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IS 12766 (1997): Paper, computer [CHD 15: Paper and its

products]

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IS12766 :1997
( Reaffirmed 2002 )

Indian Standard
PAPER, COMPUTER - SPECIFICATION
(First Revision )

ICS 35.260.20;85.080

0 BIS 1997
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

March 1997 Price Group 2

Paper and Its Products ( Excluding Packaging MateriaIs ) Sectional Committee, CHD 0 15

FOREWORD

This Indian Standard ( First Revision ) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the
Paper and Its Products (Excluding Packaging Materials) Sectional Committee had been approved by the Chemical
Division Council.

Computer paper can also be termed as computer stationery, continuous stationery, etc. It is used as a media in the mput
or output in connection with computer printers or similar machines for recording. reproducing and storage of data.

This standard was originally published in 1989. In this revision, the general requirement has been deleted. Also, the
requirements for tear index and one minute Cobb value have been revised. Modifications have also been made m the
requirements of punched feed holes, acceptability of printing inks. packing and marking.

In this revision, a scheme for labelling environment friendly products known as EC0 Mark has been introduced at the
instance of the Ministry of Environment and Forest ( MEF ), Government of India. The EC0 Mark scheme would bc
administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards ( BIS ) under the BZSAct, 1986 as per the Resolutions No. 7 1 dated
2 1 February 199 1 and No. 425 dated 28 October, 1992, published in the Gazette of the Government of India. For a product
to be eligible for marking with EC0 logo, it shall also carry the IS1 Mark of BIS besides meeting additional environment
friendly requirements. For this purpose, the Standard Mark of BIS would be a single mark being a combination of the IS1
Mark and the EC0 logo. Requirements to be satisfied for a product to qualify for the BIS Standard Mark for EC0
friendliness, will be optional; manufacturing units will be free to opt for the IS1 Mark alone also.

This revision, therefore, incorporates environment friendly requirements for computer paper which is based on the
Gazette Notification No. 455 dated 13 November 1992 for paper as environment friendly products, published m the
Gazette of India.

The composition of the committee responsible for formulation of this standard is given in Annex A.

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.
 AMENDMENT NO. 2 AUGUST 2009
TO
IS 12766 : 1997 PAPER, COMPUTER ― SPECIFICATION
( First Revision )

[Page 2, Table 1, col 3, Sl No. (vii)] ― Substitute ‘25’ for ‘22’.

(CHD 15)

Reprography Unit, BIS, New Delhi, India

 AMENDMENT NO. 1 MARCH 2006
TO
IS 12766:1997 PAPER COMPUTER —
SPECI~CA~ON
( Firti Rwiswn )

( Page 1, clause 2 ) — Subtitite the following for the existing clause:

‘2 WFE~NCES
me standards listed below contain provisions which through referenm in this
text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication the
editions indicated were valid. W ~ are subject to revisio% and parties to
agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility
of applying the most re~nt editions of the standards indiwted below
IS NO. Title
1060 (Part 1): 1966 Methods of sampling and test for paper and dtied
prodwta, Part 1 (revised)
1060 (Part 2): 1960 Methods of samp~g and test for paper and Wied
products, Part 2
1848:1991 Writhg ~d Ytig papers — s~ifimtion ( jhird
revision )

5285:1998 Fibre @ysis of paper md board — Methods of test(first

revision )
9055:1979 S@fication for onetime carbon paper
9894:1981 Method of test for smoothnesdroughness of paper
( Page 1, clause 4.1) — = the following paraat the end of the ckuse:
‘Computerpaper sha~ be uniform forrnatio~ everdy finished and gen~ly free
from spetis, holes and other blemishes. ‘When tested according to 12 of
IS 5285, the furnish for all varieties SW not contain more than 20 percent
mechanical pdp.’
( Page 2, Table 1 ) — hsert the following at the end of the table:
‘Taile tidex= Brtig len@ x 0.00g 8
Tear index = T= ftior x 0.098.’

