Polyphosphoric Acid ( HS Code 2809 2020)

Polyphosphoric Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2021 (1 page(s), in English)

Polyphosphoric Acid is used in various synthesis processes of other chemicals to catalyze cyclization of Acids, esters, ketones, aldehydes etc. Polyphosphoric Acid is used in industries such as medicines, aromatics, leather industry. It is also used as a substitute for Ortho Phosphoric Acid, for descaling and brightening of metal surfaces (electroplating salts and compositions). So, for the protection of human health, the standard needs to be made mandatory. The locally manufactured or imported Polyphosphoric Acid shall conform to the Indian standard (IS 17439: 2020) and shall bear the standard mark under license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The use of the standard marks is governed by the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act 2016 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority.