IS 1322:1993
Bitumen Felts for Water Proofing and Damp-proofing
1. Summary about Bitumen Felts for Water Proofing and Damp-proofing
Bitumen Felts for Water Proofing and Damp-proofing are products used in industrial, construction, medical, fire safety, or consumer applications where reliability and safety are essential.
2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Bitumen Felts for Water Proofing and Damp-proofing
BIS certification ensures that bitumen felts for water proofing and damp-proofing meet required Indian standards for safety, durability, and performance before being manufactured or sold in India.
3. What is BIS Certified for Bitumen Felts for Water Proofing and Damp-proofing
BIS certification verifies compliance with standards covering product design, material quality, performance requirements, and manufacturing consistency.
Tests required for Bitumen Felts for Water Proofing and Damp-proofing
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Fibre base felt | Required |
| Hassian base felt | Required |
| Ends and Picks /dm | Required |
| Weight in g/m2 | Required |
| Moisture regain | Required |
| Breaking load | Required |
| Oil content | Required |
**Bitumen Saturant, Bitumen Coatant (Used as admixture) – IS 73 **
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Softening Point | Required |
| Variation of Softening Point | Required |
| Penetration at 25 ⁰C | Required |
| Penetration Ratio | Required |
| Specific Gravity at 27⁰C | Required |
| Water, Percent by mass | Required |
| Flash Point | Required |
| Homogenous and foaming test | Required |
| Ductility | Required |
| Paraffin wax content | Required |
| Frass Breaking Point | Required |
| Loss on Heating | Required |
| Retained Penetration after thin film oven test as percent of original | Required |
| Matter soluble in trichloroethylene | Required |
| viscosity | Required |
Bitumen for bitumen coatant
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Specific gravity at 27 ⁰C | Required |
| Flash Point | Required |
| Softening Point | Required |
| Penetration at 25 ⁰C | Required |
| Loss on heating | Required |
| Penetration of the residue at 25 ⁰C, 100g, 5S % of original | Required |
| Ductility at 27 ⁰C | Required |
| Water Soluble in Trichloro ethylene % by mass | Required |
| Mineral powder for dusting | Required |
| Weight | Required |
| Untreated base | Required |
| Bituminous Saturant | Required |
| Bituminous Coatant | Required |
| Bitumen content | Required |
| Total weight of the finished Bitumen felt | Required |
| Mineral Dusting Powder | Required |
| Finishing | Required |
| Dimensions | Required |
| Breaking Strength Test | Required |
| Pilability Test | Required |
| Storage Sticking Test | Required |
| Heat Resistance Test | Required |
| Pressue Head Test | Required |
| Heat Resistance Test | Required |
| Water absorption Test | Required |
| Total Bitumen Content | Required |
4. Benefits of BIS Certification for Bitumen Felts for Water Proofing and Damp-proofing
- Ensures compliance with Indian quality standards
- Improves product safety and reliability
- Reduces risk of product failure
- Supports regulatory approval and market access
- Builds trust among buyers and industries