JIS B 8701: Hypochlorous Acid Water Producing Apparatus

JAPANESE
INDUSTRIAL
STANDARD
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JIS B 8701 :2017
Hypochlorous acid water producing

apparatus
ICS 13.060.01
Reference number: JIS B 8701 : 2017 (E)
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B 8701: 2017
Date of Establishment: 2017-10-20

Date of Public Notice in Official Gazette: 2017-10-20
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Contents
Page
1 Scope ............................................................................................................ ··············1
2 Normative references ...................................................... ·········································1

3 Terms and definitions ...................................................... ········································2
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4 Classification ............................................................................................................ 3
5 Quality and safety·········· .......................................................................................... 3
5.1 Performance of producing apparatus ...................................................... ···············3
5.2 Safety of producing apparatus ...................................................... ··························4
5.3 Performance and safety of hypochlorous acid water ············································4
6 Structure of producing apparatus ...................................................... ····················5
6.1 General··············································· ...................................................... ·················5
6.2 Water supply part ...................................................... ··············································6
6.3 Supply part for substances to undergo electrolysis ··············································6
6.4 Electrolysis part ....................................................................................................... 6
6.5 Spout················································· ...................................................... ···················6
6.6 Control section .......................................................................................................... 7
6.7 Enclosure············································· ...................................................... ················7
6.8 Water storage part of the tank type ...................................................... ················7
7 Test methods············································································································· 7
7.1 Reagents ............................................................................................................ ········7
7.2 Performance testing of producing apparatus ........................................................ 7
7.3 Safety testing of producing apparatus ...................................................... ·············8
7.4 Performance and safety testing of hypochlorous acid water ............................... 9
8 Inspection ................................................................................................................ 10
9 Packaging and storage ........................................................................................... 10
10 Marking ............................................................................................................ ·······10
10.1 General ............................................................................................................ ········10
10.2 Main unit ............................................................................................................ ····11
10.3 User's manual················································ ...................................................... ···11
Annex A (normative) Performance and safety testing methods for
hypochlorous acid water ...................................................... ·····12
Annex B (normative) Testing methods for electrode performance ···························13

Annex C (normative) Testing method for bactericidal performance .. ······················· 18
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Foreword
This translation has been made based on the original Japanese Industrial Standard
established by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry through deliberations at the
Japanese Industrial Standards Committee in accordance with the Industrial Standard-
ization Law.
This JIS document is protected by the Copyright Law.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some parts of this Standard may conflict with
patent rights, applications for a patent after opening to the public or utility model rights.
The relevant Minister and the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee are not
responsible for identifying any of such patent rights, applications for a patent after
opening to the public or utility model rights.
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JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARD JIS B 8701 : 2017
Hypochlorous acid water producing

apparatus
1 Scope
This Japanese Industrial Standard specifies the producing apparatuses with a rated
voltage of no greater than 250 V (hereafter referred to as producing apparatuses) that
produce water containing available chlorine through electrolysis of an aqueous solution
containing chloride ions 1).
This Standard is applicable to the apparatuses for producing mainly hypochlorous
acid water which is designated as a food additive. However, it is not applicable to ap-
paratuses that produce specified pesticides (specified agricultural chemicals) 2) or medical
electrical equipment (JIS T 0601-1).
Notes 1) An aqueous solution containing chloride ions refers to drinking water that
originally contained chloride ions or drinking water to which chloride ions
have been added.
2) Specified pesticides (specified agricultural chemicals) are those pesticides
that are defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the revised Agricultural
Chemicals Control Act and specified in No.2 Notification of the Ministry
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Ministry of the Environ-
ment.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, con-
stitute provisions of this Standard. The most recent editions of the standards (includ-
ing amendments) indicated below shall be applied.
JIS C 0920 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
JIS C 1102-2 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments
and their accessories Part 2: Special requirements for ammeters and
voltmeters
JIS C 9335-1 Household and similar electrical appliances-Safety-Part 1: General
requirements
JIS C 9335-2-207 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances-Part 2-207:
Particular requirements for electrolyzed water producing appli-
ances
JIS H 4650 Titanium and titanium alloys-Bars
JIS K 0050 General rules for chemical analysis
JIS K 0116 General rules for atomic emission spectrometry
JIS K 0121 General rules for atomic absorption spectrometry
JIS K 0133 General rules for high frequency plasma mass spectrometry
JIS K 0557 Water used for industrial water and wastewater analysis
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JIS K 8150 Sodium chloride (Reagent)

