What is BS EN 15040 - Phosphoric acid and salts in water treatment about?
BS EN 15040 is a European standard that set rules for safe handling and use of phosphonic acids and salts.
BS EN 15040 is applicable to phosphonic acids and salts used as antiscalants for membranes in the treatment of water intended for human consumption.
BS EN 15040 describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for phosphonic acids and salts. BS EN 15040 gives information on their use as antiscalants for membranes in water treatment also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use.
Who is BS EN 15040 - Phosphoric acid and salts in water treatment for?
BS EN 15040 on the phosphoric acid and salts in water treatment is useful for:
- Water supply department
- Water treatment plants
- Health and safety inspectors
- Hydrologists
- Research and analytical laboratories
Why should you use BS EN 15040 - Phosphoric acid and salts in water treatment?
Phosphoric Acid is used to prevent the aftereffects of groundwater exposure to iron and manganese.
BS EN 15040 describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for phosphonic acids and salts to reduce soluble lead and copper in potable water delivered to the consumer's tap.
BS EN 15040 provides methods for the treatment of water so that the insoluble matters and impurities are within safe limits for human consumption also provides rules relating to the safe handling and use of the phosphonic acids and salts.
Overall, BS EN 15040 helps remove harmful containment but also improves the taste, smell, and visual appearance of your drinking water and reduces the amount of chlorine, soil residue, and organic and inorganic substances.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN 15040:2014 supersedes BS EN 15040:2006 which is withdrawn.
BS EN 15040:2014 replacement of warning and safety precautions notes by labelling according to REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 with respect to BS EN 15040:2006.
