1. No category

Materials and Substances in
Contact with Drinking Water
Introduction
Materials and substances used to collect, contain, control or treat may also contaminate
drinking water. The “Australian Drinking Water Guidelines”1 encourages the protection of
drinking water from catchment to consumer. One of the important factors influencing the
quality of drinking water provided to consumers is the effect of various materials and
substances that may come into contact with the drinking water as it is collected and supplied
throughout the distribution system.
The Department of Health WA only supports the use of any material or substance in contact
with drinking water if it has been approved for its intended purpose.
Seven Schedules have been created for the following specific purposes:
Schedule 4 – Chemicals and Materials Assessed – Not Approved
Schedule 4 lists chemicals and materials that have been presented to the Department of Health
and have not been approved for use in association with any drinking water application.
Schedule 5 – Approved Materials
Schedule 5 lists products (linings, paints, resins etc) compliant to Australian Standard ‘AS/NZS
4020:2005 Testing of products for use in contact with drinking water’ that have been examined
and approved by the Department of Health for drinking water applications.
Schedule 6 – Materials Assessed – Not Requiring Approval (Subject to
Condition)
Schedule 6 lists products that have been presented to and noted by the Department of Health
but do not require approval as they are either to be removed before drinking water is
produced, or used in accordance with the restrictions or comments stated therein.
Schedule 7 – Chemicals Approved for Addition to Drinking Water
Schedule 7 lists chemicals either accepted or approved by the Department of Health for
addition to drinking water in Western Australia.
This Schedule makes direct reference to Chapter 8 of the “Australian Drinking Water
Guidelines”, which provides further information about quality assurance, monitoring and
analytical advice and assessing levels of contaminants in chemicals used for drinking water
treatment.
Water treatment chemicals not listed in Schedule 7 must be approved by the Department
of Health WA before use with drinking water in Western Australia.
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Schedule 8 – Chemicals and Procedures used to Maintain Water
Treatment and Distribution Systems
Schedule 8 lists chemicals and procedures used to maintain water treatment and distribution
systems that have been approved by the Department of Health for addition to drinking water.
Schedule 9 – Chemicals and Materials used in Water Catchment Areas
Schedule 9 lists products that have been assessed and approved by the Department of Health
for use in water catchment areas.
Schedule 10 - Fire Suppressants and Retardants used in Water
Catchment Areas
Schedule 10 lists products that have previously been used in fire fighting operations in water
catchment areas. These products have not been assessed for approval by the Department of
Health as they are used in emergency situations in localised applications.
Applying for Approval to Use a Substance or Material in Contact with
Drinking Water
Materials, substances and chemical that are compliant with Australian Standard AS/NZS
4020:2005 or Chapter 8 of the “Australian Drinking Water Guidelines” may be used in contact
with or to treat drinking water without applying to the Department of Health WA. (Department
of Health notification of use is recommended.)
Where approval is necessary, applicants are encouraged to seek Australian Standard
endorsement of their product before applying to the Department of Health. Contact should be
made to the Australian Water Quality Centre, Victoria Square, Adelaide, phone 1300 653366 2.
The Department of Health will assess individual products only where it is not appropriate for the
national accreditation processes to be applied.
For more information about other products that may come into contact with drinking water, such
as fertilisers, herbicides, pesticides and specialised chemicals for non potable uses such as
industrial boilers and air-conditioning units, please contact the Water Unit of the Department of
Health3 or refer to:
www.public.health.wa.gov.au/3/1140/2/herbicide_use_in_water_catchment_areas.pm
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NHMRC, NRMMC (2011) “Australian Drinking Water Guidelines Paper 6 National Water Quality Management Strategy”.
National Health and Medical Research Council, National Resource Management Ministerial Council, Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra,
available from: www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines/publications/eh52
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3
Contact details at: www.awqc.com.au/awqc/
Contact details at the end of this Fact Sheet.
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Schedule 4 – Chemicals and Materials Assessed Not Approved
The following table lists chemicals and materials that have been presented to the
Department of Health and have not been approved for use in association with any
drinking water application.
DoH
REF
Year
Assessed
PRODUCT
88/80
90/14
1989
A Catt Suppressor
Valve
J A Industries
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
92/80
36
1992
Acothane Solvent
Free Coating
(brush grade)
Great Western
Chemicals
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/4
1989
Acryl 60
ICI Building
Products
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/36
1990
Anzopol 3329003
Anzol Pty Ltd
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
92/80
36/4
1993
Bostik N49 Primer
(used with Seal N
Flex 1)
Bostik
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90
1984
Butynol
Shelter Engineering
Pty Ltd
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/24
1990
Calcure Type D
Cementaid Pty Ltd
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/24
1990
Calform NX
Cementaid Pty Ltd
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/24
1990
Calstrip
Cementaid Pty Ltd
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/24
1990
Caltite
Cementaid Pty Ltd
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90
1986
Carboline 191 4B
Topcoat
Vessey Chemicals
(WA) Pty Ltd
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90
1986
Carboline 191
Primer
Vessey Chemicals
(WA) Pty Ltd
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
92/80
36/14
1990
Chesterton 855
Abrasion Control
Liquid
John Venables
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
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REASON
DoH
REF
Year
Assessed
PRODUCT
COMPANY
REASON
1994
Chesterton ARC
SC2 Abrasion
Control Fluid
John Venables
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
86/94
0
1985
Chevron Industrial
Membrane
CIM Distributors
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90
1985
Copon EA9
Dimet Western
Australia
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
-
1986
Corrocoat EP1
Corrocoat Aust Pty
Ltd
Minor changes to formulation
with no retesting to AS4020
Corroguard EP
Corroless
Australia/Pics- Axlo
Gp. PO Box 265
Altona Vic 3018
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
92/80
36/14
88/80
90/31
1992
88/80
90/31
1992
Corroless RF35
Corroless Australia /
Pics- Axlo Gp. PO
Box 265 Altona Vic
3018
92/80
36/8
1993
Cotene 9121/70A
Black
Birwick march Pty
Ltd
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
Coterie 9121/70A
Black
Solco International
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
1986
Crystic 491
Monsanto Australia
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/30
1990
Derbigum SP
Bitumen
Membrane
Derbit Australia
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
90/81
63
1991
Dow Corning
Silicone 780
Dow Corning
Australia
Failed to complete
assessment
92/80
36/13
1994
Drizoro Maxplug
Auswest Coatings
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
90/81
63
1991
Durapond
Duram Coating
Products
Failed testing
88/81
63
1991
Dyna ValveJumper Valve
Aplitek (Qld) Matro
Labs
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
90/81
63
1991
Elastoseal
Crommelin
Chemicals
Failed to complete
assessment
92/80
36/8
86/94
0
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DoH
REF
Year
Assessed
PRODUCT
88/80
90/13
1989
Elasto-thane 227R
ICI Building
Products
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/19
1989
Emastak
Gating Pty Ltd,
Barry Arnold
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
86/94
0
1989
Ferroguard
Newcastle
