IS 17042 Part 1:2020 is the Bureau of Indian Standards specification for AUS 32 - the 32.5% aqueous urea solution used in Selective Catalytic Reduction systems to convert harmful nitrogen oxide emissions from diesel engines into harmless nitrogen and water vapour. This standard is the mandatory quality benchmark for AUS 32 manufacturers in India - defining the precise chemical composition and purity requirements that protect SCR catalyst systems from damage and ensure effective emission reduction performance.
Key requirements under IS 17042 Part 1:2020 include:
Urea concentration - must be 32.5% by weight within ±0.7% tolerance — neither more nor less
Refractive index - a rapid field verification parameter for urea concentration
Density - corresponding to 32.5% urea concentration at the specified temperature
pH value - within the defined alkalinity range
Biuret content - urea decomposition product that damages SCR catalysts — must be strictly below defined limits
Aldehyde content - within specified limits to prevent catalyst poisoning
Heavy metal contamination - iron, copper, zinc, chromium and other metal content controlled to extremely low limits measured in parts per million
Calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium - controlled to prevent mineral scaling in SCR systems
Phosphate content - below defined limit
Marking and labelling - BIS ISI Mark and batch identification correctly applied to certified AUS 32 packaging
BIS certification under IS 17042 Part 1:2020 is mandatory for all AUS 32 manufacturers in India. Automotive OEMs, vehicle dealers, fleet operators, petrol pump dispensing networks, and commercial vehicle service centres all require BIS-certified AUS 32 — making IS 17042 Part 1:2020 certification a direct commercial requirement for any serious AUS 32 manufacturer in India.