IS 11652:2017 is the Bureau of Indian Standards specification for high density polyethylene and polypropylene woven sacks used for packaging 50 kg cement — covering the construction, dimensional, mechanical, and performance requirements that cement packaging sacks must satisfy to be legally manufactured and supplied in India.
BIS certification under IS 11652:2017 is mandatory for manufacturers of HDPE/PP woven sacks intended for 50 kg cement packaging. Cement manufacturers across India — including major producers in the public and private sector — are required to procure BIS-certified packaging sacks, making IS 11652:2017 certification a direct market access requirement for woven sack manufacturers serving the cement industry.
Key requirements under IS 11652:2017 include:
Fabric Construction and GSM
Defined weave structure, mesh count, and grams per square metre requirements for the woven HDPE or PP fabric — ensuring adequate fabric density and structural integrity for cement containment under handling and transport conditions.
Tensile Strength and Elongation
Minimum tensile strength in both warp and weft directions, with defined elongation at break limits — ensuring the sack fabric can withstand the mechanical stresses of filling, handling, stacking, and transport without tearing or rupturing.
Seam and Stitching Strength
Bottom seam and stitch strength requirements — the seam is the most common failure point in woven cement sacks, and IS 11652 defines minimum seam strength to prevent burst failures under the load of 50 kg cement.
Sack Dimensions
Defined length, width, and dimensional tolerance requirements for the finished sack — ensuring consistent fitment on automated cement packing lines used by cement manufacturers.
Liner Requirements
Where a moisture barrier liner is used, liner material, thickness, and seal performance requirements — protecting cement from moisture ingress during storage and transport.
Mass of Sack
Minimum mass requirements for the complete finished sack — preventing manufacturers from using underweight fabric or components that reduce structural performance below safe limits.
Chemical and Material Requirements
Raw material quality requirements for HDPE and PP resins — including melt flow index and density specifications that determine the mechanical performance of the finished woven fabric.
Marking Requirements
Manufacturer identification, IS 11652 reference, BIS ISI Mark, sack dimensions, and capacity must be clearly marked on every certified sack.
Full details on IS 11652:2017 requirements and the BIS certification process are available on our dedicated service page.
Also Read : BIS Certification for HDPE/PP Woven Sacks for Cement Packaging — IS 11652:2017