This European Standard is applicable to sodium hydroxide used for treatment of water intended for human
consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods
for sodium hydroxide. It gives information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe
handling and use (see Annex C).
BS EN 896:2005 history
2013BS EN 896:2012 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. Sodium hydroxide
2006BS EN 896:2005 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Sodium hydroxide