Gypsum Plaster Boards — IS 2095: Part 3 (2022) Testing

IS 2095 (Part 3):2022 specifies requirements for reinforced gypsum plaster boards, tiles, cornices and mouldings. It covers products reinforced with fibre or glass for construction applications. Certko helps businesses understand applicable testing and BIS compliance requirements.

Testing can include gypsum composition, free water, pH, silica, chloride content, dimensions, edge tolerances, density, reinforcement, impact strength, water absorption and jolting performance. BIS laboratory listings currently include these requirements.

Products covered by this standard may require BIS certification under the applicable conformity assessment requirements. The BIS Product Manual provides guidance for certification under Scheme-I and defines the product scope and grouping provisions.

Amendment No. 1 was issued in March 2024. It updated requirements including the free-water test, impact testing method and certain impact-strength values. BIS issued implementation guidelines with an implementation date of 21 October 2024.

IS 2095 (Part 3):2022 covers reinforced gypsum plaster boards and ceiling tiles used in building and interior applications. The standard specifies requirements intended to support product quality, dimensional consistency and performance. Certko can assist manufacturers and suppliers with the required testing and BIS compliance process.

Testing under IS 2095 Part 3 helps verify whether reinforced gypsum plaster boards and ceiling tiles meet the specified technical and performance requirements. It can support manufacturers in maintaining consistent product quality and meeting applicable BIS certification requirements under Scheme-I.

Chemical and material-related requirements can include parameters such as gypsum composition, free water, pH, silica and chloride content, as applicable to the product and standard requirements. Proper laboratory testing helps establish conformity with the relevant specifications of IS 2095 Part 3.

Yes. Impact strength is one of the performance requirements covered by IS 2095 Part 3. Amendment No. 1 issued in March 2024 changed the referenced impact test method to IS 1708 (Part 17) and revised specified impact-strength values.