This standard BS EN 1405:2023 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. Sodium alginate is classified in these ICS categories:
13.060.20 Drinking water
71.100.80 Chemicals for purification of water
This document is applicable to sodium alginate used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of sodium alginate and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium alginate. It gives information on their use in water treatment.