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IS 11303 (1985): Transparent toilet soap [CHD 25: Soaps and

other Surface Active Agents]

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IS :11303 -1985

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
TRANSPARENT TOILET SOAP

Soaps and Other Surface Active Agents Sectional Committee,

CDC 35

Chairman Representing
DR B. P. GODREJ Godrej Soaps Ltd, Bombay

Members
SHRI M. S. THAKUR ( Alternate to
Dr B. P. Godrej )
SB.RI S. N. AQ~ARWAL Directorate General of Technical Development,
New Delhi
SHRIMATI KRISHNA BASRUR Consumer Guidance Society of India ( Regd ),
Bombay
SHRI S. K. BASU Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals ( Ins-
pection Wing ), New Delhi
SHRI P. C. BAWARI Indian Soap & Toileteries Makers’ Association,
Bombay
SHRI R. S. VAIDYANATHAN ( Alternate )
DR S. G. BEAT Tata Oil Mills Co Ltd, Bombay
SHRI F. E. DARUWALA ( Alternate )
SHRI N. C. CHATTERJEE National Test House, Calcutta
SRRI P. K. CHAKRABORTY ( Alternate )
CHIEF CHEMIST Central Board of Revenues ( Ministry of Finance ),
New Delhi
DEPUTY CHIEF CHEMIST ( Alternate )
SHRI SANTOSR DVTTA West Bengal Small Scale Soap Makers’ Association,
Limited, Calcutta
SHRI DILL DUTTA ( Alternate )
SHRI R. C. DOSHI The Non-Power Soap Manufacturers Association,
Bombay
SHRI Y. R. DOSHI ( Alternate )
SHRI P. V. GUJARATHI Khadi & Village Industries Commission, Bombay
SHRI V. K. B. NAIR ( Alternate )
SHRI P. P. KHANNA Nand Kishore Khanna & Sons, Bombay
SHRI N. K. KHA~A ( Alternate )
SHRI C. R. KRISRNAMOORTY Swastik Household & Industrial Products Ltd,
Bombay
DR V. K. BANSAL ( Alternate )

( Continued on page 2 )

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( Continued frompage 1 )

Membsrs Representing
DR M. K. K~JNDU Directorate of Vanaspati, Vegetable Oils & Fats,
New Delhi
SHRI P. R. MALHAN Development Commissioner, Small Scale Industries,
New Delhi
SHRI P. SATYANARYA~ ( Alternate )
DR K. S. NARAYAN Hindustan Lever Ltd, Bombay
SIX&IV. C. MARBALLI ( Ahnate )
DR V. N. NIGAY Ministry of Defence ( DGI )
SHRI P. K. MAJUMDAR ( Alternate )
SRRr V. M. PAX Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Ltd, Bangalore
SHRI S. S. REVADI ( Alternate )
SHRI K. K. PATEL Nirma Chemical Works Pvt Ltd, Ahmadabad
SHRI G. G. DAVE ( Alternate )
SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR Federation of Association of Small Scale Soaps &
Detergents Manufacturers of India, New Delhi
SHRI R. C. DOSHI ( Alternate )
SHRI K. P. SHARMA Shriram Foods & Fertilizers Industries, New Delhi
SHRI K. C. MAT~UR ( Alternate )
DR A. K. VAS~SHTHA Oil Technologists’ Association of India, Kanpur
PROS V. V. R. SUBRAW~ANYAN ( Alternate )
SHRI M. M. VYAS Gujarat Detergent Manufacturers’ Association,
Ahmadabad
SHRI SATISH CHANDER, Director General, IS1 ( Ex-o$cio Member )
Director ( Chem )
Sccrctary
SERI R. K. BAJAJ
Assistant Director ( Chem ). IS1

