Bindi-liquid (Sindoor) Testing Service — IS 10998:1984

Method Ref.: IS 10998:1984

TAT : 7 Days*

Required sample quantity : 50-100 gm

Method Reference

IS 10998:1984

Turnaround Time

7 Days*

Sample Quantity

50-100 gm

₹8,000 ₹10,000/ sample

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About This Test

Bindi-Liquid, also referred to as Liquid Sindoor, is a traditional cosmetic product applied by women on the forehead or hair parting as a cultural and ornamental mark. The standard IS 10998:1984 specifies the requirements for liquid bindi products, ensuring their safety, consistency, and suitability for direct skin application.

The product typically consists of permitted dyes or pigments dispersed in a liquid base (such as alcohol, water, or other cosmetic-safe solvents) with appropriate thickeners, stabilizers, and preservatives. It is designed to offer:

Smooth application
Quick drying and smudge resistance
Long-lasting wear
Safe use on sensitive skin areas (forehead/hair parting)

Why It Matters

Purpose of Testing

Ensure absence of banned and harmful dyes like Rhodamine B or Malachite Green

Verify the use of permitted colorants and cosmetic-grade ingredients

Assess pH level to confirm skin compatibility

Test for heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and mercury to avoid toxic exposure

Check microbiological safety for contamination by bacteria or fungi

Evaluate physical characteristics like color uniformity, drying time, consistency, and ease of application

Confirm product stability during storage and usage conditions

Ensure labeling and packaging compliance as per regulatory norms

What's Tested

Test Parameters

9 parameters covered under this service

Parameter	Method Ref.	NABL	Unit
Total solids	IS 10998	—	% w/w
Drying time	IS 10998	—	Minutes
Viscosity	IS 10998	—	Seconds
Stability at 4S·C	IS 10998	—	N/A
pH	IS 10998	—	N/A
Heavy metals (as Pb)	IS 10998	—	ppm
Arsenic (as As2O3)	IS 10998	—	ppm
Mercury (Hg)	IS 16913	—	ppm
Microbiological Examinations	—	—	—