BS EN 16811 discusses winter service equipment and products de-icing agents. BS EN 16811-2 is the second part of BS EN 16811 multi-series and discusses requirements and test methods of calcium chloride and magnesium chloride.
BS EN 16811-2 specifies the essential requirements of calcium chloride and magnesium chloride for spreading on roads for winter maintenance and includes tests of these requirements. The requirements are specified for calcium chloride and magnesium chloride in solid form and in water solution, which is delivered to the customer.
BS EN 16811-2 on de-icing agents is useful for:
De-icing agents are important for the winter maintenance of roads. They can prevent and, in addition to it, eliminate slippery conditions. BS EN 16811-2 describes the requirements for de-icing agents and their testing methods.
The requirements are different for use, storage, and type of distribution (spreading and spraying). These need different properties. BS EN 16811-2 is an easy description of the product specifications for tenders and other purchasing procedures.
EN 16811-2:2016