Soaps Subcommittee, CDC 35 : 1

Convener
DR S. G. BHAT Tata Oil Mills Co Ltd, Bombay
Members
SHRI F. E. DARUWALA ( Alternate to
Dr S. G. Bhat )
SHRI S. N. AQARWAL DGTD, New Delhi
SHRI J. A. ASICTAPUTRE Ministry of Defence ( DGI )
SIIRI P. N. AGARWAL ( Alternate )
SHRI A. C. CHAXRABORTY Kusum Products Ltd, Rishra
SHRI D. S. CHAUDHU~~Y Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals, New
Delhi
DR B. P. GODREJ Godrej Soaps Ltd, Bombay
SHRI M. S. THAKUR ( Alternate )
SHRI P. K. GU~ARATHI Khadi & Village Industries Commission, Bombay
SHRI P. P. KHANNA Nand Kishore Khanna & Sons, Bombay
SHRI N. N. KHANNA ( Alternate )
( Continued on page 7 )

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 IS:11303 - 1985

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
TRANSPARENT TOILET SOAP

0. FOREWORD
0.1 This Indian Standard was adopted by the Indian Standards
Institution on 15 October 1985, after the draft finalized by the Soaps and
Other Surface Active Agents Sectional Committee had been approved
by the Chemical Division Council.

0.2 Specification for transparent soap was first covered in IS : 839-1956*.

Subsequently, while revising specification for toilet soaps ( IS : 2888t ),
the committee decided to merge both these specifications and accordingly
IS : 2888-1964t was issued having two types, namely, toilet soap and
transparent toilet soap.

0.2.1 In the subsequent revision of IS : 28887 in 1983, the committee

decided to delete the transparent toilet soap in view of its meagre
production.

0.3 However, the situation has changed in the preceding years, and the
committee has once again decided to take up this subject keeping in
view the increase in the production of transparent toilet ‘soap and its
consumption, both in the local market and the overseas markets.

0.4 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this

standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated,
expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accord-
ance with IS : 2-1960$. The number of significant places retained in
the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value
in this standard.

1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard prescribes requirements and the methods of sampling
and test for transparent toilet soap.

*Specification for transparent toilet soap ( withdrawn ).

TSpecification for toilet soaps (Jint revision ).
$Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised ).

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2. TERMINOLOGY

2.1 For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given under 2 of
IS : 286-1978* shall apply.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Description - Transparent toilet soap shall be a saponified soap

of firm and smooth texure. It shall be transparent, perfumed and shall
possess good cleaning and lathering properties.

3.2 Ingredients - In addition to perfume and moisture, transparent

toilet soap may contain colouring matter, preservatives, glycerine, sugar
and such additional substances. All these materials shall be non-
injurious when used in soap.

3.3 Transparent toilet soap shall also comply with the requirements
specified in Table 1.

TABLE 1 REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPARENT SOAP

( Cluuses 3.3 and 6.1 )

CHARACT~~RISTIC REQIJIREMENT METHODOF TEST

%. (REFTOCLNO.IN
IS : 286-1978+ )

(1) (2) (3) (4)

i) To~~sat~~;inmatter,
percent by 60 15

ii) Rosin acids, percent by mass 20 14

of total faatty matter, Max
iii) Unsaponified fatty matter, o-5 13
percent by mass, Max
iv) Free caustic alkali ( as NaOH ), 0.05 6.2
percent by mass, MUX
v) Transparency To pass the test Appendix A

*Methods of sampling and test for soaps ( second revision ).

4. PACKING AND MARKING

4.1 Packing - The soap shall be in the form of cakes and shall be
suitably packed as agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier.

*Methods of sampling and test for soaps ( second revision ).

