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Programme of Work




CHD9 : Ceramicware


  • Scope : To formulate Indian Standards for terminology, methods of sampling and test; and specification for: i) Ceramic Raw Materials; ii) Whiteware, all types of ceramic table ware (excluding porcelain insulators, sanitary ware, tiles, salt glazed pipes & fittings; and ceramic laboratory ware); iii) Technical Ceramics; and iv) Ceramic Coated Metal ware (excluding wares used in hospitals)
  • Liaison :
    ISO/TC 166 - Ceramic ware, glassware and glass ceramic ware in contact with food - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 206 - Fine ceramics - Observer (O)

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
 IS 10429 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2017
Powdered talc for ceramic industry - Specification (First Revision)
March, 2017
1
Indigenous
2.
 IS 11464 : 2021
QUARTZ FOR CERAMIC INDUSTRY SPECIFICATION
-
Indigenous
3.
 IS 11475 : 2002
Reviewed In : 2018
Stoneware crockeryware - Specification (Second Revision)
January, 2018
-
Indigenous
4.
 IS 11477 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2021
Pyrophyllite for ceramic industry - Specification (First Revision)
March, 2021
-
Indigenous
5.
 IS 12038 (Part 1) : 2007
ISO 4531-1
Reviewed In : 2017
Vitreous and porcelain enamels - Release of lead and cadmium from enamelled ware in contact with food: Part 1 method of test (First Revision)
March, 2017
-
Identical under dual numbering
6.
 IS 12038 (Part 2) : 2007
ISO 4531-2
Reviewed In : 2017
Vitreous and porcelain enamels - Release of lead and cadmium from enamelled ware in contact with food: Part 2 permissible limits (First Revision)
March, 2017
-
Identical under dual numbering
7.
 IS 12621 : 1988
Reviewed In : 2022
Bentonite for ceramic industry - Specification
December, 2022
2
Indigenous
8.
 IS 13273 : 1991
Reviewed In : 2024
Vitreous enamelled inner tanks for storage water heater - specification
March, 2024
1
Indigenous
9.
 IS 14179 : 1999
Reviewed In : 2019
Methods of test for ceramic tableware
November, 2019
-
Indigenous
10.
 IS 14705 : 1999
Reviewed In : 2019
Vitreoljs china crockeryware - Specification
November, 2019
-
Indigenous
11.
 IS 14721 : 1999
Reviewed In : 2019
Zinc oxide for ceramic industry - Specification
November, 2019
-
Indigenous
12.
 IS 15751 : 2007
Reviewed In : 2017
Calcite for ceramic industry - Specification
March, 2017
-
Indigenous
13.
 IS 15751 : 2024
Calcite for Ceramic Industry —Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
14.
 IS 15752 : 2007
Reviewed In : 2017
Sericite for ceramic industry - Specification
March, 2017
1
Indigenous
15.
 IS 17502 : 2020
Methylene Blue Index of Clay - Method of Test
-
Indigenous
16.
 IS 17933 : 2022
ISO 14704 : 2016
Fine ceramics advanced ceramics advanced technical ceramics � Test method for flexural strength of monolithic ceramics at room temperature
-
Identical under dual numbering
17.
 IS 17934 : 2022
ISO 20501 : 2019
Fine ceramics advanced ceramics advanced technical ceramics Weibull statistics for strength data
-
Identical under dual numbering
18.
 IS 17935 : 2022
ISO 18754 : 2020
Fine ceramics (advanced ceramics advanced technical ceramics) � Determination of density and apparent porosity
-
Identical under dual numbering
19.
 IS 17936 : 2022
ISO 20507 : 2014
Fine ceramics (advanced ceramics, advanced technical ceramics) - Vocabulary
-
Identical under dual numbering
20.
 IS 17975 : 2022
ISO 14627 : 2012
Fine ceramics advanced ceramics advanced technical ceramics � Test method for fracture resistance of silicon nitride materials for rolling bearing balls at room temperature by indentation fracture IF method
-
Identical under dual numbering
21.
 IS 17981 : 2022
ISO 17561 : 2016
Fine ceramics advanced ceramics advanced technical ceramics � Test method for elastic moduli of monolithic ceramics at room temperature by sonic resonance
-
Identical under dual numbering
22.
 IS 17985 : 2022
ISO 26602:2017
Fine ceramics (advanced ceramics advanced technical ceramics) � Silicon nitride materials for rolling bearing balls and rollers
-
Identical under dual numbering
23.
 IS 17991 : 2022
ISO 14705 : 2016
Fine ceramics advanced ceramics advanced technical ceramics � Test method for hardness of monolithic ceramics at room temperature
-
Identical under dual numbering
24.
 IS 18221 : 2023
ISO 17562 : 2016
Fine ceramics advanced ceramics advanced technical ceramics � Test method for linear thermal expansion of monolithic ceramics by push-rod technique
-
Identical under dual numbering
25.
 IS 2333 : 1992
Reviewed In : 2024
Plaster of paris for ceramic industry - Specification (Second Revision)
March, 2024
1
Indigenous
26.
 IS 2717 : 1979
Reviewed In : 2024
Glossary of terms relating to vitreous enamelware and ceramic - Metal systems (First Revision)
March, 2024
1
Indigenous
27.
 IS 2781 : 2020