(cm15)
 IS 12766 : 1997

Indian Standard
PAPER, COMPUTER - SPECIFICATION
(First Revision)

1 SCOPE agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier.

This standard prescribes requirements and methods of However, the mean of 10 test results shall not vary from
samphng and tests for computer papers for use on the nominal grammage (substance) by more than f 4
coniputer printers or similar machines for recording, percent, no limit being prescribed for variation in
transnfftting. reproducing and storage of data. individual test results.
2 REFERENCES 4.1.2 The paper shall accept the printing without any
smudge when printed with water. spirit. toluene, xylene
The Indian Standards listed below are necessary or oil based ink.
adjuncts to this standard:
4.2 Computer paper shall be in one,‘two, three or four
IS No. Title parts respectively folded in a zig-zag (Z-fold) fashion at
106O(Partl): 1966 Methods of sampling and test for a distance, prescribed by the purchaser. If desired by
paper and allied products, Part 1 the purchaser, each layer of the paper shall be interleaved
( revised ) with the carbon papers, conforming to IS 9055 : 1979.
106O(Part2): 1960 Methods of sampling and test for NOTE - Interleaving of carbon paper can be dispensed
paper and allied products, Part 2 with, if the layer of paper are coated chemically such that
after writing on the original copy, legible impressions are
1848: 1991 . Specification for writing and obtained up to the last copy.
printing paper ( third revision )
5285 : 1969 Methods of test for fibre analysis 4.3 At the Z-fold, the creases shall be perforated in
of paper and board such a manner that the paper is joined but is capable of
separation. if need be. by an easy jerk.
905s*:l,479 Specification for one time carbon
I
paper 4.4 At both the sides of computer paper, on the width
9894: 1981 Methods of test for smoothness/ size, there shall be uniformly punched feed holes, free
roughness of paper from tibres and burrs unless otherwise agreed to
between the purchaser and the supplier. The diameter
3 TJBlWIN0LoGY of the feed holes shall be 4.00 f 0.05 mm, at a distance of
12.70 f 0.05 mm from each other. The hole centre from
3.1 For the purpose of this standard, the definitions of
the edge of the paper shall be 6.00 f 0.05 mm.
terms given in IS 1060 ( Part 1) : 1966 and the following
shall apply. 4.5 The purchaser shall specify the size and number of
parts in which the computer paper is required. The
3.1.1 Continuous Length
computer paper. in single or multipart, may be printed if
A continuous length of paper in specified sizes folded so desired by the purchaser.
zig-zag at the required distance in one or more copies
4.6 The computer paper shall also comply with the
for use on computer printers. It can also be made in roll
requirements given in Table 1, when tested in accordance
form of specified dimensions.
with the method referred to in co1 4 of Table 1.
4 REQUIREMENTS
4.7 Additional Requirements for EC0 Mark
4.1 Paper
4.7.1 Genrral Hequirements
The paper shall be in its natural white colour unless
4.7.1.1 The product shall conform to the requirements
agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier.
for quality and performance prescribed under 4.1
4.1.1 The grammage ( substance ) of computer paper to 4.6.
shall normally be 60 g/m2, when tested according to the
4.7.1.2 The manufacturers shall produce to BlS.
method prescribed in 6 of 1s 1060 ( Part 1) : 1966. or as
IS 12766 : 1997

Table 1 Requirements for Computer Paper

( Clauses 4.6 and 6.2 )

SI Characteristic Requirements Method of Test,Ref to

No: Indian Standard
(1) (2) (3) (4)

i) Bulk ccigm, Mn I .20 8 of IS 1060 ( Pall I ) I’~60

ii) Moisture content, percent by 7.0 9 of IS 1060 ( Pu-l I ) I ‘Xh
mass, Max
iii) Ash, percent, MUX 20.0 11 of IS 1Oh0( Part 1 ) I ‘Ml
iv) Tensile index, Min ( Nm/y ) CD 17.0 12.4 of ( Part I ) I’M)
IS 1060
MI) 25.0

v) Burst index kPa.m*/g, Min 1.2 12.5 01‘ IS 1060( Pall I ) : 1966
vi) Tear index, mN.mZig, Min 5.0 12.7 ot IS 1060 ( Part 1 ) IYhh
vii) One minute cobb test, g/m*, Max 22 13.2 of IS 1060 ( Part I ) : 1966
viii) Opacity, percent. A4in x0 16 of‘ 1s 1060 ( Pall 1 ) : I’m1

ix) Brightness, Min 70 13 ofIS 1060 ( Part 2 ) : Iw.I

X) Smoothness, se&O ml, Miw 30 J of IS 9894 : lY81

Burst index = Burst factor x O.OY8.

environmental consent clearance from the concerned NOTE ~~~Subsequently the parameters evolved thr packqng
materials/packages for EC0 Mark. which arc: currently being
State Pollution Control Board as per the provisions of
developed shall also apply.
Water ( Prevention and Control of Pollution )4ct, 1974
and ,4ir (Prevention and Control of Pollution) .4ct, 5.3 The package shall be marked with the following
1981 alongwith the authorization, if required under the particulars:
Environment (Protection ) Act, 1986 while applying for
a) Description and size of the material.
ECOMark.
b) Thickness in microns and granunage (substance)
4.7.2 Specific Requirements in g/m*.

