Kum Kum Liquid (Sindoor) Testing Service — IS 10999:2021

Method Ref.: IS 10999:1984

TAT : 7 Days*

Required sample quantity : 50-100 gm

Method Reference

IS 10999:1984

Turnaround Time

7 Days*

Sample Quantity

50-100 gm

₹9,500 ₹11,000/ sample

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About This Test

Kum Kum Liquid, commonly known as Liquid Sindoor, is a cosmetic product traditionally applied by women along the hair parting or forehead. As per IS 10999:2021, this standard specifies the quality and safety requirements for both powdered and liquid forms of kum kum used for cultural, religious, and personal cosmetic applications.

The liquid form is generally a suspension or solution of permitted colorants in a suitable base, which is designed to be quick-drying, long-lasting, non-irritating, and safe for direct skin application. The formulation should be stable, non-toxic, and free from heavy metals or prohibited dyes.

Why It Matters

Purpose of Testing

Ensure absence of harmful dyes such as Rhodamine B and Malachite Green

Verify permitted synthetic or natural colorants are used in the formulation

Assess pH value to confirm it is within a safe range for skin application

Check for heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and mercury to avoid toxic exposure

Confirm microbiological safety to ensure the product is free from harmful bacteria and fungi

Evaluate physical properties such as consistency, stability, and drying time

Ensure overall product safety for daily cosmetic use by consumers

What's Tested

Test Parameters

9 parameters covered under this service

Parameter	Method Ref.	NABL	Unit
Total solids	IS 10999	—	% w/w
Drying time	IS 10999	—	Minutes
Viscosity	IS 10999	—	Seconds
Stability at 4S·C	IS 10999	—	N/A
pH	IS 10999	—	N/A
Heavy metals (as Pb)	IS 10999	—	ppm
Arsenic (as As2O3)	IS 10999	—	ppm
Mercury (Hg)	IS 16913	—	ppm
Microbiological Examinations	—	—	—