Glossary of Terms Relating to Ceramicware ( Third Revision )
-
-
Indigenous
28.
 IS 2838 : 1964
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for stoneware containers for general purposes
March, 2024
3
Indigenous
29.
 IS 2839 : 1964
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for industrial stoneware
March, 2024
4
Indigenous
30.
 IS 2840 : 2021
CHINA CLAY FOR CERAMIC INDUSTRY SPECIFICATION
-
Indigenous
31.
 IS 2857 : 2002
Reviewed In : 2018
Earthenware crockeryware - Specification (Third Revision)
January, 2018
-
Indigenous
32.
 IS 3149 : 1994
Reviewed In : 2019
Enamelware for home use - Specification (Second Revision)
November, 2019
1
Indigenous
33.
 IS 3505 : 2002
Reviewed In : 2018
Porcelain crockeryware - Specification (Third Revision)
January, 2018
-
Indigenous
34.
 IS 3972 (Part 1/Sec 1) : 2020
ISO 28764
Methods Of Test For Vitreous Enamelware Part 1 Production Of Specimens For Testing
-
Identical under dual numbering
35.
 IS 3972 (Part 1/Sec 2) : 1982
Reviewed In : 2020
Methods of test for vitrfous enamelware: Part 1 preparation of specimen for testing: Sec 2 enamelled cast iron (First Revision)
November, 2020
2
Not Equivalent
36.
 IS 3972 (Part 2/Sec 2) : 2023
METHODS OF TEST FOR VITREOUS ENAMELWARE PART 2 TEST METHODS SECTION 2 LOW AND HIGH VOLTAGE TESTS FOR DETECTING AND LOCATING DEFECTS Second Revision
-
Not Equivalent
37.
 IS 3972 (Part 2/Sec 3) : 2020
ISO 28706-2 : 2017
Methods of Test for Vitreous Enamelware Part 2 Test Methods Section 3 Resistance to boiling acids, boiling liquids, alkaline liquids and their vapours ( Second Revision )
-
-
Identical under dual numbering
38.
 IS 3972 (Part 2/Sec 4) : 2020
ISO 2747 : 1998
Methods of Test for Vitreous Enamelware Part 2 Test Methods Section 4 Resistance to thermal shock ( Second Revision )
-
-
Identical under dual numbering
39.
 IS 3972 (Part 2/Sec 5) : 2020
ISO 28706-4 : 2016
Methods of Test for Vitreous Enamelware Part 2 Test Methods Section 5 Resistance to hot alkali ( Second Revision )
-
-
Identical under dual numbering
40.
 IS 3972 (Part 2/Sec 6) : 1988
Reviewed In : 2019
Methods of test for vitreous enamelware: Part 2 test methods: Sec 6 reflectance and specular gloss (First Revision)
November, 2019
-
Indigenous
41.
 IS 3972 (Part 2/Sec 8) : 1990
Reviewed In : 2022
Methods of test for vitreous enamelware: Part 2 test methow: Sec 8 resistance to heat (First Revision)
March, 2022
-
Not Equivalent
42.
 IS 3972 (Part 2/Sec 9) : 1991
Reviewed In : 2019
Methods of test for vitreous enamelware: Part 2 test methods: Sec 9 resistance to dilute sulphuric acid (First Revision)
November, 2019
1
Not Equivalent
43.
 IS 3972 (Part 2/Sec 11) : 1995
Reviewed In : 2017
Methods of test for vitreous enamelware: Part 2 test methods: Sec 11 resistance to abrasion (First Revision)
March, 2017
-
Not Equivalent
44.
 IS 3972 (Part 2/Sec 12) : 1999
Reviewed In : 2019
Methods of test for vitreous enamelware: Part 2 test methods: Sec 12 resistance to torsion (First Revision)
November, 2019
-
Indigenous
45.
 IS 3972 (Part 2/Sec 13) : 2007
Reviewed In : 2021
Methods of test for vitreous enamelware: Part 2 test methods: Sec 13 resistance to warpage (First Revision)
March, 2021
-
Indigenous
46.
 IS 3972 (Part 2/Sec 14) : 2007
Reviewed In : 2021
Methods of test for vitreous enamelware: Part 2 test methods: Sec 14 resistance to adherence (First Revision)
March, 2021
-
Indigenous
47.
 IS 4589 : 2022
Plastic Clay and Washed Plastic Clay for Ceramic Industry � Specification (Fourth Revision)
-
Indigenous
48.
 IS 6988 : 2002
Reviewed In : 2018
Fine (Bone) china crockeryware - Specification (Second Revision)
January, 2018
-
Indigenous
49.
 IS 7087 : 1979
Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for ceramic tower packings (First Revision)
March, 2023
2
Indigenous
50.
 IS 7775 : 1975
Reviewed In : 2019
Specification for ceramic grinding media and lining
November, 2019
1
Indigenous
51.
 IS 8017 : 1988
Reviewed In : 2019
Specification for vitreous enamelled reflectors for use with illuminating device
November, 2019
1
Identical under dual numbering
52.
 IS 8687 (Part 1) : 2023
Vitreous Enamels and Frits � Method of Test Part 1 Sieve Analysis ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous
53.
 IS 8687 (Part 2) : 2020
ISO 4534 : 2010
Methods of Test for Vitreous Enamels and Frits Part 2 Fusion Flow Test ( First Revision )
-
-
Identical under dual numbering
54.
 IS 8709 : 2023
Colour Retention of Vitreous Enamel Coatings � Method of Test (First revision)
-
Indigenous
55.
 IS 9749 : 2020
Potash Feldspar and Soda Feldspar for Glass and Ceramic Industry — Specification ( Second Revision )
-
-
Indigenous
56.
 IS 9806 : 2001
Reviewed In : 2017
Methods of test for and permissible limits of toxic materials released from ceramicware, vitreous enamelware, glassware and glass - Ceramicware in contact with food (First Revision)
March, 2017
1
Not Equivalent

