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BS 1715-2.2:1989

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Analysis of soaps. Quantitative test methods Method for determination of total free alkali content

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Published date

31-07-1989

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Titrimetric determination. Not applicable to compounded products, or to coloured soaps if the colour interferes.

Committee
CII/34
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 1715(1963) (07/2004) Supersedes 88/53279 DC. Also numbered as ISO 684. (06/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
10
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This International Standard specifies a method for the determination of the total free alkali content of commercial soaps, excluding compounded products1).

The method is not applicable if the soap contains additives (alkali silicates, etc.) which can be decomposed by sulphuric acid by the procedure specified. The method is also not applicable to coloured soaps if the colour interferes with the phenolphthalein end point.

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