भारतीय मानक IS 17263 : 2022

Indian Standard

वस्त्रादि — पालिएस्टर स्टे पल रेशे — विशिष्टि

( पहला पनु रीक्षण )

Textiles — Polyester Staples

Fibres — Specification
( First Revision )

ICS 59.060.20

© BIS 2022

भारतीय मानक ब्रयू ो

B U R E A U O F I N D I A N S TA N D A R D S
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MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
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April 2022  Price Group 9

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FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (First Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by
the Man-made Fibres, Cotton and their Products Sectional Committee had been approved by the Textiles Division
Council.
Polyester staple fibre (PSF) is a manufactured fibre in which the fibre forming substance is any long-chain
synthetic polymer composed of at least 85 percent by weight of an ester of a substituted aromatic carboxylic acid,
including but not restricted to substituted terephthalic units, p(-R-O-CO-C6H4-CO-O-)x and para-substituted
hydroxy-benzoate units, p(-R-O-CO-C6H4-O-)x. PSF made directly from purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and
mono ethylene glycol (MEG) or polyester (PET) chips is known as ‘virgin fibre’ and that made from recycled
PET flakes, POPCORN, PET limps, PET wiry waste etc. is known as recycled fibre.
This standard was first published in 2019 and has been revised to incorporate following changes:
a) Requirement and test method for identification of material has been modified;
b) All amendments have been incorporated;
c) Table for physical requirements of polyester staple fibres has been modified;
d) Table for chemical and other requirements of polyester staple fibres has been modified;
e) Marking and packing clause has been modified; and
f) References to Indian Standards have been updated.
The composition of the Committee responsible for the formulation of this standard is given in Annex M.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with the final value,
observed or calculated expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with
IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised )’. The number of significant places retained in the
rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
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Indian Standard
TEXTILES — POLYESTER STAPLES FIBRES —
SPECIFICATION
( First Revision )

1 SCOPE content and the content of the substances which can

be removed during analysis, for example, spin finish,
1.1 This standard specifies requirements for all types oligomers etc.
of polyester staple fibres (PSF), such as virgin fibres, NOTE — The commercial allowance for Polyester Staple
recycled fibres, dope dyed fibres, cationic dyeable Fibre (PSF) shall be 2.0 percent. However, for hygroscopic
fibres; and other polyester specialty fibres, such as fibres it shall be 15 percent.
spun lace fibres; slick fibres: antimicrobial fibres;
nonwoven/filling fibres; flame retardant fibres; 3.6 Commercial Mass — The mass obtained by
siliconised fibres and micro fibres; etc. for various end adding to the oven-dry mass, the mass corresponding
usages. to the commercial allowance.

1.2 Requirements for fibres for use in cement matrix for 3.7 Oven-dry Mass — The mass obtained by drying
construction works are separately specified in IS 16481 the polyester staple fibre usually after removal of added
and are not covered in this standard. products, such as finish, oil and extractable matters.
3.8 Dope Dyed Fibres — Fibres manufactured by
2 REFERENCES
introducing dye (or pigment) into the molten polymer.
The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions,
which through reference in this text, constitute 3.9 Dry Heat Shrinkage (Hot Air Shrinkage) —
provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, The decrease in length of a test specimen caused by
the editions indicated were valid. All standards are a treatment in a hot air oven at 180 °C for 30 min,
subject to revision and parties to agreements based expressed as a percentage of the length of the untreated
on this standard are encouraged to investigate the test specimen. The lengths are measured before (under
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the a specified pretension) and after treatment (under a
standards indicated in Annex A. specified measuring tension).

3 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 4 CLASSIFICATION

For the purpose of this standard, the following The classification of polyester staple fibres shall be
definitions shall apply. declared by the manufacturer as described below:

3.1 Cationic Dyeable Polyester — Polyester, modified 4.1 Based on Cross Section, For Example
chemically to make it receptive to cationic dyes. 4.1.1 The most common cross-sectional views are as
3.2 Crimp — The waviness of fibre. seen in the following figures when seen under a suitably
powerful magnifying microscope:
3.3 Crimp Frequency — The number of crimps per
unit of length of staple fibre. [Link] Circular

3.4 Cross Section — The image of the sliced end in a

microscope when a single fibre is cut perpendicular to
the axis
NOTE — The shape of man-made fibres can be influenced by
the spinning process and subsequent processing and treatments.

3.5 Commercial Allowance — A defined percentage

to be added to the oven-dry mass of the fibre for the
calculation of commercial mass and certain other
properties. This allowance includes the moisture
Fig. 1 Circular

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[Link] Profiled 4.2 Based on Cross Sectional Area, For Example

Fig. 2 Angular (Triangular) Fig. 7 Solid

Fig. 3 Lobal (Trilobal) Fig. 8 Hollow

4.3 Based on Multi Component Fibres, For Example

Fig. 4 Serrated
Fig. 9 Concentric Cover-Core

Fig. 5 Oval (Bean Shaped)

Fig. 10 Matrix

Fig. 6 Ribbonlike
Fig. 11 Sheath-Core

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4.4 Based on Lustre to 5 and clauses 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.2, 6.3 to 6.5 and 6.6
(optional).
4.4.1 Full Dull (FD)
6.1.1 Polyester staple fibres shall normally be available in
4.4.2 Semi Dull (SD)/Semi Dull Optically Bright 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 2.0, 2.2, 3.0, 3.3,
(SDOB) 4.0, 6.0, 7.0 and 15.0 deniers etc. and cut lengths of 6 mm,
4.4.3 Bright (BRT)/Optically Bright (OBRT) 12 mm, 18 mm, 22 mm, 32 mm, 34 mm, 38 mm, 40 mm,
44 mm, 51 mm, 64 mm, 76 mm, 102 mm, 128 mm etc.
4.4.4 Super Bright (SBRT) unless specifically asked for in the contract or order. The
tolerance on denier and cut length and CV percentage on
4.5 Based on Dyeing Method denier shall be as specified in Table 3.
4.5.1 Disperse Dyeable [Conventional Dyeable NOTE — Cut lengths of 32, 38, 44 and 51 mm are generally
used for cotton spinning and a blend of 76, 88 and 102 mm
(COD)/Stock Dyeable (STD)/Easy Dyeable (ED)]
(average cut length of 88 mm) is used for worsted spinning.
4.5.2 Cationic Dyeable (CD)/Easy Dyeable Cationic 6.2 Freedom from Major Defects
(EDCD)
The polyester fibre shall be free from the following
4.5.3 Dope Dyed (DD)/Optically White (OW) major defects (see also 9.3.2).
NOTE — Undyed yarns may be declared as disperse dyeable
[conventional dyeable (COD)/Stock Dyeable (STD)/Easy
6.2.1 Dirt/Grease — No soiling or grease spots shall be
Dyeable (ED)],/Easy Dyeable Cationic (EDCD)/Cationic allowed on fibres.
Dyeable (CD) by the manufacturer depending upon its
dyeability.’ 6.2.2 Damaged/Bumped Fibres — None allowed.

