prEN 891
(Main)Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Iron (III) chloride sulfate
Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Iron (III) chloride sulfate
This document is applicable to iron (III) chloride sulfate used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of iron (III) chloride sulfate and specifies the requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for iron (III) chloride sulfate and gives information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling (Annex B) and use of iron (III) chloride sulfate (Annex A).
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Eisen(III)chloridsulfat
Dieses Dokument ist anzuwenden für Eisen(III)chloridsulfat zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch. Es beschreibt die Eigenschaften von Eisen(III)chloridsulfat und legt die Anforderungen sowie die entsprechenden Analysenverfahren für Eisen(III)chloridsulfat fest. Es enthält Angaben für dessen Anwendung in der Wasseraufbereitung. Es legt darüber hinaus Regeln für die sichere Handhabung (Anhang B) und Verwendung von Eisen(III)chloridsulfat fest (Anhang A).
Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l’eau destinée à la consommation humaine - Chlorosulfate de fer (III)
Le présent document s’applique au chlorosulfate de fer (III) utilisé pour le traitement de l’eau destinée à la consommation humaine. Il décrit les caractéristiques du chlorosulfate de fer (III) et spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’analyse correspondantes. Il donne des informations sur son emploi dans le traitement de l’eau. Il fixe également les règles relatives à la sécurité de manipulation (Annexe B) et d’utilisation du chlorosulfate de fer (III) (Annexe A).
Kemikalije, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode - Železov (III) klorid sulfat
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2025
Kemikalije, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode - Železov (III) klorid sulfat
Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Iron (III)
chloride sulfate
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Eisen
(III)chloridsulfat
Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l’eau destinée à la consommation
humaine - Chlorosulfate de fer (III)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 891
ICS:
13.060.20 Pitna voda Drinking water
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.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2025
ICS 71.100.80 Will supersede EN 891:2023
English Version
Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human
consumption - Iron (III) chloride sulfate
Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den
destinée à la consommation humaine - Chlorosulfate de menschlichen Gebrauch - Eisen(III)chloridsulfat
fer (III)
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 164.
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Description . 6
4.1 Identification . 6
4.1.1 Chemical name . 6
4.1.2 Synonym or common names . 6
4.1.3 Relative molecular mass . 6
4.1.4 Empirical formula . 6
4.1.5 Chemical formula . 6
4.1.6 CAS Registry Number . 7
4.1.7 EINECS reference . 7
4.2 Commercial form . 7
4.3 Physical properties . 7
4.3.1 Appearance . 7
4.3.2 Density . 7
4.3.3 Solubility (in water) . 7
4.3.4 Vapour pressure . 7
4.3.5 Boiling point at 100 kPa . 7
4.3.6 Freezing point. 7
4.3.7 Specific heat . 7
4.3.8 Viscosity (dynamic) . 7
4.3.9 Critical temperature . 7
4.3.10 Critical pressure . 7
4.3.11 Physical hardness . 8
4.4 Chemical properties . 8
5 Purity criteria . 8
5.1 General . 8
5.2 Composition of commercial product . 8
5.3 The grade of the product . 8
5.4 The type of the product . 9
6 Test methods . 9
6.1 Sampling . 9
6.2 Analyses . 9
7 Labelling - Transportation - Storage . 9
7.1 Means of delivery . 9
7.2 Risk and safety labelling according to the EU Directives . 10
7.3 Transportation regulations and labelling . 10
7.4 Marking . 11
7.5 Storage . 11
7.5.1 Long term stability . 11
7.5.2 Storage incompatibilities . 11
Annex A (informative) General information on iron (III) chloride sulfate . 12
A.1 Origin . 12
A.1.1 Raw materials . 12
A.1.2 Manufacturing process . 12
A.2 Quality of commercial product . 12
A.3 Use . 14
A.3.1 Function . 14
A.3.2 Form in which it is used. 14
A.3.3 Treatment dose . 14
A.3.4 Means of application . 14
A.3.5 Secondary effects . 14
A.3.6 Removal of excess product . 14
Annex B (normative) General rules relating to safety . 15
B.1 Rules for safe handling and use . 15
B.2 Emergency procedures . 15
B.2.1 First aid . 15
B.2.2 Spillage . 15
B.2.3 Fire . 15
Bibliography . 16
European foreword
This document (prEN 891:2025) 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 891:2023.
— update of the information related to limit values in Table 2 and Annex A.
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) it should be noted that, 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 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. The use of the product covered by this document is subject to regulation
or control by National Authorities.
1 Scope
This document is applicable to iron (III) chloride sulfate used for treatment of water intended for
human consumption. It describes the characteristics of iron (III) chloride sulfate and specifies the
requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for iron (III) chloride sulfate and gives
information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to s
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