Chemicals
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90
1986
Fluigide E
Corrocoat Australia
Pty Ltd
Minor changes to formulation
with no retesting to AS4020
88/80
90
Gipchem
Permaflex
Gippsland
Chemicals
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/09
1988
Glass Fibre
Reinforced
Polyester
FG Industries
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/39
1991
Halar
Fluoropolymer
Resin
ACPS Lined
Systems
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/01
1990
HIP2835 Stabiliser
Hardie Iplex
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90
1985
Hycote 151
Underwater
Technology Corp
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
92/80
36/3
1993
Hydrotite CJ 07253K Rubber Sealant
Parchem
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
92/80
36/3
1993
Hydrotite SS 0220
Rubber sealant
Parchem
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
92/80
36/9
1993
Innotech Rain
Water Tanks
Innotech Site
Services
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/18
1991
Interpon HD 3005
epoxy powder
coating
Taubmans Pty Ltd
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/43
1991
Isopthalic Resin
(KEM 142)
ICI Dulux Resins
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/46
1991
Leakmaster LVI
Parchem
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
1992
Magnaspheres
(granules)
90/81
63
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REASON
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
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DoH
REF
Year
Assessed
COMPANY
REASON
Merco 219
Bestobell
Engineering
Products
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
1989
Metallic Zinc Spray
John McCoy &
Assoc
Failed to complete
assessment
1991
Neste 0909
polyethylene
manufacture
Morris White Pty Ltd
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90
1986
88/80
90/16
88/80
90/45
PRODUCT
88/80
90/40
1991
Noverox AX/Sx
General &
Technical
Distributors,
Balcatta WA
88/80
90/28
1990
Nutra Rust 661
Burwood Agencies
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/43
1991
Orthopthalic Resin
(73-2020)
ICI Dulux Resins
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90
1986
Pabkote
Pabco Products
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/12
1989
Peratol
BTR Industrial
Products Pty Ltd
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90
1987
Polyethylene Pipes
Industrial Pipe
Systems
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/22
1990
Polyethylene Resin
Hostalen GM 5010
David Moss Trading
Pty Ltd
Failed to complete
assessment
90/81
63
1991
Procure
(Sprayable rubber)
Dunlop Industrial
products
Failed to complete
assessment
86/94
0
1986
PU 119
Ludavici JC & Son
Ltd
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
86/94
0
1986
PU40
Ludavici JC & Son
Ltd
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
03/69
35
2003
PV Liquid Vinyl
(PV311-Top)
Industrial Coating
Solutions PTY Ltd
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
1997
Qualipoly
Isophthalic
Polyester Resin
K530
Qualipoly Chemical
Corp. Taiwan ROC
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
97/70
42
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DoH
REF
Year
Assessed
PRODUCT
88/80
90/51
1992
Rafpoxy A52 High
Build
Raffles Paints
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/23
1989
RCL Polyester
Resin
RCL resinous
Chemicals
Failed chemical leachate
testing
88/80
90/42
1991
Red Mud Plastic
J P Distributors
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/21
1990
Secoseal 200
Expandite
(Australia) Pty Ltd
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/35
1990
Shamir Epoxy
Polyester
Amiad Australia Pty
Ltd
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/37
1991
Sikaflex 1 a
Sika Australia
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/29
1990
Steel it coatings
Specialty Metals
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/24
1990
Superplastet SR
Cementaid Pty Ltd
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/06
1994
Tank lining High
Build Epoxy
Courtaulds
(Australia) Pty
Failed to complete
assessment
88/80
90/04
1989
Thoroseal
ICI Building
Products
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
92/80
36/10
1993
Thortex CeramiTech CR
Simtech Sales &
Services, Carine
WA
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/34
1990
Trafab (Aqualiner)
BlueScope Water
Australia
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90
1990
Turbomag
Electromagnetic
water treatment
system
Turbomag Australia
Pty Ltd
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/02
1990
UPVC Pressure
Pipe
Humes Plastics Pty
Ltd
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/15
1989
Ureseal 270
ICI Building
Products
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
Waterplug
ICI Building
Products
88/80
90
1988
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REASON
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
7
DoH
REF
Year
Assessed
PRODUCT
COMPANY
REASON
04/72
15
2005
WR-525 Carbon
Fibre Reinforced
PEEK (polyaryletherketone
polymer)
Composite
88/80
90/20
1992
Z bond roof and
gutter silicone
Brenntag
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
88/80
90/20
1992
Z bond V60
glazing silicone
Brenntag
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
Victrex PLC
Previously approved. Unable
to confirm current status.
Notes
DoH
Department of Health (Western Australia)
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Schedule 5 – Approved Materials
The following table lists products (linings, paints, resins etc) compliant to
Australian Standard ‘AS/NZS 4020:2005 Testing of products for use in contact with
drinking water’ that have been examined and approved for drinking water
applications by the Department of Health.
Any product compliant to AS/NZS 4020:2005 may be used in contact with drinking
water without application to the Department of Health. However, care should be
taken to ensure compliance with all appendices of the Standard. (Department of
Health notification is recommended).
Please note that water treatment chemicals approved for use are listed in
Schedule 7. Chemicals and procedures approved for use to maintain water
treatment and distribution systems are listed in Schedule 8.
DoH
REF/ WC
DOC NO
7351482
E-AA-1325495
99-06176
F-AA25238
Year
Approved
OTHER
NAMES
PRODUCT
COMPANY
REASON
FOR
APPROVAL
RESTRICTION
OR
COMMENT
Lubricant
In-line/tank
membrane
liner
2012
622 White
Grease
-
Chesterton
NSF
Approval with
incidental
food contact
2013
Aeon PVC/
Elvaloy Tank
Membrane
Replaces
Nylex
Potable
Membrane
Innova
International
Pty Ltd
AS4020
Approval in
2010
Akzo Nobel
Interline 876
-
Pentair Water
and
Environmental
Systems
Wenco Pty Ltd,
O'Connor, WA
1999
On file.
Latest
AS4020
Approval in
2010
NSF
International
listing Jan
2013
Sealant to
cement mortar
lined water
supply mains.
E-AA-1325496
2013
Ameron PSX
34 adhesive
Replaces
Ameron RP34C
adhesive
EHB02152
2009
Aquatain
-
Aquatain
Products Pty
Ltd
On file
Refer to DoH
approval
conditions.
F-AA25319
2013
Bactericidal
Polydex
Lubricant
Replaces
Vinidex
Jointing
Lubricant
Vinidex
AS4020
Approval in
2004
Lubricant for
rubber ring
joints
7746652
2012
Belzona 1111
Supermetal
Belzona
Supermetal
Rezitech
Services
AS4020
Approval in
2011
Coating
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Epoxy
adhesive
DoH
REF/ WC
DOC NO
Approved
7746657
2012
Belzona 1341
Year
OTHER
NAMES
PRODUCT
COMPANY
REASON
FOR
APPROVAL
RESTRICTION
OR
COMMENT
Super
Metalglide
Rezitech
Services
AS4020
Approval in
2011
Coating
1994
Bondstrand
Series 2000
pipe
-
Wenco Pty Ltd,
O'Connor, WA
NSF
International
2013
Glassreinforced
epoxy water
pipe
F-AA25224
2013
Carboguard
690 N53
Blue/Grey
and White
-
Altex Coatings
Ltd
AS4020
Approval in
2009
Contact DoH
for approval
conditions
8234324
2012
Ceram-Chem
RP500
-
Chemco
International
AS4020
Approval in
2010
Coating
9772116
2013
Chemclad XC
-
Enecon
Corporation
NSF
Approval
2011
Coating
2503
th1a
2012
Chemspray
690
-
Chemind HiTec Polymers
On file
Lining Material
7908322
2012
Chesterton
ARC 855
ARC 885
Imatech
Abrasion and
corrosion
WRAS
Approval 11
May 2009
Coating
7908331
2012
Chesterton
ARC S2
ARC S2
Imatech
Abrasion and
corrosion
WRAS
Approval 11
May 2009
Coating
8909748
2013
Combiflex SG
-
Sika Australia
AS4020
Approval in
2012
Sealant
9208036/5
E-AA-1325496
92-08036
F-AA25277
92-08036
F-AA25276
9187636
1997
Conbextra
GP
1997
Concure
WB30
2013
Copper Tube
(20 mm
diameter)
QLKE-160070-4-1-4-233-2-00
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Fosroc
Expandite NSW
On file
-
Fosroc
Expandite NSW
On file.