4.6 Based on Fibre Linear Density 6.2.3 Finish Oil Contamination — The fibres shall
not be contaminated with foreign material of finish oil
5 IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION when viewed under microscope or a packing table UV
light, unless very slight (not immediately visible). Strip
5.1 The material, that is polyester, shall be identified by to clean if possible. Otherwise, reject to off grade.
confirmatory tests either as per:
6.2.4 Uneven Fluorescent Oil — If applicable, the
a) Microscopic and dissolution test given in IS 667
package(s) having uneven coverage under UV light
and melting point of 245 °C, Min when tested as
shall not be allowed.
per method specified in Annex J of IS 16481; or
b) Staining tests given in IS 667. 6.2.5 Slubs/Loops/Kinks — None shall be allowed.
5.2 The polyester staple fibres shall be described using 6.2.6 Other Foreign Materials — Such as metals,
the classification (see 4), fibre linear density (denier) plastic, dust, hair etc. shall not be allowed.
and other applicable special characteristics as given in
Table 2. 6.3 Lustre/Brightness
The polyester staple fibres shall be classified as full dull,
6 REQUIREMENTS semi dull, semi dull optically bright, bright, optically
bright or super bright on the basis of lustre and shall
6.1 The polyester staple fibre shall meet the physical meet the requirements specified in Table 5 when tested
and chemical requirements as specified in Tables 2 by the method prescribed in Annex L.

Table 1 Fibre Classification Based on Linear Density

( Clause 4.6 )
Sl No. Fibre Denier (dtex) Fibre Classification
(1) (2) (3)
i) > 2.0 (2.2) Coarse
ii) 2.0 to 1.2 (2.2 to 1.3) Medium fine
iii) < 1.2 to 1.0 (1.3 to 1.1) Fine
iv) < 1.0 to 0.8 (1.1 to 0.9) Micro
v) < 0.8 (0.9) Super-microfibres including nanofibers when their cross-sectional dimensions
are within a range of nm, that is of < 0.1dtex or < 1μm

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Table 2 Identification of Polyester Staple Fibre (PSF)

( Clauses 5.1.2 and 6.1 )
Sl No. Special Characteristics Examples
(1) (2) (3)
(i) Fibre cross-section Round, trilobal, serrated, octolobal, triangular
(ii) Fibre linear density (denier) As per Table 1
(iii) Finish level Low, medium, high
(iv) Lustre Full dull (FD), semi dull (SD), bright(BRT), semi dull optically bright (SDOB),
super bright (SBRT)
(v) Flame retardant FR
vi) Triangular/trilobal TBL
vii) Anti – microbial, feel fresh AM/FF
viii) Ultra violet light resistant UV
ix) Optically white OW
x) Hollow conjugate non-siliconised HCNS
xi) Spunlace nonwoven SLN
xii) Cationic dyeable polyester CD
xiii) Dope dyed DD
xiv) Easily dyeable ED
xv) Easy dyeable cationic EDCD
xvi) Disperse dyeable
a) Conventionally dyed COD

b) Stock dyed STD

c) Easy dyeable ED
xvii) Medium tenacity MT
xviii) High tenacity HT
xix) Super high tenacity SHT
xx) Hollow siliconised HSL
xxi) Hollow non - siliconised HNS
xxii) Hollow non-siliconised thermobond HNT
(low melt blend)
xxiii) Hollow conjugate siliconised HCS
xxiv) Hollow conjugate non-siliconised HCNS
xxv) Hollow slick HSK
xxvi) Hollow conjugate slick HCSK
xxvii) Recycled hollow conjugate non- RHCNS
siliconised
xxviii) Recycled hollow conjugate siliconised RHCS
xxix) Recycled conjugate slick RCSK
xxx) Low pill LP
NOTES
1 The standard notation given for special characteristics of polyester fibres in Table 2 is for information only and is recommended
to be used wherever possible.
2 The fibres identified by HCNS, SLN, HSL, HNS, HNT, HCS, HCNS, HSK, HCSK, RHCNS, RHCS and RCSK are called fibre
fill/nonwoven fibres and are generally used for stuffing purposes.
3 The special characteristics other than above may also be included in the fibres as agreed to between the buyer and the seller,
provided the finished product meets the requirements of this standard.

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Table 3 Physical Requirements of Polyester Staple Fibres

( Clauses 6.1.1, 6.1 and 8.2 )
Sl No. Characteristic Requirement Tolerance on CV, Percent, Method of Test
Declared Value Max
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
i) Mean linear density, denier As declared IS 234
< 1.5 ± 8 percent 10
1.5 to 4.0 ± 12 percent 14
> 4.0 ± 16 percent 14
ii) Cut length, mm Up to 50 ±3 IS 10014 (Part 1)
>50 ±4
iii) Average elongation at break, percent As declared – IS 235
a) Filling/nonwoven fibres 40 – 80 ± 15

b) Low pill fibres 45 – 55 ± 10

c) Medium tenacity (MT) 35 – 60 ± 10

d) High tenacity (HT) 22 – 32 ±6

e) Super high tenacity (SHT) 19 – 23 ±5

f) High tenacity (dope dyed) 22 – 30 ±6

g) Medium tenacity (dope dyed) 45 – 65 ± 10

h) Spun lace nonwoven 25 – 40 ±5

iv) Average tenacity, gpd As declared – IS 235
a) Filling/nonwoven fibres 2.5 – 5.5 ± 0.8

b) Low pill fibres 3.0 – 4.0 ± 0.2

c) Medium tenacity (MT) 3.6 – 5.8 ± 0.5

d) High tenacity (HT) 5.8 – 7.0 ± 0.5

e) Super high tenacity (SHT) 7.0 and above ± 0.2

f) High tenacity (dope dyed) 5.5 and above ± 0.5

g) Medium tenacity (dope dyed) 4.0 – 6.0 ± 0.8

h) Spun lace nonwoven 5.0 – 6.5 ± 0.8

v) Hollowness, percent, Min – Annex B
(For hollow fibres only)
a) < 6.0 denier (0.67 tex) 10 –

b) 6.0 to 12.0 denier (0.67 to 1.33 tex) 16

c) > 12.0 denier (1.33 tex) 18

vi) Crimp removal, ercent, Min 15 – – Annex C
(For filling nonwoven fibres only)
vii) Sinking time, s, Max 5.0 – – Annex D
(For spun lace fibres only)

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Table 4 Chemical and Other Requirements of Polyester Staple Fibres

( Clauses 6.1 and 6.3 )
Sl No. Characteristic Requirement Method of Test
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Moisture regain, percent, Max at equilibrium condition Annex E
a) Filling nonwoven fibres 1.0

b) Other fibres 0.5

c) Hygroscopic fibre 15
ii) Isophthalic acid (IPA) content, Percent, Max Annex C of IS 16481
a) Virgin polyester staple fibres Not detected

b) Dope dyed polyester staple fibres 0.8

c) Recycled polyester staple fibres 2.2

iii) Phosphorus content, percent, Min (For fire retardant fibres only) 0.65 Annex F
iv) Ultraviolet resistance, 500 h Percent retained strength, Min (For UV 70 IS 13162 (Part 2)
resistant fibres only)
v) Water soluble matter, Percent, Max 1.0 IS 3456
vi) Anti-microbial activity value, Min (For anti-microbial fibres only) 2.0 IS/ISO 20743
vii) Silicon content, percent, Min (For siliconized fibres only) 0.06 Annex G
viii) Colour strength with reference to standard shade, percent (For dope 100 ± 5 Annex H
dyed fibres only) (see NOTE)
ix) Colour difference with reference to standard shade, measured as 1.5 Annex H
ΔE1, Max (For dope dyed fibres only) (see NOTE)
x) L Colour value, percent, Min Annex J
a) Stay white fibres 88

b) Other fibres including recycled fibre 75

xi) Whiteness index, Min. (for stay fibres only) Annex J
a) Full dull (FD) 65

b) Semi dull (SD) 75

c) Semi dull optically bright (SDOB) 110

d) Optically white 115

e) Recycled fibres 35
xiii) Resistance to ageing (fibres in sheet form at 40ºC for 168 h), percent 80 IS 7016 (Part 8)
retained strength of original, Min
xiv) Dry heat (hot air) shrinkage at 180ºC, for 30 min, percent, Min 7.0 Annex K
(for high shrinkage fibres only)

NOTES
1 Various types of fibres, for example, cited in Table 1 can be classified in to main categories of fibre fill/non-woven, LP, MT, HT,
SHT, MT (DD), HT (DD) and SLN as given in Table 2 above. A type of fibre cited in Table 1, for example, can be classified in one
or more categories depending upon tenacity.
2 Stay white fibres include SDOB, OW and optically bright fibres manufactured for permanent whiteness in yarns and fabrics. Their
denier range is 0.6-15.0 with MT, HT and SHT and have cut length of 32-190 mm with circular trilobal cross section.
3 Either of the requirements indicated at viii) and ix) needs to be complied with.

