Lipsalve (Lip Balm) (Stick Form) Testing Service — IS 10284:1982

Method Ref.: IS 10284:1982

TAT : 7 Days*

Required sample quantity : 50-100 gm

Method Reference

IS 10284:1982

Turnaround Time

7 Days*

Sample Quantity

50-100 gm

₹9,500 ₹12,000/ sample

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About This Test

Lipsalve (Stick Form), as defined under IS 10284:1982, is a solidified lip balm preparation designed for convenient, direct application to the lips. It is used to prevent dryness, cracking, and chapping of lips, especially in cold or dry weather conditions. This stick form is an evolution of the unctuous formulation, made suitable for mess-free, on-the-go use through solidification.

Typical ingredients include:

Waxes (e.g., beeswax, carnauba wax) for structure and firmness
Emollients (e.g., shea butter, lanolin, natural oils) for moisturization
Flavouring and fragrance agents for sensory appeal
Optional actives like SPF agents, vitamins, or medicated compounds

The product should:

Have a smooth and uniform texture
Maintain shape and consistency under normal conditions
Be safe for regular application on the lips
Leave no grittiness or residue upon application

Why It Matters

Purpose of Testing

Assess physical appearance and uniformity for consistency, texture, and absence of grit

Evaluate melting point and heat stability to ensure it holds form during storage and use

Check rancidity to confirm freshness and stability of oils/fats used

Test for heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic within permissible cosmetic limits

Verify microbial quality to ensure it is free from pathogenic contamination

Confirm skin safety and non-irritancy, especially for repeated use

Ensure labeling, packaging, and declaration compliance as per BIS norms

What's Tested

Test Parameters

8 parameters covered under this service

Parameter	Method Ref.	NABL	Unit
Melting range	IS 10284	—	ºC
Consistency	IS 10284	—	millimetre/10
Peroxide value	IS 10284	—	Meq/1000g
Stability	IS 10284	—	N/A
Heavy metals (as Pb)	IS 10284	—	ppm
Arsenic (as As2O3)	IS 10284	—	ppm
Mercury (Hg)	IS 10284	—	ppm
Microbiological Examinations	—	—	—