Latest
AS4020
Approval in
2010
-
ABB Industrial
Systems Pty
Ltd, Luvata,
Sweden
AS4020
Approval in
2013
-
10
General
purpose nonshrink
cementitous
grout.
Retains
moisture in
concrete for
effective
curing.
Material of
small bore
cooling pipe
that runs
through pump
motor cooler at
SSDP
DoH
REF/ WC
DOC NO
Year
Approved
OTHER
NAMES
PRODUCT
COMPANY
REASON
FOR
APPROVAL
RESTRICTION
OR
COMMENT
Reseal packing
glands of sluice
valves.
Corrosion
prevention of
tank steel
columns
EHB01509
2009
Deacon 360FG
-
Deacon
Industries Inc.
On file
EHB01480
2009
Denso Butyl
Primer &
Tape
-
Denso
(Australia) Pty
Ltd
On file
EHB01339
2009
Devcon
Brushable
Ceramic
-
ITW Polymers
& Fluids
On file
Corrosion
control
2010
Dupont Tank
Tan EFT-602P7
-
Dupont
On file
Adherence to
NSF 61
approval
conditions
2012
Duremax
GPE Part A &
B
General
Purpose
Epoxy Part A
&B
Dulux Australia
AS4020
Approval in
2012
Coating
General
Purpose
Epoxy
Dulux Australia
AS4020
Approval in
2004
Coating
High Solids
Epoxy Part A
&B
Dulux Australia
AS4020
Approval in
2011
Coating
0a07
th1a
7746637
Duremax
GPE Water
Tank Grey
Part A
Duribild HSE
Part A & Part
B
7746630
2012
7746647
2012
F-AA13607
2014
Duribild HSE
White Light
74463001
99-06075
F-AA25273
1999
EPDM
compound
5567
-
F-AA5273
2013
EPDM Ref
FR5615
-
8808090/33
F-AA25281
1991
Epigen 1311
-
9488334
2013
EpiMax 330
9954677
2013
EpiMax
333AR
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AS4020
Approval in
2011
On file.
Pentair Water
Latest
and
AS4020
Environmental
Approval in
Systems
2011
AS4020
Stockbrands Co
Approval in
Pty Ltd
2006
On file.
Peerless
Latest
Industrial
AS4020
Systems
Approval in
1999
AS4020
Epimax
Approval in
Technologies
2011
Dulux Australia
Solventless
Epoxy
Coating
High Build
Acid
Resistant
Coating
Epimax
Technologies
11
AS4020
Approval in
2013
Coating
Pressure seal
in steel
pipelines
Material for
rubber flange
gasket
Waterproof
coating
Coating
Coating
DoH
REF/ WC
DOC NO
1b21
th1a
88-08090
F-AA25355
92-08036
F-AA25279
Year
Approved
2011
OTHER
NAMES
PRODUCT
Epirez 633
COMPANY
REASON
FOR
APPROVAL
RESTRICTION
OR
COMMENT
On file
Mortar binder
-
ITW Polymers
and fluids
On file
Pre-treatment
of metallic
surfaces
1989
Exit Rust
-
Liquied
Engineering
1997
Expandafoam
Strip
-
Parchem
On file
Joint filler in
concrete
E-AA-1325494
2013
Fibreglass
Composite
Laminate
from Crystic
VE 671 Resin
-
Summit
Composites Pty
Ltd
AS4020
Approval in
2009
Composite for
pipes and
tanks
88-08090
F-AA25347
1986
Fibretak
-
Calmarc
Chemicals
On file
Coating
2012
Flexitiff Part A
&B
Polyurea
Elastomer
Coating Part
A&B
Dulux
AS4020
Approval in
2009
Coating
ITW New
Zealand Ltd
On file
Lining drinking
water pipes.
Contact DoH
for approval
conditions.
Corrocoat
Australia Pty
Ltd
On file.
Latest
AS4020
Approval in
2004
Coating
WRAS
Approval in
2010
Internal Lining
of ABB
Magnetic
Flowmeter
7960112
EHB03010
88-08090
F-AA25283
2011
1986
Flexus
Shotbond
Fluiglide
-
-
9488531
2013
Hard Rubber
- General
-
ABB Australia
9047955
2013
Hepadur
Multi-Strength
35530
-
Sika Australia
8808090/26
F-AA25280
1990
Hobas,
Centrifugally
Cast GRP
Pipes
-
Global Pipe
Australia Pty
92-08036
1997
Hydrocell
-
Parchem
On file
Joint filler in
concrete
2014
Intercrete
4841
Cementitious
Coating 851
(UK)
AkzoNobel
AS4020
Approval by
NSF-WRc
05/12/2013
Coating
10776872
F-AA13607
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NSF
International
09/11/2011
On file.
Latest
AS4020
Approval in
2013
Coating
Water Pipes
DoH
REF/ WC
DOC NO
10703719
F-AA13607
Year
Approved
OTHER
NAMES
PRODUCT
COMPANY
2014
Intercrete
4842
Cemprotec
Elastic (UK)
AkzoNobel
10776890
F-AA13607
2014
Intercrete
4872
Cemprotec
2000-S (UK)
AkzoNobel
7746652
2012
Interline 850
White
TLA850/
TLA856
AkzoNobel
7746647
2012
Interline 921
THA921/
THA922
AkzoNobel
REASON
FOR
APPROVAL
AS4020
Approval by
NSF-WRc
05/03/2014
AS4020
Approval by
NSF-WRc
05/12/2013
AS4020
Approval in
2010
RESTRICTION
OR
COMMENT
Coating
Tape
Coating
AS4020
Approval in
2012
On file.
Latest
AS4020
Approval in
2011
AS4020
Approval in
2012
Coating.
Adherence to
manufacturer's
conditions
Coating
8808090/27
F-AA25238
1990
Interline 925
THA125
International
Paint
7746657
2012
Interline 975
THA975/
THA973
AkzoNobel
1c20
th1a
2011
-
International
Paint
On file
In-line and tank
liner
7746630
2012
Intercrete
4802
AkzoNobel
Has UK
approvals
Cement
7604378
2012
-
Jotun Australia
AS4020
Approval in
2010
Coating
Jotun Australia
AS4020
Approval in
2006
Coating
Lanotec
AS4020
Approval in
2011
(excepting
taste)
Lubricant
7604432
2012
Interline 975
Part A & B
International
Paint
Intercrete
4802
Jotacote 605
Jotacote UHB
-
2012
Lanotec Type
A Grease
00-06180
F-AA25362
2001
MIEX DOC
Resin
-
Orica
7784068
2012
MP & M
Mortar
-
Concrete
Waterproofing
Manufacturing
7351470
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13
On file.
