FprEN 14664
(Main)Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Iron (III) sulfate, solid
General Information
- Abstract
This document is applicable to iron (III) sulfate solid used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of iron (III) sulfate solid and specifies the requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for iron (III) sulfate solid and gives information on its use in water treatment. It also specifies the rules relating to safe handling (Annex B) and describes the use of iron (III) sulfate solid (Annex A).
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 09-Dec-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 164 - Water supply
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 164/WG 9 - Drinking water treatment
- Current Stage
- 4599 - Dispatch of FV draft to CMC - Finalization for Vote
- Start Date
- 29-Jun-2026
- Due Date
- 16-Sep-2026
- Completion Date
- 29-Jun-2026
Overview
FprEN 14664 is a draft European Standard developed by CEN that specifies the requirements for iron (III) sulfate, solid as a chemical used in the treatment of water intended for human consumption. The document outlines the product’s characteristics, defines quality and purity criteria, describes recommended analytical testing methods, and provides essential guidance on safe handling, storage, and application.
This standard is designed to ensure consistent quality, safety, and effective performance of iron (III) sulfate in drinking water treatment processes across Europe. Compliance with FprEN 14664 supports water suppliers and treatment facilities in meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining high standards for potable water.
Key Topics
- Product Identification: Iron (III) sulfate (ferric sulfate), solid; CAS No. 10028-22-5; commonly supplied as greyish or yellowish free-flowing granules or powder.
- Physical and Chemical Properties:
- High solubility in water (approx. 550 g/L at 20°C)
- Slightly hygroscopic above 50% relative humidity
- Acidic when dissolved, promoting coagulation
- Purity and Quality Criteria:
- Minimum content of iron (III) sulfate and iron, with impurity limits for metals such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, mercury, nickel, lead, antimony, and selenium.
- Three grades/types specified, each with distinct limits suited to different application needs and raw water qualities.
- Test and Analytical Methods:
- Specifies the use of EN 17215 for sampling and analysis.
- Manufacturers to declare composition and notify users of any significant impurities.
- Labeling, Transportation, and Storage:
- Required product labeling information includes the name, trade name, grade/type, supplier, and compliance statement.
- Not classified as a dangerous good for transport but must be stored in dry conditions to preserve quality.
- Safety and Handling:
- Risk and safety labelling according to EU Regulation 1272/2008.
- First aid, spillage response, and fire procedures detailed for safe workplace management.
Applications
Iron (III) sulfate solid plays a vital role as a primary coagulant in the preparation and purification of drinking water. Its main functions and uses include:
- Coagulation: Effectively removes suspended solids, organic matter, and colloidal particles by causing them to clump together for easier filtration.
- Dosing and Application: Added to water either as a solid or more often dissolved in solution; typical treatment doses range from 4–10 g Fe/m³ depending on water conditions.
- Operational Considerations:
- Optimal performance when quickly dispersed into water with appropriate mixing.
- Reduces pH and alkalinity, increases sulfate content; careful monitoring is advised.
- Equipment should be resistant to acidic conditions created by dissolved iron (III) sulfate.
The use of iron (III) sulfate must account for the removal of precipitated sludge produced during the coagulation process via sedimentation, flotation, or filtration.
Related Standards
- EN 17215 - Analytical methods for iron-based coagulants in water treatment.
- Directive (EU) 2020/2184 - Quality of water intended for human consumption.
- Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) - Classification, labelling, and packaging of substances and mixtures.
Organizations utilizing iron (III) sulfate in water treatment should ensure compliance not only with FprEN 14664 but also with applicable regulations and national guidelines governing chemicals used in potable water production.
Keywords: iron (III) sulfate, ferric sulfate, water treatment, drinking water, coagulant, CEN standard, chemical purity, EN 14664, water purification, safe handling, EU drinking water regulations
Relations
- Effective Date
- 11-Dec-2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
FprEN 14664 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Iron (III) sulfate, solid". This standard covers: This document is applicable to iron (III) sulfate solid used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of iron (III) sulfate solid and specifies the requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for iron (III) sulfate solid and gives information on its use in water treatment. It also specifies the rules relating to safe handling (Annex B) and describes the use of iron (III) sulfate solid (Annex A).
