BS 1715 discusses the analysis of soaps. BS 1715-2.11 belongs to the BS 1715 multi-series and discusses the determination of ethanol-insoluble matter content.
BS 1715-2.11 specifies a method for the determination of the content of ethanol-insoluble matter in commercial soaps, excluding compounded products.
BS 1715-2.11 on the ethanol-insoluble matter in commercial soaps is useful for:
The ethanol-insoluble matter corresponds to the additives and foreign matter, of low solubility or insoluble In 95 % (V/V) ethanol, added to soaps, and also to substances in all soap formulations, such as alkali carbonates and chlorides, of low solubility in 95% (V/V) ethanol.
BS 1715-2.11 guides you with the determination of the content of ethanol-insoluble matter in commercial soaps. BS 1715-2.11 provides you with the reagent, apparatus and sampling required for the test method. BS 1715-2.11 guides you with the procedure for the test and expression of results. BS 1715-2.11 helps you in improving the quality of commercial soaps.