What is BS EN 15513- Carbon dioxide used for the treatment of swimming pool water about?
BS EN 15513 discusses chemicals used for the treatment of swimming pool water. BS EN 15513 is applicable to carbon dioxide used for the treatment of swimming pool water.
When diffused in swimming pool water, CO2 forms a mild and safe carbonic acid, which works just as effectively as the more dangerous mineral acids, plus it forms a natural bicarbonate buffer to stabilise the pH levels in a pool.
Who is BS EN 15513- Carbon dioxide used for the treatment of swimming pool water for?
BS EN 15513 on carbon dioxide used for the treatment of 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 15513- Carbon dioxide used for the treatment of swimming pool water?
BS EN 15513 provides you with the minimum purity requirements for carbon dioxide used for the treatment of swimming pool water. Limits are given for impurities commonly present in the product. Depending on the raw material and the manufacturing process other impurities may be present and, if so, this shall be notified to the user and when necessary to the relevant authorities.
BS EN 15513 provides you with the characteristics of carbon dioxide and provides the requirements and the corresponding test methods for carbon dioxide. BS EN 15513 gives information on carbon dioxide used in swimming pool water treatment. BS EN 15513 helps you to avoid potential adverse effects on the quality of swimming pool water.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15513:2014 supersedes BS EN 15513:2007 which is withdrawn. BS EN 15513:2014 includes a technical change with respect to BS EN 15513:2007. These include:
- Updating the Labelling according to the EU legislation with current legislation