JIS K 8180 Hydrochloric acid (Reagent)
JIS K 8637 Sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate (Reagent)
JIS S 3200-1 Equipment for water supply service-Test methods of hydrostatic pres-
sure
JIS S 3200-3 Equipment for water supply service-Test method of water hammer
JIS S 3200-4 Equipment for water supply service-Test method of prevention from
back current
JIS T 0601-1 Medical electrical equipment-Part 1: General requirements for basic
safety and essential performance
JIS Z 2801 Antibacterial products-Test for antibacterial activity and efficacy
JIS Z 8802 Methods for determination of pH of aqueous solutions
3 Terms and definitions

For the purpose of this Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 continuous producing apparatus, continuous type

producing apparatus that continuously performs electrolysis on a flowing aqueous solu-
tion containing chloride ions
3.2 tank type producing apparatus, tank type

producing apparatus that performs electrolysis on a stored aqueous solution containing
chloride ions
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3.3 substance to undergo electrolysis
electrolytes to be supplied for electrolysis
3.4 electrolytic bath

container that performs electrolysis
It may be with or without a diaphragm.
3.5 electrode
electronic conductors that allow external electric current to flow into the electrolytic
solution or expel electric current from this system
3.6 diaphragm
film separating the positive and negative electrodes in the electrolytic bath
3.7 available chlorine

chlorine existing as hypochlorous acid and chlorite ions
3.8 drinking water

water that meets the standards for water to be used for producing food products as stipu-
lated by the Specifications and Standards for Food and Food Additives, etc. (Notifica-
tion No. 370 of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, 1959)

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3.9 hypochlorous acid water

water containing available chlorine produced by performing electrolysis of an aqueous
solution containing chloride ions using a producing apparatus
However, it is not applicable if the available chlorine does not contain hypochlorous
acid.
4 Classification
The producing apparatuses are classified into the continuous producing apparatus
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(hereafter referred to as continuous type) and the tank type producing apparatus (here-
after referred to as tank type).
5 Quality and safety
5.1 Performance of producing apparatus
5.1.1 Performance of control section

The performance of the control section shall meet the following provisions when the
testing stipulated in 7.2.1 is performed.
a) For continuous types, the following applies.
1) When subjected to the testing in 7.2.1 a) to 7.2.1 c) and 7.2.1 e), the producing
apparatus shall stop releasing hypochlorous acid water. If the release of water
from the spout is not stopped, the basic performance described in 5.3.1 shall be
met.
2) When subjected to the testing in 7.2.1 d), the producing apparatus shall stop
operation and release of hypochlorous acid water. If the release of water from the
spout is not stopped, the basic performance described in 5.3.1 shall be met.
b) For tank type apparatuses, the following applies.
1) When subjected to the testing in 7.2.1 a), the producing apparatus shall stop
operation.
2) When subjected to the testing in 7.2.1 b) and 7.2.1 c), the producing apparatus
shall stop operation or the warning device shall be activated.
5.1.2 Performance of electrode

For performance of electrode, the following applies.
a) Elution performance When the testing as stipulated in 7.2.2 a) is performed,
the heavy metal concentration from the electrode shall meet the criteria shown in
Table 1.
b) Cycle performance When the testing as stipulated in 7.2.2 b) is performed, the
available chlorine emission rate shall be at least 70 %.

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Table 1 Permissible elution concentration of electrode

Unit: mg/L
Item Permissible concentration Test methods
Nickel Total amount a) below 0.01 7.2.2 a)
Chromium
Ruthenium
Lead
Titanium Below 0.05
Note a) Total concentration of nickel, chromium, ruthenium and lead.
5.2 Safety of producing apparatus
5.2.1 Electrical safety

When the testing in 7.3.1 is performed, there shall be no abnormalities.
5.2.2 Mechanical safety

For mechanical safety of the producing apparatus, the following applies.
a) Pressure resistance When the testing prescribed in 7.3.2 a) is performed, there
shall be no leakage, deformation, damage or other abnormalities. This testing does
not apply to apparatuses that are not directly connected to the water supply.
b) Water hammer When the testing prescribed in 7.3.2 b) is performed, buildup
pressure shall be no greater than 1.5 MPa. This testing does not apply to appara-
tuses that are not directly connected to the water supply.
c) Reflux prevention When the testing prescribed in 7.3.2 c) is performed, there
shall be no leakage to the inflow side of the producing apparatus, or deformation,
damage or other abnormalities. This testing does not apply to apparatuses that are
not directly connected to the water supply.
5.3 Performance and safety of hypochlorous acid water

