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Ingress Protection (IP) is the measure of an enclosure or cases ability to resist substances entering it. Ingress Protection or IP Certification is provided by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for International Use. IP Ratings are classified by categorized codes, that summarize the scale of protection offered from dust and moisture. The IEC standard 60529 provides the most detailed guide than other marketing terms for water resistance. IP Ratings are two digit codes, the first digit establishes the level of protection from foreign bodies like dust particles and micro solids and the second digit is the resistance against moisture intrusion. Ratings range from 1 to 6 for protection against dust and dirt, followed by 1 to 9 for water. Both the numbers are written one after the other as “IPxy,” where x means rating for dust protection, and y denotes rating for water ingression. Any product with an IP rating undergoes variety of tests to determine its efficiency. The IP rating enables consumers to make an informed decision related to the electronic products suitability for their specific needs. The most common IP ratings for smartphones and other consumer devices are IP68 and IP67. For IP68, six means total protection against dust and dirt, while 8 means protection from water up to a depth of 1.5m for about 30 minutes. For IP67, the depth is capped at 1m. even if your phone has a high IP rating like IP68, it still has limitations and may suffer from liquid damage if exposed to water with high velocity/ pressure for longer than what it’s built for. High IP ratings don’t mean that the water or dust won’t enter at all- it’s just that it won’t ingress in sufficient quantities to cause damage. IP ratings are strictly assigned for fresh water and not for any other liquids.