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Indian Standcwd IS :9846-1981 GRADING OF UNCUT INDIAN MESTA Jute and Jute Products Sectional Committee, TDC 3 Chairman SWRI S. P. MALLIK Re~resentitrg Juie Commissioner, Calcutta Members ADDITIONAL DIRECTOK DR Il. L. BANERJEE DR U. MUKHOPADHYAY ( Alternate ) SHRI A. T. BASAK Export Inspection Council of India, Calcutta Indian Jute Industries Research Association, Calcutta Inspection Wing, Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals, New Delhi SHRI S. L. BHANCS The Food Corporation of India, New Delhi SHRI J. N. SARID ( Altcrnatc ) SHRI S. K. BHATTACHARYA Jute Corporation of India Ltd, Calcutta SHRI A. N. SANYAL ( Alternate ) CHAIRMAN/DEPUTY CHAIRMAN/VICE- Indian Jute Mills Associdou, Calcutta CHAIRMAN SHRI G. M. BHAN~ARI ( Alternate I ) SHRI D. P. KEJARIWAL ( Alternate II ) DR A. C. CHAKRAVARTY.lute Technological Research Laboratories ( ICAR ), Calcutta - SHRI M. K. SINHA ( Alternafc ) SHRI G. N. CHA~TERJEE Ministry of Defence ( R & D i SHRI A. C. MATHUR ( Alternate ) SHRI K. K. CHATTERJEE Of&c of the Jute Commissioner, Calcutta SHRI B. N. BASU ( Alternate ) SHRI P. H. CHAVAN Indian Institute of Packaging, Bombay SHRI T. K. ROY CHOWDHURY New Central Jute Mills Co Ltd, Calcutta SHRI UJJAL SINCH DUDHORIA Calcutta Baled.Jutc Association, Calcutta SHRI SEKHAR GUHA Eskaps ( India ) Private Ltd, (Calcutta SHRI KAJAL SEN ( Alternat? ] SHRI D. GUPTA.Jute Manufactures Development Council, Calcutta SHRI P. J. JAGUS Cement Manufacturers Association, Bombay SHRI N. C. JAIN Ministry of Defence ( DGI ) SHRI 0. P. SHAKMA ( Alternate ) SHRX S. N. MUNDRA Calcutta Jute Fabrics Shippers Association, Calcutta SHRI L. SWAMINATHAN ( Alternate ) ( Continued on page 2 ) Q Colyright 1982 INDIAN STANDARDS INSTITUTION This publication is protected under the In&n Copyright Act ( XIV of 1957 ) and reproduction in whole or in part by any means except with written permission of the Dublisher shall be deemed to be an infringement of copyright under the said Act.
IS : 9846-1981 ( Continued,fiotn page 1 ) Members SHRI S. K. PATANKAR DR P. SANYAL SHRI G. K. SOHBTI SHRI S. M. CHAKRABORTY, Director ( Tex ) ( Secretary ) Reprcscnting Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd, Bombay Ministry of Agriculture Fertilizer Association of India, New Delhi Director General, IS1 ( Ex-oJ icio Member 1 Raw Jute and Allied Fibres Subcommittee, TDC 3 : 1 Corrvener SHRI R. N. CHAKRABORTY Office of the Jute Commissioner, Calcutta Members SHRI D. R. DAS ( Allcrnate to Shri R. N. Chakraborty ) &RI ABDUL RASHID *Jute Growers, West Bengal AGRICULTURAL MARKETINCX ADVISER Agricultural Marketing Adviser to the Government TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA of India, Faridabad SHRI A. S. YAWALKAR ( Ahnate 1 SWRI AZAD ALI SHRI J. L. BAGRA SHRI M. G. MOIITA ( Allernafe ) SHRI DULICHAND BAGRI DR B. L. BANERJEE SHKI S. PALIT ( Alternate ) SHRI S. K. BHATTACHARYA SHRI A. N. SANYAL ( Alternate ) SHR~ NIL KAMAL BI~WAS SHRI R. C. UOTHRA SHRI S. C. BOTHRA SHRI SHANTICHAND BOTHRA SHRI BIIIKAMOHAND SHRI INDERJIT SINCH BOYED DR A. C. CHAKRAVARTY DR P. K. RAY ( Alternate ) SHRI H. C. CHANDAK DR S. M. CHATTERJI SHRI NRIPENDRANATH CHOWDHURV SHRI S. R. DEV SHRI AVADH BIHARI DIXIT SHRI Um SHANKAR HAI.DER SHRI 0. P. JETLEY SHRI MADAL LAL KAL.~ SHRI BHAIRAVLAL PRADHAN SHRI CHAKRAD~AR PRA~HAN SHRI D. PRADHAN DR D. N. RAM SHRI BURRA VENKATESWARA RAO SHRI B. A~PA RAO REDDY Jute Growers, Assam New Central Jute Mills Co Ltd, Calcutta G. Das (Jute & Gunny ) Ltd, Calcutta Indian Jute Industries Research Association. Calcutta Jute Corporation of India Ltd, Calcutta Jute Growers, West Bengal East India Jute & Hessian Exchange Ltd, Calcutta A. M. Mair & Co, Calcutta Calcutta Baled Jute Association, Calcutta.\ SETHIA ( A~rerrrtcle I Jute Brokers Association, Calcutta Jute Technological Research Laboratories ( ICAR ), Calcutta Indian Jute Mills Association, Calcutta Jute Agricultural Research Institute, Barrackporc Jute Growers, West Bengal Government of Tripura Jute Growers, Uttar Pradesh.Jute Growers, West Bengal Indian Jute Mills Association! Calcutta Bengal jute Dealers Association, Calcutta Jute Growers, Bihar Jute Growers, Orissa Government of Orissa Government of Bihar Jute Growers, Andhra Pradesh Government of Andhra Pradesh ( Continued on pagr 9 ) 2
