BS EN 12386:2012

This standard BS EN 12386:2012 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. Copper sulfate 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 copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements of copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate and refers to the corresponding analytical methods. It gives information for its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate (see Annex B).