Total Fatty Matter (TFM) is a measure that describes the quality of soaps. It is the percentage of fatty matter present in the soap. A higher TFM value implies that the soap is more hydrating and less harmful to the skin, as it contains more moisturizing properties and fewer fillers. On the other hand, a lower TFM value means that the soap is more drying and can be damaging to the skin. Toilet soaps are required to mention their TFM content as part of their ingredient list, and they are graded based on their TFM content. Grade 1 soaps have a minimum of 76% TFM content, Grade 2 soaps have a minimum of 70% TFM content, and Grade 3 soaps have a minimum of 60% TFM content
. Laundry soaps are also graded based on their TFM content, with Grade 1 laundry soaps having a minimum of 62% TFM content and Grade 2 laundry soaps having a minimum of 50% TFM content
. It is important to consider the TFM value when choosing a soap, as it can affect the quality and moisturizing properties of the soap.
