What is BS 1913- Specifications for soft soap about?

BS 1913 discusses specifications for soft soap. BS 1913 specifies requirements and gives corresponding test methods for two types of soft soap with a potassium or sodium base, or a mixture of these bases.

In BS 1913 two types of soft soap are classified Type A is suitable for general toilet purposes and type B for domestic cleaning purposes.

Note: BS 1913 does not apply to soaps for medicinal purposes.

Who is BS 1913- Specifications for soft soap for?

BS 1913 on specifications for soft soap is useful for:

Soap manufacturers
Soap suppliers/retailers
Quality control personnel

Why should you use BS 1913- Specifications for soft soap?

Soft soap is made using potassium hydroxide (KOH) rather than sodium hydroxide. In addition to being softer, this type of soap has a lower melting point.

BS 1913 provides you with the properties and testing methods for the compliance of the soft soap. BS 1913 helps you in manufacturing high-quality soft soap.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS 1913:1990 supersedes BS 1913:1985 which is withdrawn. BS 1913:1985 includes some technical changes with respect to BS 1913:1985. These include:

References to test methods have been changed to take account of the partial revision of BS 1715:1963

Requirement for rosin acids content has been deleted

BS 1913:1990

Specification for soft soap

Current

Published:

31 Oct 1990