GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

JOINT SERVICES SPECIFICATION

ON

PROTECTIVE PX-7
(DS Cat No. 8030-000 007)

JSS 8030-40: 2008

(Revision No 1)

DIRECTORATE OF STANDARDISATION
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE H BLOCK,
NIRMAN BHAVAN PO,
NEW DELHI 110 011

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

JOINT SERVICES SPECIFICATION

ON

PROTECTIVE PX-7
(DS Cat No. 8030-000 007)

JSS 8030-40: 2008

(Revision No. 1)

DIRECTORATE OF STANDARDISATION
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE H BLOCK,
NIRMAN BHAVAN PO,
NEW DELHI 110 011

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LIST OF MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH FORMULATION OF THIS
STANDARD
1.
Formulation of this Joint Services Specification has been approved by Dr. JJ
Rebello Director, DQA (S), Chairman, Stores Standardisation Sub Committee by
circulation.
2.

The following members have been associated in approving the document: Sl. No. Name and Designation

Organisation

1.

WgCdr SKS Gosain, JDQAS (S&C)

DQAS (Aero)/Air HQ

2.

Lt Col P.D Vashisht

CQA (T&C)

3.

Shri R.N.Upadhaya P.Sc.O

CQA (M)

4.

Shri C. Devkinandan, P.Sc.O

CQA (PP)

5.

Lt Col N. Mukherjee

CQA (GS)

6.

Cdr. Naveen Kumar IN

DQA (N)

7.

Shri KL Khatter, Director

DGAQA

8.

Shri Jitendra Kumar, SSO-I

DGAQA

9.

Lt. Col SC Pandey, JDOS (PI)

MGO /CP Cell/OS Dte.

10.

Shri AK Handa, Jt Dir. Stdn Cell (Army) MGO Br/EM/GS&C

11.

Wg Cdr Chaturvedi, Deputy Director

Dte of Stores/Air HQ

12.

Shri P K Asthana, SCSO

MGO/EM/Std

13.

Cdr IJS MATHARU JD (DCV)

NHQ/DCV

14.

Cdr ANISH SHARMA JD DOS (E)

NHQ/DOS (E)

15.

Dr. RB Shrivastava, Sc. F

DMSRDE

16.

Shri Om Prakash, TO (A)

DMSRDE

17.

Shri Raj Kumar AD

ADLS

18.

Shri S.K. Bandyopadhyay, JGM

OEF Kanpur

19.

Shri RM Singh JTO

DSC, Kanpur

20.

Dr. R.C Verma, SSO-I

Secy., SSSC

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RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
Amendment
No.

Date

Amendment pertains to:

Sl. No. / Para No. /
Column No

Authority

Amended by
Name &
Appointment
(IN BLOCK
LETTERS)

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Signature
&
Date

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CONTENTS
Page No.
0. FOREWORD

1. SCOPE

2. RELATED SPECIFICATIONS

3. INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE INDENTOR

4. MATERIAL

5. PRE INSPECTION OF STORES / CONSIGNMENT

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE

7. WARRANTY

8. PACKAGING

9. SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

APPENDIX A

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0.

FOREWORD

0.1
This specification has been prepared by the Stores Standardisation Sub
Committee on the authority of Standardisation Committee, Ministry of Defence.
0.2
This specification has been approved by the Ministry of Defence and is
mandatory for use by the Defence Services.
0.3

(i)

This Standard was first published in the year 2000. It was based on
specification No DEF STAN 91-38/Issue 1.

(ii)

This specification is a revision of JSS 8030-40: 2000 and supersedes the

same.

0.4
This specification would be used to guide for manufacture, quality assurance
and procurement of the item.
0.5
Quality Assurance Authorities for the item covered in this specification are
CQA (PP), Kanpur; DQA (N), New Delhi and DQAS (Aero), New Delhi for Army, Navy
& Air Force respectively. Enquires regarding this specification, relating to any
contractual conditions shall be addressed to the Quality Assurance Authority named in
the tender or contract. Other enquiries shall be referred to; The Director,
Directorate of Standardisation,
Ministry of Defence,
H Block, Nirman Bhavan PO,
New Delhi 110 011
0.6

Copies of this specification can be obtained on payment from: The Director,

Directorate of Standardisation,
Ministry of Defence,
J Block, Room No 5 , Nirman Bhavan PO,
New Delhi 110 011

0.7

This specification holds good only for supply order for which it is issued.

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1.

SCOPE

1.1
This specification covers the requirements and methods of test for Protective;
PX-7 intended to be used as a general services preservative as an ingredient of certain
other preservatives.
2.