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Table 5 Requirements of Brightness of PSF 7 PACKING

( Clauses 6.1 and 6.3 ) The polyester staple fibres (PSF) shall be packed in the
Sl No. Type of PSF TiO2 Content, Percent form of bales of 275 kg or as required by the buyer,
with woven fabric stitched at sides, top and bottom and
(1) (2) (3)
properly strapped using polypropylene/PET straps to
i) Full dull (FD) Above 1.2 ensure that the contents are safe from weather, dirt, dust
ii) Semi dull (SD) and Semi Above 0.10 and up to 1.2 and water etc.
dull optically bright (SDOB)
iii) Bright (BRT)/OBRT Up to 0.10 8 MARKING
iv) Super bright (SBRT) Not detected
8.1 Each bale of polyester staple fibres (PSF) shall be
marked with indelible ink, the following information:
6.4 Colour Fastness Properties
a) Name and description of the material (see 4.6
The dyed fibres shall meet the respective colour fastness and 5.1);
requirements as specified in Table 6. b) Commercial mass of each bale of fibres;
6.5 Commercial Mass c) Manufacturer’s name, address and trade-mark
The commercial mass shall be obtained by adding mass (if available);
corresponding to commercial allowance of 2.0 percent d) Lot/batch/merge number;
to the oven dry mass of the consignment when tested by e) Month and year of manufacture; and
the methods prescribed in IS 7703 (Part 3) and it shall f) Any other information required by the law in
not be less than the declared commercial mass of the force.
consignment.
NOTE — The commercial allowance may be up to 8.1 1 BIS Certification Marking
15.0 percent in some specific hygroscopic fibres, duly The product(s) conforming to the requirements of
mentioned in such cases.
this standard may be certified as per the conformity
6.6 Additional Requirements for Ecomark assessment schemes under the provisions of the
(Optional) Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and the Rules
and Regulations framed thereunder, and the product(s)
For Ecomark, the product shall also comply with the
may be marked with the Standard Mark.
additional requirements as given in Table 7.

Table 6 Colour Fastness Properties

( Clause 6.4 )
Sl No. Colour Fastness Requirement, Min Method of Test
Rating To
Dope Dyed (DD) Cationic Dyed Disperse Dyeable [Conventional
(CD)/Easy Dyeable Dyed (COD)/Easy Dyed
Cationic (EDCD) (ED)/Stock Dyed (STD)]
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
i) Light IS/ISO 105-B01 or
IS/ISO 105-B02
a) Change in colour 6 4-5 5
ii) Washing, Test 2 IS/ISO 105-C10
a) Change in colour 4 4 4

b) Staining 4 3 3
iii) Rubbing IS/ISO 105-X12
a) Dry 4 4 4

b) Wet 4 3 3
iv) Perspiration (acidic and IS/ISO 105-E04
alkaline)
a) Change in colour 4 4 4

b) Staining 4 4 4

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Table 7 Additional Requirements for ECO-Mark (Optional)

( Clause 6.6 )
Sl No. Characteristic Requirement Method of Test
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Free and releasable formaldehyde, mg/kg (ppm), Max 20 IS 14563 (Part 1) and IS 14563 (Part 2)
ii) Extractable heavy metals by artificial Acidic sweat/saliva, Annex A of IS 15651
ppm, Max
a) Mercury 0.1

b) Chromium III 0.1

c) Chromium VI Not Detected

d) Lead 0.2

e) Cadmium 0.1

f) Copper 25

g) Antimony 30
iii) Pentachlorophenol, ppm, Max 0.5 Annex B of IS 15651
iv) Pesticides (Sum parameter), ppm, Max 1.0 Annex D of IS 15651
v) Banned pesticides, ppm, Max Not Detected Annex D of IS 15651
vi) Banned azo colourants (arylamines), mg/kg (ppm), Max. 20 IS 15570
(For dyed fibres only) (Sum parameters)

8.2 The declared parameters as per Table 3 shall be [Link] Follow the procedure described from i) to vi)
provided in the form of a technical data sheet by either given below:
pasting on the package or provided separately linking a) From the sample available for testing, pick up a
it with lot/batch/merge no. on request for domestic handful of sample;
supplies.
b) Hold the sample using both hands and break open
8.3 Instructions for transportation and handling of the the sample by moving hands away from each
material shall also be provided by the manufacturer for other;
proper care of the product. c) Join both ends and hold the sample in left hand;
d) Using thumb and forefinger pullout one tuft from
9 SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR
the open surface and keep it on the table;
CONFORMITY
e) Rotate sample in hand and repeat steps ii) to iv);
9.1 Lot and
The number of bales (see 7.1) of the same description f) Repeat steps i) to v) till the whole sample is
and designation delivered to a buyer against one exhausted.
dispatch note shall constitute a lot.
[Link] Combine all the tufts to form a sub sample.
9.2 The number of bales to be selected at random Blend the sub sample by hand, and using both hands
from a lot shall be according to col 3 of Table 8. The break open the sample as described in step ii). Join
bales shall be selected at random from to constitute the both the ends and hold it in left hand. Using thumb and
sample size. To ensure the randomness of selection, fore finger, pull out tufts by repeated drawing to get
IS 4905 may be followed. a specified weight. During the test remove uncut and
bunches.
9.2.1 Preparation of Homogeneous Fibre Sample for
Tests 9.2.3 Preparation of Sample for Dry Heat Shrinkage
(DHS), Crimps per Centimetre (CPCM) and Cut
The main object of this procedure is to prepare and Length Properties
ensure the best average sample for test which will
represent the product for various quality tests. Take a bale sample which is to be tested for CPCM,
DHS and Cut Length properties and spread on a table.
9.2.2 Preparation of Test Sample for Denier and Tensile Pick-up ten crimped fiber clusters randomly from
tests different portions of the sample place on velvet board
for testing
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9.2.4 Preparation of Sample for Colour 9.3 Number of Tests and Criteria for Conformity
Take the bale sample which is to be tested for colour, 9.3.1 The number of bales to be selected for testing all
take randomly from four or five places a handful of requirements except resistance to acids/alkalis/ageing
sample. Blend it by hand and then air blend in an air and UV resistance shall be in accordance with column
blender using clean compressed instrument air. 3 of Table 8. For resistance to acids/alkalis/ageing and
9.2.5 Preparation of Homogeneous Sample UV resistance, the number of bales selected shall be
in accordance with column 5 of Table 8. These bales
Take 100 to 150 g fibre sample from a bale. Divide the may be selected from the bales selected before as per
sample in to eight parts and keep on a surface. Break column 3.
open each part by holding with both hands and the
outer fibres about 5 g are taken out and discard the left 9.3.2 All the bales selected from the lot shall be visually
over fibre sample. Take specimen from two parts of the examined for major fibre defects as specified in 6.2. A
test sample. The fibres thus obtained from sample Part bale shall be considered defective if it contains any
2 is kept on that obtained from Part 1 and break open major defect. All the samples as prepared in accordance
the sample and take out the outer fibres taking care that with 9.3 above shall be tested for all the requirements
the fibre is not stretched. Thus, one sample is obtained as specified in 6.1 and 6.3 to 6.6 as applicable.
from part 1 and 2. The doubling and dividing process is
repeated for Part 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, to get four 9.3.3 The lot shall be declared conforming to the
samples out of eight. By repeating the same doubling requirements of this standard if the total number of
and dividing procedure. Two samples are obtained from defective bales does not exceed the value given in
these four samples. Finally, one sample is obtained column 4 of Table 8 for major fibre defects and all other
from the last two samples by the same procedure which requirements except resistance to acids/alkalis/ageing
is taken for analysis of tensile properties and UV resistance or column 6 of Table 8 for resistance
to acids/alkalis/ageing and UV resistance tests.

