1.1 This Malaysian Standard covers pebble. lump, and ground quicklime and hydrated lime suitable for all water-treating applications. Two types of lime are covered as follows:
1.1.1 Type A. Lime suitable for use in the treatment and softening of water for municipal and industrial water supplies.
1.1.2 Type B. Lime suitable for silica removal from boiler feedwater, and for colour removal and clarification of water for municipal and industrial water supplies.
MS 918-1984 history
1984MS 918-1984 Specification for quicklime and hydrated lime for water treatment