BS 3762-3.15:1985

This standard BS 3762-3.15:1985 Analysis of formulated detergents is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.100.40 Surface active agents

This Section of BS 3762 describes a method of analysis for the estimation of carboxymethylcellulose content of formulated detergents.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this Section are listed on the inside back cover.

Hydrolysis and dehydration of carboxymethylcellulose to furfural which produces a green colour with an acidic anthrone solution. Comparison of the colour intensity with standard solutions, using a spectrometer.