Table 8 Number of Bales to be Selected

( Clauses 9.2, 9.3.1 and 9.3.3 )
Sl No. Lot Size All Testing (Except Specific Testing) Specific Testing

No. of Bales to be Acceptance No. of Bales to be Acceptance

Selected Number Selected Number
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
i) Up to 280 131 1 8 0
ii) 281 – 500 20 2 8 0
iii) 501 – 1 200 32 3 13 0
iv) 1 201 – 3 200 50 5 13 0
v) 3 201 – 10 000 80 7 20 1
1
or lot size when less than 13.

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ANNEX A
( Clause 2 )
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS

IS No. Title IS No. Title

234 : 2013 Textiles — Method for (Part 1) : 2021 Free and hydrolysed
determination of linear density formaldehyde water extraction
of textiles fibres (Gravimetric method (first revision)
and Vibroscop method — (Part 2) : 2021 Released formaldehyde
Specification) (second revision) vapour absorption method
235 : 2020/ Textile fibres — Determination (first revision)
ISO 5079 : 1995 of breaking force and elongation 15570 : 2005 Textiles — Method of
at break of individual fibres test — Detection of banned azo
(second revision) colourants in coloured textiles
667 : 1981 Methods for identification of 15651 : 2006 Textiles — Requirements for
textile fibres (first revision) environmental labelling —
(with supplement) Specification
3456 : 1966 Method for determination of 16481 : 2016 Textiles — Synthetic micro-
water soluble matter of textile fibres for use in cement based
materials matrix — Specification
4905 : 2015 Random sampling and IS/ISO 105-B01 : Textiles — Tests for colour
randomization procedures 2014 fastness: Part B01 Colour
(first revision) fastness to light: Daylight
6359 : 1971 Method for conditioning of IS/ISO 105-B02 : Textiles — Tests for colour
textiles 2014 fastness: Part B02 Colour
7016 Methods of test for coated fastness to artificial light: Xenon
(Part 8) : 1975 and treated fabrics: Part 8 arc fading lamp test
Accelerated ageing IS/ISO 105-C10 : Textiles — Tests for colour
7703 Methods of test for man-made 2006 fastness: Part C10 Colour
(Part 3) : 1991 fibre continuous filament flat fastness to washing with soap or
yarn: Part 3 Commercial mass soap and soda
(first revision) IS/ISO 105-E04 : Textiles — Tests for colour
10014 Methods of tests for man-made 2013 fastness: Part E04 Colour
staple fibres fastness to perspiration
(first revision)
(Part 1) : 1984 Determination of length
IS/ISO 105-X12 : Textiles — Tests for
13162 Geotextiles — Methods of 2016 colour fastness: Part X12
(Part 2) : 1991 test: Part 2 Determination Colour fastness to rubbing
of resistance to exposure of (first revision)
ultra-violet light and water
(Xenon arc type apparatus) IS/ISO 20743 : Textiles — Determination of
2013 antibacterial activity of textiles
14563 Textiles — Determination of product
formaldehyde

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ANNEX B
( Table 3 )
MEASUREMENT OF HOLLOWNESS OF HOLLOW FIBRES

B-1 PRINCIPLE of the metallic slide. Cut both sides of the fibre bunch
with a sharp blade in one cut taking care that the middle
This method covers the determination of void content
portion is not disturbed. Put the cross section slide on
in hollow fibres using a microscope and camera.
the microscope with proper magnification and light
B-2 APPARATUS source at bottom. Adjust the settings of the microscope
to get a clear image on the computer screen. Using the
a) Optical/polarising microscope with proper image analysis software capture the image. Individually
magnification; select carefully by drawing out line on the periphery
b) PC with image software and interface with of at least fifteen different single fibre specimen cross
microscope and camera; sections for area measurement. Measure the total area
of the individual cross section as well as the area of
c) Metallic slides with slot for cross section
the corresponding inside hollow portion and go on
preparation; and
recording.
d) Sharp razor blades.
B-5 CALCULATION
B-3 SAFETY
Take care while cutting fibres for cross section Area of hollow portion ×100
Hollowness, percent =
preparation using sharp edge razor blade. Total cross sectional area

B-4 PROCEDURE Take the Average of all 15 readings and report.

Select small fibre tufts from different portions of the

fibre sample. Put a small bunch of fibre in to the slit

ANNEX C
( Table 3 )
DETERMINATION OF CRIMP PROPERTIES

C-1 PRINCIPLE C-3 SAFETY

Crimp properties include crimp number, crimp removal There is no safety hazard, however proper illumination
and crimp stability. This method for determination and magnifying glass is very much required for
of crimps is applicable to all type of crimps having counting crimps on fibre. Activity involves Stress on
two-dimensional sine-wave configurations. The exact eyes, hence periodic job rotation is required.
numbers of crimps are counted on a particular length of
a single fibre under proper magnification. Then the fibre C-4 SAMPLING
is straightened without deformation till crimps are just Sampling is done as per the defined testing schedule.
removed. The numbers of crimps are expressed per unit Take 50 to 100g sample and physically examine
extended length. Crimp stability is calculated in second by spreading the sample on a work table. Pick up
step by noting down the change in lengths occurring on 20 fibres up at random from different fibre chips
the fibre after loading it with a crimp removal load and properly representing the whole sample. Condition
subsequently withdrawing the load. the sample in lab atmosphere for at least 24 hours
(see IS 6359).
C-2 APPARATUS
a) Crimp balance; C-5 PROCEDURE
b) Forceps;
C-5.1 Determining the Crimp Number or Crimp
c) Velvet board; Frequency
d) Pretension weight; and Check the balancing of the beam of crimp balance.
e) Supplementary weight. Spread the test sample on the table. Pick up fibre
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clusters at random from different places ensuring proper C2 extension of specimen. Similarly test the remaining
representation of the sample. Set the test length to specimen. Report the average along with CV percent.
20 mm on crimp balance and attach the crimp removal
load (50 mg/den) on the left side arm of the crimp C-6 CALCULATIONS
balance. Pick up one fibre specimen from each fibre
Calculate the crimp removal percent by the formula:
tuft as prepared using forceps. Place these specimens
on a specimen board and using fingertip pressure flatten
each specimen with the crimps in a plane parallel to the Crimps per cm (CPCM) =
(No. of peaks ×10)
board taking care that the crimps are not disturbed. To (Extended length in mm)×2
the one end of test specimen attach a paper gum tag
(very light weight just to hold the fibre). Grip the free (Percent C2 ×100)
end of the specimen with tweezer and clamp it in the Crimp stability =
Percent C1
upper clamp and lower end in lower clamps (end where
paper gum tag is attached). Count the number of peaks, C2 ×100
against the contrasting background with vertical line. Percent C2 =
(C2 + GL)
Record the number of peaks. Use magnifying glass
(a low magnification not more than 10×) with C1 ×100
illumination for counting. Now unlock the balancing Crimp removal, percent =
arm of crimp balance to release the beam and set (C1 + GL)
0.0 on the scale of the micrometer. Set the speed of
lower clamp to 0.5 to 1.0 mm/s by regulator (to be preset Where, GL is the gauge length.
by using stop watch during installation of instrument. Crimp Removal Load
In routine analysis this step is not required). Set motor
switch to lower position for downward travel. Fibre Denier Crimp Removal Load,
mg
C-5.1.1 Stopping is automatic at crimp removal load, 0.8 50
and the green pilot light will glow. The crimp removal
load is selected such that it just straightens the fibre 1.0 50
without any deformation. On releasing the load crimps 1.2 70
are recovered partly on the fibre confirming that the 1.4 70
fibre is not stretched.
1.5 70
C-5.1.2 Record the reading on the micrometer scale 2.0 100
correct to 0.01 mm (C1 extension).
3.0 150
C-5.2 Determining the Crimp Removal and Crimp 6.0 and 7.0 300
Stability
15 1 000
Declamp lower end of specimen and lock the beam.
Set motor switch for upward travel and keep pressing
the switch until the motor stop on return to zero on the C-7 CALIBRATION
micrometer. Swing lower clamp out of the way and
Only standard pre tension weights are used and the
clamp 50 mg per denier pretension weight at lower
uncertainty due to the mass is calculated from repeat
end freely for one minute (see table for hanging of pre
measurement of the weights on a calibrated balance.
tension weight as per denier). Remove loading weight
Calibrate the vernier scale for crimp removal length
and let specimen allow recovering for one min. Clamp
measurement with standard vernier caliper and the
the lower end of specimen in the lower clamp and
uncertainty of measurement is calculated from the
release the beam. Repeat above steps and record the
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ANNEX D
( Table 3 )
DETERMINATION OF SINKING TIME FOR SPUNLACE FIBRES

