EN 16400:2013

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2014
Kemikalije, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo bazenske vode - Vodikov peroksid
Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool - Hydrogen peroxide
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Schwimm-und badebeckenwasser - Wasserstoffperoxid
Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau des piscines - Peroxyde
d'hydrogène
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 16400:2013
ICS:
13.060.25 Voda za industrijsko uporabo Water for industrial use
71.100.80 .HPLNDOLMH]DþLãþHQMHYRGH Chemicals for purification of
water
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 16400
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2013
ICS 71.100.80
English Version
Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water -
Hydrogen peroxide
Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau des Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Schwimm-und
piscines - Peroxyde d'hydrogène badebeckenwasser - Wasserstoffperoxid
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 October 2013.

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Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
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Contents Page
Foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Description . 6
3.1 Identification . 6
3.1.1 Chemical name . 6
3.1.2 Synonym or common name . 6
3.1.3 Relative molecular mass . 6
3.1.4 Empirical formula. 6
3.1.5 Chemical formula . 6
3.1.6 CAS Registry Number . 6
3.1.7 EINECS reference . 7
3.2 Commercial form . 7
3.3 Physical properties . 7
3.3.1 Appearance and odour . 7
3.3.2 Density . 7
3.3.3 Solubility in water . 7
3.3.4 Vapour pressure . 7
3.3.5 Boiling point at 100 kPa . 8
3.3.6 Crystallisation point . 9
3.3.7 Specific heat . 9
3.3.8 Viscosity, dynamic. 9
3.3.9 Critical temperature . 10
3.3.10 Critical pressure. 10
3.3.11 Physical hardness . 10
3.4 Chemical properties . 10
4 Purity criteria . 10
4.1 General . 10
4.2 Composition of commercial product . 10
4.3 Chemical parameters . 11
5 Test methods . 11
6 Labelling - Transportation - Storage . 11
6.1 Means of delivery . 11
6.2 Labelling according to the EU legislation . 12
6.3 Transportation regulations and labelling . 12
6.4 Marking . 13
6.5 Storage . 13
6.5.1 Containers . 13
6.5.2 Long term stability . 13
6.5.3 Storage incompatibilities . 13
Annex A (informative) General information on hydrogen peroxide . 14
A.1 Origin . 14
A.2 Use . 14
A.3 Routine analyses . 15
Annex B (normative) General rules relating to safety . 16
B.1 Rules for safe handling and use . 16
B.2 Emergency procedures. 16
Bibliography . 17

Foreword
This document (EN 16400:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 164 “Water supply”,
the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2014, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by June 2014.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
In respect of potential adverse effects on the quality of water for swimming pools, caused by the product
covered by this European Standard:
1) this European Standard provides no information as to whether the product may be used without
restriction in any of the Member States of the EU or EFTA;
2) 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 European Standard 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 European Standard is subject to
regulation or control by National Authorities.
1 Scope
This European Standard is applicable only to hydrogen peroxide and not to mixtures with other chemicals
used for treatment of swimming pool water. It describes the characteristics of hydrogen peroxide and specifies
the requirements and the corresponding test methods for hydrogen peroxide. It gives information on its use in
swimming water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use (see Annex B).
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 902, Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Hydrogen peroxide
3 Description
3.1 Identification
3.1.1 Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide
3.1.2 Synonym or common name
None
3.1.3 Relative molecular mass
34,02
3.1.4 Empirical formula
H O
2 2
3.1.5 Chemical formula
H O
2 2
1)
3.1.6 CAS Registry Number
7722-84-1
1) Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number.
2)
3.1.7 EINECS reference
231-765-0
3.2 Commercial form
The product is supplied as an aqueous solution.
3.3 Physical properties
3.3.1 Appearance and odour
The product is a colourless liquid, with a slightly pungent odour.
3.3.2 Density
The density of hydrogen peroxide is given in Table 1
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