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5.3.1 Basic performance of hypochlorous acid water

When the testing prescribed in 7.4.1 is performed, the hypochlorous acid water shall
satisfy pH 2.2 to pH 8.6 and available chlorine 10 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg.
5.3.2 Bactericidal performance of hypochlorous acid water

The bactericidal performance of hypochlorous acid water shall meet the criterion in
Table 2 when the testing stipulated in 7.4.2 is performed.
Table 2 Bactericidal performance of hypochlorous acid water
Item Bactericidal performance Test methods

Escherichia coli 7.4.2
6.0 or higher
Staphylococcus aureus

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5.3.3 Safety of hypochlorous acid water

The heavy metal concentration in the hypochlorous acid water shall meet the crite-
ria in Table 3 when the testing prescribed in 7.4.3 is performed.
Table 3 Permissible concentrations of heavy metals in hypochlorous

acid water
Unit: mg/L
Item Permissible Test method
concentration
Cadmium Below 0.01 7.4.3
Mercury Below 0.0005
Lead Below 0.1
Arsenic Below 0.05
Hexavalent chromium Below 0.05
Platinum Below 0.05
Titanium Below 0.05
Iridium Below 0.05
6 Structure of producing apparatus
6.1 General
The basic structure of a producing apparatus shall comprise the water supply part,
supply part for substances to undergo electrolysis, electrolysis part, spout, control sec-
tion and enclosure (housing). Examples of structure are shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Material of the wetted parts shall meet the standards stipulated in Chapter 3 Appa-
ratus and Container/Packaging in the Specifications and Standards for Food and Food
Additives, etc. (Notification No. 370 of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, 1959).
• Enclosure •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Control -------. Water flow
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section
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.................... Control system
Water
Spout
supply part
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Figure 1 Example of structure of continuous type producing apparatus
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Control
section
Water Spout
supply part
- -... Water flow
Electrolysis part ................... Control system
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Figure 2 Example of structure of tank type producing apparatus
6.2 Water supply part

The parts that supply water to the producing apparatus shall meet the requirements
stipulated by the Ordinance on Standards for Structure and Materials of Water Supply
Device (Ordinance No. 14 of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, 1997).
The water supply part shall be structured so that there is no reflux of hypochlorous
acid water. This does not apply to apparatuses that are not directly connected to the
water supply.
6.3 Supply part for substances to undergo electrolysis

The supply part for substances to undergo electrolysis shall be structured so that
there is no abnormal leakage due to exposure to hypochlorous acid water or substances
to undergo electrolysis.
6.4 Electrolysis part

The electrolysis part, which performs electrolysis to produce hypochlorous acid water,
shall be structured as follows and shall not exhibit any abnormal leakage resulting from
pressure caused by the supply of water to the producing apparatus or liquid feeding, or
electrical current application.
a) Electrolytic bath, made of materials which are resistant to corrosion due to hy-
pochlorous acid water and substances to undergo electrolysis.
b) Electrode, made of titanium of Class 1 to Class 13, as prescribed in JIS H 4650,
or of a class equivalent or higher 3l • For catalyst, platinum group materials, exclud-
ing ruthenium, palladium and osmium, shall be used.
Note 3) For example, ASTM Gr.7.
c) Diaphragm, not exhibiting abnormal breakage due to exposure to hypochlorous
acid water or the substance to undergo electrolysis.
d) Electrolysis power source, structured so as to be free from exposure to the water
supplied to the producing apparatus, hypochlorous acid water or substance to
undergo electrolysis.
6.5 Spout
The spout that releases hypochlorous acid water shall be made of materials that
resist corrosion by hypochlorous acid water.

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When there is a drain port, it shall be structured so as to be clearly distinguishable

from the spout.
When there are multiple spouts, they shall be structured so as to be clearly distin-
guishable from one another in order to prevent any incorrect pipe connection or misuse.
6.6 Control section

The control section that controls the entire producing apparatus shall be structured
so that it is not influenced by the heat produced during continuous operation or sur-
rounding temperature, or by exposure to the scattering of water supplied to the produc-
ing apparatus, hypochlorous acid water or substance to undergo electrolysis.
In case of failure of the control section, the producing apparatus shall be safely
brought to a suspension.
6.7 Enclosure
The enclosure shall have a protection performance conforming to IP22 prescribed in
JIS C 0920 or better. It shall be structured so that it is not influenced by exposure to
the scattering of water supplied to the producing apparatus, hypochlorous acid water or
substance to undergo electrolysis.
6.8 Water storage part of the tank type

