EN 15796:2010/prA1

Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water - Calcium hypochlorite

Scope

This European Standard is applicable to calcium hypochlorite used directly, or for the production of formulations, for treatment of water for swimming pools. It describes the characteristics of calcium hypochlorite and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for calcium hypochlorite. It gives information on its use in swimming pool water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of calcium hypochlorite (see Annex B).