AWWA B703-19 Fluorosilicic Acid.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

AWWA.

AWWA

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fluorides.

Water treatment plants.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (32 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Denver, CO : American Water Works Association, 2019.

Summary:

This American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standard details the guidelines for the use of fluorosilicic acid in community water fluoridation, an effective method to reduce dental decay. It outlines the minimum requirements for the substance's safe handling, chemical properties, impurities, and application in water systems. The document emphasizes that adherence to the standard is voluntary and does not supersede any governmental laws or regulations. It serves as a consensus guide for manufacturers, consumers, and the public to ensure the product's satisfactory performance. The publication also provides information on the historical context, special issues regarding storage and safety, and major revisions of the standard. This document is intended for professionals involved in water treatment and public health sectors. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Foreword

I. Introduction.

I.A. Background. Community water fluoridation is an effective, safe, and relatively inexpensive way to prevent tooth decay. Since the first fluoridation installation during 1945, studies have shown that this method of fluoride delivery benefits Americans

I.B. History. This standard was first published in the November 1954 issue of Journal AWWA as tentative, having been approved on July 30, 1954, by the AWWA Board of Directors. Subsequent revisions to ANSI/AWWA B703 were approved on May 15, 1960

June 18,

I.C. Acceptance. Products that are covered by this Standard should have certification in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 60 and documentation on conformational testing to ANSI/AWWA B703 criteria.

II. Special Issues.

II.A. Storage, Handling, and Safety Precautions. Fluorosilicic acid must be handled carefully because it is corrosive. If the acid comes in contact with skin, the affected parts should be immediately rinsed thoroughly for at least 15 min with water. Then

III. Use of This Standard. It is the responsibility of the user of an AWWA standard to determine that the products described in that standard are suitable for use in the particular application being considered.

III.A. Purchaser Options and Alternatives. The following information should be provided by the purchaser:

III.B. Modification to Standard. Any modification to the provisions, definitions, or terminology in this standard must be provided by the purchaser.

V. Comments. If you have any comments or questions about this standard, please call AWWA Engineering and Technical Services at 303.794.7711, FAX at 303.795.7603, write to the group at 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235-3098, or e-mail at standards@

AWWA Standard

SECTION 1: GENERAL

Sec. 1.1 Scope

Sec. 1.2 Purpose

Sec. 1.3 Application.

SECTION 2: REFERENCES

SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS

SECTION 4: REQUIREMENTS

Sec. 4.1 Physical Requirements

Sec. 4.2 Chemical Requirements

Sec. 4.3 Impurities

SECTION 5: VERIFICATION

Sec. 5.1 Sampling and Laboratory Examination

Sec. 5.2 Test Procedures

Sec. 5.3 Notice of Nonconformance

Table 2 Impurity analytic methods

SECTION 6: DELIVERY

Sec. 6.1 Marking

Sec. 6.2 Packaging and Shipping

Sec. 6.3 Affidavit of Compliance or Certified Analyses

APPENDIX A

Materials Compatibility

Fluorosilicic Acid-Contaminants

Table B.1 Fluorosilicic acid-contaminants.

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ISBN:

9781613005170

1613005172

OCLC:

1109823951