RELATED SPECIFICATIONS

2.1

Reference is made in this specification to: IS 138: 1992

Ready Mixed Paint, Marking, for Packages and Petrol

Containers
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed 2004
Amd 1

IS 1070: 1992

Reagent grade water

(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed 2003

IS 1448 (Pt: 2): 1967

Methods of test for petroleum and its products Pt: 2

Acidity
(First Revision)
Reaffirmed 2003

IS 1448 (Pt: 4): 1984

Methods of test for petroleum and its products Pt: 4

Ash, sulphated ash and water soluble ash
(Second Revision)
Reaffirmed 2007

IS 1448 (Pt: 21): 1992

Methods of test for petroleum and its products Pt: 21

Flash point (closed) by Pensky Martens apparatus
(Second Revision)
Reaffirmed 2003

IS 1448 (IP 133): 1971

Methods of test for petroleum and its products IP: 133

Drop meeting Point

IS 1448 (Pt: 55): 2004

Methods of test for petroleum and its products Pt: 55

Saponification value, saponifiable and unsaponifiable
matter
Reaffirmed 2002

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IS 1448 (Pt: 60): 1994

Methods of test for petroleum and its products Pt: 60

Consistency of Lubricating greases by cone penetro
meter
(Second Revision)
Reaffirmed 2006

IS 1798: 1982

Specification for Black Pepper, whole and Ground

(First Revision)
Reaffirmed 2003

IS 2474: 1982

Metal closures for drums

(First Revision)
Reaffirmed 2005
Amds 3

IS 2552: 1989

Steel drums (galvanized and ungalvanized)

(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed 2006
Amd 1

IS 2771 (Part 1): 1990

Fibreboard boxes: Part 1 Corrugated fibreboard boxes

(Second Revision)
Reaffirmed 2002
Amds 2
Round grease tins
(First Revision)
Reaffirmed 2005
Ready mixed paint, finishing: air-drying for war
equipment
(First Revision)
Reaffirmed 2007
Amds 2
Ready mixed paint, finishing, stoving for war equipment
Reaffirmed 2004
Packaging code: Part 3 Ancillary materials, Sec 1
Cushioning materials
Reaffirmed 2004
Methods of test for petroleum and its products IP: 133
Drop melting point.
Pressure sensitive adhesive tapes with plastic base
Reaffirmed 2003
Amd 1
Polypropylene strapping, 12 mm wide
Sampling plans and procedures for inspection of
material stores

IS 3286: 1980
IS 8982: 1991

IS 8983: 1978
IS 10106 (Part 3/ Sec
1): 1984
IP: 133
IS 13262: 1992
JSS 8135-10: 2004
IND/SL/8900(a)

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2.2

Copies of the Indian Standards are obtainable on payment from: Bureau of Indian Standards,
Manak Bhavan,
9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi 110 002
or
their regional/branch offices.

2.3

Copies of specification IND/SL/8900(a) are obtainable on payment from: The Controller,

Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Materials),
Post Box No. 229,
Kanpur 208 001

2.4

Copies of JSS No. 8135-10 are obtainable on payment from: The Director,
Directorate of Standardisation,
Ministry of Defence,
J Block, Room No 5 , Nirman Bhavan PO,
New Delhi 110 011

3.

INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE INDENTOR

3.1
The indentor shall clearly indicate in the order the type and size of the
container in which the Protective, PX-7 is required to be supplied.
4.

MATERIAL

4.1
Protective, PX-7 will be manufactured from soft petroleum jelly so as to
conform the qualitative requirement as specified in clause 6 of this JSS. Protective, PX-7
shall be smooth, homogeneous paste, free from lumps, visible water impurities and
separation of oil.

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5.

PRE INSPECTION OF STORES / CONSIGNMENT

5.1
Manufacturers / Contractors must satisfy themselves that the stores are in
accordance with the terms of the contract and fully conform to the required specification,
by carrying out a thorough pre-inspection of each lot before actually tendering the same
for inspection to the Quality Assurance Officer nominated under the terms of the
contract. A declaration by the contractor that a necessary pre-inspection has been carried
out on the stores tendered, will be submitted alongwith the challan. The declaration will
also indicate the methods followed in carrying out pre-inspection showing the features
checked / tested and will have the test certificate attached to the challan / declaration.
5.2
If the Quality Assurance Officer finds that the pre-inspection of the
consignment as required above has not been carried out, the consignment is liable for
rejection.
5.3
Quality Assurance Authority reserves the right to draw sample and test the
product at any time during the procurement.
5.4

Sampling

5.4.1
Sampling plan and procedure for inspection of material stores shall be as per
specification No. IND/SL/8900(a).
6.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

6.1
Samples taken from any portion of the consignment, shall show that the
material conforms to the following requirements when tested in accordance with the
method mentioned against each: Sl.
No.

