This European Standard is applicable to phosphonic acids and salts used as antiscalants for membranes in
the treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the
requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for phosphonic acids and salts. It gives information
on their use as antiscalants for membranes in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe
handling and use (see Annex B).
BS EN 15040:2006 history
2014BS EN 15040:2014 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. Antiscalants for membranes. Phosphonic acids and salts
2008BS EN 15040:2006 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Antiscalants for membranes - Phosphonic acids and salts