IS 17374:2020
Textiles - Reinforced HDPE membrane for effluents and chemical resistance lining
1. Summary about Reinforced HDPE Membrane for Effluents and Chemical Resistance Lining
Reinforced HDPE membranes are composite liners designed for containment of effluents, chemicals, and hazardous liquids. Reinforcement improves tensile strength and dimensional stability while HDPE provides chemical resistance and impermeability.
2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Reinforced HDPE Membrane for Effluents and Chemical Resistance Lining
BIS certification is mandatory because these membranes are used in environmental protection and hazardous containment systems. Failure can result in leakage, pollution, and regulatory violations.
3. What is BIS Certified for Reinforced HDPE Membrane for Effluents and Chemical Resistance Lining
BIS certification confirms compliance with Indian Standards through testing of tensile properties, puncture resistance, permeability, chemical resistance, and durability.
Tests required for Reinforced HDPE Membrane for Effluents and Chemical Resistance Lining
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Material | Optional |
| Manufacture | Required |
| Workmanship | Required |
| Joints/Seams | Required |
| Thickness | Required |
| Mass (g/m2 ) | Required |
| Dimensions | Required |
| Carbon black content | Required |
| Carbon black dispersion | Required |
| Breaking load on 20 cm × 10 cm strip before UV exposure | Required |
| Strain at maximum load | Required |
| Retention of breaking load on 20 cm × 10 cm strip after UV exposure of 144 h | Optional |
| Impact failure load, at 1524 mm drop, Min gram force at 50 percent failure | Required |
| Tear resistance | Required |
| Puncture resistance | Required |
| Bursting strength | Required |
| Seam strength before UV exposure | Required |
| Seam strength after UV exposure of 144 h | Optional |
| Hydrostatic resistance before UV exposure | Required |
| Hydrostatic resistance after UV exposure of 144 h | Optional |
| Low temperature crack resistance at minus 30 °C ± 1°C | Required |
| Oxidative induction time (OIT), minutes | Optional |
| Oven ageing at 85°C, Retention of oxidative induction time (OIT) after 90 days | Optional |
| Stress crack resistance | Optional |
| Abrasion resistance | Required |
| Ash content | Required |
| Resistance to chemical test | Required |
4. Benefits of BIS Certification for Reinforced HDPE Membrane for Effluents and Chemical Resistance Lining
- Ensures safe containment of effluents and chemicals
- Mandatory for environmental and industrial projects
- Improves resistance to chemical attack and stress
- Reduces leakage and contamination risk
- Enhances regulatory and project approval