4.7.2.1 The material shall be of the following two types d Number of parts ( copies ).
depending on the raw material used in the manufacture: d) Carbon&s or carbon interleaved ( not
a) 7&e .4 -The material shall be manufactured applicable for 1 part stationery ).
from pulp containing not less than 61) percent Lot number.
by mass ofpulp made from materials other than
No. of sheets.
bamboo, hard woods, soft woods and reed.
Month and year of manufacture, and
b) 7jvpe B -The material shall be manufactured
Indication of the source of manufacture.
from pulp made from 100 percent waste paper,
53.1 The package may also bc rnarkcd with the
5 PACKAGING AND MARKlNG Standard Mark.
5.1 The computer paper shall be made into unit folds of 5.3.1.1 The USCof the Standard Mark is governed by
250 ( for 3 and 4 parts ), 500 ( for 2 parts ) and 1 000 ( for the provisions of Bureau oj”/ndlan Standards .Icf.
1 part ) depending upon the parts of the paper required 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder.
by the purchaser. The details of conditions under which the licence for
the use of Standard Mark may bc granted to
5.2 It shall be packed 1115-ply corrugated cartons to
mantifacturers or producers may be obtained from ~IIC
ensure that the paper is not damaged due to handling
Bureau of Indian Standards.
and transportation or shall bc as agreed to bctncen the
purchaser and the supplier 5.3.2 For EC’0 Mark. following additional information
ma! also be nxlrkcd on the cnnt;lincr/pack;rgc:
5.2.1 For EC0 Mark. the producl shall be packed in
such packages which shall he rcc~.clablc/rcusablc OI Yhc cntcn;l Ior \+luch the product has been IAxAlcd
biodcgradablc. ~1111EC’0 Mark ’
 IS 12766 : 1997

6 SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR selected for each of the characteristics mentioned in
CONFORMITY Table 1 and tested. A sheet not meeting the
requirements for any one or more characteristics shall
6.1 The sampling of computer paper shall be done as be considered as defective.
prescribed in 3 of IS 1060 (Part 1 ) : 1966.
6.3 Criteria for Conformity
6.2 Tests
A lot shall be declared as conforming to all the
From each of the packets selected from the lot (see 6.1), requirements of this specification if the number of
one sheet shall be taken out at random. These sheets defective sheets found does not exceed the acceptance
shall constitute the sample. The sheets selected shall number. This acceptance number shall depend upon
first be tested for general requirements given in 4.1 the size of the sample and shall be zero if the size is less
to 4.4. One test piece shall be cut from each sheet than 13 and one if it is greater than or equal to 13.

ANNEX A
( Foreword )
COMMlTI’EECOMF’OSF

Paper and Its Products ( Excluding Packaging Materials) Sectional Committee, CHD 0 1.5
Chairma~l Representing

DR A. R. K. RAO The Mysore Paper Mills Ltd, Bhadravati

Members
SHRI V. N. CHARRRA All India Federation of Master Printers, New Delhi
SHRIS. J. MAHIMKAR ( Alfernare )
SHRI R. RAMASWAMK All India Small Paper Mills Association. Mumbai
SHRIR. N. KHURANA ( Alferna?e )
SHRIV. N. SEHGAL Central Forensic Science Laboratory, New Delhi
SHRIT. R. NEHKA ( Alrernare )
DR S. K. KAPOOR Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur
SHRI Y V. SOOD ( Alrernare )
CHIEFCHEMIST Central Revenues Control I.xhoratory, New Delhi
DEPUTYCHIEFCHEMIST( Alrernare )
SHRI G. SIVARAMAN Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals, New Delhi
SHRI V. BALASUBRANAMIAN( Alrernare )
SHRI S. C. BAJAJ Directorate General of Technical Development, New Delhi
SHRIB. B. SHARMA(Alternate )
SHRIV. SIVARAMAKRISHNAN Directorate of Printing M/o Urhan Development, New Delhi
SHRIAWN JAIN Federation of Paper Traders Association of India, Mumhai
SHRIBALRAMKUNDU ( Alrernare )
DR S. V. SINGH Forest Research Institute and Colleges, Dehra Dun
DR K. S. BHANDARI( Alrernnre )
SHRIS. B. BANDUPADHYAYA Government of India Stationery Office, Calcutta
SHRI S. C. GWTA Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd. Calcutta
SHRI S. K. SENGUFTA(Alternate )
SHRID. SIIRRA RAU Indian Agro Paper Mills Association, New Delhi
SHWI I? G. MIIKUNDAN( Alrernare )
DR M. B. JAUHAKI Indian Pulp and Paper Technic;tl Ahnocintion, Sahnranpur
DR A. G. K~LKHNI ( Alrernare )
SHRI M. V. G. RAO Indian Paper Makers Association, Calcutta
SHKI MANOI Durr ( Alternate )
DR N. D. MISKA Indian Paper Mills Association, Calcutta
SHRIR. K. SHARMA ( Alrernure )
SHKIS. MITKA India Security Press. Nashik Kuad. Nastuk
SHRID. M. SHARMA( Alrernare )
IS 12766 : 1997

