What is BS EN 15072- Sodium dichloroisocyanurate, anhydrous used for disinfecting swimming pool water about?
BS EN 15072 discusses chemicals used for the treatment of swimming pool water. BS EN 15072 applies to sodium dichloroisocyanurate, anhydrous used directly or used to prepare commercial formulations for disinfecting swimming pool water.
Sodium dichloroisocyanurate is the sodium salt of a chlorinated hydroxytriazine and is used as a source of free available chlorine, in the form of hypochlorous acid, for the disinfection of water. It is widely used as a stable source of chlorine for the disinfection of swimming pools.
Who is BS EN 15072- - Sodium dichloroisocyanurate, anhydrous used for disinfecting swimming pool water for?
BS EN 15072 on sodium dichloroisocyanurate, anhydrous used for disinfecting swimming pool water is useful for:
- Chemical manufacturers
- Water treatment plants
- Swimming pool owners/managers
- Swimming pool maintenance personnel
- Quality control personnel
- Inspection personnel
Why should you use BS EN 15072- - Sodium dichloroisocyanurate, anhydrous used for disinfecting swimming pool water?
The product is a strong oxidant. It is corrosive and hygroscopic; sodium dichloroisocyanurate decomposes into hydrochloric acid and cyanuric acid. When dissolved in an excess of water, it liberates chlorine by hydrolysis.
BS EN 15072 provides you with the characteristics of sodium dichloroisocyanurate, and anhydrous and provides you with the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium dichloroisocyanurate, and anhydrous. BS EN 15072 gives information on sodium dichloroisocyanurate use for treating swimming pool water and determines the rules relating to safe handling and use. BS EN 15072 helps you to avoid potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for swimming pools.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15072:2013 supersedes BS EN 15072:2006+A1:2008 which is withdrawn. BS EN 15072:2013 includes a technical change with respect to BS EN 15072:2006+A1:2008. These include:
- Replacement of warning and safety precautions notes by labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
