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ANTISEPTIC POWER [2 records]

Record 1 2015-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pools
CONT

To avoid contagion, the water must have a clearly-defined residual antiseptic power. Eau de Javel can be added by a dosing pump; gaseous chlorine is added by a chlorinator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Piscines
CONT

Pour éviter la contagion, il faut que l'eau du bassin possède un pouvoir antiseptique rémanent très net [...] On utilise soit de l'eau de Javel distribuée par pompe doseuse, soit le chlore gazeux distribué à l'aide d'un chloromètre.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Pools
OBS

Quaternary ammonium derivatives. Some of these are suitable for the destruction of algae. Their antiseptic powers are slight and they require the associated use of a true disinfectant in pools used by a large number of bathers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Piscines
OBS

Les dérivés d'ammonium quaternaire. Certains sont spécifiques pour la destruction des algues. Leur pouvoir antiseptique est faible et nécessite l'utilisation conjointe d'un véritable stérilisant dans les piscines très fréquentées.

Spanish

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