Detergent Analyses

Detergents are among household and industrial cleaning products and are indispensable in daily life. However, these products must not only ensure effective cleaning but also be formulated in a way that they do not harm human health or the environment.

What is a Detergent Analysis?

Detergent analyses provide information on the chemical composition of the products, their content of surface-active substances (surfactants), their pH value, their biodegradability, and whether they contain harmful substances (e.g., phosphates, heavy metals). Concurrently, the cleaning power of the product is evaluated through performance tests.

Key Detergent Tests

The key detergent analyses offered in our accredited laboratory in Germany are:

• Determination of Anionic Surfactants: ISO 2271
• Determination of high molecular weight cationic active agents: EN ISO 2871-1
• Determination of low molecular weight cationic active agents: EN ISO 2871-2
• Determination of non-ionic surfactants: ISO 2268
• Determination of free alkalinity or free acidity: ISO 4314
• Determination of alkalinity: ISO 4315
• Determination of inorganic sulfate content: ISO 8214
• Determination of total surfactant content: TS 518
• Determination of inorganic salts: TS 9676
• Determination of chloride: TS 54 ISO 457, TS 5155
• Determination of solvent residues
• Determination of water-insoluble matter content: TS 54
• Determination of formaldehyde: National Laboratories of Food and Drugs Determination of Formaldehyde in Cosmetics’
• pH determination: TS 518, TS 5270, TS 4811, TS 9676

Why are detergent analyses required?

• Regulatory compliance (e.g., European Detergents Regulation – EC No. 648/2004)
• Ensuring product safety and consumer health
• Certification of environmentally friendly and sustainable products
• Prevention of consumer complaints

For whom is it required?

• Manufacturers of cleaning and hygiene products
• Companies manufacturing private label products
• Detergent export and import companies
• Professional users of cleaning products, e.g., hotels, hospitals, food industry

Reliable Detergent Testing Laboratory in Germany

Our laboratory offers comprehensive analyses for detergents and cleaning agents. We support your product quality assurance with our internationally recognized test reports.