Division 5.1.5: Calculation - Third Commission Directive of 27 September 1983 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to methods of analysis necessary for checking the composition of cosmetic products (83/514/EEC)

The mercaptoaceric acid content is calculated according to the formula:

% (m/m) = \frac{92 × n × 100}{1000 × 10 × m} = \frac{0,92 n}{m}

where:

m

the mass (in grams) of the test portion,

n

the volume of iodine solution (5.1.2) used.

Division 5.1.5 Calculation