April 21, 2026
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Government Temporarily Relaxes BIS Compliance for Morpholine and n-Butyl Acrylate

New Delhi, April 2026: The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers notified temporary relaxation of compulsory compliance in accordance with Indian Standards for Morpholine and n-Butyl Acrylate in complete regulatory development. The decision is in charge of ongoing global supply chain disruption which is in line with the aim of confirming uninterrupted availability of such essential industrial chemicals in the Indian market.

Temporary Relief for Morpholine

In accordance with an official notification issued on April 2, 2026 (S.O. 1722(E)) where the government has amended the Morpholine (Quality Control) Order,2020. Compliance in line with the appropriate Indian Standards which has been temporarily suspended as a part of this amendment as a part of this amendment. This exemption will stay effective from April 1 to July 1, 2026.

The government in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) which observes the supply chain difficulties at global level to impact the availability of Morpholine. Authorities want to avoid potential shortages and assist ongoing industrial operation which is based upon these chemicals by relaxing compliance demands.

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Exemption Extended to n-Butyl Acrylate

Similar relief has been prolonged to n-Butyl Acrylate in accordance with Quality Control Order, 2021, in separate notification date April 10, 2026 (S.O. 1854 (E)). The temporary release from BIS compliance for this chemical which is applicable from April 10 to July 10, 2026.
This move is expected to offer regulatory flexibility to manufacturers, importers, and other stakeholders which depend on n-Butyl Acrylate as a primary raw material. The government highlights easing compliance during this period to assist to handle supply stability and prevent disruptions over industries.

Sales Specification

Gantrade’s Sales Specifications for N-butyl acrylate are shown below:

Specification	Value	Method
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid	Visual
Color (APHA)	10 maximum	ASTM D1209
Purity (%)	99.5 minimum	GC
Specific Gravity (20°/20°C)	0.8936 – 0.9036	ASTM D4052
Water Content (ppm)	500 maximum	ASTM D1364
Acidity (as acrylic acid, Wt. %)	0.01 maximum	ASTM D1613
Inhibitor Content (MEHQ), ppm	10 – 20	ASTM D3125

Industry Impact and Government Rationale

Source Country / Region	Import Share	Major Suppliers and Core Units
China	30%	Satellite Chemical, Wanhua Chemical, Huayi Group, etc.
Saudi Arabia	14%	Tasnee (160,000 t/yr unit, shut)
South Korea	10%	LG Chem, Kumho, etc.
Malaysia	8%	BASF (110,000 t/yr unit, operating at reduced rates)
Taiwan (China)	5%	Formosa Plastics (80,000 t/yr unit, under maintenance)
Others (Japan, Singapore, USA, etc.)	33%	Mitsubishi Chemical, Dow, etc.

Morpholine and n-Butyl Acrylate are hugely used over several sectors. Morpholine identifies applications in pharmaceuticals, rubber processing, corrosion inhibitors, and water treatment. As n-Butyl Acrylate is necessary for production of coatings, adhesives, textiles, plastics and construction materials.

The temporary suspension of BIS compliance minimises immediate regulatory pressure on businesses and allows seamless procurement and distribution of such chemicals. It also assists industries in handling production level regardless of global uncertainties affecting the supply chain.

At the same time, the government defines that this is a time bound measure executed in public interest. Compliance in line with Indian Standards under the respective Quality Control Orders has become mandatory again after the defined suspension period ends.

These steps show a balanced approach through government to confirm regulatory oversight while offering essential flexibility to industry during complex global conditions.

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