prEN 15077
(Main)Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water - Sodium hypochlorite
Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water - Sodium hypochlorite
This document is applicable to sodium hypochlorite used directly or for the production of formulations for treating swimming pool water. It describes the characteristics of sodium hypochlorite and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium hypochlorite. It gives information on its use for treating swimming pool water.
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Schwimm- und Badebeckenwasser - Natriumhypochlorit
Dieses Dokument gilt für Natriumhypochlorit, das direkt zur Aufbereitung von Schwimm- und Badebeckenwasser oder zum Herstellen von Zubereitungen für diesen Zweck verwendet wird. Es beschreibt die Eigenschaften von Natriumhypochlorit und legt die Anforderungen sowie die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren für Natriumhypochlorit fest. Es enthält Angaben zu dessen Anwendung bei der Aufbereitung von Schwimm- und Badebeckenwasser.
Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l’eau des piscines - Hypochlorite de sodium
Le présent document est applicable à l’hypochlorite de sodium utilisé directement ou pour préparer des formulations pour traiter l’eau des piscines. Il décrit les caractéristiques de l’hypochlorite de sodium et spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’essais correspondantes applicables à l’hypochlorite de sodium. Il informe également sur son utilisation dans le cas du traitement de l’eau des piscines.
Kemikalije, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo bazenske vode - Natrijev hipoklorit
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2024
Kemikalije, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo bazenske vode - Natrijev hipoklorit
Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water - Sodium hypochlorite
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Schwimm- und Badebeckenwasser - Natriumhypochlorit
Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l’eau des piscines - Hypochlorite de
sodium
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 15077
ICS:
13.060.25 Voda za industrijsko uporabo Water for industrial use
71.100.80 Kemikalije za čiščenje vode Chemicals for purification of
water
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2024
ICS 71.100.80 Will supersede EN 15077:2013
English Version
Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water -
Sodium hypochlorite
Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Schwimm- und
des piscines - Hypochlorite de sodium Badebeckenwasser - Natriumhypochlorit
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CEN/TC 164.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Description . 5
4.1 Identification . 5
4.2 Commercial form . 6
4.3 Physical properties . 6
4.4 Chemical properties . 7
5 Purity criteria . 7
5.1 General. 7
5.2 Composition of commercial product . 7
5.3 Impurities and main by-products . 7
5.4 Chemical parameters. 8
6 Test methods . 8
7 Labelling – Transportation - Storage . 8
7.1 Means of delivery . 8
7.2 Labelling . 9
7.3 Transportation regulations and labelling . 10
7.4 Marking . 10
7.5 Storage . 10
Annex A (informative) General information on sodium hypochlorite . 11
Annex B (normative) General rules relating to safety . 12
Bibliography . 13
European foreword
This document (prEN 15077:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 164 “Water
supply”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 15077:2013.
a) modification of 7.3 on transportation regulations and labelling, adding the sentence “The user shall
be aware of the incompatibilities between transported products.”;
b) modification of 7.4 on marking, adding the note “at least the name and type of the product shall be
clearly marked or displayed at viewing height on the means of delivery”.
Introduction
In respect of potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption caused
by the product covered by this document:
a) this document provides no information as to whether the product may be used without restriction in
any of the Member States of the EU or EFTA;
b) while awaiting the adoption of verifiable European criteria, existing national regulations concerning
the use and/or the characteristics of this product remain in force.
NOTE 1 Conformity with this document does not confer or imply acceptance or approval of the product in any of
the Member States of the EU or EFTA. Local regulations and requirements can apply.
NOTE 2 This product is a biocide. At the time of publication, the EU legislation in force regarding biocides is
Regulation (EU) No 528 /2012 [1].
1 Scope
This document is applicable to sodium hypochlorite used directly or for the production of formulations
for treating swimming pool water. It describes the characteristics of sodium hypochlorite and specifies
the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium hypochlorite. It gives information on
its use for treating swimming pool water.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 901, Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Sodium hypochlorite
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/ui
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
4 Description
4.1 Identification
4.1.1 Chemical name
Sodium hypochlorite.
