BS EN 12518:2014

This standard BS EN 12518:2014 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. High-calcium lime is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.060.20 Drinking water
• 71.100.80 Chemicals for purification of water

This European Standard is applicable to high-calcium lime used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of high-calcium lime and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for high-calcium lime. It gives information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use (see Annex B).