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- Water insoluble matter: The range of numerical value for water insoluble matter in soap is typically

between 0.1% to 0.5%. It refers to the amount of non-dissolvable substances present in the soap.

- Assay value: The assay value of soap can range from 95% to 99%, indicating the purity of the soap and
the percentage of active ingredients present.

- Iodine value: The iodine value of soap can range from 40 to 80, and it measures the amount of
unsaturated fatty acids present in the soap.

- Moisture content: The moisture content of soap can range from 10% to 15%, indicating the amount of
water present in the soap.

- Total fatty matter: The total fatty matter in soap can range from 70% to 80%, indicating the total
amount of fatty acids and glycerides present in the soap.

- Active matter: The active matter in soap can range from 15% to 20%, indicating the amount of active
cleaning agents present in the soap.

- Alcohol insoluble matter: The alcohol insoluble matter in soap can range from 0.1% to 0.5%, indicating
the amount of non-dissolvable substances in the soap when treated with alcohol.

- Chloride content: The chloride content in soap can range from 0.1% to 0.5%, indicating the amount of
chloride ions present in the soap.

- pH: The pH of soap can range from 8 to 10, indicating the alkalinity or acidity of the soap.

- Free caustic: The free caustic content in soap can range from 0.1% to 0.5%, indicating the amount of
unreacted caustic soda present in the soap.
- Acid value: The acid value of soap can range from 100 to 200, indicating the amount of free fatty acids
present in the soap.

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