D-1 PRINCIPLE 1.0 g of opened fibres and make spherical shape ball
(3-4 cm diameter) with hand. Hands should be clean
The purpose of the sinking test is to check uniformity
and dry before making spherical shape fibre ball.
of spin finish application on the surface of fibres.
Repeat the step for making 5 such spherical shape fibre
D-2 APPARATUS balls of similar volume of given sample. Add 500 ml
of demineralised water in 500 ml beaker and take one
a) Stop-watch; spherical shape sample ball; drop it into the beaker
b) Weighing balance; slowly and simultaneously start the stop watch. Stop
the stop watch as soon as fibre ball sinks in water and
c) Forceps; and
note the time taken. Remove the wet fibres from beaker
d) Beaker, 500 ml. and adjust the water level to 500 ml and determine the
sinking time all the 5 fibre balls of given sample. Now
D-3 PROCEDURE
calculate the average, minimum, maximum and percent
Take approximately 20 g of fibres sample from different coefficient of variation (CV percent) of 5 readings and
places and open it in air blender. Weigh exactly express the result in seconds.

ANNEX E
( Table 4 )
METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF MOISTURE REGAIN

E-1 PRINCIPLE E-4 PROCEDURE

The specimen is conditioned in the standard atmosphere, Weigh the yarn skein before the test (W1) and dry in the
weighed, oven dried, weighed again and the moisture oven at a temperature of 110 ± 5 °C. After thirty minutes
content is calculated. From this, the moisture regain is weigh the sample and record its mass. Subsequently
calculated and expressed as a percentage. carry out the weighing every twenty minutes until a
constant mass (W2) is obtained. Calculate the moisture
E-2 APPARATUS content using the relations:

E-2.1 Precision Balance        W = W1 – W2  ... (1)

100 ×W
E-2.2 Stainless Steel Vessels Moisture content, percent =
W1
E-2.3 Forceps
E-5 CALCULATION
E-2.4 Hot Air Oven — Capable of maintaining at
110 ± 5 °C. E-5.1 Calculate the moisture regain by the following
formula:
E-3 CONDITIONING OF SAMPLES
Moisture regain, percent =
The samples shall be allowed to condition at temperature
Moisture content. percent ×100
of 27 ± 2 °C and a relative humidity of 65 ± 2 percent
before carrying out the tests. All tests shall also be 100 − Moisture content, percent
performed under standard conditions (see IS 6359).

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ANNEX F
( Table 4 )
DETERMINATION OF PHOSPHORUS CONTENT

F-1 INTRODUCTION F-4 PROCEDURE

This method is applicable to determine phosphorus F-4.1 Preparation of Standard Solutions
content in polymer by colorimetry. Phosphorous
present in polymer sample is converted to water soluble Weigh 5.742 g of Di-sodium hydrogen ortho phosphate
orthophosphate form. This solution is then reacted with dihydrate and add to the 1 000 ml volumetric flask
ammonium molybdate to form molybdo phosphoric containing 150 ml of 10 percent sulphuric acid; dissolve
acid complex. This complex is reduced to blue colour the salt then make up to the mark using demineralized
by sodium sulfite. Intensity of this complex is measured water. From the above flask 25 ml of solution is taken
at 710 nm using ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer. out in 250 ml volumetric flask and make up to the mark
using demineralized water, this will give 100 ppm
F-2 PURPOSE standard solution of phosphorus. From the above flask
of 100 ppm solution, 10 ml of solution is taken out in
a) Phosphorous additives are added during 100 ml volumetric flask and make up to the mark using
polymerization to control thermal degradation. demineralized water, this will give 10 ppm std. solution
b) Phosphrous is added for flame retardant properties of phosphorus. This solution is taken for calibration
also. purpose (liquid phosphorous standard).

