A chemical substance called poly aluminum chloride, or PAC, is employed in a number of water treatment processes. It is an acidic mixture of oxygen, hydrogen, chlorine, and aluminum. There are two states in which poly aluminum chloride is available: liquid and solid. Its liquid state, which can be either colorless or light yellow, is usually kept in containers coated with plastic or rubber that can withstand acidic environments.
Water may be successfully clarified using poly aluminum chloride, a coagulant, by eliminating suspended particles and contaminants. Moreover, PAC is used in the formulation of deodorants and antiperspirants, where its active ingredients build a protective skin barrier to decrease sweating. Moreover, it acts as a coagulant in the pulp and paper industries to treat effluent produced during the manufacture of paper.
Economic expansion, urbanization, industrial activity, and environmental concerns are all strongly associated with the need for PAC. The need for poly aluminum chloride, especially in municipal water storage and supply systems, has been driven primarily by the growing worldwide population and the depletion of fresh drinking water supplies.
According to IS standard IS 15573:2018, all poly aluminum chloride is now required to be included in the ISI Certification Scheme.
The parameters, characteristics, and procedures for poly aluminum chloride sampling and testing—for both liquid and powder forms—are described in this standard.
Without the ISI Mark, this product cannot be marketed, imported, or exported into the Indian consumer market.
Indian Standards Institute, or ISI was renamed the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in 1987. The official mark that the Bureau of Indian Standards provides for manufacturers of various goods is the ISI Mark. It is used to indicate compliance with Indian standards (IS) set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and has been used as a conformity marking for industrial products. Manufacturers received permission from BIS to use the ISI Mark on items that comply with relevant Indian requirements through the product certification program.
Only manufacturers (domestic or foreign) who produce the finished product will be awarded ISI Certification. This will not be given to any product importers, traders, dealers, or distributors.
The following documentation is required to get an ISI certification:
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There are two approaches for Indian manufacturers to become certified with the ISI Mark:
Regular Procedure
With the possible exception of cases deemed "All India first," which might take up to 180 days, the licensing procedure is expected to be finished in 120 days. This timeline starts on the day the application is received, assuming that at different points in time the documentation, unit assessment, and product conformance are all deemed acceptable.
Step 1: Manufacturing Unit Customization in Compliance with Applicable Indian Standards
Step 2: Submission of the Application Form
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Simplified Procedure
This is a much faster process than the standard procedure. After a factory inspection is deemed satisfactory and the initial evaluation establishes that the sample complies with the applicable Indian Standard(s), the license application process is expected to be finished in 30 days.
Step 1: Adapting the Manufacturing Unit to Comply with the Relevant Indian Standard
Step 2: Sample Testing
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The process of obtaining ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufacturers typically includes the following steps:
Step 1: Application
Step 2: Query Raised (If Any)
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