BS EN 900:2014

What is BS EN 900 - Calcium hypochlorite used for the treatment of water about?

BS EN 900 discusses chemicals used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. Calcium hypochlorite Ca (OCI), for drinking water disinfection is most encountered as chlorinated lime or bleaching powder.

BS EN 900 is applicable to calcium hypochlorite used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption.

Who is BS EN 900- Calcium hypochlorite used for the treatment of water for?

BS EN 900 on calcium hypochlorite used for the treatment of water is useful for:

• Chemical manufacturers
• Water treatment plants
• Packaged drinking water manufacturers
• Quality control personnel
• Inspection personnel

Why should you use BS EN 900- Calcium hypochlorite used for the treatment of water?

BS EN 900 provides you with the minimum purity requirements for calcium hypochlorite used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. Limits are given for impurities commonly present in the product. Depending on the raw material and the manufacturing process other impurities may be present and if so, then the user, and when necessary, the relevant authorities, shall be notified.

BS EN 900 provides you with the characteristics of calcium hypochlorite and provides the requirements and the corresponding test methods for calcium hypochlorite. BS EN 900 provides information on calcium hypochlorite use in water treatment. BS EN 900 also determines the rules relating to the safe handling and use of calcium hypochlorite. BS EN 900 helps you to avoid potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 900:2014 supersedes BS EN 900:2007. BS EN 900:2014 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 900:2007. These include:

• Deletion of the maximum sodium chloride content and of its relevant method of determination
• Replacement of warning and safety precautions notes by labelling according to REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008.