W-000.33.111 [2021-03] Free Chlorine and Total Chlorine in Water, Photometric Method (Rapid Test)

Application/Purpose

The method describes how to determine the chlorine dioxide content of water photometrically with a cuvette test.

Scope of Application

Water intended for use as an ingredient in the production of beer (brewing liquor) or other foods

Free chlorine:

Chlorine present as hypochlorous acid, hypochlorite ions or as dissolved elemental chlorine.

Bound chlorine:

Percentage of total chlorine present in the form of chloramines and organic chloramines.

Total chlorine:

Chlorine present as “free chlorine” and “bound chlorine”.

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