prEN 14664
(Main)Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Iron (III) sulfate, solid
Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Iron (III) sulfate, solid
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 determines the rules relating to safe handling (Annex B) and use of iron (III) sulfate solid (Annex A).
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Eisen(III)sulfat, fest
Dieses Dokument ist für Eisen(III)sulfat, fest, zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch anwendbar. Es beschreibt die Eigenschaften von Eisen(III)sulfat, fest, und legt die Anforderungen sowie die entsprechenden Analysenverfahren für Eisen(III)sulfat, fest, fest und enthält Angaben für dessen Anwendung in der Wasseraufbereitung. Es legt darüber hinaus Regeln fest für die sichere Handhabung (Anhang B) und Verwendung von Eisen(III)sulfat, fest (Anhang A).
Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée à la consommation humaine - Sulfate de fer (III), solide
Le présent document est applicable au sulfate de fer (III) solide utilisé pour le traitement de l’eau destinée à la consommation humaine. Il décrit les caractéristiques du sulfate de fer (III) solide, spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’analyse correspondantes pour le sulfate de fer (III) solide et donne des informations sur son utilisation dans le traitement de l’eau. Il fixe également les règles relatives à la sécurité de manipulation (Annexe B) et d’utilisation du sulfate de fer (III) solide (Annexe A).
Kemikalije, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode - Železov (III) sulfat, v trdnem stanju
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 16-Mar-2027
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 164 - Water supply
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 164/WG 9 - Drinking water treatment
- Current Stage
- 4060 - Closure of enquiry - Enquiry
- Start Date
- 16-Oct-2025
- Due Date
- 21-Jan-2026
- Completion Date
- 16-Oct-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 11-Dec-2024
Overview
prEN 14664:2025 (draft) is a CEN document that specifies requirements for iron (III) sulfate, solid (also known as ferric sulfate) used in the treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes identification, physical and chemical characteristics, minimum purity criteria, sampling and analytical methods, and provides guidance on safe handling and practical use in water treatment. The standard is intended to supersede EN 14664:2023 and is drawn up by CEN/TC 164.
Key identifiers included in the document:
- Chemical name: Iron (III) sulfate, solid (ferric sulfate)
- Empirical/chemical formula: Fe2(SO4)3 · xH2O (x ≈ 5.5)
- Relative molecular mass: 499.0 g/mol
- CAS: 10028-22-5, EINECS: 233-072-9
Key Topics and Requirements
- Scope and applicability: Applies specifically to solid ferric sulfate used for treating drinking water; includes description, requirements, and methods.
- Identification and properties: Appearance (greyish/yellowish granules), bulk densities (
1 300 kg/m3 for granules; ~1 000 kg/m3 for powders at 20 °C), high solubility (550 g/dm3 at 20 °C) and slight hygroscopicity above 50% RH. - Purity and composition: Minimum product content is specified (typically ≥ 64% Fe2(SO4)3 or ≥ 18% Fe) and manufacturers’ declared values must be within ±3% where stated. Specific impurity limits and grade definitions are given in the standard’s tables.
- Analytical and sampling methods: References analytical procedures (see EN 17215 for iron-based coagulants) and sets sampling/analysis expectations to verify conformity.
- Labelling, transport and storage: Requirements for delivery forms, risk/safety labelling according to EU directives, transport labelling and storage conditions (including long-term stability and incompatibilities).
- Safety requirements: Annex B (normative) contains rules for safe handling, emergency procedures (first aid, spillage, fire). Annex A (informative) provides practical information on origin, manufacture, typical use, dose forms, application methods and secondary effects.
Applications and Who Uses It
- Water and wastewater utilities specifying coagulants for drinking water treatment
- Chemical manufacturers and suppliers of iron-based coagulants
- Water treatment plant engineers and process designers
- Analytical laboratories performing quality control and compliance testing
- Regulatory bodies and procurement teams referencing product safety, storage and labelling
Related Standards
- EN 17215 - Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Iron-based coagulants - Analytical methods
- Note: Compliance with prEN 14664:2025 does not replace national approvals or regulatory acceptance; national regulations remain applicable.
Keywords: prEN 14664, iron (III) sulfate, ferric sulfate, drinking water treatment, water treatment chemicals, purity criteria, analytical methods, safety handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
prEN 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 determines the rules relating to safe handling (Annex B) and 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 determines the rules relating to safe handling (Annex B) and use of iron (III) sulfate solid (Annex A).
prEN 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.
prEN 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.
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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
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
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
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Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
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United Kingdom.
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.
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
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
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.
— update of the information related to limit values in Table 2 and Annex A.
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.
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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