What is BS EN 12672 - Chemicals used for the treatment of water about?
BS EN 12672 discusses chemicals used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. BS EN 12672 is applicable to potassium permanganate used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption.
BS EN 12672 describes the characteristics of potassium permanganate and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for potassium permanganate. It gives information on its use in water treatment. It also provides general information on potassium permanganate and determines the rules relating to its safe handling and use.
Who is BS EN 12672 - Chemicals used for the treatment of water for?
BS EN 12672 on chemicals used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption is useful for:
- Chemical engineers
- Water treatment plants
- Health and safety bodies
- Inspection personnel
- Packaged drinking water manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 12672 - Chemicals used for the treatment of water ?
BS EN 12672 provides you with the minimum purity requirements for potassium permanganate 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 12672 provides you guidance on test methods that include sampling and analysis. BS EN 12672 guides on the labelling, transportation, and storage of the product so that the purity is not affected. BS EN 12672 helps to avoid potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 12672:2016 supersedes BS EN 12672:2008 which is withdrawn. BS EN 12672:2016 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 12672:2008. These include:
- Deletion of reference to Directive 67/548/EEC of 27th June 1967 in order to take into account the latest Regulation in force
- Amendment of subclause 6.2