What is BS 1912- Soap flakes about?
BS 1912 specifies requirements and gives corresponding test methods for soap flakes for domestic purposes.
This British standard helps users to manufacture high-quality soap flakes by providing appropriate test methods and requirements.
Note: Soap flakes complying with BS 1912 may be unsuitable for washing fabrics with a flame retardant finish, especially in hard water areas. A suitable warning should be given on soap flakes in retail size packs.
Who is BS 1912- Soap flakes for?
BS 1912 on specification for soap flakes is useful for:
- Soap manufacturers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS 1912- Soap flakes?
Pure Soap Flakes can be used alone or combined with other natural cleaning products such as baking soda, borax, and/or washing soda to make a variety of more gregarious and specific cleaners that are economical.
BS 1912 provides you with the properties required for the soap flakes and outlines a table for properties and their test methods. BS 1912 helps you manufacture high-quality soap flakes.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS 1912:1990 supersedes BS 1912:1985 which is withdrawn. BS 1912:1990 includes a technical change with respect to BS 1912:1985. These include:
- The references to test methods have been changed to take account of the partial revision of BS 1715:1963, and the requirement for rosin acids content has been deleted