F-3 REAGENTS F-5 CALIBRATION STANDARD SOLUTION

F-3.1 10 Percent Sulfuric Acid Solution From the liquid phosphorous standard solution made
(2 litres) — Add 100 ml of sulfuric acid in 2 000 ml above, take 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 ml solution in
beaker containing 500 ml demineralized water, cool the 100 ml standard volumetric flasks and add 20 ml zinc
beaker to room temp and filter. Transfer the contents oxide solution to each flask. This will correspond to
to 1 000 ml flasks and make up the volume with 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5 ppm of phosphorous solution.
demineralized water. Plot the graph for concentration in mg of phosphorous
in 100 ml (X axis) versus Abs (Y axis). Calculate the
F-3.2 5 Percent Ammonium Molybdate Solution slope factor (SF) from graph (y = mx + c).
(500 ml) — Weigh 25 g of ammonium molybdate
and add to the 500 ml volumetric flask containing of F-6 ANALYTICAL PROCEDURE
10 percent sulphuric acid; dissolve the salt then make
upto the mark using 10 percent sulphuric acid solution F-6.1 Weigh 1 to 1.5 g polyester chips/yarn sample
(filter if necessary). for low content phosphrous expected ~ 10 to 50 ppm.
For higher contents expected 6 000 to 7 000 ppm
F-3.3 0.5 Percent Hydroquinone Solution as phosphorus, sample weight to be taken around
(500 ml) — Weigh 2.5 g of hydroquinone and to the 0.1 g in silica crucible. Keep on hot plate at 150 °C for
500 ml volumetric flask containing 5 ml of 1 N sulfuric 20 min for shrinking. Remove the crucible and cool it.
acid; dissolve the salt then make up to the mark using Add 1.5 g of zinc oxide over the polymer sample to
demineralized water (filter if necessary). cover it. Keep the crucible on hot plate at 250 to 280 °C
for 20-30 min, and then add 0.5 g of zinc oxide again
F-3.4 20 Percent Sodium Sulphite Solution in hot condition. Keep the silica crucible in furnace at
(500 ml) — Weigh 100 g of sodium sulphite and add 600 °C for 60 min (sample will turn into white-yellowish
to the 500 ml volumetric flask containing 300 ml of mass) then remove the silica crucible and cool.
demineralized water; dissolve the salt then make up to
the mark using demineralized water (filter if necessary). F-6.2 Add 20 ml of 10 percent sulphuric acid to the
sample in silica crucible and dissolve the sample.
F-3.5 Zinc Oxide Solution (200 ml) — Dissolve Keep the sample silica crucible on the hot plate at
20 g of zinc oxide in 200 ml of 10 percent sulphuric 100 °C for 10 min (till it become clear solution), cool the
acid solution (filter if necessary). solution. Filter the sample solution from silica crucible
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Collect the filtrate in 100 ml standard volumetric flask. add 5ml of liquid phosphorus standard and B use as a
Add reagents mentioned in F-6.3. Dilute up to the mark blank. Add 20 ml zinc oxide solution to each flask Add
with demineralized water. If expected phosphorus is reagents mentioned in F-6.3 to it. Stopper and shake all
7 000 – 8 000 ppm then dilute the solution to 100 ml with the flasks, keep the flask in dark for 60 min. Take the
demineralized water and from this solution take 10 ml absorbance reading in ultraviolet spectrophotometer at
solution (10 times dilution is done due to high level of 710 nm using 50 mm cuvette.
phosphorus) and add 18 ml of zinc oxide solution and
then add reagents mentioned in F-6.3 to it. F-7 CALCULATION

F-6.3 Add following solution to each 100 ml standard Phosphorus content, ppm =
volumetric flask as per the sequence given below: Absorbance ×1000×Dilution factor (if any)
a) 10 ml ammonium molybdate; Sample weight (Slope facttor)
b) 5 ml sodium sulphite; and
Slope factor = 10/Slope (of the graph of absorbance
c) 5 ml hydroquinone. versus concentration (mg/ml).
F-6.4 Make up to 100 ml with demineralized water. Take Report phosphorous content of the sample in ppm.
two 100 ml volumetric flasks (labeled as A and B). In A,

ANNEX G
( Table 4 )
MEASUREMENT OF PERCENT SILICONE ON FIBRE BY X-RAY FLUORESCENCE
SPECTROMETER (XRF)

G-1 PRINCIPLE G-4 PREPARATION OF SAMPLE

Silicon percent in polyester is measured on X-ray Prepare the sample by pressing fibre sample in carver
fluorescence spectrometer. Pellet of polyester fibre is hydraulic press by simultaneous application of heat and
scanned on X-ray which directly gives concentration pressure.
of elements.
G-5 OPERATION OF PELLET PRESS
G-2 APPARATUS AND REAGENTS
Take 8-10 g of siliconised fibre sample and put into the
a) X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (XRF); die of pellet. Place the plunger inside the diameter and
b) P-10 carrier gas; place in the proper place of carver press. Program the
instrument for 10T/20T pressure, 250 °C temperature
c) Sample pellet; and
and for proper residential time setting. Remove the
d) Standard sample for calibration. pellet after cooling. Condition the pellet for 5-7 min
and measure for percentage Si on XRF.
G-3 POTENTIAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
ISSUES G-6 PROCEDURE
XRF Unit — There is no potential safety and
occupational health issue as such because radiation G-6.1 Measurement of SiO2 on XRF
safety is well taken care of by the inherent highly Prior to measurement standardize the instrument
standard safety features of the instrument through the with standard sample pellets of known SiO2 content
use of shielding and interlocks, the operator is fully of different levels and of similar sample symmetry.
protected from any radiation hazard. High voltage Switch on the instrument and check the parameters for
electrical points are guarded by covers in the case vacuum, career gas, voltage, X-ray tube etc. Open the
and in no situation the cover is removed during the measurement program on the PC. Put the sample pellet
operation. ELCB and fuses etc. are provided on the live in the sample holder, close the lid. Start Read button.
and neutral lines. Read percentage SiO2 result after complete scanning.

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ANNEX H
( Table 4 )
DETERMINATION OF COLOR STRENGTH AND COLOR DIFFERENCE OF PRE
COLOURED/DOPE DYED FIBRE

H-1 INTRODUCTION H-4.5 First prepare the fibre tuft using step 3 for the
Standard/reference sample.
This test method describes the determination of the
color strength of pre colored or dope dyed fiber using H-4.6 Then prepare the specimen tuft for test sample
a full scanning spectrophotometer. The color strength as specified in H-3.
of sample is measured relative to that of a standard or
reference sample of same type. H-4.7 Put the standard sample fibre tuft in the
reflectance port, ensure that the aperture is completely
H-2 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT covered with sample and the surface is smooth
enough. Operate the read key and measure the values
a) Spectrophotometer of appropriate make/model.
for L, a, b, Hue, Chroma etc.
b) PC, Software.
c) White and black calibration plates. H-4.8 Alter the surface and take a second reading and
note the average of both readings.
d) Apertures – Small, medium and large.
e) Black velvet board. H-4.9 Remove the standard sample and put the test
sample at the reflectance port and measure L, a, b,
f) Tissue paper
Hue, Chroma values as per H-4.7.
H-3 PREPARATION OF SAMPLE SPECIMEN
H-4.10 Rotate/alter the surface and take a second
a) Spread the bale fibre sample (about 100 g) on a reading to check repeatability of results.
surface.
H-4.11 Report the average L, a, b, Hue, Chroma
b) Pick out small portions of fibre from 4 to 5 places values for sample.
at random.
c) Thoroughly hand blend to prepare final sample. H-4.12 Delta L, Delta a, Delta b, Delta E, Delta H,
Delta C values shall be calculated from difference
d) Prepare a small fibre tuft using fingers by
in L, a, b, Hue, C values of standard sample and test
repeatedly opening, drawing and parallelizing the
sample.
fibre.
e) Ensure a smooth plane surface avoiding crimped H-4.13 In the spectrophotometer the light passes
fibres on outer periphery of the tuft. through a monochromator that divides and diffracts
(One can use mini carding m/c also for properly the light much in the same way as a prism does,
opening and straightening the fibre to make the separating the entire visible spectrum of light in to
tuft) individual colour wavelength. Reflectance values of
the sample are measured on the spectrophotometer in
H-4 PROCEDURE visible region for each wavelength.

H-4.1 Switch on the spectrophotometer and PC. H-4.14 Colour strength (K/S) is calculated from
the reflectance values and directly given by the
H-4.2 Select the illuminant source and observer angle instrument.
and other settings of spectrophotometer.
H-4.15 Note down colour strength values at the
H-4.3 Select proper settings for calibration. For maximum wavelength and at all wavelengths.
example, No. of flashes, Calibration mode —
Reflectance/Transmittance, UV inclusion, aperture H-5 RECORD
size, illumination intensity etc.
Record L, a, b color values, chroma, hue, delta E and
H-4.4 Calibrate the instrument following the colour strength (at all wave length and maximum
instructions provided by instrument supplier. Complete wave length) in creel register.
calibration using the black and white reference tiles.