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Preliminary Draft Standards

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Drafts Standards in WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
CHD 9 (24931)
Clay Utensils Specification
2
CHD 9 (24977)
Revision of: IS 2838:1964
STONEWARE CONTAINERS FOR GENERAL PURPOSES SPECIFICATION First Revision
3
CHD 9 (24979)
Revision of: IS 2839:1964
INDUSTRIAL STONEWARE SPECIFICATION First Revision
4
CHD 9 (24986)
Revision of: IS 2717:1979
VITREOUS ENAMELWARE AND CERAMIC-METAL SYSTEMS GLOSSARY Second Revision

Draft Standards Completed WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
CHD 9 (22746)
Revision of: IS 3972:1990
VITREOUS AND PORCELAIN ENAMELLED MANUFACTURED ARTICLES DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE TO HEAT
2
CHD 9 (23381)
Revision of: IS 2857:2002
EARTHENWARE CROCKERYWARE SPECIFICATION Fourth Revision
3
CHD 9 (23550)
Revision of: IS 11475:2002
STONEWARE CROCKERYWARE-SPECIFICATION Third Revision
4
CHD 9 (23551)
Revision of: IS 6988:2002
FINE BONE CHINA CROCKERYWARE SPECIFICATION
5
CHD 9 (23552)
Revision of: IS 3505:2002
PORCELAIN CROCKERYWARE SPECIFICATION
6
CHD 9 (24073)
Revision of: IS 2333:1992
PLASTER OF PARIS FOR CERAMIC AND GLASS INDUSTRY SPECIFICATION Third Revision
7
CHD 9 (24968)
Revision of: IS 13273:1991
VITREOUS ENAMELLED INNER TANKS FOR STORAGE WATER HEATER SPECIFICATION First Revision
8
CHD 9 (24974)
Revision of: IS 3972:1999
METHODS OF TEST FOR VITREOUS ENAMELWARE PART 2 TEST METHODS SECTION 12 RESISTANCE TO TORSION Second Revision

