requirements specific to Rigid Plastic Glazing
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Resistance to abrasion | Optional |
| Head-form test | Optional |
| Mechanical Strength test- 227g Ball test | Required |
| 227g Ball Test at –18° ± 2° C | Optional |
| Flexibility and Fold test | Required |
| Weathering | Optional |
| Cross-cut | Required |
Additional requirements specific to Flexible Plastic Glazing
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| 227g Ball Test at 20° ± 5°C | Required |
| 227g Ball Test at -18° ± 2°C | Optional |
| Flexibility and Fold test | Required |
| Weathering test | Optional |
Additional requirements specific to Toughened glass windscreens for Agricultural Tractor
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Fragmentation test | Optional |
| Head-form test | Optional |
4. Benefits of BIS Certification for Safety Glass – Specification Part 2 (For Road Transport)
- Legal approval for use in vehicles in India
- Improved passenger safety and accident performance
- Acceptance by automobile manufacturers and OEMs
- Reduced liability and compliance risks
- Assurance of consistent product quality