IS 1264 covers safety matches — an ISI mandatory product in India. Specifies match stick dimensions, head composition, striking surface quality, and safety requirements including resistance to self-ignition during transport.
Specification for safety matches covering types, dimensions, quality of match heads and striking surfaces, and safety requirements.
Key Values
Min match sticks per boxStandard count per box size
Self-ignition tempMust not ignite below 250°C
Moisture resistanceMust ignite after 8h at 95% RH
Practical Notes
! ISI mark is mandatory for safety matches sold in India.
! Match industry in India is concentrated in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu.
! Safety matches (strike on box) are safer than 'strike anywhere' matches which are largely phased out.