This standard specifies a method for the determination of the total free alkali content of commercial soaps, excluding compounded products. 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.
GSO ISO 685:1994 history
1994GSO ISO 685:1994 Analysis of Soaps determination of total alkali content and total fally matter content.