Total fatty matter (TFM) in soaps explained.....!

Here in this blog i expalin about the important parameter LATHER in determining the TFM of a soap...! Lather is the foam or the froth created by soap when stirred in water or while bathing or washing hands. It is an important parameter for acceptability of soaps. To test the soap’s ability to create lather, five grams of scrubbed and grated piece of each soap brand was thoroughly mixed in water and the lather generated was measured with the measuring cylinder. • All the brands passed in the lather test. • Higher scores were given on the basis of the higher lather generated. N Moisture Content, % by Mass There is no specific requirement of moisture content as per the national standard. It should not be too high or too low. • Superia Silk contained the lowest moisture followed by Margo and Hamam. They were rated higher.  • Medimix contained the maximum moisture and scored lowest. N Mushiness (Loss In Mass Due To Mushiness); Gram/50 Cm2 Mushiness is the property of soa...

TFM.... The most important factor to be considered in soap quality is its total fatty matter (TFM). Higher the TFM quantity in the soap, better is its quality. As per BIS, Grade 1 soaps should have 76 per cent minimum TFM, while Grade 2 and Grade 3 must have 70 per cent and 60 per cent minimum TFM, respectively Let us see about toilet soaps.... TOILET SOAP:- Toilet Soaps Most make the grade (but leave the skin high and dry) This boiled version of sodium salts of fatty acids is certainly one of the most essential toiletries that ensure healthy hygiene. Not only does it remove dirt from the grimy body, and claims to keep bacteria at bay, its fragrant properties helps one feel fresher, cleaner and better as well. (Any Jack-of-a-few-trades person, or a jugari as we would say in Hindi slang, would also know about its ability to fix and fasten loose zippers, tighten screws, kill pests or slip in tight bangles…) Come, let’s read more on what lies inside your soap. A Consum...