Latest NSF
International
2011
AS4020
Approval in
2012
Coating
Water
treatment
system
Mortar
DoH
REF/ WC
DOC NO
Year
Approved
OTHER
NAMES
PRODUCT
10449169
F-AA13607
2014
MX3 FG
92-08036
F-AA25275
1997
Nitocote
EP405
COMPANY
Inox
-
Parchem
REASON
FOR
APPROVAL
NSF
Approval 22/09/2011.
Incidental
Food Contact
On file.
Latest
AS4020
Approval in
2008
EHB03010
2011
Nukote ST
Polyurea
-
Nukote
Distributions
Pty Ltd
7746637
2012
Polibrid 700
A-E
Polibrid
AkzoNobel
9524089
2013
Polyeuro
5502F
-
Australian
Urethane
Systems
88-08090
1985
Polyglass
"VE"
-
Corrocoat
(Aust)
On file
2712
th2a
2012
Polyglass
“VEF”
-
Corrocoat
(Aust)
AS4020
Approval in
2004
-
BASF
Construction
Chemicals
Australia
2012
Pozzolith
122Ri
7427162
2012
PVC Heavy
Duty Pipe
Wrap Tape
Pipe Tape
Heatley
Industrial and
Safety
7515512
2012
Qenos PE
HD2090
HD2090
AquaArmour
10922313
F-AA13607
2014
Quickspray
Supreme W
QSP53120 /
QSP 53110
EIC (Aust) Pty
Ltd
7596749
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On file
AS4020
Approval in
2012
AS4020
Approval in
2008 - being
retested
Group 1B
Material with non
hazardous
ingredients
Group 1B
material. PVC
in stabilised
form - long
history of
past use.
Group 1B
material.
High density
polyethylene
AS4020
Approval by
AWQC
07/05/2013
RESTRICTION
OR
COMMENT
Lubricant
Lining and
water-proofing
of tanks
Liner in potable
water tanks.
Contact DoH
for approval
conditions.
Coating
Coating
Vinyl ester
resin glass
reinforced
Lining/coating
material for
tanks, pipes
and pumps.
Concrete
Additive
Securing
submersible
power cables
to bore column
Covering dams
to reduce
evaporation
Coating
DoH
REF/ WC
DOC NO
Year
Approved
OTHER
NAMES
PRODUCT
COMPANY
REASON
FOR
APPROVAL
On file.
Latest
BS6920
Approval in
1998
AS4020
Approval by
AMS
Laboratories
20/01/2014
8808090/38
1991
Radcon #7
-
Crommelin
Chemicals
(WA)
10395852
F-AA13607
2014
Radmix
RAD19FF
SikaFiber
Force PP48
Sika Australia
1989
Ranex rust
buster
Name
change only
from Ranex
rust
converter
Bondall Pty Ltd
On file
1997
Renderoc
HB40 with
Nitobond
SBR primer
Parchem
On file.
Latest
AS4020
Approval in
2011
88-08090
F-AA25346
92-08036
F-AA25274
-
RESTRICTION
OR
COMMENT
Coating
Concrete
Additive
Pre-treatment
of metallic
surfaces
High
performance
medium-weight
concrete
reinstatement
mortar.
Single
component
free-flowing
low alkali
micro-concrete.
Internal coating
in valves
92-08036
F-AA25274
1997
Renderoc
LA55
-
Parchem
On file.
Latest
AS4020
Approval in
2011
1c15
th1a
2011
Resicoat ®
R4-ES
-
Akzo Nobel
On file
Group 1B
Material with non
hazardous
ingredients
Concrete
Additive
BS6920
Approval
Coating
2012
Rheobuild
1000 NT
-
BASF
Construction
Chemicals
Australia
2012
Scotchkote
Urethane
Coating 165
PW
-
Corrosion
Protection
Products 3M
2011
Scubapox
1725
-
National
Maintenance
Products Pty
Ltd
880890/48
7604466
2012
Sigmaguard
CSF 575
Name change
only from
Sigma Coatings
Sigmaguard
CSF 75
AS4020
Approval in
2009
9524098
2013
Sikaflex Tank
-
AS4020
Approval in
2001
7596593
7604554 /
7604583
EHB03010
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Sika Australia
15
On file
Sealant for
cracks in
service tanks
and reservoirs.
Coating. Water
containers to
be flushed
before use.
Sealant
DoH
REF/ WC
DOC NO
Approved
8909740
2013
Year
OTHER
NAMES
PRODUCT
Sikafloor 161
-
REASON
FOR
APPROVAL
RESTRICTION
OR
COMMENT
Sika Australia
AS 4020
Approval in
2011
Coating
Coating
COMPANY
89009744
2013
Sikalastic 150
-
Sika Australia
AS 4020
Approval in
2009
8946508
2013
Sikalastic 152
-
Sika Australia
AS 4020
Approval in
2013
Coating
8909755
2013
Sikalastic 841
ST
-
Sika Australia
AS4020
Approval in
2011
Coating
-
Sika Australia
AS 4020
Aproval in
2010
Liner
-
Sika Australia
AS 4020
Approval in
2010
Liner
-
Sika Australia
-
Dow Corning
-
Anti Corrosion
Technology
-
Anti Corrosion
Technology
-
Pentair Water
and
Environmental
Systems
8946527
2013
8946513
2013
8946541
2013
9321536
2013
9976316
2013
9976316
2013
F-AA25238
92-08036
F-AA25278
92-08036
F-AA25278
1987
Sikaplan
WT4200 15C
Felt 500 Light
Blue
Sikaplan
WT4200 15C
Light Blue
Sikaplan
WT4200 18H
Light Blue
Silastic 732
Multipurpose
(White, Clear
and Black)
STOPAQ
2100
Aquastop
STOPAQ
Wrapping
Band CZH
Strataflo
1997
Supercast
PVC
-
Parchem
1997
Supercast
SW
-
Parchem
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AS 4020
Approval in
2010
NSF
International
listing July
2013
NSF
Approval
2011
NSF
Approval
2011
On file. Latest
AS4020
Approval in
2012 for
Duraflo same
ABS pipe as
Strataflo.
AS4020
Approval in
1995
AS4020
Approval in
1995
Liner
Sealant
Pipe Wrapping
Pipe Wrapping
Bore casing,
only.
Formulation to
remain same.
Waterstop
Waterstop
DoH
REF/ WC
DOC NO
Year
Approved
OTHER
NAMES
PRODUCT
COMPANY
REASON
FOR
APPROVAL
F-AA13607
2010
Tampur 150
Tam 150
Tam International
On file
Australia Pty Ltd
7604351
2012
Tankguard
412
-
Jotun Australia
2013
Tapping
Bands 4N
Replaces
Nylon
Tapping
Bands
AS4020
Stockbrands Co
Approval in
Pty Ltd
2009
2012
Titanex
H07RN-F
Titanex
submersible
cable
9187604
2013
Tube Plate
(Naval Brass)
QLKE-160070-4-1-4-233-2-00
88-08090
F-AA25347
1986
Tufseal 35E
2306
th1a
F-AA25320
AS4020
Approval in
2006
RESTRICTION
OR
COMMENT
Waterstop /
Crack injection
Coating
In-line/pipe
fitting for
potable water
Olex
AS4020
Approval in
2012
Connecting
power from
surface to bore
pump motor
-
ABB Industrial
Systems Pty
Ltd, Luvata,
Sweden
AS4020
Approval in
2013
Material of
motor cooler
manifold at
SSDP
-
Calmarc
Chemicals
On file
Coating
2012
Vandex
BB75-Z
-
Parchem
Construction
Supplies Pty
On file
Water Proofing
reservoir walls
2306
th1a
2012
Vandex Plug
-
Parchem
Construction
Supplies Pty
On file
EHB01339
2010
VESPEL CR6100
-
DuPont De
Nemours Int.
