Tamilnadu Test House is India’s Leading Testing Laboratory, Equipped with COS-23 and FORM-37 for Drug Testing Licenses along with NABL accreditation. TNTH helps you to ensure the cosmetic products are safe, effective and meets the label claim. We support the cosmetic manufactures from choosing the raw materials, complying regulatory requirements and market launch.
Personal Care & Cosmetics
We are offering the following services in Cosmetics
- Testing as per BIS standards
- Microbial analysis and Contamination of the Products
- Heavy metal contamination
- Allergen testing as per IFRA Standards
- Comparative study of your product with international brands
- Shelf life study
- Preservative efficacy study
- SPF testing for Sunscreen creams
Tamilnadu test House offers total quality Assurance with a technical efficiency which brings value to your cosmetic Product development and Production.
LIPSTICK
- Softening point
- Rancidity (peroxide value)
- Pay off test
- Heavy metals (Lead)
- Arsenic
NAIL POLISH
- Non-volatile matter
- Drying time
- Adhesion test
- Scratch test
- Blush test
- Heavy metals (Lead)
- Arsenic
SKIN CREAM
- pH
- Total fatty matter
- Thermal stability
- Water content
- Heavy metals (Lead)
- Arsenic
SKIN POWDER
- Matter insoluble in boiling water
- Moisture & volatiles
- Sieve analysis 150 micron
- Heavy metals (Lead)
- pH
- Arsenic
SHAMPOO
- Non-volatile alcohol soluble matter
- Active detergent
- pH
- Foam height
SHAVING CREAM
- Total Fatty Matter
- Water content
- Lathering (foaming) powder
- Free caustic alkali
DETERGENT
- Active matter
- Sodium Tripolyphosphate
- Total alkalinity
- Total phosphate as P2O5
HAIR OIL
- Acid Value
- Peroxide Value
SOAP
- Total Fatty Matter
- Rosin Acid
- Free Caustic alkali
- Matter insoluble in alcohol
- Chlorides
- Free Carbonated alkali
- Unsaponified matter
- Glycerol
- Titre of fatty acids
- Moisture and volatile matter
HENNA POWDER
- Sieve analysis
- Cold water extract
- Crude fibre
- Mineral matter
- Moisture
- Acid insoluble ash
- Lawson content
- Extraneous dyes
- Extraneous sand
HAIR DYES POWDER
- pH
- Active matter (Dye content)
SKIN POWDER- IS 3959:2023
Chemical Parameter: Matter insoluble in Boiling water, Fineness: Residue on 75 Micron, Residue on 150 Micron, Moisture and Volatile Matter, pH, Heavy Metals as Pb, Mercury as Hg, Arsenic, Boric Acid, Methanol, Camphor.
Microbiology Parameters: Total Microbial Count, Yeast and Mould, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E.Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans.
FACE PACK- IS 15153:2002 (R.2022)
Chemical Parameter: pH, Stability @ 45C, Solid Content, Loss on Drying, Ash.
Microbiology Parameters: Total Viable Count
Gram (-) Pathogens.
TOOTH POWDER- IS 5383:2021
Chemical Parameter: Fineness:
Particle Retained on 75Micron, Particle Retained on 150Micron, Moisture and Volatile Matter, pH, Foaming Power, Heavy Metals as Pb, Arsenic as As, Available Fluoride, Mercury as Hg.
Microbiology Parameters: Total Viable Count
Gram (-) Pathogens.
HAIR OIL- IS 7123:2019 (R. 2024)
Chemical Parameter: Description, Base Oil, Dyes and Colors, Acid Value, Peroxide Value.
Microbiology Parameters: Total Microbial Count, Yeast and Mould, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E.Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans.
SHAMPOO SYNTHETIC DETERGENT BASED- IS 7884:2023
Chemical Parameter: Non Volatile Alcohol Soluble Matter, pH @ 27C, Foam Height, Active Surfactant Content(Anionic), Heavy Metals as Pb, Mercury as Hg, Arsenic as As.
Microbiology Parameters: Total Microbial Count, Yeast and Mould, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E.Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans.
OXIDATION HAIR DYES- IS 8481:2020 (R.2024)
Chemical Parameter: pH, Active Matter as PPD, Dye Ingredients, Heavy Metals as Pb, Arsenic as As.
