BS 1911:1990

What is BS 1911- Specifications for hard soap about?

BS 1911 discusses specifications for hard soap. BS 1911 specifies requirements and gives corresponding test methods for hard soap for domestic purposes.

BS 1911 applies to hard soaps that are supplied in tablets or bars to the general public.

Who is BS 1911 - Specifications for hard soap for?

BS 1911 on specifications for hard soap is useful for:

• Soap manufacturers
• Soap suppliers/retailers
• Quality control personnel

Why should you use BS 1911- Specifications for hard soap?

Hard soap is made using sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or lye. Hard soaps are especially good cleansers in hard water that contains magnesium, chloride, and calcium ions.

BS 1911 provides you with the properties and testing methods for the compliance of the hard soap. BS 1911  helps you in manufacturing high-quality hard soap.   

What’s changed since the last update?

BS 1911:1990 supersedes BS 1911:1985 which is withdrawn. BS 1911:1990 includes some technical changes with respect to BS 1911:1985. These include:

• References to test methods have been changed to take account of the partial revision of BS 1715:1963

• Requirement for rosin acids content has been deleted