1 Scope
This document is applicable to iron based coagulants (iron (III) chloride, iron (III)
chloride sulfate and iron (III) sulfate liquid) used directly or for the production
of formulations for treatment of water for swimming pools.
It describes the characteristics of iron based coagulants and specifies the requirements
and the corresponding test methods for iron based coagulants. It gives information
on their use in swimming pool water treatment. General information on iron based coagulants
is given in Annex A.
It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use (see Annex B).
BS EN 15797:2022 Referenced Document
EN 17215 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Iron-based coagulants - Analytical methods
EN 888 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Iron (III) chloride*, 2023-02-15 Update
EN 890 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Iron (III) sulfate solution*, 2023-02-15 Update
EN 891 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Iron (III) chloride sulfate*, 2023-02-15 Update
BS EN 15797:2022 history
2022BS EN 15797:2022 Chemicals used for the treatment of swimming pool water. Iron based coagulants
2010BS EN 15797:2010 Chemicals used for the treatment of swimming pool water - Iron based coagulants