BS 6585 discusses detergents for domestic machine dishwashing. BS 6585 establishes guidelines for carrying out comparative tests on machine dishwashing products solid or liquid, in an attempt to reflect realistically the performance of products likely to be used by consumers.
BS 6585 applies both to dishwashing machine detergents and to rinsing agents; the latter are added optionally by the user to the final rinse water to improve draining and so improve appearance, particularly under some conditions, e.g., hard water.
BS 6585 on the performance of detergents for domestic machine dishwashing is useful for:
To test the comparative performance of detergents and rinse agents used in several domestic dishwashing machines, it is necessary to consider several related and several apparently unrelated variables. Recognizing the importance and value to users of comparative test information derived from test methods, BS 6585 lays down the criteria to be considered in designing tests and assessing results.
BS 6585 lists and defines the performance characteristics considered; it gives details of the variables to be considered, indicates their significance, and provides a basis for designing adequate comparative test methods. BS 6585 shows how to devise satisfactory comparative test methods despite the possible choices between the dishwashing machines. BS 6585 helps you manufacture high-quality detergents for dishwashers.
ISO 7535