4.1.2 Synonym or commons name
Liquid bleach, soda bleach, bleach lye.
4.1.3 Relative molecular mass
74,44.
4.1.4 Empirical formula
NaClO.
4.1.5 Chemical formula
NaClO.
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4.1.6 CAS-Registry Number
7681-52-9.
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The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number is a trademark of the American Chemical Society. This
information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement of the
product named.
4.1.7 EINECS reference
231-668-3.
4.2 Commercial form
The product is supplied as an aqueous solution with an available (active) chlorine concentration up to a
mass fraction of 18 %. For safe handling and use and emergency procedures of sodium hypochlorite, refer
to Annex B.
4.3 Physical properties
4.3.1 Appearance and odour
The product is a clear yellowish-green solution with a faint chlorinous odour.
4.3.2 Density
The density of the product varies between 1,13 g/ml and 1,30 g/ml at 20 °C.
4.3.3 Solubility in water
The product is capable of being mixed with water in any proportion.
4.3.4 Vapour pressure
Approximately 2,5 kPa at 20 °C.
4.3.5 Boiling point at 100 kPa
Not applicable.
NOTE 100 kPa = 1 bar.
4.3.6 Crystallization and freezing point
At approximately −10 °C, crystallization of NaOCl.6H O starts.
Freezing of the concentrated product takes place between −20 °C and −30 °C.
4.3.7 Specific heat
The specific heat is 3,48 kJ/(kg.K) for a solution with an available active chlorine concentration of mass
fraction between 14 % and 15 %.
4.3.8 Viscosity (dynamic)
2,6 mPa s at 20 °C.
4.3.9 Critical temperature
Not applicable.
4.3.10 Critical pressure
Not applicable.
4.3.11 Physical hardness
Not applicable.
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
4.4 Chemical properties
The product is an alkaline solution with a pH value greater than 11 at 20 °C.
It reacts with acids and acidic salts to form chlorine.
-
Vigorous reactions occur with reducing chemicals. It is a strong oxidant (E° for (ClO ) = 0,89 V).
Red
- + - -
ClO + 2H + 2e → Cl + H O
For additional information on sodium hypochlorite, see Annex A.
5 Purity criteria
5.1 General
This document specifies the minimum purity requirements for sodium hypochlorite used for treating
water for swimming pools. Limits are given for impurities commonly present in the product. Depending
on the raw material and the manufacturing process, other impurities can be present and, if so, the user,
and when necessary the relevant authorities, shall be notified.
NOTE Regarding the appropriate purity for treating water for swimming pools, taking into account raw water
quality, required dosage, contents of other impurities and additives used in the product that are not stated in this
document, local regulations and requirements can apply.
Limits have been given for impurities and chemical parameters where these are likely to be present in
significant quantities from the current production process and raw materials. If the production process
or raw materials lead to the presence of significant amounts of impurities, by-products or additives, the
user shall be notified.
5.2 Composition of commercial product
Sodium hypochlorite is available only in solutions with concentrations up to 18 % active chlorine at the
time of delivery by the producer. Common concentrated products contain a minimum of 12 % active
chlorine. Diluted solutions are also available.
The concentration of sodium hypochlorite shall be equal to or greater than the value specified by the
manufacturer.
5.3 Impurities and main by-products
The product contains sodium chloride (NaCl) in equimolar amounts at minimum, and a small portion of
sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which keeps the product alkaline. Therefore, a small amount of sodium
carbonate (Na CO ) can also be present.
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The sodium chlorate (NaClO ) content shall not exceed a mass fraction of 5,4 % of available chlorine at
the time of delivery by the producer. The product shall be visibly free from deposits or suspended matter.
NOTE Sodium chlorate is a by-product of the manufacturing process and can be formed during storage
(see 7.5.1).
5.4 Chemical parameters
The product shall conform to the requirements specified in Table 1.
Table 1 — Chemical parameters
Parameter Limit
in mg/kg of available chlorine
Type 1 Type 2
Arsenic (As) max. 1 5
Antimony max. 20 25
Cadmium (Cd) max. 2,5 5
Chromium (Cr) max. 2,5 5
Lead (Pb) max. 15 15
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