ASTM E2049-06 - 15.10.2006
 
Significance and Use

This guide can be used to quantitatively assess the intensity of specific attributes of hair fragrance.

This guide may be utilized for product development, research guidance, and quality control.

These are suggested procedures and are not meant to exclude alternate procedures that may effectively provide the same or similar results.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide covers standardized procedures for the quantitative sensory assessment of fragrance/odor intensity or attribute intensity of fragrances in shampoo or hair conditioner base through all stages of use (point of purchase, lather, in use, wet hair after rinse, and dry hair) under laboratory conditions with trained assessors.

This standard addresses the use of hair products and the equipment needed to use these products. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E1207-14(2022)

Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Axillary Deodorancy

E1593-21

Standard Guide for Assessing the Efficacy of Consumer Products in Reducing the Perception of Malodor

E2082-12(2020)

Standard Guide for Descriptive Analysis of Shampoo Performance

E253-23a

Standard Terminology Relating to Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products (Includes all amendments and changes 8/21/2023).