Complete dust protection and water immersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, per IEC 60529.
In plain language
IP67 means completely dustproof and can survive being submerged in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. The test conditions are standardized — unlike IP68 where manufacturers set their own conditions.
What this marking confirms
Legal compliance
Voluntary technical specification.
Quality
Indicates specific level of environmental protection.
Safety
Protects device internals from dust and water damage.
Is this marking mandatory?
VoluntaryVoluntary technical specification.
How to obtain this marking
- 1Test per IEC 60529 IP6X (dust)
- 2Test per IEC 60529 IPX7 (1m/30min immersion)
- 3Document test results
How to verify
Check product documentation for IEC 60529 test reference.
Common errors and misuse
Assuming IP67 and IP68 are interchangeable
Using in saltwater without saltwater-specific rating
Related standards
iec-60529
Sources
- [1]IEC 60529