Members Representing

DR ASHOKKUMAR Institute of Paper Technology, Saharanpur

DR N. J. RAO ( Alrernafe )
DR P. P. S~NGH I. T. C. Ltd, Calcutta
SHR~B. NARAYANAN ( Alternate )
SHR~P. K. SURI J. K. Paper Mills, Jaykaypur
SHR~S. K. MERA ( Alternafe )
DR S. P. SINGHDHAKAREY Ministry of Defence ( DGQA ), New Delhi
SHRIP. P. SHARMA(Alternate )
SHRIMUKESHGUFTA National Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs, New Delhi
SHR~DINESHGUFTA( Alternate )
SHRIV. C. ARZARE NEPA Ltd, Nepanqar
DR G. VENKOBARAO ( Alternate )
SHRIS. R. GHOSH Regional Research Laboralory, Jorhat
SHRID. C. SAIKIA( Alternate )
SHR~V. V. LAXM~NAKAYANAN Srcurity Printing PWU, Hydcrabad
SARIH. K. MANIYU ( Alkrnafe )
SHRIB. MOHANDAS The Mysure Paper Mills I,td, Bhadravati
SHRI V. V. LAAD ( Alrernafe )
REPRE~ENTAWE RDSO. Lucknow
SHR~K. S. KASIVISWANATHAN Seshbisayee Paper ;lnd Boards Ltd. Erode
SHR~P. N. RAO ( Alfernate )
DR R. K. SINGH, Director General, BlS ( E~-oJ/ici~~Member )
Director (Chemical)
Member-Secretary
DR R. K. JHA
Deputy Director ( Chemical ), BIS

Speciality Paper Subcommittee, CHD 0 15 : 03

DR M. B. JAIJHAR~ Bnllarpul lndus(ries Ltd. New Delhi

Members
SHRIS. C. PARU~H~
( Alternafe to Dr M. B. Jauhari )
REPR~ENTAT~VE Cenlral Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur
SHRIG. SIVARAMAN Direclolate General uf Supplies and Disposals, New Delhi
SHRIV. BALASUBRANAM~AN ( Alrernare )
SHRIS. C. BAIAJ Dirrctorste General of Technical Development, New Delhi
SHR~B. B. SHARMA(Alternate )
DR S. V. SINOH F~rrst Rexarch Institute and Collcgcs, Dehla DUJI
SHRI A. K. RAI (Alrernare)
SHR~S. BHAT~ACHARYA (jeological Survey ot In&a. Calcutta
SHK~R. N. DUI-~A (Alrernare)
SHK~G. D. DH~NGRA lndiv Security Press. Nashik Road. Nashik
DR ASHUK KUMAK Institute of Paper Technology. S~lharanpur
Du S. P. S~NGH (Alternate)
SHRI N. PADMANAHHAN Khadi and Villugr Industries Cnnunission, Mumbai
SHRIK. D. P~JD~MJEE Pudun~,jec Pulp Ik Paper Mills Ltd, Pune
DR V. D. KHANOLKAR ( Alternate )
SHRI R. S. MISHKA Pamwi Speciality Paper Mills, Chandiyarh
SHRIP. K. SW Slraw Products I,(d, Jayksypur
SHR~S. BISWAL(Alternate )
REPHESE~ATIVE Sur\,cy of India, Dchra Dun
SHRI C. T. DA~HX~HKEYA The Sirpur Pqer Mills Ltd, Kaghaz.nagar
REPRESENTATIVE Tribcni l‘issurs IJd. c’alcutt:~
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