Tests

Requirements

Method (Refer to)

a)

Appearance

A uniform pastefree from

separated oil & visible
impurities

Visual examination

b)

Penetration
(worked) units

230-275

IS 1448 (P: 60) by

cone Penetrometer

c)

Drop/Melting
point, C
Min 40 C

d)

Acidity, mg of
KOH/gm of
sample
g, Total
Max 0.1
Inorganic
Max
Nil

e)

Flash Point,
(PM closed)

C
Min

IP: 133

IS 1448 (P: 2)
IS 1448 (P: 21)

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f)

Ash per cent, Max

0.03

IS 1448 (P: 4)

g)

Saponification
Number,
Max

1.0

IS 1448 (P: 55)

Volatile matter,
per cent
by mass,
Max

0.2

As per Appendix A

h)

Note: Unless otherwise stated, analytical grade reagent and distilled water
conforming to IS 1070 shall be used in all testing operations.
6.2
If on examination of any sample from any portion of a consignment, the
material is found to be not fully in accordance with this specification, the whole
consignment may be rejected.
6.3
Quality Assurance Authority reserves the right to draw the sample and test the
product at any time during the procurement.
7.

WARRANTY

7.1
The stores supplied against this specification shall be deemed to bear the
warranty of the contractor against defective materials, and performance for a period of 48
months
from the date of receipt of the stores at consignees depot. If during this
period, the stores supplied are found to be so defective, the same shall be replaced
immediately with the serviceable stores by the contractor at site, free of any charges or
cost.
8.

PACKAGING

8.1

The packing material for Protective PX-7 shall conform to the following: Material

Conforming to

a) Tin, Round,
2 kg. Fitted with
lever lid made of
tin plate

IS 3286 for reference No. G3 of lubricating grease, round tin

subject to approval of Sr. Quality Assurance Officer. Tins shall
be painted externally with Ready Mixed Paint, Finishing, Air
Drying, for War Equipment, conforming to IS 8982. or ready
mixed paint finishing stoving for war equipment conforming to
specification IS:8983.

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b) Tin, Round, 5 kg. Fitted
with lever lid made of tin plate

IS 3286 for reference No. G5 of lubricating

grease, round tin subject to approval of Sr.
Quality Assurance Officer. Tins shall be painted
externally with Ready Mixed Paint, Finishing,
Air Drying, for War Equipment, conforming to
IS 8982 or ready mixed paint, finishing stoving
for war equipment confirming to specification
IS: 8983.

c) Tin, Round, 10 kg. Fitted

with lever lid made of tin plate

IS 3286 for reference No. G6 of lubricating

grease, round tin subject to approval of Sr.
Quality Assurance Officer. Tins shall be painted
externally with Ready Mixed Paint, Finishing,
Air Drying, for War Equipment, conforming to
IS 8982.or ready mixed paint, finishing stoving
for war equipment confirming to specification
IS: 8983.

d) Drums Metal, Mild Steel,

25 kg. in 30 litres nominal
capacity MS drum, fitted with
225 mm closure. (Integral
Neck with inner plug and cap
seal)

Conforming to Grade B1 of IS 2552-89 Amdt 1

provided with 225 mm closure (Integral Neck
with inner plug and cap seal) conforming to IS
2474-82 clause 1.1 (b). The drum shall be painted
externally with Ready Mixed Paint, Finishing,
Air Drying for War Equipment, to specn IS 8982
: 1991 or ready mixed paint, finishing stoving for
war equipment confirming to specification IS:
8983.

e) Drums Metal, Mild Steel,

50 kg. in 60 litres nominal
capacity MS drum, fitted with
225 mm closure. (Integral
Neck with inner plug and cap
seal))

Conforming to Grade A1 of IS 2552-89, Amdt 1

provided with 225 mm closure (Integral Neck
with inner plug and cap seal) to IS 2474-82
clause 1.1(b). Drums shall be painted externally
with ready mixed paint, finishing Air drying for
war equipment to specification IS 8982 or ready
mixed paint, finishing stoving for war equipment
confirming to specification IS: 8983.

f)
Corrugated fibre board
Boxes

Conforming to specn IS 2771(Pt-1), Amdt 2

except for dimensions. The size of the box shall
be such as to hold 10 tins of 2 kg or 4 Tins of 5
kg or 2 Tins of 10 kg and capable to withstand
transit hazards.

g) Packing Paper Water

Proof Bitumen Laminated
(For Liner)

Conforming to specn IS 1398 except for

dimensions.

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8.2

Mode and Responsibility

8.2.1
Mode - The Protective PX-7 shall be supplied in clean, dry, rust free and
leakproof containers as required. Each containers shall contain the same net mass of the
material i.e. 2 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg or 50 kg. After filling the containers (2 kg, 5 kg and
10 kg) the lids shall be fitted and spot soldered at four points diagonally opposite to each
other. 10 such filled 2 kg containers or four 5 kg containers or two 10 kg. Containers
shall then be packed in a corrugated fibre board box and opening closed with pressure
sensitive adhesive tape with plastic base conforming to IS 13262- 92. The box shall be
provided with liner. All empty space shall be filled with suitable cushioning material to
prevent damage during transit.
8.2.2
The corrugated fibre board boxes shall be strapped with polypropylene strap
of 0.5 mm thickness & 12 mm wide conforming to JSS 8135-10 minimum at two places
on long side.
8.2.3

The 25 kg and 50 kg packs shall be sealed with cap seal.