On file
7596930
2012
Wattyl
Epinamel
TL710
-
Wattyl Australia
AS4020
Approval in
2009
Coating
7598416 /
7598486
2012
Wattyl
Epinamel
TL770SF
-
Wattyl Australia
AS4020
Approval in
2009
Coating
7784039
2012
Xypex Admix
C-1000NF
-
Concrete
Waterproofing
Manufacturing
AS4020
Approval in
2012
Concrete
additive
7784011
2012
Xypex Admix
C-5000
-
Concrete
Waterproofing
Manufacturing
AS4020
Approval in
2012
Concrete
additive
6778829
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Plugging areas
of leakage on
reservoir walls
Wear
resistance
bearing
material
DoH
REF/ WC
DOC NO
REASON
FOR
APPROVAL
RESTRICTION
OR
COMMENT
Approved
7783992
2012
Xypex
Concentrate
-
Concrete
Waterproofing
Manufacturing
AS4020
Approval in
2012
Coating
7784118
2012
Xypex
Megamix I
-
Concrete
Waterproofing
Manufacturing
AS4020
Approval in
2012
Coating
2012
Xypex
Megamix II
-
Concrete
Waterproofing
Manufacturing
AS4020
Approval in
2012
7784027
Mortar
7784102
2012
Xypex
Modified
-
Concrete
Waterproofing
Manufacturing
AS4020
Approval in
2012
Coating
7784050
2012
Xypex Patch
N Plug
-
Concrete
Waterproofing
Manufacturing
AS4020
Approval in
2012
Coating
EHB03010
2011
Yokoham
floating
fender
pneumatic
-
Yokohama
On file
Plug on scour
pipes.
EHB01290
2009
ZAVLAR
Liquid Rubber
-
Liquid Rubber
Australia
On file
Internal coating
for clear water
tanks
9265761
2013
Zinga
-
Zinga Pty Ltd
AS4020
Approval in
2013
Coating
Year
OTHER
NAMES
PRODUCT
COMPANY
Notes
DoH
WC
Department of Health (Western Australia)
Water Corporation
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Schedule 5(a) – Approved Materials
The following table lists products that have been previously approved by the
Department of Health but which are no longer manufactured.
DoH
REF
Year
Approved
PRODUCT
COMPANY
RESTRICTION OR
COMMENT
0006044
2000
AV 600M
Grace
Construction
Products
No longer manufactured
9208036/4
1993
Bostik 2638 Gungrade
polyurethane
sealant
Bostik (Australia)
Pty Ltd
No longer manufactured
8600940
1986
Colturiet EHB
8600940
1986
Colturiet GPL
1985
Dulux Epoxy
Bildcote
Dulux Australia
No longer manufactured
1989
Dulux Ferrodor
EPX Epoxy Paint
Dulux Australia
No longer manufactured
GPR
Grace
Construction
Products
No longer manufactured
Grinnell Supply
Sales
No longer manufactured
Taubmans Pty Ltd
No longer manufactured
8808090/2
8808090/17
0006044
2000
8808090/50
1992
8808090
8808090/5
8808090
8808090
8808090
9208036
8808090
8808090/48
1985
Gruvlock
Compound
EP10059
Hot Water
Resistant Epoxy
Wattyl-Sigma
Coatings WattylSigma Coatings
Wattyl-Sigma
Coatings WattylSigma Coatings
No longer manufactured
No longer manufactured
1988
Krystol
Crommelin
Chemicals (WA)
No longer manufactured
1986
Pliseal AC
Calmarc
Chemicals
No longer manufactured
1986
Pliseal S B
Calmarc
Chemicals
No longer manufactured
1989
Ranex rust
converter
Landra Nominees
Pty Ltd
Name change to Ranex
rust buster
1997
Renderroc S
Fosroc Expandite
NSW
No longer manufactured
1989
Revenge rust
converter
Landra Nominees
Pty Ltd
No longer manufactured
1991
Sigmaguard CSF
75
Wattyl (Qld)
Name change to
Sigmaguard CSF 575
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DoH
REF
8808090
8808090
Year
Approved
1985
1985
9008163
1992
8808090
1986
8808090
1986
8808090/49
8808090/10
1992
1988
PRODUCT
COMPANY
RESTRICTION OR
COMMENT
Taubmans Clear
Silicone Epoxy
Taubmans
No longer manufactured
Taubmans P/L
No longer manufactured
Tubemakers Pty
Ltd
No longer manufactured
Calmarc
Chemicals
No longer manufactured
Calmarc
Chemicals
No longer manufactured
Vinidex
Replaced by Bactericidal
Polydex Lubricant
Stockbrands
Company Pty Ltd
Replaced by Tapping
bands 4N
Taubmans HiBuild
Epoxy (Series 70)
Tubemakers
rubber ring joint
lubricant No 2
Tufcote: Flexiglas
(with Tufcote)
Tufseal 24S
Flexiglas (with
Attaflex)
Vinidex jointing
lubricant
Nylon tapping
bands
Notes
DoH
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Schedule 6 - Materials Assessed - Not Requiring
Approval (Subject To Condition)
The following table lists products that have been presented to and noted by the
Department of Health but do not require approval as they are either:
• to be removed before drinking water is produced; or
• used in accordance with the restrictions or comments stated below.
DoH
REF
0406089
0406089
0406089
0406089
0406089
0406089
0406133
EHB01281
EHB01281
0406133
0406089
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
Year
Assess
ed
PRODUCT
RESTRICTION OR
COMMENT
COMPANY
Australian Mud
Company Pty Ltd
Australian Mud
Company Pty Ltd
Australian Mud
Company Pty Ltd
Australian Mud
Company Pty Ltd
Australian Mud
Company Pty Ltd
Australian Mud
Company Pty Ltd
ADG Technology
Pty Ltd
M-I Swaco Pty
Australia
M-I Swaco Pty
Australia
ADG Technology
Pty Ltd
Australian Mud
Company Pty Ltd
2004
AMC Pac L
2004
AMC Pac R
2004
Aus-Det
2004
Aus-Dex
2004
Aus-Gel Xtra
2004
Bio-Vis
2004
Ciba Alcomer
72L
2009
DRILPLEX HDD
2009
FLO-PLEX
2004
Hibitrol HV
2004
Liqui-Pol
2012
Matex BITCOOL
Airdrill Pty Ltd
2012
Matex DD605L
Airdrill Pty Ltd
2012
Matex DD955
Airdrill Pty Ltd
2012
Matex DD2000
Airdrill Pty Ltd
2012
2012
2012
Matex 1560 XS
FOAM
Matex DD
XPAND
Matex E.S. Thread
Compound
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Airdrill Pty Ltd
Airdrill Pty Ltd
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To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
2111
th1a
0406133
EHB01281
0406133
0406133
EHB01281
0406133
0406133
EHB01281
EHB01281
0406133
0406089
0406089
Notes
DoH
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2004
Matex FORM A
CORE
Matex HOLE
CONTROL
Matex
RDO302ES
Matex SALT VIS
P
Matex SALT-VIS
Matex SAND
DRILL
Matex
TORQUELESS
Matex
ULTRAVIS
Matex VIBRA
STOP
Max Gel Polypac
– All grades
2009
MAX GEL
2004
Poly-Plus
(Liquid)
2004
Poly-Plus Dry
2009
POLYSWELL
2004
2004
Potassium
chloride
Potassium
hydroxide
2009
RINGFREE
2009
ROD EASE
2004
SAPP
(Sodium acid
pyrophosphate)
2004
Well-Clean
2004
Xan-Bore
ADG Technology
Pty Ltd
M-I Swaco Pty
Australia
ADG Technology
Pty Ltd
ADG Technology
Pty Ltd
M-I Swaco Pty
Australia
ADG Technology
Pty Ltd
ADG Technology
Pty Ltd
M-I Swaco Pty
Australia
M-I Swaco Pty
Australia
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
ADG Technology
Pty Ltd
To be removed from final
production water.