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ANNEX J
( Table 4 )
DETERMINATION OF L COLOUR VALUE AND WHITENESS INDEX

J-1 PRINCIPLE samples. Place tile on sample port, care should be taken
to avoid touching the surface which could change the
Samples of yarn and staple fibre are tested for colour
reading. Compare the obtained X, Y and Z values, with
using a colorimeter instrument measuring the ‘L’ (total
standard readings. If the values are not matching then
reflectance), ‘a’ (red-green), ‘b’ (yellow-blue) and ‘W’
calibrate the instrument as per instrument manual.
(whiteness) values of the fibre sample.
J-4.2 Measurement of Lab Colour of Fibre Sample
J-2 APPARATUS
Prepare the test sample by proper opening of fibres
a) Colorimeter instrument; using an air blender with clean compressed instrument
b) Square standard tiles (white, blue, yellow, pink, air. Weigh 3.0 ± 0.1 g of air blended sample. Place
grey and green) with the instruments; sample in the sample holder. Place the 0.6 cm clear
c) Working standard white square plate; plastic disk on the top of the sample and press down.
The sample cup must be at least half full and the sample
d) Pressure device; must not prevent the clear plastic disk from moving
e) Source of air at 2.10 kg/cm2 ± 0.35 kg/cm2 freely into the sample holder. Pick up the sample
(regulated); holder and look at the sample through the cover glass
f) Sample holder with glass cover plate and clear from bottom while pressing on the clear plastic disk
plastic disc; and by hand. If voids or dark areas are visible, rearrange
the sample to eliminate them. Place the sample holder,
g) Air blender.
with the clear plastic disk in place, into pressure device.
J-3 SAFETY Activate the pressure device and adjust air pressure
2.1 kg/cm2 twice and read the L, a, and b values from
The activity involves hazard of finger cut/crush injury the instrument. Deactivate the pressure device. Remove
during operation of sample pressing device using air the sample cup, reverse the sample, and place in the
pressure operated metallic piston. The activity also sample holder and repeat the above procedure. Report
involves probable injury due to breaking of glass. Carry the results of L, a and b values as average of the two
out risk assessment and take control measures prior to sets.
starting the job. While air blending the fibre keep the lid
tightly closed to avoid flying of fibres. J-5 CALCULATION

J-4 PROCEDURE Calculate whiteness index (WI) of the sample by the

formula:
J-4.1 Standardization of the Unit with Working WI = L – 3b + 3a
Standard White Tile
Whiteness Index (WI) is also directly obtained from the
Clean the working standard tile with tissue paper prior colorimeter instrument.
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ANNEX K
( Table 4 )
DETERMINATION OF DRY HEAT SHRINKAGE OF SINGLE
POLYESTER STAPLE FIBRE

K-1 PRINCIPLE NOTES

1 Optimised pretension weight for 0.8 to 1.2 D is 150 mg and
A single fibre is lightly loaded between clamps and the for 1.4 D and 2.0 D it is 200 mg.
nip to nip length is measured. Without being removed 2 The pretension weights are weighed number of times to
from the clamps, the fibre is relieved of the load and ensure that it is of correct mass or else use only standard
exposed to the test environment, typically, hot air at pretension weights.
specified temperature (180 ± 2 ºC) for a specified length
K-4.2 Without stretching, grip one end of each fibre
of time (30 ± 0.2 min). After re-conditioning, the fibre
specimen with a pretension weight. Hold the other end
length is measured under the same loading and from the
of fibre with forceps and mount on the fibre clamping
difference in length shrinkage is calculated.
device of the shrinkage testing apparatus. Bring down
K-2 APPARATUS the lower holding ring and measure the height of the
upper clamp holding the fibre accurately on scale with
K-2.1 Single Fibre Shrinkage Apparatus the help of vertical sliding microscope, by coinciding
the fibre end with the cross hair inside the eye piece.
K-2.2 Pretension Weight Record it as H1.
K-2.3 Velvet Board K-4.3 Slide down the eye piece and coincide the lower
end of the fibre with the cross hair. Record the height
K-2.4 Lamp as H2. Record the difference between the two as L1 in
K-2.5 Forceps centimeter accurate to 0.01 cm. Likewise mount all
10 specimens on the upper clamps of the shrinkage
K-2.6 Oven, (180 ± 2 ºC), hot air, with temperature testing device with the cylinder kept on the platform.
control. Likewise, measure and record the initial length of all
10 specimens. Bring up the temperature resistant
K-2.7 Transfer Rod, with hook for handling of cylinder. plastic ring (above the hanging length of the fibres) and
K-2.8 Metal Rod, with hook for lifting hot cylinder put one arm of the hanging weight into respective holes
with sample. to keep the fibres in relaxed condition.

K-2.9 Heat Resistant Hand Gloves K-4.4 Lift up the sample cylinder is and put in to an
oven heated at 180 ± 2 ºC for 30 min monitored by a
K-2.10 Timer, with alarm. timer with alarm. Take out the cylinder after 30 min and
cool for 30 min in laboratory atmosphere. Release the
K-3 SAMPLING AND CONDITIONING specimens gently one by one from the holes. Measure
the height of the lower clamps and record as H3 in cm.
K-3.1 Take 50 to 100g of fibre sample and pick out The difference between H1 and H3 is recorded as L2 in
10 fibre specimen at random from ten different places cm accurate to 0.01cm.
of the test sample.
K-5 CALCULATION
K-3.2 Condition the sample specimen in the standard
atmosphere of 27 ± 2 °C and relative humidity of L1  L 2
65 ± 2 percent for about 24 h (see IS 6359). Determine Shrinkage, Percent =  100
L1
the denier of the fibre if nominal denier is not known.
where
K-4 PROCEDURE L1 = Initial length, in centimeter, and
K-4.1 Determine the denier of the fibre if the nominal L2 = length after shrinkage, in centimeter.
denier is not known. Take ten fibres out at random
K-6 CALIBRATION
from the sample to be tested as mentioned in sampling
procedure. Keep these fibres on the specimen board. Calibrate the scales for length measurement with
Select pretension weight in such a way that when it standard vernier caliper. The oven temperature and
applied to fibre it just removes the crimps and straightens timer shall be calibrated at least once in a year by
the fibre without stretching it. external agency.

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ANNEX L
( Clause 6.3 )
DETERMINATION OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN POLYMER

L-1 GENERAL L-4.5 Muffle Furnace — Capable of maintaining

temperature 700 °C to 800 °C and accepting 7 to 8 cm
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is added as a delusturant
dishes.
to minimize the luster of polyester. This method is a
routine check to determine the TiO2 percent in polymer. L-4.6 Tongs
The polymer is carbonised with concentrated sulphuric
acid and ignited at 600 ± 50 °C. The sulphonated ash L-4.7 Hot Plate — Capable of being heated to
thus obtained is dissolved in fuming sulphuric acid. 250-300 °C.
The acidic titanium solution produces a yellow colour
L-4.8 Measuring Cylinder — 10 to 50 ml capacity.
complex with hydrogen peroxide. The colour species
formed is stated to be [TiO(H2O2)]+4 or an analogous L-4.9 Glass Beaker — 250 ml capacity.
complex. The intensity of colour is measured
spectrophotometrically at 410 nm. L-5 REAGENTS

L-2 POTENTIAL ENVIORMENT ISSUES L-5.1 Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) — 30 percent