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
CHD 9 (20396)

Revision of: IS 3972:1995
Vitreous Enamelware Part 2 Test Methods Section 11 Resistance to Abrasion Second Revision
2
CHD 9 (21261)

Revision of: IS 12038:2007
Vitreous and porcelain enamels - Release from enamelled articles in contact with food - Methods of test and limits second revision


Aspect Wise Report

 
 Product:   23
 Code of Practices :    0
 Methods of Test :   26
 Terminology :   3
 Dimensions :   1
 System Standard :   0
 Safety Standard :   1
 Others :    1
 Service Specification :    0
 Process Specification :    0
 Unclassified :    0
 


Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
1.
 IS 10432 (Part 1/Sec 2) : 1982
Methods of test for vitreous enamelware Part 1 Preparation of specimen for testing Sec 2 Enamelled cast iron
2.
 IS 12038 : 1987
Reviewed In : 2012
Permissible Limits and Test Methods for Toxic Materials Released from Enamelware in Contact with Food
3.
 IS 3972 : 1968
Methods Of Test For Vitreous Enamelware
4.
 IS 3972 (Part 2/Sec 1) : 2020
ISO 28706-1 : 2008
Methods of Test for Vitreous Enamelware Part 2 Test Methods Section 1 Resistance to corrosion by dilute acids at room temperature Second Revision
5.
 IS 3972 (Part 2/Sec 7) : 1990
Reviewed In : 2017
Methods of test for vitreous enamelware Sec 7 resistance to boiling hydrochloric acid Part 2 test methods First Revision


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
1.
 IS 10429 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2017
Powdered talc for ceramic industry - Specification First Revision
2.
 IS 11464 : 2021
QUARTZ FOR CERAMIC INDUSTRY SPECIFICATION
3.
 IS 11475 : 2002
Reviewed In : 2018
Stoneware crockeryware - Specification Second Revision
4.
 IS 11477 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2021
Pyrophyllite for ceramic industry - Specification First Revision
5.
 IS 12621 : 1988
Reviewed In : 2022
Bentonite for ceramic industry - Specification
6.
 IS 13273 : 1991
Reviewed In : 2024
Vitreous enamelled inner tanks for storage water heater - specification
7.
 IS 14705 : 1999
Reviewed In : 2019
Vitreoljs china crockeryware - Specification
8.
 IS 14721 : 1999
Reviewed In : 2019
Zinc oxide for ceramic industry - Specification
9.
 IS 15751 : 2024
Calcite for Ceramic Industry Specification First Revision
10.
 IS 15752 : 2007
Reviewed In : 2017
Sericite for ceramic industry - Specification
11.
 IS 17985 : 2022
ISO 26602:2017
Fine ceramics advanced ceramics advanced technical ceramics Silicon nitride materials for rolling bearing balls and rollers
12.
 IS 2333 : 1992
Reviewed In : 2024
Plaster of paris for ceramic industry - Specification Second Revision
13.
 IS 2838 : 1964
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for stoneware containers for general purposes
14.
 IS 2839 : 1964
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for industrial stoneware
15.
 IS 2840 : 2021
CHINA CLAY FOR CERAMIC INDUSTRY SPECIFICATION
16.
 IS 2857 : 2002
Reviewed In : 2018
Earthenware crockeryware - Specification Third Revision
17.
 IS 3149 : 1994
Reviewed In : 2019
Enamelware for home use - Specification Second Revision
18.
 IS 3505 : 2002
Reviewed In : 2018
Porcelain crockeryware - Specification Third Revision
19.
 IS 4589 : 2022
Plastic Clay and Washed Plastic Clay for Ceramic Industry Specification Fourth Revision
20.
 IS 6988 : 2002
Reviewed In : 2018
Fine Bone china crockeryware - Specification Second Revision
21.
 IS 7087 : 1979
Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for ceramic tower packings First Revision
22.
 IS 7775 : 1975
Reviewed In : 2019
Specification for ceramic grinding media and lining
23.
 IS 9749 : 2020
Potash Feldspar and Soda Feldspar for Glass and Ceramic Industry Specification Second Revision