Australian Mud
Company Pty Ltd
Australian Mud
Company Pty Ltd
To be removed from final
production water.
To be removed from final
production water.
Airdrill Pty Ltd
Airdrill Pty Ltd
Airdrill Pty Ltd
Airdrill Pty Ltd
Airdrill Pty Ltd
Airdrill Pty Ltd
Airdrill Pty Ltd
Airdrill Pty Ltd
Airdrill Pty Ltd
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Schedule 7 - Chemicals Approved for Addition to
Drinking Water
The following table lists chemicals either accepted or approved by the Department of
Health for addition to drinking water in Western Australia.
Chapter 8 of the “Australian Drinking Water Guidelines” provides further information
about quality assurance, monitoring and analytical advice and assessing levels of
contaminants in chemicals used for drinking water treatment.
Chemicals and procedures approved for use to maintain water treatment and
distribution systems are listed in Schedule 8. Materials approved for use in contact
with drinking water are listed in Schedule 5.
CHEMICAL
FORMULA
REFERENCE
AlCl(OH)5
NHMRC 2005
Al2(SO4)3
AWWA B403-82
NH3 (aq)
FCC p. 20-21
Ammonium sulphate
(NH4)2SO4
AWWA B302-81
Aquamax RO608
-
DoH 0a045a
Calcium carbonate
(Redgate Lime)
CaCO3
DoH 06-06032
Calcium carbonate
(Imerys, Rotech
Services)
CaCO3
DoH F-AA-13607,
NSF Approved
Calcium chloride
CaCl2
DoH 04-06352
Calcium hydroxide
Ca(OH)2
AWWA B202-83
Calcium hypochlorite
Ca(OCl)2
AWWA B300-80
Calcium oxide
CaO
AWWA B202-83
Aluminum
chlorohydrates
Aluminum sulphate
(alum)
Ammonia (ammonium
hydroxide)
Calcium sodium
polyphosphate
silicate
Calgon T
NHMRC 1980
(90th Session, p.22)
Sodium hexametaphosphate
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RESTRICTION OR
COMMENT
In accordance with
RMIC requirements of
Chapter 8 of ADWG.
In accordance with
RMIC requirements of
Chapter 8 of ADWG.
Max rate 100 mg/L
Food grade (99%)
(Contaminants <5 ppm
Pb and <3 ppm As)
RESTRICTION OR
COMMENT
Use in accordance with
the manufacturer’s
instructions.
CHEMICAL
FORMULA
REFERENCE
Carbon dioxide
(99.9% purity v/v)
CO2
DoH F-AA-13607
C
AWWA B604-96
Adsorption
C
AWWA B600-78
Adsorption
Chlorine
Cl2
AWWA B301-81
Chlorine dioxide
ClO2
NHMRC 2005
CleanOxide 75
Part A (P) and B
-
DoH 2712th1a
Chlorine dioxide
Copper sulphate
CuSO4.5H2O
AWWA B602-80
Algicide
Ferric chloride
FeCl3.6H2O
AWWA B407-83
Ferric sulphate
Fe2(SO4)3
NHMRC 1983
(95th Session,
p.27)
-
DoH 1707th1a
Al2O3
NSF/ANSI
Standard 61
Carbon, granulated
activated (GAC)
Carbon, powdered
activated (PAC)
GO2 Component A
and B
Granular Activated
Alumina (DD – 6)
GMA Garnet
Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
DoH EHB-1085
Hydrex 4101
-
0a18th2a
Hydrex 4102
-
1811th1a
Hydrex 4129
-
1811th2a
Hydrex 4701
-
0a04th3a
Hydrex 4703
-
0a04th4a
Hydrex 4705
-
0a18th1a
Hydrex 4710
-
0a18th1a
Hydrex 4715
-
0a05th1a
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Chlorine dioxide
In accordance with
RMIC requirements of
Chapter 8 of ADWG.
Not approved for use by
individual (home)
consumers.
Contact DoH for
information
Contact DoH for
information
Contact DoH for
information
Contact DoH for
information
Contact DoH for
information
24
CHEMICAL
FORMULA
REFERENCE
Hydrex 4720
-
DoH F-AA-27304
Hydrochloric acid
HCl
NHMRC 2005
Hydrofluorosilicic acid
(Fluorosilicic acid)
H2SiF6
AWWA B703-84
Hydrogen peroxide
H2O 2
FCC p.146-147
Hydroxylated ferric
sulphate
Hypersperse
MDC220
RESTRICTION OR
COMMENT
Contact DoH for
information
In accordance with
RMIC requirements of
Chapter 8 of ADWG.
NHMRC 2005
-
DoH 0a04th7a
Hypersperse MSI300
-
DoH 0a04th6a
Magnetite
Fe3O4
Osmoclean DW
-
DoH 1817th2a
OsmoDechlor
-
DoH 1817th1a
Ozone
O3
ADWG 2004
Phoslock
-
DoH 06-06384
Polyacrylamides and
acrylic acid polymers
and copolymers
(CH2CHCONH2)
8 and
(CH2CHCOOH)8
Polyaluminium
chloride
Poly aluminium silica
sulphates
Polydiallyldimethyl
ammoniumchlorides
(polyDADMACs)
Potassium
permanganate
Silver hydrogen
peroxide
Al8(OH)10SO4Cl1
2
NHMRC 1977,
1979 (84th Session
p.22 and 88th
Session, p.21)
NHMRC 1979 (88th
Session, pp.17-18)
Na12(AlO2)
(SiO2)12.xH2O
ADWG 2004
-
NHMRC 1982
(93rd Session,
pp.19-20)
KMnO4
AWWA B603-83
Ag+.H2O2
NHMRC 1989
(107th Session p17)
Sodium alginate
-
FCC p.274
Sodium aluminate
NaAlO2
AWWA B405-83
Sodium bicarbonate
NaHCO3
FCC p.278
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Contact DoH for
information
Contact DoH for
information
Contact DoH for
information
CHEMICAL
FORMULA
REFERENCE
Sodium carbonate
Na2CO3
AWWA B201-80
Sodium chloride
NaCl
AWWA B200-78
Sodium fluoride
NaF
AWWA B701-84
Sodium fluorosilicate
(sodium silicofluoride)
Na2SiF6
AWWA B702-84
Sodium
hexametaphosphate
(NaPO3)6
AWWA B502-83
Sodium hydroxide
NaOH
AWWA B501-80
Sodium hypochlorite
NaOCl
AWWA B300-80
Sodium
metabisulphite
Na2S2O5
DoH 06-06237
Sodium silicate
Na2O.xSiO2
(x = 3-5)
AWWA B404-80
Sodium
tripolyphosphate
Na5P3O10
ADWG 2004
Sulphuric acid
H2SO4
FCC p.317-18
Tanamet crystals
-
DoH 07-06010
Zinc orthophosphate
Zn3(PO4)2
NHMRC 1987
(104th Session p32)
RESTRICTION OR
COMMENT
In accordance with
RMIC requirements of
Chapter 8 of ADWG.
