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

BS 3762-1:1983

Analysis of formulated detergents - Methods of sample division

Current, Under Review

Published:

30 Dec 1983