(b)

Responsibility
In F.O.R & Local contracts, the packing and marking and dispatch of the
inspected material shall be done by the contractor.

8.3

Marking
(a)

Drums/Tins/ The Drum/Tins shall be legibly and indelibly marked as

under: (i)

DS Cat number and nomenclature of the store

(ii)

Quantity packed e.g. 2 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, or 50 kg.

(iii)

Manufacturers /Suppliers name, or recognised trade mark

(iv)

Gross weight of Drum/Tin.

(v)

Date of manufacture and Batch No.

(vi)

Contract number and date

(vii) Inspection Note number and date

(viii) Name and address of consignee in case of 25 kg or 50 kg drums.
(ix)

Serial number of the package with the total number of packages

in the same delivery in case of 25 kg and 50 kg drums.

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(b) Corrugated fibre board Boxes Each Corrugated fibre board box shall
be legibly and indelibly marked as under on top and long side: (i)

DS Cat number and nomenclature of the store

(ii)

Quantity packed per Corrugated fibre board box i.e. No. of

containers of 2 kg, 5 kg, and 10 kg

(iii)

Manufacturers / Suppliers name, initials or recognized

trademark.

(iv)

Gross weight of package.

(v)

Date of manufacture and Batch No.

(vi)

Contract No. and date

(vii) Inspection note No and date

(viii) Name and address of consignee
(ix)

Serial No. of package with total No. of packages in the same

delivery

9.

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

9.1

Any suggestions for improvement in this document may be forwarded to: The Director,
Directorate of Standardisation,
Ministry of Defence,
H Block, Nirman Bhavan PO,
New Delhi 110 011

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APPENDIX A
A.

METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF VOLATILE MATTER

A.1

SCOPE

A.1.1
This method describes a procedure for determining the volatile matter content
of petroleum materials.
A.2

OUTLINE OF METHOD

A.2.1
A sample of the material is heated at 100 C for a period of six hours and the
percentage loss in mass is calculated.
A.3

APPARATUS

A.3.1

Glass dish, flatbottomed, approximately, 90 mm diameter.

A.3.2

Air oven controlled at 100 C 1 C

A.4

PROCEDURE

A.4.1
Dry the glass dish in the oven at 100 C 1 C cool in desiccators and reweigh to the nearest 1 mg.
A.4.2
Into the dish put approximately 20 g of the product, and re-weigh to the
nearest 1 mg.
A.4.3
hours.

Place the dish and contents in the oven and maintain at 100 C 1 C for 6

A.4.4
At the end of the test period remove the dish and content from the oven, cool
in a desiccator and re-weigh to the nearest 1 mg.
A.5

CALCULATION AND REPORTING

A.5.1
Calculate the loss in mass to the nearest 0.01 per cent of the original samples.
Report this result as the volatile matter of the material.

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RAKSHA MANTRALAYA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
MANAKIKARAN NIDESHALAYA DTE OF STANDARDISATION
(STORES STANDARDISATION SUB COMMITTEE)
AMENDMENT No. 1

No. of Sheet: 1 (One)

Authority: As shown in co. 4

The following amendments are approved;

JSS & Year

Nomenclature

Details of Amendments

Revision for Amendment

8030-40:200

Protective PX-7

Page 6, QUALITY
ASSURANCE, Sub
clause 6.1 Test column
Sl. (h)
For: Volatile matter
percent by Mass Max
0.02 As per Appendix
A
Read: Volatile matter
percent by Mass Max 0.2
As per Appendix B

CQA (PP), Kanpur Latter No.

A/001/AHSP/Protective PX7/CQAP dated 31 Dec 2002

RAKSHA MANTRALAYA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

MANAKIKARAN NIDESHALAYA DTE OF STANDARDISATION
(STORES STANDARDISATION SUB COMMITTEE)
AMENDMENT No. 1

No. of Sheet: 1 (One)

Authority: As shown in co. 4

The following amendments are approved;

JSS & Year

Nomenclature

Details of Amendments

Revision for Amendment

8030-40:200

Protective PX-7

Page 6, QUALITY
ASSURANCE, Sub
clause 6.1 Test column Sl.
(h)

CQA (PP), Kanpur Latter

No. A/001/AHSP/Protective
PX-7/CQAP dated 31 Dec
2002

For: Volatile matter

percent by Mass Max 0.02
As per Appendix A
Read: Volatile matter
percent by Mass Max 0.2
As per Appendix B
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