BS 1715 discusses the analysis of soaps. BS 1715-2.6 belongs to the BS 1715 multi-series and discusses the determination of moisture and volatile matter content.
BS 1715-2.6 specifies an oven method for the determination of the moisture and volatile matter content of commercial soaps, excluding compounded products.
BS 1715-2.6 on moisture and volatile matter content of commercial soaps is useful for:
Moisture content is a parameter that is used in assessing the shelf life of a product. This method in BS 1715-2.6 permits the determination of water and other substances present which are removed by heating at 103 ± 2 °C.
BS 1715-2.6 guides you with the determination of the moisture and volatile matter content of commercial soaps. BS 1715-2.6 provides you with the reagent, apparatus and sampling required for the test method. BS 1715-2.6 guides you with the procedure for the test and expression of results. BS 1715-2.6 helps you in improving the quality of commercial soaps.