IS 12269 2013 is an IS code specifies packing, chemical content, testing and sampling of 53 grade ordinary portland cement.

IS 12269 : 2013 PDF Download (OPC 53 Grade)

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IS 12269 : 2013 code for Ordinary Portland Cement 53 grade is stipulated by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

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Specifications for Packing of the Cement




  • The net quantity of cement per bag should be 50kg.
  • Bags shall be in good condition at the time of inspection.
  • The packing of the cement could be done either in jute sacking bags conforming to IS 2580 or jute synthetic union bags conforming to IS 12174.
  • The net quantity of cement per bag may also be 25 kg, 10 kg, 5 kg, 2 kg, or 1 kg.

Marking on The Cement Bag for The 53 Grade Cement as per IS Code

Each bag of cement shall be legibly and indelibly marked with the following:
a) Manufacturer’s name and his registered trademark;
b) The words ‘Ordinary Portland Cement, 53 Grade’ or ‘Ordinary Portland Cement, 53-S Grade’, whichever is applicable;
c) Net quantity, in kg;
d) The words ‘Use no Hooks’;
e) Batch/control unit number in terms of the week, month and year of packing;
f) Address of the manufacturer; and
g) Type and percentage of performance improver(s) added, in case of addition of performance improvers.

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