BS 6584:1985

This standard BS 6584:1985 Guide for comparative testing of performance of detergents for hand dishwashing is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.100.40 Surface active agents

This International Standard establishes guidelines for carrying out comparative tests for determining the principal performance characteristics of detergents, solid or liquid, for domestic hand dishwashing which are of interest to the consumer. It lists and defines the performance characteristics considered; it gives details of the variables to be considered, indicates their significance and provides a basis for designing adequate comparative test methods.

Tests reflect performance of product used by consumers.