What is BS EN 878-Aluminium sulfate used for the treatment of water about?
BS EN 878 discusses chemicals used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. Aluminium sulfate is a salt with the formula Al₂(SO₄)₃.
It is soluble in water and is mainly used as a coagulating agent in the purification of drinking water and wastewater treatment plants. BS EN 878 is applicable to aluminium sulfate used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption.
Who is BS EN 878-Aluminium sulfate used for the treatment of water for?
BS EN 878 on aluminium sulfate used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption is useful for:
- Chemical manufacturers
- Water treatment plants
- Packaged drinking water manufacturers
- Quality control personnel
- Inspection personnel
Why should you use BS EN 878-Aluminium sulfate used for the treatment of water?
BS EN 878 specifies the minimum purity requirements for aluminium sulfate 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 can be present and, if so, this shall be notified to the user and when necessary to relevant authorities.
BS EN 878 provides you with the characteristics of aluminium sulfate and specifies the requirements for aluminium sulfate and gives reference to the analytical methods. BS EN 878 gives information on its use in water treatment. BS EN 878 also determines the rules relating to the safe handling and use of aluminium sulfate.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 878:2016 supersedes BS EN 878:2004 which is withdrawn. BS EN 878:2016 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 878:2004. These include:
- Addition of CAS Registry Number for tetradecahydrate
- Information relating to the crystallization point added
- Replacement of warning and safety precautions notes by labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Modification of the concentration of the solutions used