Shaving Soap Testing Service — IS 5784:2001

Method Ref.: IS 5784:2001

TAT : 7 Days*

Required sample quantity : 500-1000 gm

Method Reference

IS 5784:2001

Turnaround Time

7 Days*

Sample Quantity

500-1000 gm

₹11,150 ₹14,000/ sample

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About This Test

Shaving Soap is a solid or semi-solid grooming product used to produce a rich, stable lather for smooth and comfortable shaving. As per IS 5784:2007, it must meet strict quality and safety standards to ensure it is non-irritant, skin-friendly, and effective in softening beard hair and reducing friction during shaving.

Typically composed of fatty acids, humectants, and mild alkalis, shaving soap is applied with a brush and water to create foam that softens hair and prepares the skin for a close shave.

Why It Matters

Purpose of Testing

The purpose of testing Shaving Soap under IS 5784:2007 is to ensure that the product is safe, skin-compatible, and effective for daily grooming use. Given that shaving soap comes in direct contact with facial skin and is often used with razors, its formulation must meet stringent safety and quality requirements. The specific objectives of testing include:

🔹 1. Ensure Skin Safety

To confirm the soap is non-irritating and non-sensitizing when applied to the face, especially in combination with shaving tools that may cause micro-abrasions.

🔹 2. Evaluate Foaming Characteristics

To assess the product’s ability to generate a rich, stable lather, which is essential for cushioning the skin and softening hair during shaving.

🔹 3. Check Free Alkali Content

What's Tested

Test Parameters

13 parameters covered under this service

Parameter	Method Ref.	NABL	Unit
Moisture and volatile matter	IS 5784	—	% w/w
Matter insoluble in alcohol	IS 5784	—	% w/w
Free caustic alkali (as KOH)	IS 5784	—	% w/w
Chlorides (as KCI)	IS 5784	—	% w/w
Unsaponified fatty matter	IS 5784	—	% w/w
Rosin acids	IS 5784	—	% w/w
Total fatty matter	IS 5784	—	% w/w
Titre of total fatty acid	IS 5784	—	°C
Glycerol	IS 5784	—	% w/w
Free carbonate alkali	IS 5784	—	% w/w
Potassium content (as K20) in total alkali	IS 5784	—	% w/w
Mercury (Hg)	IS	—	ppm
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