BS EN 12173:2012

This standard BS EN 12173:2012 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. Sodium fluoride is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.100.80 Chemicals for purification of water
• 13.060.20 Drinking water

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