IS 2080:2021
Stabilized Hydrogen Peroxide
summary
Stabilized Hydrogen Peroxide is a chemical solution of hydrogen peroxide with added stabilizers to prevent rapid decomposition. It is used as a disinfectant, bleaching agent, and oxidizer in industries such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, food, and water treatment. Stabilization ensures longer shelf life and safer handling.
Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Stabilized Hydrogen Peroxide
BIS certification is mandatory for Stabilized Hydrogen Peroxide to ensure the chemical meets safety, purity, and concentration standards. Certification prevents the circulation of substandard or unsafe products, protects human health and the environment, and guarantees compliance with Indian regulations for storage, transportation, and industrial or household applications.
What is BIS Certified for Stabilized Hydrogen Peroxide
The BIS certified specification for Stabilized Hydrogen Peroxide (commonly IS 957:1987) defines requirements for concentration, stabilizer type, chemical purity, packaging, labeling, and testing methods. Compliance ensures consistency in quality, prevents decomposition, and guarantees safety for industrial, laboratory, and domestic use. It also specifies permissible impurities and storage conditions.
Test required for Stabilized Hydrogen Peroxide
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Description | Required |
| Strength | Required |
| Stability | Required |
| Acidity (as H2SO4) | Required |
| Residue on Evaporation | Required |
| Residue on Ignition | Required |
| Iron (as Fe) | Required |
| Copper (Cu) | Required |
| Lead (as Pb) | Required |
| Arsenic (as As2O3) | Required |
Benefits of BIS Certification for Stabilized Hydrogen Peroxide
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Guaranteed Safety and Purity
BIS certification ensures the product meets prescribed chemical purity and stabilization standards, preventing hazards and maintaining safe use in industrial and domestic applications. -
Consistency in Quality
Certified products have standardized concentration and stabilization, ensuring predictable performance for bleaching, disinfecting, or laboratory use. -
Legal Market Compliance
BIS certification is mandatory in India, enabling manufacturers and importers to sell the chemical legally while avoiding regulatory penalties or market rejection. -
Consumer and Industrial Confidence
The BIS mark builds trust among end-users, industries, and institutions, assuring reliability, performance, and compliance with national standards. -
Reduced Risk and Liability
Using BIS-certified products minimizes health, environmental, and operational risks, while enhancing brand credibility and acceptance in domestic and international markets.