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4.2 Marking - The packages shall be securely closed and marked with
the following:

4 Name of the manufacturer;

b) Brand name of the material and recognized trade-mark, if any;
cl Net mass ( 100 g ) when packed;
4 Batch number or lot number in code or otherwise; and
e>Month and year of manufacture.
4.2.1 The packages may also be marked with the ISI Certification
Mark.
NOTE- The use of the ISI Certification Mark is governed by the provisiona of the
Indian Standards Institution ( Certification Marks ) Act and the Rules and Regu-
lations made thereunder. The IS1 Mark on products covered by an Indian
Standard conveys the assurance that they have been produced to comply with the
requirements of that standard under a well-defined system of inspection, testing and
quality control which is devised and supervised by IS1 and operated by the producer.
IS1 marked products are also continuously checked by IS1 for conformity to that
standard as a further safeguard. Details of conditions under which a licence for the
use of the ISI Certification Mark may be granted to manufacturers or processors,
may he obtained from the Indian Standards Institution.

5. SAMPLING
5.1 General precautions in sampling, scale of sampling and preparation
of test samples shall be as prescribed in 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 respectively of
IS : 28G-1978*.
5.2 Number of Tests
5.2.1 Tests for the determination of total fatty matter, total alkali and
unsaponified fatty matter shall be conducted on each of the individual
samples separately.
5.2.2 Tests for determination of remaining characteristics specified in
Table 1 shall be conducted on the composite sample.
5.3 Criteria for Conformity
5.3.1 For Indiaidual Samples - For each of the characteristics which has
been determined on the individual samples ( see 5.2.1 ) the mean ( 2)
and the range ( R ) of the test results shall be calculated as follows:
Sum of test results
Mean ( a) =
Number of test results
Range ( R) = The difference between the maximum an1 the mini-
mum value of the test results.

*Methods of sampling and test for soaps ( secondreuision).

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5.3.1.1 The lot shall be deemed as conforming_to the requirements

given in 5.2.1 if the value of the expression ( X - O’CR ) is greater
than or equal to minimum value given in Table 1 and ( X + 0.6 R ) is
less than or equal to maximum value in Table 1.

5.3.2 For Composite Sample - For declaring the conformity of the lot to
the requirements of other characteristics determined on the composite
sample, the test results for each of the characteristics shall satisfy the
relevant requirement.

6. TESTS

6.1 Tests to evaluate the characteristics specified in Table 1 shall be

conducted as prescribed in IS : 286-1978*. Reference to the relevant
clauses of that standard are given in co1 4 ‘of Table 1.
6.2 Quality of Reagents - Unless specified otherwise, pure chemicals.
and distilled water ( see IS : 1070-19777 ) shall be employed in the tests.
NOTE - ‘Pure chemicals’ shall mean chemicals that do not contain impurities
which affect the results of analysis.

APPENDIX A
[ Table 1, 1tm-z(v) ]
METHOD OF TEST FOR TRANSPARENCY

A-l. TRANSPARENCY
A-l.1 Procedure - When a tablet is held against a fluorescent light it
should be possible to read the stamping on the side opposite to the viewer.

*Methods of sampling and test for soaps ( second revision).

tspecification for water for general laboratory use ( second revision ).

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( Continued from page 2 )

Members Representing
‘SHRIK. S. ~~w~HNAN Oil Technologists Association of India, Kanpur
SHRI M. S~TYANARAYXNA (Alternate)
SHRI SHRIUHAR KRISHNAN K. S. Krishnan & Associates, New Delhi
SHRI K.S. KRISHNAN (Alternate)
SHRI C. R. KRISHNAMOORTRY The Swastik Household and Industrial Product Ltd,
Bombay
DR V. K. BANSAL ( Alternate )
SHRI K. C. MATHUR Shriram Foods & Fertiliser Industries, New Delhi
SHRI K. P. SUARMA ( Alternate)
SERI P. R. MALKAN Office of the Development Commissioner ( SSI ),
New Delhi
SHRI R. hIUKHOPAnuYAY ( Alternate )
SHRI S. M. MOUY Johnon &Johnson Ltd, Bombay
SHRI S. D. PARANJAPE ( Alternate )
REPRESENTATIVE Consumer Guidance Society of India, Bombay
‘SHRI S. M. SAHNI Hindustan Lever Ltd, Bombay
SHRI R. S. SAREEN ( Alternate )
SHRISANTOSH KUMAR Federation of Associations of Small Scale Soap 8~
Detergent Manufacturers of India, New Delhi
‘SHRI P. K. SRANBHAQ Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Ltd, Bangalore
SHRI LOKESK GOWDA ( Alternate )
 AMENDMENT NO. 1 WAY 1992