This document is applicable to iron (III) sulfate solid used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of iron (III) sulfate solid and specifies the requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for iron (III) sulfate solid and gives information on its use in water treatment. It also specifies the rules relating to safe handling (Annex B) and describes the use of iron (III) sulfate solid (Annex A).
FprEN 14664 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.100.80 - Chemicals for purification of water. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
FprEN 14664 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14664:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
FprEN 14664 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2025
Kemikalije, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode - Železov (III) sulfat, v trdnem
stanju
Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Iron (III)
sulfate, solid
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Eisen(III)sulfat,
fest
Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée à la consommation
humaine - Sulfate de fer (III), solide
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 14664
ICS:
13.060.20 Pitna voda Drinking water
71.100.80 Kemikalije za čiščenje vode Chemicals for purification of
water
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 14664
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2025
ICS 71.100.80 Will supersede EN 14664:2023
English Version
Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human
consumption - Iron (III) sulfate, solid
Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den
destinée à la consommation humaine - Sulfate de fer menschlichen Gebrauch - Eisen(III)sulfat, fest
(III), solide
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 164.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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© 2025 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 14664:2025 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
prEN 14664:2025 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Description . 6
4.1 Identification . 6
4.1.1 Chemical name . 6
4.1.2 Synonym or common names . 6
4.1.3 Relative molecular mass . 6
4.1.4 Empirical formula . 6
4.1.5 Chemical formula . 6
4.1.6 CAS Registry Number . 7
4.1.7 EINECS reference . 7
4.2 Commercial forms . 7
4.3 Physical properties . 7
4.3.1 Appearance . 7
4.3.2 Density . 7
4.3.3 Solubility (in water) . 7
4.3.4 Vapour pressure . 7
4.3.5 Boiling point at 100 kPa . 7
4.3.6 Melting point . 7
4.3.7 Specific heat . 7
4.3.8 Viscosity (dynamic) . 7
4.3.9 Critical temperature . 7
4.3.10 Critical pressure . 8
4.3.11 Physical hardness . 8
4.4 Chemical properties . 8
5 Purity criteria . 8
5.1 General . 8
5.2 Composition of commercial product . 8
5.3 The grade of the product . 8
5.4 The type of the product . 9
6 Test methods .10
6.1 Sampling .10
6.2 Analyses .10
7 Labelling - Transportation - Storage .10
7.1 Means of delivery .10
7.2 Risk and safety labelling according to the EU Directives .10
7.3 Transportation regulations and labelling .11
7.4 Marking .12
7.5 Storage .12
7.5.1 General .12
7.5.2 Long term stability .12
7.5.3 Storage incompatibilities .12
Annex A (informative) General information on iron (III) sulfate solid .13
prEN 14664:2025 (E)
A.1 Origin . 13
A.1.1 Raw materials . 13
A.1.2 Manufacturing process . 13
A.2 Quality of commercial product . 13
A.3 Use . 14
A.3.1 Function . 14
A.3.2 Form in which it is used . 14
A.3.3 Treatment dose . 15
A.3.4 Means of application. 15
A.3.5 Secondary effects . 15
A.3.6 Removal of excess product . 15
Annex B (normative) General rules relating to safety . 16
B.1 Rules for safe handling and use . 16
B.2 Emergency procedures . 16
B.2.1 First aid . 16
B.2.2 Spillage . 16
B.2.3 Fire . 16
Bibliography . 17
prEN 14664:2025 (E)
European foreword
This document (prEN 14664:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 164 “Water
supply”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 14664:2023.
prEN 14664:2025 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 14664:2023:
— update of the information related to limit values in Table 2 and Annex A.
prEN 14664:2025 (E)
Introduction
With respect to potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption, caused
by the product covered by this document:
a) this document provides no information as to whether the product may be used without restriction
in any of the Member States of the EU or EFTA;
b) 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 document does not confer or imply acceptance or approval of the product in any
or the Member States of the EU or EFTA. The use of the product covered by this document is subject to regulation
or control by National Authorities.
prEN 14664:2025 (E)
1 Scope
This document is applicable to iron (III) sulfate solid used for treatment of water intended for human
consumption. It describes the characteristics of iron (III) sulfate solid and specifies the requirements and
the corresponding analytical methods for iron (III) sulfate solid and
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