Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Potassium tripolyphosphate

This document is applicable to potassium tripolyphosphate used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements and the corresponding tests methods for potassium tripolyphosphate. It gives information on its use in water treatment.

Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Kaliumtripolyphosphat

Dieses Dokument gilt für Kaliumtripolyphosphat zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen
Gebrauch. Es beschreibt die Eigenschaften von Kaliumtripolyphosphat und legt die Anforderungen sowie die
entsprechenden Prüfverfahren für Kaliumtripolyphosphat fest. Es gibt Informationen für die Anwendung von
Kaliumtripolyphosphat in der Wasseraufbereitung.

Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée a la consommation humaine - Tripolyphosphate de potassium

Le présent document s�applique au tripolyphosphate de potassium utilisé pour le traitement de l�eau destinée à la
consommation humaine. Il décrit les caractéristiques et spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d�essai
correspondantes pour le tripolyphosphate de potassium. Il donne les informations pour son emploi dans le
traitement de l�eau.

Kemikalije, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode – Kalijev tripolifosfat

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
30-Jun-2005
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Jul-2005
Due Date
01-Jul-2005
Completion Date
01-Jul-2005

Relations

Effective Date
22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 1211:2005 (CEN) is the European standard that specifies requirements for potassium tripolyphosphate (KTPP) when it is used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. The document defines identification and physical/chemical properties, minimum purity criteria, limits for impurities and trace elements, as well as the corresponding test methods, sampling, labelling, transportation and storage information. It also provides general information on the product’s use in water treatment while noting that national regulations and approvals remain applicable.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Identification
    • Chemical name: Potassium tripolyphosphate (KTPP)
    • Empirical/chemical formula: K5P3O10
    • Relative molecular mass: 448.0
    • CAS: 13845-36-8; EINECS: 237-574-9
  • Physical properties
    • Appearance: white powder or clear solution
    • Bulk density (solid): ~700 g/dm3
    • Solubility in water: ≈ 1 500 g/L at 25 °C
    • pH of 1% solution: ≈ 9.5
    • Solution density: 1.046 g/mL at 50 g/L
    • Melting point (solid): 600 °C
  • Composition (dry mass basis)
    • Phosphate (as P2O5): 47.5 ± 1.0 %
    • Potassium (as K2O): 51 ± 1.0 %
  • Impurity and trace element limits
    • Sulfate (SO4 2–): max. 500 mg/kg
    • Fluoride (F–): max. 10 mg/kg
    • Antimony, Arsenic, Cadmium, Selenium: max. 3 mg/kg each
    • Chromium, Lead, Nickel: max. 10 mg/kg each
    • Cyanide: max. 5 mg/kg
    • Mercury: max. 1 mg/kg
  • Test methods and sampling
    • Normative references include EN/ISO methods for elemental analysis, sampling (ISO 3165, ISO 8213, ISO 6206) and specific determinations (e.g., ISO 3357 for P2O5, ISO 3360 for fluoride).
    • Detailed sampling procedures for solids, drums, tanks and tankers are given.

Applications

  • Ensures product quality and safety of potassium tripolyphosphate used in water supply systems and drinking water treatment.
  • Provides the laboratory and procurement specifications needed to verify purity, impurity limits and correct labelling.
  • Supports consistent testing, sampling and handling practices across suppliers, laboratories and water utilities.

Who should use this standard

  • Water utilities and plant operators
  • Chemical manufacturers and suppliers of KTPP
  • Analytical laboratories performing compliance testing
  • Regulators, procurement officers and transport/storage personnel

Related standards & notes

  • EN 1211:2005 supersedes EN 1211:1997.
  • Normative references include EN 1483, EN ISO 3696, EN ISO 11969, ISO 3357, ISO 3360, ISO 8213, ISO 6206, among others.
  • Note: Compliance with EN 1211:2005 does not by itself confer national approval - national regulations and authorizations still apply.

For specification, testing or procurement, consult the full EN 1211:2005 text and relevant national drinking-water regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 1211:2005 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Potassium tripolyphosphate". This standard covers: This document is applicable to potassium tripolyphosphate used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements and the corresponding tests methods for potassium tripolyphosphate. It gives information on its use in water treatment.