This can lead to pollution near the workplace area Analytical reagent (AR)/Laboratory reagent (LR)
and health hazard in case of spillage. Sulphuric acid grade.
is corrosive in nature and reacts with many metals to L-5.2 Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) — concentrated,
form flammable hydrogen gas, which forms explosive Analytical reagent (AR)/Laboratory reagent (LR)
mixture with air. It reacts with water to produce grade.
heat and toxic and corrosive fumes. Nitric acid
dissolves some of the soil material in particular the L-5.3 Nitric Acid — Analytical reagent (AR)/General
carbonate-based materials. The acid will be neutralized reagent (GR) grade.
to some degree with adsorption of the proton also
occurring in clay materials. L-5.4 Ammonium Sulphate — Analytical reagent
(AR)/General reagent (GR) grade.
L-3 POTENTIAL SAFETY, OCCUPATIONAL
L-5.5 TiO2 — With known purity.
HEALTH ISSUES
Proper personal protection equipment (PPE) like L-6 PROCEDURE
safety goggles, nose mask and apron are required to
be used while performing this analysis. Glassware L-6.1 Preparation of Standard Hydrogen Peroxide
is to be handled with care. Inhalation of sulphuric 3 Percent Solution
acid vapours from hot concentrated acid may injure Dilute 50 ml of 30 percent H2O2 to 500 ml with
lungs. Swallowing may cause injury or death. Wash demineralized water. Prepare a standard file in UV
immediately with water if contact of sulphuric acid spectrophotometer based on operating range of TiO2
is made with skin or eyes and seek medical advice. (concentration versus absorbance).
Inhalation of hydrogen peroxide may cause irritation
in the respiratory tract. Skin contact of solution of L-7 ANALYTICAL PROCEDURE
35 percent concentration or more causes extreme
irritation. If contacted with eye, may cause irritation L-7.1 Weigh 1.5 to 2.0 g finish free yarn or polymer
and may results in irreversible damage. A face shield nearest to fourth decimal. Transfer to 50 ml silica
must be worn while analyzing the sample. crucible. Add 2.5 ± 0.5 ml concentrated sulphuric
acid and heat the sample on hot plate till it becomes
L-4 APPARATUS carbonized. Keep the crucible in muffle furnace
for 1 hour at 600 ± 50 °C. Cool and add 10 ml
L-4.1 Analytical Balance — Capable of weighing to concentrated sulphuric acid. Heat the content till
0.1 mg. the ash gets dissolved. Allow the contents to cool to
room temperature. Transfer the content quantitatively
L-4.2 Ultraviolet Visible Spectrophotometer to a 100 ml volumetric flask containing 20-30 ml
L-4.3 Silica Gel demineralized water with washings. Add 10 ml of
3 percent hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and make the final
L-4.4 Flask Volumetric — 100 ml, 500 ml, 1 000 ml. volume with demineralized water. For full dull TiO2
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solution by taking 10 ml of solution in 100 ml flask and L-9 STANDARD FILE PREPARATION IN
make up with demineralized water. Multiply the results UV SPECTROPHOTOMETER FOR TIO2
by 10 in final result. MEASUREMENT
L-7.2 Prepare a reagent blank taking 12 ml H2SO4 in L-9.1 Accurately weigh 0.25 ± 0.0002 grams of TiO2
about 30-40 ml demineralized water. Add 10 ml of of known purity into a clean silica dish. Cover with
3 percent hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and make the final 2 g of ammonium sulphate. Add 10 ml of concentrated
volume to 100 ml by demineralized water. Cool to sulphuric acid and 3-5 drops concentrated nitric acid.
room temperature and find the concentration at 410 nm Heat the content to dissolve. This usually takes 10 min
on lamda 12/35 ultraviolet visible spectrophotometer to dissolve. The resulting solution must be clear and
and 10 mm quartz cells. transparent. Transfer the solution quantitatively into a
1 000 ml volumetric flask and make the final volume to
L-8 CALCULATIONS 1 litre by demineralized water as “Stock TiO2 solution
Absorbance × Slope factor (1 ml = 0.25 mg of TiO2.)”.
TiO2, percent =
Sample weight in grams L-9.2 For calibration, prepare different sets of known
where standards by taking stock solution and reagent solutions
as mentioned in Table 9 and make up final volume to
Slope factor = 10/(Slope from graph); 500 ml with demineralized water.
X axis in graph = mg/ml as per Table 9; and
L-9.3 Read the absorbance using 10 mm Quartz cell at
Y axis in graph = Absorbance.’ 410 nm against reagent blank and set the file as described
in the operating manual of the spectrophotometer. The
calibration data will be stored automatically in the file.

Table 9 Calibration of Stock Solution

( Clauses L-8 and L-9.2 )
Sample Stock Soln, ml Conentrated H2SO4, ml 3 percent H2O2, ml Total Volume, ml Concentration, mg/ml
1 85 25 25 500 0.0425 × Purity
2 75 25 25 500 0.0375 × Purity
3 50 25 25 500 0.0250 × Purity
4 40 25 25 500 0.0200 × Purity
5 20 25 25 500 0.0100 × Purity
6 10 25 25 500 0.0050 × Purity
7 0 (Blank) 25 25 500 0.00

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ANNEX M
( Foreword )
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Man-Made Fibres, Cotton and their Products Sectional Committee, TXD 31

Organization Representative(s)

ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Dr P. K. Mandhyan (Chairman)

Technology, Mumbai Dr A. Arputharaj
Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association, Shrimati Deepali Plawat
Ahmedabad Shri Jigar Dave (Alternate)
Association of Synthetic Fibre Industries New Delhi Shri M. S. Verma
ATM Syntex Dadra and Nagar, Haveli Shri Arnab Samantha
Shri Saugata Das (Alternate)
Confederation of Indian Textile Industry, New Delhi Shri D. K. Nair
Shri Shaju Mangalam (Alternate)
Consumer Guidance Society of India, Mumbai Dr Sitaram Dixit
Dr M. S. Kamath (Alternate)
Cotton Association of India, Mumbai Secretary
Defence Materials and Stores Research and Shri Ashok Kumar Yadav
Development Establishment, Kanpur Shri Biswa Ranjan Das (Alternate)
Grasim Industries Limited, Vadodara Shri Ajay Sardana
Dr Rohitasva Kumar (Alternate)
GBTL Limited, Bhiwani Shri Vikas Aggarwal
Shri Amreek Singh (Alternate)
ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Dr Senthil Kumar
Technology, Mumbai Dr A. Arputharaj (Alternate)
In Personal Capacity Shri A. Satheesan
JCT Limited, Phagwara Shri Khushwinder Singh Dhillon
Shri Arwinder Singh (Alternate)
North India Textile Mills Association, Chandigarh Shri Sanjay Garg
Shri Sidhartha Khanna (Alternate)
Office of the Textile Commissioner Shri Sourabh Kulkarni
Shri Pranav Parasher (Alternate)
Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai Shri Ajay Gupta
Shri Keshav Paareek (Alternate)
Textiles Committee, Mumbai Shri J. D. Barman
Shri P. N. S. Sivakumar (Alternate)
The Bombay Textile Research Association Shri R. A. Shaikh
Shrimati Pragati Kulkarni (Alternate)
The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd, Navi Mumbai Shri P. N. Pillewar
Shri V. K. Sinha (Alternate)
The Cotton Textile Export Promotion Council Shri Siddartha Rajgopal
Mumbai
The Southern India Mills’ Association Coimbatore Shri D. Suresh Anand Kumar
The Synthetic and Rayon Textile Export Promotion Shri S Balaraju
Council, Mumbai

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Organization Representative(s)

The Synthetic and Art Silk Mills Research Dr Manisha Mathur

Association, Mumbai Shrimati Ashwini A. Sudam (Alternate)
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai Dr (Shrimati) Suranjana Gangopadhyay
Shri S. P. Borkar (Alternate)
BIS Directorate General Shri J. K. Gupta, Scientist ‘E’ and Head (Textiles)
[ Representing Director General ( Ex-officio ) ]

Member Secretary
Shri Mayur Katiyar
Scientist ‘B’ Textiles, BIS

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