IS : 9846-1981 Indian Standard GRADING OF UNCUT INDIAN MESTA 0. FOREWORD 0.1 This Indian Standard was adopted by the Indian Standards Institution on 15 July 1981, after the draft finalized by the Jute and Jute Products Sectional Committee had been approved by the Textile Division Council. 0.2 Grading of white, TOSSA and DAISEE uncut Indian jute has been covered in IS : 271-1975* which now forms the established basis of grading of raw jute. Formulating of similar grading standard for MESTA fibres has been taken up on the request from different interests. In this standard, 6 grades have been prescribed for MESTA. A scoring system has been included to grade the fibres on the basis of strength, defects, root contents, colour and fineness. 0.3 A separate Indian Standard for grading of RIMLI is being processed. 1. SCOPE 1.1 This standard covers grading of MESTA fibres from which the roots have not been cut. 2. TERMINOLOGY 2.0 For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions shall apply. 2.1 MESTA - It is a substitute for jute obtained from the bark of Hibiscus Cunnabinus, it is generally inferior and coarser than jute. Chemically the fibre is different from jute in its low lignin content. 2.2 Parcel - A consignment containing certain number of bales, bundles or drums. 2.3 Strength -- The ability of the fibres to resist strain or rupture induced by external forces. * Grading of white, TOSSA and DAISEE uncut lndian jute ( wand rcuism ), 3
IS : 9846-1981 2.3.1 The strength aspect of the fibres is classified depending upon their tenacity. The terms used for the purpose of grading are Very good, Good, Fairly good, Average and Weak mixed. NOTE 1 -Tenacity is the breaking load of a material under test divided by the linear density of the unstrained material, expressed as grams per tex. NOTE 2 - Linear density is the mass per unit length; the quotient obtained by dividing the mass of fibre or yarn by its length. When the mass is expressed in grams and the length in kilometres, the resulting value, that is, the quotient, is expressed as trx. 2.4 Colour - The property of a fibre which distinguishes its appearance as creamy, white, grey, etc. 2.4.1 The colour description of fibres in relation to the terms used for the purpose of grading is given below: Good Creamy to whitish Fair average Light grey Average Greyish to dark 2.5 Fineness - A measure of diameter ( width ) or both, of the fibrc filament. ( The finer the fibre, quality. ) or mass per unit length, the better is its spinning 2.5.1 The fineness aspect of the fibrc is classified depending upon its tex value ( see Note 2 under 2.3.1 ). 2.6 Reed -~~ The fibre system front the individual MESTA plant. 2.7 Reed Length --- The length of the reed from bottom to top. 2.8 Effective Reed Length-The length of the reed after the root and hard barky crappy ends have been removed. 2.9 Root-The hard barky region at the lower end of the reed which requires additional softening treatment, normally called cuttings. 2.10 Centre Root ( BUKCHHAL 1 -- The hard barky region in the middle part of the reed which requires additional softening treatment. 2.11 Dazed Fibre -- Fibrc which is weak in strength and dull in appearance, due to usually being stored in moist condition. 2.12 Over-Retted Fibre ~~~ Fibre which has lost its strength and brightness due to prolonged retting. 2.13 Runners ~ Hard barky tibre running from the lower end to the middle region, more or less continuously. 4
IS : 9S46-1981 2.14 Knots - Stiff barky spots in the body of the reed which break the continuity of the fibres when opened. 2.15 Mossy Fibre - A type of vegetation which sometimes gets attached to the MESTA plant. 2.15.1 Its portions may remain on the fibre even after retting and washing. It can be separated by hand. 2.16 Sticks Entangled Sticks, and Loose Sticks - Sticks are remnants ofwoody part of MSTA plant over which fibre sheath is formed. Entangled sticks are broken sticks which are linked with fibre mass and are not easily removable. Loose sticks are broken sticks easily removable by shaking. 2.17 Croppy Fibre - Fibre with top ends rough and hard ( but not barky ) caused by careless retting. 2.18 Weak Croppy Fibre - Fibre which has become unusually weak over a length of about 30 cm at the top end. 2.19 Entangled Croppy End Fibre -- Fibre with unusually entangled crappy end. 2.20 Gummy Fibre - Fibres held together by undissolved pectinous matter. 2.21 Leaf, and Loose Leaf - Leaf is the dark grey leafy or paper like substance ( remnant of the skin of the plant ) appearing on the strand. Loose leaves are those that lie loosely on the fibre and are easily removable. 2.22 Specks -~ Soft barky spots in the body where fibres can be separated with some ellort without breaking their continuity, though they may remain as weak spots. 2.23 Hunka - The very hard barky fibre running continuously from the lower end to almost the tip of the reed. 2.24 Natural Dust - The dust which might get associated with the fibre during the process of its production. 2.25 Defects 2.25.1 Major - Entangled crappy end, fibre, centre root, dazed and over-retted fibres, runners, knots and entangled sticks. 2.25.2 Minor ~~ Croppy fibre, weak crappy fibre, gummy fibre, loose sticks, specks and mossy fibres. 5