In accordance with
RMIC requirements of
Chapter 8 of ADWG.
In accordance with
RMIC requirements of
Chapter 8 of ADWG.
In accordance with
RMIC requirements of
Chapter 8 of ADWG.
Not approved for use by
individual (home)
consumers.
Notes
ADWG
AWWA
DoH
FCC
NHMRC
NSF / ANSI
RMIC
“Australian Drinking Water Guidelines”
American Water Works Association Standards
Department of Health (Western Australia)
Food Chemicals Codex, 3rd Edition, 1981
National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia)
NSF International / American National Standards Institute
Recommended Maximum Impurity Concentration
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Schedule 8 - Chemicals and Procedures used to
Maintain Water Treatment and Distribution Systems
The following table lists chemicals and procedures used to maintain water
treatment and distribution systems that have been approved by the Department of
Health.
Water treatment chemicals approved for use are listed in Schedule 7. Materials
approved for use in contact with drinking water are listed in Schedule 5.
DoH
REF
Year
PRODUCT
Approved
COMPANY
RESTRICTION OR COMMENT
2006
Adsorbsia GTO
Titanium Based
Adsorbent
Dow Chemical
(Australia) Ltd
Arsenic removal.
Arsenic monitoring to be conducted
in the reticulated supply as a “key
characteristic”, until the lifespan of
the product is determined.
8808090/
07
1990
ALBA Bore
Treatment
Antibacterial
Chem
Chemicals and
Malcolm
Thompson
Pumps
Flush bore for 30 minutes after
application
9772
655
2013
AMC Clay Doctor
AMC
9378
501
2013
AMC Star Seal
AMC
2215
th1a
2012
AWC A-102 Plus
AS Harrison &
Co Pty Ltd
2215
th2a
2012
AWC A-103
AS Harrison &
Co Pty Ltd
2215
th3a
2012
AWC A-109
AS Harrison &
Co Pty Ltd
2215
th4a
2012
AWC C-205
AS Harrison &
Co Pty Ltd
2215
th5a
2012
AWC C-236
AS Harrison &
Co Pty Ltd
2011
Belgard EV2050
2011
Belite M8
0606194
1610
th1a
1613
th1a
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Additives
BWA Water
Additives
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Drilling Fluid. Used Offline - must be
used in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
Hole stabilising additive used for air
drilling. Used offline - must be used
in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions. Must be followed by a
Pump Test or flushed for a minimum
of two hours.
Antiscalant in RO systems.
Contact DoH for conditions of
approval.
Antiscalant in RO systems.
Contact DoH for conditions of
approval.
Antiscalant in RO systems.
Contact DoH for conditions of
approval.
Membrane cleaner.
Contact DoH for conditions of
approval.
Membrane cleaner.
Contact DoH for conditions of
approval.
Antiscalant in desalination plants.
Dosing rate to not exceed 8 mg/L.
Defoamer in seawater distillation
plant. Dosing rate not to exceed
DoH
REF
Year
PRODUCT
Approved
COMPANY
RESTRICTION OR COMMENT
0.1 mg/L in feed stream.
EHB00870
2008
Bio D-Scaler
Bio Green
Chemicals Pty
Ltd
Treated equipment to be flushed
until water is clear.
Flush equipment with at least 5
times the total treated volume with
untreated water, or until pH is within
0.5 pH units of the original untreated
water.
Rehabilitation of water bores.
Product to be diluted to 10% and
flush bore for 30 minutes before
use.
Rehabilitation of water bores.
Product to be diluted to 10% and
flush bore for 30 minutes before
use.
Bore pipe and pump cleaner. Used
offline - must be flushed for 30
minutes or until background pH is
re-established, whichever is the
longest.
Residual levels of copper and
oxalate must comply with drinking
water guidelines.
RO system antiscalant.
Contact DoH for conditions of
approval.
Application for bore treatment and
water tanks (cleaning, disinfection)
Flush bore for 30 minutes after
treatment.
To clean ultra filtration membranes.
Isolate membranes from drinking
water stream. Soak in water for 30
minutes prior to return to service.
EHB00009
2517
th1a
2008
2012
BluBac
BluBac Xtra
Clearbore Pty
Ltd
9208036/
06
1993
Boreclean
Boretech, Qld
9208036/
07
1993
Boreclean forte
Carela
Australia Pty
Ltd
7660
813
2012
BoreSaver
MULTIKLEEN
Aquabiotics
Industrial Pty
Ltd
0106614
2001
Boresaver Ultra C
Aquabiotics
Pty Ltd
2117
th1a
2012
Calstat RO-30
WAT Australia
Pty Ltd
8808090/
32
1990
Carrela-Bio-Plus
Carrel a-Bio-PlusForte
George
Roberts and
Associates
EHB00102
2007
Citric Acid
Redox
Chemicals
0606331
2006
Clearbore
Clearbore Pty
Ltd
Post treatment flushing and testing
required
Copper Citrate
Consolidated
Chemical
Company
Contact DoH for conditions of
approval.
DOW
Chemicals
To remove membrane biofouling.
Operational conditions apply.
IMCD
Australia Ltd
Antiscalant in RO systems.
Dosing rate not to exceed 10 mg/L.
2104
th1a
2012
0706281
2007
F-AA25429
2013
DBNPA
2,2-dibromo-3nitrilopropionamid
e
Dequest SPE
0108
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DoH
Year
PRODUCT
Approved
REF
F-AADequest SPE
2013
25429
0111
85Fertan Rust
01121/ 1986
Converter
6
1610
2011
Floclean MC11
th1a
1610
2011
Floclean MC3
th1a
1610
2011
Flocon 135
th2a
1610
2011
Flocon 190
th3a
COMPANY
RESTRICTION OR COMMENT
IMCD
Australia Ltd
Fertan
Australia &
New Zealand
BWA Water
Additives
BWA Water
Additives
BWA Water
Additives
BWA Water
Additives
Antiscalant in RO systems.
Dosing rate not to exceed 17 mg/L.
RO membrane cleaner. Contact
DoH for approval conditions.
RO membrane cleaner. Contact
DoH for approval conditions.
Antiscalant in RO systems.
Dosing rate not to exceed 10 mg/L.
Antiscalant in RO systems.
Dosing rate not to exceed 10 mg/L.
Rust treatment only
1610
th4a
2011
Flocon 260
BWA Water
Additives
Antiscalant in RO systems.
Dosing rate not to exceed 5 mg/L.
1610
th5a
2011
Flocon 285
BWA Water
Additives
Antiscalant in RO systems.
Dosing rate not to exceed 9 mg/L.
1610
th6a
2011
Flocon Plus N
BWA Water
Additives
Antiscalant in RO systems.
Dosing rate not to exceed 10 mg/L.
GE Betz Pty
Ltd
Antiscalant in RO systems. Contact
DoH for conditions of approval.
GE Betz Pty
Ltd
Antiscalant in RO systems. Contact
DoH for conditions of approval.
GE Betz Pty
Ltd
GE Betz Pty
Ltd
RO membrane cleaner. Contact
DoH for conditions of approval.
RO membrane cleaner. Contact
DoH for conditions of approval.