SHAVING CREAM IS 9740 : 2018 (R.2024)
Chemical Parameter: Total Fatty Substance, Water Content, Foaming Power, Free Caustic alkali.
LIPSTICK – IS 9875:2018 (R.2024)
Chemical Parameter: Softening Point, Rancidity(Peroxide Number), Breaking Load Value, Freedom From Grittiness, Pay off Test, Arsenic as As, Heavy Metals as Pb.
Microbiology Parameter: Total Viable Count
Gram(-) Pathogens.
LIQUID TOILET SOAP – IS 4199:2001 (R.2024)
Chemical Parameter: Total Fatty Matter, Matter insoluble in alcohol, Free Caustic Alkali, Synthetic Detergent.
SHAVING SOAP- IS 5784:2001 (R. 2024)
Chemical Parameter: Moisture and Volatile Matter, Matter insoluble in alcohol, Free Caustic Alkali, Chloride, Unsponified Fatty Matter, Rosin Acids, Total Fatty Matter, Titre of Total Fatty Acids, Glycerol, Free Caustic Alkali, Potassium Content.
LIPSALVE – IS 10284:1982 (R.2022)
Chemical Parameter: Melting Range, Consistency, Rancidity, Stability, Arsenic as As, Heavy Metals as Pb.
BINDI(LIQUID)– IS 10998 :1984 (R.2019)
Chemical Parameter: Total Solids, Drying Time, Viscosity, Stability @ 45C, pH.
HENNA POWDER – IS 11142:2023
Chemical Parameter: Moisture and Volatile Matter, Cold Water Extract, Crude Fibre, Mineral Matter, Acid insoluble ash, Absence of Extraneous , Lawsone Pigment.
SINDOOR – IS 14649:1999 (R.2019)
Chemical Parameter: Fineness: Residue on 75Micron, Residue on 150Micron, Total Volatile Matter, pH, Heavy Metals as Pb, Arsenic as As.
Microbiology Parameter: Total Plate Count.
COLD WAX HAIR REMOVER - IS 15152:2002 (R.2022)
Chemical Parameter: pH, Total Solids, Penetration @27C, Thermal Stability, Adhersion Strength.
OXIDATION HAIR DYES(EMULSION TYPE) – IS 15205:2002 (R.2021)
Chemical Parameter: pH, Active Matter as PPD, Total Fatty Matter, Density.
COCONUT OIL – IS 11470:1985 (R. 2022)
Chemical Parameter: Moisture and insoluble impurities, Color, Refractive Index, Relative Density, Saponification Value, Iodine Value, Acid Value, Unsaponifiable Matter, Polenske Value, Flash Point, Test for Rancidity.
CASTOR OIL – IS 11486:2021
Chemical Parameter: Turbidity Value, Color, Relative Density, Refractive Index, Critical Solution Temperature, Acid Value, Saponification Value, Unsaponifiable Matter, Acetyl Value, Iodine Value, Moisture & Volatile Impurities, Test for Rancidity, Test for Detection of Cold Pressed Oil, Peroxide Value, Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, Optical Rotation, Light Absorbance.
Fatty Acid Composition by GC.
HEAVY METALS- IS 16913
Chemical Parameter: Arsenic as As, Cadmium as Cd, Lead as Pb, Mercury as Hg.
HAIR DYE
Chemical Parameter: Ammonia Content.
SKIN CREAM – IS 6608:2004 (R. 2024)
Chemical Parameter: Thermal Stability, pH, Total Fatty Substance, Total Residue, Heavy Metals as Pb, Arsenic.
Microbiology Parameters: Total Viable Count
Gram (-) Pathogens.
SKIN GEL- IS 18429:2023
Chemical Parameter: pH, Lead as Pb, Cadmium as Cd, Arsenic as As, Mercury as Hg.
Microbiology Parameters: Total Microbial Count, Yeast and Mould, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E.Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans.
TOOTH PASTE- IS 6356 2021
Chemical Parameter: Fineness:
Particle Retained on 75Micron, Particle Retained on 150Micron, Moisture and Volatile Matter, pH, Foaming Power, Heavy Metals as Pb, Arsenic as As, Available Fluoride, Mercury as Hg.
Microbiology Parameters: Total Viable Count
Gram (-) Pathogens.