IS : 9846-1981 3. UNIT OF GUARANTEE 3.1 The unit of guarantee shall be a bale, bundle or drum made ofmorahs or heads. For purposes of appraisement, each such bale, bundle or drum shall be treated as a separate unit and shall, in itself, fulfil thr guarantee of the grade. 4. GRADING 4.1 The MESTA fibre ( from which roots have not been cut ) shall be classified into 6 grades as given in Table 1. 4.2 The hand and eye method may be used in assessing these qualities as is presently in vogue in the trade but in the case of dispute, the corresponding test method applicable for jute as mentioned in lhc table may also be followed for correct assessment on scientific basis. NOTE -According to the trade practice for comparing strength, the tufts of fibres of approximately equal size held equal distance apart, are broken longitudinally without jerk. Good lustre indicates good fibre strength. Root contcnl in terms of percentage by mass isjudged by observing the extent ofroots along the length. Light or heavy bodiedness of the fibre is asscsscd by feeling the lightness or heaviness of a bunch of fibre reeds ( by raising and lowering) when held within a grip. 4.3 Relative weightage to each of the quality characteristics is attributed by a system of scoring for various grades by the hand and eye method for routine grading. The marks allocated are on the basis of the objective assessment of the different quality characteristics and as such shall Ix used for the purpose of grading on the basis as given in Table 1. 5. PACKING 5.1 The MESTA fibre should be so packed that MORAHS in any one bale, bundle or drum are of only one grade. 5.2 Each bale, bundle or drum should have a grade tag indicating the year of harvest, grade and trade-mark. 6
TABLE 1 REQUIREMENTS OF FDSRR CHARACTERISTICS AND SCORING SCHEME FOR DIFFERENT GRADES OF UNCUT INDIAN MESTA i C[ouses 4.1 and 4.3 ) (1) (2: DEFECTS (3) ltlaximum ROOT COWENT, PERCEXTEIY MASS (WEIGHT) (4) COLOUR ;jj FINENESS (6) HEAVINESS OR LIGHTNEQ+ TOTAL SCORE (7) (8) MESTA 1 Very Good (25? Free from major and minor defects except brown leaves and appreciably free from specks (25) 12 (27) Good 115) Finer with fibre reeds well segregated (5) Very heavy, with thinner reeds :3) 100 MESTA MESTA MESTA MESTA 2 Good 3 Fairly Good (17) 4 Average (13) 5 Weak mixed (5) Free from major defects and loose sticks; substantially free from knots and gummy and crappy fibres (21) Free from major defects except knots (17) Free from centre roots, dazed and over-retted-fibres and reasonably fret from runners and entangled sticks (13) Reasonably free from runners (5) 20 122) 30 (17) 40 :14j 50 (10, Fair average (11) Average MEST;1 6 ;Ul :LfESTil not conforming to any ofthe above grades but of commercial value. (7) Fine, with fibre well segegated (3) Coarse (1) Heavy, with broader thicker reeds (2) Medium bodied (1) 80 ( Continued) E
TABLE 1 Gj REQUEtEMWT S OF FIBRE CHARACTERISTICS AND SCORING SCHEME FOR.. DIFFERENT GRADES OF UNCUT INDIAN MESTA - Contd NOTE -- a) b) The minimum reed length should be I50 cm, or the effective reed length should be not less than 100 cm except for 0 MESTA 6 [ ( see IS : 7032 ( Part II ) - 1973* 1. 5; The fibre should be in dry storable condition. 8 4 The fibre should be free from HUNKA, mud and other foreign materials. d) e) Natural dust may be allowed in grades MESTA 4, MESTA 5 and MESTA 6 with proportionate discount. Root content will include hard barky crappy ends. f ) A parcel of MESTA which would not score full marks for a particular grade shall still be considered for that grade with suitable discount to be settled between the buyer and the seller. provided its score is not less by 50 ( or more ) percent of the difference between the maximum scores for that and the next lower grade. When the score is less by 50 ( or more ) percent of the difference, the buyer will have option to reject or settle with a suitable discount. g) Scores in the table may be taken as guidance for determining the discount. * Physical method of test for white, TOSSA and DAISEE uncut Indian jute : Part II Reed length.