Membranes to be purged to waste
before being used to supply
drinking water.
2222
th1a
2012
2222
th1a
2012
2109
th1a
2109
th1a
2012
2012
GE Betz
Hypersperse
MDC704
GE Betz
Hypersperse
MSI410
GE Betz Kleen
MCT 103
GE Betz Kleen
MCT 511
EHB00869
2008
EHB01731
2009
1c08th
1a
2011
0006180
2001
MIEX DOC Resin
8343
520
9772
585
Glycerol
Hypersperse
MDC707
Manganese (II)
Sulphate
Monohydrate
Klen
International
GE Betz Pty
Ltd
Antiscalant for RO membranes
Chem Supply
Pty Ltd
Filter media conditioning.
Contact DoH for approval
conditions
Orica
Advanced
Technologies
Water treatment system
2013
Nalco PermaClean
PC-11
Nalco
Disinfect and sanitise membrane
plants. Used offline - must be used
in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
2013
Orange Aid
Natural Drilling
Equipment
Lubricant and Sealant. Used Offline
- must be used in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
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DoH
Year
PRODUCT
Approved
REF
1928
2011
Osmoclean CD
th1a
1817
2011
Osmoclean DW
th2a
1817
2011
OsmoDechlor
th1a
1a03
2011
Osmotreat DS
th2a
1a03
2011
Osmotreat Si
th1a
8808090/ 1991
PALTEM
44
EHB2011
PermaClean PC 77
03010
COMPANY
RESTRICTION OR COMMENT
Osmoflo
Ltd
Osmoflo
Ltd
Osmoflo
Ltd
Osmoflo
Ltd
Osmoflo
Ltd
Contact DoH
conditions.
Contact DoH
conditions.
Contact DoH
conditions.
Contact DoH
conditions.
Contact DoH
conditions.
Pty
Pty
Pty
Pty
Pty
Balfour Beatty
for approval
for approval
for approval
for approval
for approval
Pipeline Auto Lining System
Filtration membrane cleaner.
Contact DoH for conditions of
approval.
Filtration membrane cleaner.
Contact DoH for conditions of
approval.
Filtration membrane cleaner.
Contact DoH for conditions of
approval.
Nalco
EHB03010
2011
PermaClean PC 98
Nalco
EHB03010
2011
PermaClean PC 99
Nalco
0606356
2006
Permatreat PC
1020
Ondeo Nalco
Membrane antifoulant. Chapter 8
ADWG conditions apply.
0606355
2006
Permatreat PC
191
Ondeo Nalco
Membrane antiscalant. Chapter 8,
ADWG conditions apply.
0606357
2006
Permatreat PC
510
Ondeo Nalco
Silica antifoulant. Chapter 8,
ADWG conditions apply.
Phoslock
Water
Solutions
Plantic
Technologies
Ltd
0606384
2007
Phoslock
2111
th1a
2012
Plantic TFR
V2019 PVA Bags
9506134
2002
PVA (bags)
Orica
Chemicals
0606480
2007
Quantum Filtration
DMI 65
Quantum
Iron and manganese removal.
Filtration
Chapter 8, ADWG conditions
Medium Pty Ltd apply.
9906524
2003
Quinplex White Oil
(4010 H1)
Artesian bore lubricant
Rheobuild 561
Concrete Additive. Used Offline must be used in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
9772
660
2013
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Limited reservoir trial application
subject to specific conditions.
For the dosing of sodium fluoride.
Contact DoH for conditions of
approval.
PVA bags used to contain fluoride
compounds.
BASF
30
DoH
REF
Year
PRODUCT
Approved
COMPANY
RESTRICTION OR COMMENT
1b15
th1a
2011
Rhodamine WT
Abbey Color
Tracer dye. Contact DoH for
conditions of approval.
2103
th1a
2012
Sodium Lauryl
Sulphate
KLEN
International
(74) Pty Ltd
Membrane cleaner. Contact DoH
for conditions of approval.
9856
166
8600940
9772
638
2013
Superfoam
AMC
Hole cleaning additive used for air
drilling. Used Offline - must be used
in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
1985
Turbomag
Electromagnetic
Water Treatment
System
Turbomag
Australia Pty
Ltd
Scale and corrosion removal and
prevention
XTEX
Lubricant and Sealant. Used Offline
- must be used in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
Challenge
Chemicals
Australia
Flush bore for 30 minutes
Challenge
Chemicals
Australia
Flush bore for 30 minutes
Challenge
Chemicals
Australia
Flush bore for 30 minutes
2013
8808090/
41
1992
8808090/
41
1991
8808090/
41
1992
Well Guard
Wellchem
Claysperse –
Downhole
Dispersant
Wellchem Nu
Antibac –
Downhole
Bacterial Acid
Wellchem Well
Clean – Downhole
Antibacterial Acid
Notes
ADWG
DoH
“Australian Drinking Water Guidelines”
Department of Health (Western Australia)
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Schedule 8(a) - Chemicals and Procedures used to
Maintain Water Treatment and Distribution Systems
The following table lists products that have been previously approved by the
Department of Health but which are no longer manufactured.
DoH
Year
PRODUCT
REF Approved
8808090/ 1991
Occtech D24
47
COMPANY
RESTRICTION OR COMMENT
Occtech Corp.
Pty Ltd
O’Connor WA
No longer manufactured
Notes
DoH
Department of Health (Western Australia)
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Schedule 9 - Chemicals and Materials used in
Water Catchment Areas
The following table lists products that have been assessed and approved by the
Department of Health for use in water catchment areas.
DoH
REF
EHB02152
0307168
Year
Approved
PRODUCT
2009
Aquatain
2009
Road Master
0406898
2006
PK-4 (surface
stabilizer)
0606330
2007
Polycom
COMPANY
Ultimate Products
(Aust) Pty Ltd
Road Master Pty
Ltd
Eco Enzymes
Australia
Biocentral
Laboratories
Notes
DoH
Department of Health (Western Australia)
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RESTRICTION OR
COMMENT
Contact DoH for
information
Road base stabilization
Only surfaces that are
not subjected to
continual immersion
may be treated.
Follow manufacturer’s
instructions.
Schedule 10 - Fire Suppressants and Retardants
used in Water Catchment Areas
The following table lists products that have previously been used in fire fighting
operations in water catchment areas. These products have not been assessed for
approval by the Department of Health as they are used in emergency situations in
localised applications.
PRODUCT
COMPANY
Chemguard First Class
Chemguard Inc
Phos-Chek D75F & D75R
Solutia Australia Pty Ltd
Phos-Chek WD881
Solutia Australia Pty Ltd
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More information
Water Unit
Environmental Health Directorate
Department of Health
PO Box 8172
PERTH BUSINESS CENTRE WA 6849
Telephone: (08) 9388 4999
Fax:
(08) 9388 4955
Web:
www.public.health.wa.gov.au/2/640/2/drinking_water.pm
www.public.health.wa.gov.au/3/1140/2/herbicide_use_in_water_catchment_areas.pm
Please note that Schedules 5 to 9 herein are also referenced in the Memoranda of
Understanding for Drinking Water that have been endorsed between each licensed
water provider and the Department of Health.
Copies of these Memoranda of Understanding are available from the website of each
licensed water provider (Water Corporation, Aqwest – Bunbury Water Corporation,
Busselton Water Corporation, Rottnest Island Authority and Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd).
Date of this edition: December 2014
Produced by Environmental Health Directorate
© Department of Health, Western Australia 2014
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