This document is applicable to potassium tripolyphosphate used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements and the corresponding tests methods for potassium tripolyphosphate. It gives information on its use in water treatment.

SIST EN 1211:2005 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.060.20 - Drinking water; 71.100.80 - Chemicals for purification of water. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 1211:2005 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1211:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN 1211:2005 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC, TP262. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Kemikalije, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode – Kalijev tripolifosfatProdukte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - KaliumtripolyphosphatProduits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée a la consommation humaine - Tripolyphosphate de potassiumChemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Potassium tripolyphosphate71.100.80Chemicals for purification of water13.060.20Pitna vodaDrinking waterICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1211:2005SIST EN 1211:2005en01-julij-2005SIST EN 1211:2005SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 1211:19991DGRPHãþD

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 1211March 2005ICS 71.100.80SuEnglish versionChemicals used for treatment of water intended for humanconsumption - Potassium tripolyphosphateProduits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l'eaudestinée à la consommation humaine - Tripolyphosphatede potassiumProdukte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für denmenschlichen Gebrauch - KaliumtripolyphosphatThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 February 2005.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2005 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1211:2005: ESIST EN 1211:2005

General information on potassium tripolyphosphate.15 Bibliography.17
EN 26595 by EN ISO 11969. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
- Determination of arsenic- Atomic absorption spectrometric method (hydride technique (ISO 11969:1996)). ISO 2997, Phosphoric acid for industrial use – Determination of sulfate content – Method by reduction and titrimetry. ISO 3165, Sampling of chemical products for industrial use – Safety in sampling. ISO 3357, Sodium tripolyphosphate and sodium pyrophosphate for industrial use – Determination of total phosphorus (V) oxide content – Quinoline phosphomolybdate gravimetric method. ISO 3360, Phosphoric acid and sodium phosphates for industrial use (including foodstuffs) – Determination of fluorine content – Alizarin complexone and lanthanum nitrate photometric method. ISO 6206, Chemical products for industrial use – Sampling – Vocabulary. ISO 6703-1, Water quality – Determination of cyanide – Part 1 : Determination of total cyanide. ISO 8213, Chemical products for industrial use – Sampling techniques – Solid chemical products in the form of particles varying from powders to coarse lumps. ISO 8288, Water quality – Determination of cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, cadmium and lead – Flame atomic absorption spectrometric methods. ISO 9174, Water quality – Determination of chromium – Atomic absorption spectrometric methods. ISO 9965, Water quality – Determination of selenium – Atomic absorption spectrometric method (hydride technique).
1) Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number. 2) European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. SIST EN 1211:2005

Not applicable. 3.3.5 Boiling point at 100 kPa3) Not applicable. 3.3.6 Melting point For the solid product 600 °C. 3.3.7 Specific heat Not known. 3.3.8 Viscosity (dynamic) For the solid product it is not applicable. For the liquid the viscosity is equal to 5 mPa.s for a product concentration of 50 g/l. 3.3.9 Critical temperature
Not applicable. 3.3.10 Critical pressure
Not applicable. 3.3.11 Physical hardness
Not applicable. 3.4 Chemical properties The solutions of potassium tripolyphosphate have alkaline reactions. The pH value of a solution of a mass fraction of
1 % is approximately 9,5.
3) 100 kPa = 1 bar. SIST EN 1211:2005

Limit
mg/kg of dry product Sulfate (SO4−2) max. 500 Fluoride (F-) max.
10 4.4 Chemical parameters Content of various chemical parameters depends on the origin of the raw materials, most of these elements are present only as traces. SIST EN 1211:2005

Limit
mg/kg of dry product Antimony (Sb) max. 3 Arsenic (As) max. 3 Cadmium (Cd) max. 3 Chromium (Cr) max. 10 Cyanide (CN) max. 5 Lead (Pb) max. 10 Mercury (Hg) max. 1 Nickel (Ni) max. 10 Selenium (Se) max. 3 NOTE : Pesticides and p
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