BS 3762-1:1983

What is BS 3762-1- Sample division of formulated detergents about?  

BS 3762 discusses the analysis of formulated detergents. BS 3762-1 first part of the BS 3762 multi-series and discusses methods of sample division of formulated detergents. 

BS 3762-1 specifies methods for obtaining a reduced sample of surface-active agent or detergent suitable for use with single or mixed products, in the form of powders, pastes or liquids. 

Who is BS 3762-1- Sample division of formulated detergents for? 

BS 3762-1 on sample division of formulated detergents is useful for: 

• Detergent manufacturers  
• Soap manufacturers  
• Quality control personnel  

Why should you use BS 3762-1- Sample division of formulated detergents?  

A reduced sample is a sample that has been obtained by reducing the quantity of another sample without a change of composition. BS 3762-1 guides you through the procedure and storage of the reduced sample. 

The reduced sampling in BS 3762-1  may be required for the following reasons: 

• The preparation of a final sample or a laboratory sample of mass greater than 250 g from a blended bulk sample of mass greater than 500 g 
• The preparation of several equivalent laboratory samples and/or reference samples and/or storage samples, each of mass greater than 250 g, from a final sample 
• The preparation of a test sample from a laboratory sample 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS 3762-1:1983 supersedes BS 3762-1:1964. BS 3762-1:1983 includes some technical changes with respect to BS 3762-1:1964. These include: 

• Methods using a conical or a rotary sample divider have been added 
• Methods for the division of samples in paste or in liquid form have been added