What is BS EN 885 - Polyaluminium chloride hydroxide silicate used for the treatment of water about ?
BS EN 885 discusses chemicals used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption Polyaluminium chloride hydroxide silica is widely used in both potable water and wastewater treatment because it provides high coagulation efficiency.
It has the widest pH and temperature application ranges compared to other water treatment chemicals. BS EN 885 is applicable to polyaluminium chloride hydroxide silicate used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption.
Who is BS EN 885 - Polyaluminium chloride hydroxide silicate used for the treatment of water for ?
BS EN 885 on polyaluminium chloride hydroxide silicate 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 885 - Polyaluminium chloride hydroxide silicate used for the treatment of water ?
BS EN 885 provides you with the minimum purity requirements for polyaluminium chloride hydroxide silicate 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, this shall be notified to the user and when necessary to relevant authorities.
BS EN 885 provides you with the characteristics of polyaluminium chloride hydroxide silicate and specifies the requirements for polyaluminium chloride hydroxide silicate and refers to the corresponding analytical methods. BS EN 885 gives information on polyaluminium chloride hydroxide silicate use in water treatment.
BS EN 885 also determines the rules relating to the safe handling and use of polyaluminium chloride hydroxide silicate. BS EN 885 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BS EN 885:2004 supersedes BS EN 885:2001 which is withdrawn. BS EN 885:2004 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 885:2001. These include:
- Replacement of the reference to EU Directive 80/778 of July, 15 1980 with the latest Directive in force (see[1])
- Expansion of annex A by addition of A.2 "quality of commercial product"