TO

I8 11303:1985 SPECIFICATION FOR

TRANSPARENT TOILET SOAP

(Page 3, Foreword, clause 0.3)- Add the following after

clause 0.3 and renumber the subsequent clause:

'0.4 A scheme for labelling environment friendly products to be

known as EC0 Mark is being introduced at the instance of the Min-
istry of Environment and Forests (MEF). The EC0 Mark shall be ad-
ministered by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the BIS
Act, 1986 as per the Resolution No. 71 dated 20 February 1991
published in the Gazette of the Government of India. For a
product to be eligible for EC0 Mark it shall also carry the stan-
dard mark of BIS for quality besides meeting additional optional
environment friendly (EF) requirements. The EF requirements for
transparent toilet soap are, therefore, being included through
Amendment No.1 to this standard.

A proposal to incorporate some more EF requirements in phases is

also under consideration and would be included in due course.'

(Page 4, clause 3.3) - Add the following after 3.3:

'3.4 Optional Requirements for EC0 Mark

3.4.1 General ReqUir8mentS

3.4.1.1 The product shall conform to the requirements for

quality, safety and performance prescribed under clauses 3.1 to
3.3.

3.4.1.2 The manufacturers shall produce to BIS environmental

consent clearance from the concerned State Pollution Control
Board as per the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control
of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollu-
tion) Act, 1981 along with the authorization, if required under
the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, while applying for EC0
3.4.2 Specific Requirements
3.4.2.1 The material shall neither contain any synthetic deter-
gent when*tested as per the method given in Annex B and C of IS
4955:1982 nor any phosphate when tested as per the method
prescribed in 20 of IS 286:1978+.
3.4.2.2 The material shall pass the test for dermatological
safety when evaluated as per the method prescribed in
IS 13424:1992#'

(Rage 4, clause 4.1) - Add the following after 4.1:

* 4.1.1 For EC0 Mark the product shall be packed in such packages
which are made from recyclable/reusable or biodegradable
materials and declared by the manufacturer and may be
accompanied with detailed instructions for proper use.'

(Rage 5, clause 4.2) - Add the following after 4.2 (e):

'If) List of identified critical inaredients in descendina order
of guantity, percent by mass for ECO-Mark,

(9) The criteria for which the product has been labelled as
EC0 Mark'

* Specification for household laundry detergent powders

(second revision).
+ Methods of sampling and test for soaps (second revision)

# Methods of test for safety evaluation of bathing bars and

toilet soaps.

(CHD 025)
Reprography Unit, BIS, New Delhi, India

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 AMENDMENT NO. 2 MAY 1994
TO
IS 11303: 1985 SPECIFICATION FOR
TRANSPARENT TOILET SOAP
[ Page 2, Amendmenl No. 1, clause 4.2 (f) J - Substitute the following for
the existing clause:
‘4.2 (f) The following identified critical ingredients in descending order of ’
quantity, percent by mass, for EC0 Mark:
i) Total fatty matter (TFM), and
ii) Water insoluble matter.’

(CHD25)
Reprography Unit. RIS. New Delhi, India
 AMENDMENT NO. 3 APRIL 2002
TO
IS 11303 : 1985 SPECIFICATION FOR TRANSPARENT
TOILET SOAP
[Page 5, clause 4.2(g) (see also Amendments No. 1 and 2 ) ] — Insert the
following after 4.2(f):
'h) Critical ingredients mentioning the actual compound in descending
order up to a limit of 0.5 percent by mass, as identified under
ECO-Mark Scheme.'

(CHD 25)
Reprography Unit, BIS, New Delhi, India