The Derma Co 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash NABL Lab Test Report
The Derma Co 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash: NABL Lab Test Report
NABL laboratory test report for The Derma Co 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash . The tested sample recorded a pH of 6.18, total microbial count of <10 cfu/gm, yeast & mould count of <10 cfu/gm, and the four specified microorganisms were reported Absent.
Lab Test Summary: 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash
What was tested? A sample identified as 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash, Batch AD21038, submitted by Honasa Consumer Pvt. Ltd.
pH: The measured pH was 6.18.
Microbial counts: Total microbial count was <10 cfu/gm against NMT 1000 cfu/gm. Yeast & mould count was <10 cfu/gm against NMT 100 cfu/gm.
Specified microorganisms: Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans were reported Absent.
Physical characteristics: The sample was recorded as an almost colourless viscous liquid with a characteristic odour.
Scope: Results apply to the tested sample and the parameters listed in the laboratory report. NABL accredits laboratories, not individual products.
Key Findings at a Glance
Results of Analysis
Result is the measured outcome for the tested sample. Requirement / Limit is the specification stated in the report where applicable. Test Method is the referenced laboratory method.
| Parameter | Result | Requirement / Limit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical & Organoleptic | |||
| Appearance | Almost colourless viscous liquid | - | Visual |
| Colour | Almost colourless | - | Visual |
| Odour | Characteristic | - | Organoleptically |
| Chemical Parameters | |||
| pH | 6.18 | Not Specified | IS:7884-2004 |
| Viscosity | 3198 cPs | Not Specified | IP:2018 |
| Microbiological Parameters | |||
| Total Microbial Count | <10 cfu/gm | NMT 1000 cfu/gm | IS:14648:2011 |
| Yeast & Mould Count | <10 cfu/gm | NMT 100 cfu/gm | IS:14648:2011 |
| Specified Microorganisms | |||
| Escherichia coli | Absent | Absent | IS:14648:2011 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Absent | Absent | IS:14648:2011 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent | Absent | IS:14648:2011 |
| Candida albicans | Absent | Absent | IS:14648:2011 |
NMT = Not More Than.
Understanding These Tests for 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash
Physical & Organoleptic
The laboratory recorded the sample as an almost colourless viscous liquid, almost colourless in appearance, with a characteristic odour.
Chemical Parameters
The tested sample recorded a pH of 6.18 and a viscosity of 3198 cPs.
Microbial Counts
Total microbial count was less than 10 cfu/gm against an NMT 1000 cfu/gm limit. Yeast & mould count was less than 10 cfu/gm against an NMT 100 cfu/gm limit.
Specified Microorganisms
Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans were reported Absent in the tested sample.
Test Overview
| Sample Name | 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash |
| Testing Laboratory | SIMA Labs - Sophisticated Industrial Materials Analytic Labs Pvt. Ltd. |
| Parameters Measured | Appearance, colour, odour, pH, viscosity, microbial counts and specified microorganisms |
| Test Methods | IS:7884-2004; IP:2018; IS:14648:2011 |
| Sample Quantity | 5 x 100 ml |
| Batch Tested | AD21038 |
| Manufacturing Date | 05/2021 |
| Expiry Date | 05/2023 |
Report Details
| Testing Laboratory | SIMA Labs - Sophisticated Industrial Materials Analytic Labs Pvt. Ltd. |
| NABL Accreditation No. | TC-5361 |
| ULR Number | TC536121000002331F |
| Report Numbers | SF0527005321/N and SF0527005321/O |
| Reference Date | 26/05/2021 |
| Date Received | 27/05/2021 |
| Testing Period | 27/05/2021 to 07/06/2021 |
| Report Date | 07/06/2021 |
| Batch Tested | AD21038 |
| Submitted By | Honasa Consumer Pvt. Ltd. |
What This Report Shows
What the results demonstrate
- The physical characteristics of the tested sample were recorded.
- The sample recorded a pH of 6.18.
- Microbial counts were within the stated limits.
- The four specified microorganisms were reported Absent.
- Testing was performed by an NABL-accredited laboratory.
What the results do not demonstrate
- NABL does not certify the individual product; it accredits laboratories.
- The results do not establish suitability for every individual.
- This report does not include heavy-metal testing.
- The report does not establish acne-reduction or cosmetic-performance claims.
- The findings apply only to the tested sample and listed parameters.
View the Original Lab Report
The complete original NABL laboratory report for The Derma Co 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash is available as issued by the laboratory. It includes the ULR number, report details, tested batch and laboratory findings.
The Tested Product
The Derma Co 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash
The laboratory results on this page refer to a sample identified as 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash, Batch AD21038.
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View ProductFrequently Asked Questions
A: The tested sample recorded a pH of 6.18. The report lists IS:7884-2004 as the referenced test method.
A: Yes. Total microbial count was reported as less than 10 cfu/gm against an NMT 1000 cfu/gm limit. Yeast & mould count was less than 10 cfu/gm against an NMT 100 cfu/gm limit.
A: Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans were reported Absent.
A: Heavy-metal results are not included in this laboratory report, so no heavy-metal conclusion should be drawn from it.
A: The ULR shown on this laboratory report is TC536121000002331F.
A: The tested batch was AD21038, manufactured in May 2021.
A: No. NABL accredits laboratories, not individual cosmetic products.
References
- IS:7884-2004.
- IS:14648:2011.
- SIMA Labs - Test Reports SF0527005321/N and SF0527005321/O.