SHAMPOO SOAP BASED- IS 7669:1990 (R.2021)
Chemical Parameter: Total Fatty Matter, Matter insoluble in alcohol, Foam Height, Free Caustic Alkali.
HAIR CREAM- IS 7679:1978 (R. 2024)
Chemical Parameter: Thermal Stability, pH, Total Fatty Substance, Water Content, Test for Rancidity.
NAIL POLISH- IS 9245 : 1994 (R. 2024)
Chemical Parameter: Total Volatile Matter, Drying Time, Adhersion Test, Scratch Test, Blush Test, Heavy Metals as Pb, Arsenic as As.
COSMETIC PENCILS – IS 9832:2002 (R.2022)
Microbiology Parameter: Total Microbial Count, Yeast and Mould, Pseudomonas aeruginosa,E.Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans.
TOILET SOAP – IS 2888:2004 (R. 2021)
Chemical Parameter: Total Fatty Matter, Rosin Acid, Free Caustic Alkali, Matter insoluble in alcohol, Chlorides, Free Carbonated Alkali, Lather.
BABY TOILET SOAP – IS 10523:2014 (R. 2019)
Chemical Parameter: Total Fatty Matter, Moisture and Volatile Matter, Matter insoluble in alcohol, Matter insoluble in Water, Free Caustic alkali, Chloride, Free Carbonated Alkali, Freedom From Rosin, Freedom from Grit, Nickel, Iron, Copper.
TRANSPARENT TOILET SOAP – IS 11303:2017 (R.2022)
Chemical Parameter: Total Fatty Matter, Rosin Acids, Unsponified Fatty Matter, Free Caustic Alkali, Transparency.
POWDER HAIR DYE – IS 10350:2020 (R.2024)
Chemical Parameter: pH, Active Matter as PPD, Dye Ingredients, Heavy Metals as Pb, Arsenic as As.
KUMKUM POWDER - IS 10999:2021
Chemical Parameter: Fineness: Residue on 75Micron, Total Solids, Viscosity, Stability @45C, pH, Drying Time, Heavy Metals as Pb, Arsenic as As.
Microbiology Parameter: Total Viable Count Gram(-) Pathogens: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E.Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans.
BATHING BAR– IS 13498:2017 (R.2022)
Chemical Parameter: Lather, Mush, Free Caustic Alkali, Free Carbonated Alkali, Freedom from Grittiness, Freedom from Cracking, Cleaning Efficiency, Fatty Matter( Total Fatty Matter, Fatty Matters from Dissolved Actives).
LIQUID FOUNDATION– IS 14318:1996 (R.2022)
Chemical Parameter: pH, Stability @40C, Suspended Solids.
Microbiology Parameter: Microbiology Examination
KAJAL – IS 15154:2002 (R.2022)
Chemical Parameter: Melting Point, Peroxide Value, Freedom From Grits, Arsenic as As, Heavy Metals as Pb.
Microbiology Parameter: Total Viable Count, Gram(-) Pathogens.
CREAM BLEACH – IS 15608:2018 (R.2024)
Chemical Parameter: pH, Assay of Ammonium Bicarbonate, Assay as Oxygen, Assay of Total Alkalinity, Heavy Metals as Pb, Arsenic as As.
Microbiology Parameter: Total Plate Count.
GROUNDNUT OIL- IS 11375:2021
Chemical Parameter: Moisture and insoluble impurities, Color, Acid Value, Flash Point, Peroxide Value, Refractive Index, Specific Gravity, Saponification Value, Iodine value, Unsaponifiable Matter, Bellier Turbidity Temperature, Test for Rancidity.
SESAME OIL- IS 11376-2021
Chemical Parameter: Moisture & insoluble impurities, Color, Refractive Index, Relative Density, Saponification Value, Iodine Value, Acid Value, Unsponifiable Matter, Bellier Test (Turbidity Temperature), Flash Point, Test for Rancidity, Peroxide Value, Hexane.
SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
Chemical Parameter: Skin Irritation Test.
SHAMPOO
Chemical Parameter: Paraben Free, Sulfate Free.
Tamilnadu Test House Private Limited Routinely Undertakes Contract Lab Testing Of
SPF TESTING FOR SUNSCREEN CREAMS
MICROBIOLOGY
HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION
STABILITY STUDY
ALLERGEN ANALYSIS
ALLERGEN ANALYSIS
AYUSH TESTING
