BS EN 900:2014

This standard BS EN 900:2014 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. Calcium hypochlorite is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.100.80 Chemicals for purification of water
• 13.060.20 Drinking water

This European Standard is applicable to calcium hypochlorite used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of calcium hypochlorite and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for calcium hypochlorite. It provides information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of calcium hypochlorite (see Annex B).