IS I 9846-1981 ( Contimud from page 2 ) Members SHRI KULANAND SAHA DR P. SANYAL SHRI N. C. HALDER ( Ahmats) SHRI JITENDRA SARKAR SECRETARY, AGRICULTURE MARKETING BOARD, ASSAM SHRI A. K. SENGUPTA SHRI N. P. SINHA SHRI S. L. TAPARIA SHRI THULESWAR NATH Rqksenting Jute Growers, Bihar Ministry of Agriculture Jute Growers, Tripura Government of Assam Government of West Bengal Government of Uttar Pradesh Jute Balers Association, Calcutta Jute Growers, Assam
INPIAN STANDARDS ON JUTE AND JUTE PRODUCTS IS : 271-1975 272-1950 1943-1964 2566-1965 2580-1965 Grading of white, TOSSA and DAZSEE uncut Indian jute ( second revision ) Grading of raw jute ( pucca assortment ) A-twill jute bags ( revised) B-twill jute bags ( revised ) Jute bags fo,r packing cement ( rev&n _... ) 2818 lndlan hesslan (Part I)-197 1 General (Jirsl r&ion ) (Part II)-1971 305 and 229 g/m2 at 16 percent contract regain (jrirst revision ) (Part III)-1971 213 and 270 g/m2 at 16 percent contract regain (Pzrt IV)-1971 213 and 270 g/m2 at 14 percent contract regain (Part V)-1974 298 g/m2 at 16 percent contract regain (Part VI)-1977 245 g/m2 at 16 percent contract regain 2873-1969 Packaging ofjute products in bales (first revision ) 2874-1964 Heavv tee iute baas 2875-1964 3344-1965 Jute dorn &cks D. W. tarpaulin - jute bags for packing ( mint ) coins 3667-1966 B-twill cloth 3668-1966 Liverpool twill ( L-twill ) cloth 3750-1966 3751-1966 Jute corn sack cloth Heavy tee cloth 3790-1971 Hessian bags (first revision ) 3794-1966 Liverpool twill ( L-twill ) bags 3966-1967 DW-flour jute cloth 3984-1967 DW-flour bags 4436-1967 4744-1968 Jute bagging for wrapping cotton bales Packaging of jute products in rolls 4856-1968 New jute woolpack 4900-1968 Jute carpet backing fabric ( 27 1, 305, 339, and 407 g/m2) 5476-1969 7406 Glossary of terms relating to jute Jute bags for packing fertilizers (Part I)-1974 Laminated bags manufactured from407 g/m2; 85 x 39 tarpaulin fabric (Part II)-1980 Laminated bags manufactured from 380 g/mz; 68 x 39 tarpaulin fabric 7407 Jute tarpaulin fabric (Part I-) 1980 General requirements (Jirst re&on ) (Part II)-1980 85 x 39; 407 g/m2 ( first revision ) (Part III)-1980 68 x 39; 380 g/m2 (J;rst revision ) 8115-1976 Double hessian jute bags for pesticides 8117-1976 DW tarpaulin laminated jute bags for pesticides 8569-1977 Jute fabrics used in the packing of textile products 9113-1979 Jute sacking : General requirements 9685-1981 Sand bags, unproofed and cuprammonium proofed