The water storage part of the tank type shall consist of a water supply part, spout
and electrolysis part, and shall conform to the requirements given in clause 21 of JIS C
9335-1.
7 Test methods
7.1 Reagents
7.1.1 Test water

The test water supplied to the producing apparatus shall meet the water quality
standards for drinking water, shall have a mineral content, including calcium and mag-
nesium such that the hardness is 55 mg/L ± 10 mg/L, shall be pH 7.0 ± pH 1.0, and main-
tained at a temperature of 20°C ± 5°C.
7.1.2 Substance to undergo electrolysis

a) Sodium chloride, specified in JIS K 8150.
b) Hydrochloric acid, specified in JIS K 8180.
7.2 Performance testing of producing apparatus
7.2.1 Performance testing of control section

For performance testing of control section, the following applies.
a) Stop the supply of test water to the producing apparatus with the apparatus in the
state of suspension, and then start the operation of the apparatus.
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1) For continuous type apparatuses, check whether the release of hypochlorous acid
water from the spout stops. When it does not stop, measure pH and available
chlorine according to the methods described in Annex A.
2) For tank type apparatuses, check the operating state.
b) Change the setting of the amount of supplied test water to the producing appara-
tus with the apparatus in the state of suspension, and then start the operation of
the apparatus.
1) For continuous type apparatuses, operate the producing apparatus with the
amount of supplied water which is two times and half the standard amount to
check the state of release of hypochlorous acid water. When the release of water
from the spout does not stop, measure pH and available chlorine according to the
methods described in Annex A.
2) For tank type apparatuses, operate the producing apparatus with the amount of
supplied water which is half the standard amount to check the operating status
or the activation of warning device.
c) From the state of suspension, start the operation of the apparatus without supply-
ing the substance to undergo electrolysis.
1) For continuous type apparatuses, check the state of water release. When the re-
lease of water from the spout does not stop, measure pH and available chlorine
according to the methods described in Annex A.
2) For tank type apparatuses, check the operating state or the activation of warn-
ing device.
d) Stop the supply of test water to the producing apparatus during operation and con-
firm the operating and water release states. When the release of water from the
spout does not stop, measure pH and available chlorine according to the methods
described in Annex A. This testing does not apply to tank type apparatuses.
e) Stop the supply of the substance to undergo electrolysis to the producing appara-
tus during operation and check the state of water release. When the release of
water from the spout does not stop, measure pH and available chlorine according
to the methods described in Annex A. This testing does not apply to tank type
apparatuses.
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7.2.2 Performance testing of electrode

For performance testing of electrode, the following applies.
a) Elution testing, as described in Annex B.
b) Cycle testing, as described in Annex B.
7.3 Safety testing of producing apparatus
7.3.1 Electrical safety testing

The electrical safety testing of producing apparatus shall be performed as described
in JIS C 9335-2-207.

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7.3.2 Mechanical safety testing

For mechanical safety testing of producing apparatus, the following applies.
a) Pressure resistance performance testing The pressure resistance performance
testing shall be performed as described in JIS S 3200-1. However, for producing
apparatuses without reduced pressure control, the testing shall be conducted using
the accessory reducing valve. This testing does not apply to apparatuses that are
not directly connected to the water supply.
b) Water hammer testing The water hammer testing shall be performed as de-
scribed in JIS S 3200-3. This testing does not apply to apparatuses that are not
directly connected to the water supply.
c) Reflux prevention performance testing The reflux prevention performance
testing shall be performed as described in JIS S 3200-4. This testing does not apply
to apparatuses that are not directly connected to the water supply.
7.4 Performance and safety testing of hypochlorous acid water
7.4.1 Basic performance testing of hypochlorous acid water

For basic performance testing of hypochlorous acid water, the following applies.
a) For continuous type apparatuses, measure the pH and available chlorine in the
hypochlorous acid water collected for 1 min after 30 min of continuous operation and
after 60 min of continuous operation, and when the apparatus is not capable of
60 min continuous operation, after operation of half of the maximum operating time
of the apparatus and of the maximum operating time of the apparatus. For the
measurement methods, refer to Annex A.
b) For tank type apparatuses, measure the pH and available chlorine in the hypochlo-
rous acid water collected after completion of one cycle of operation and after comple-
tion of several cycles of operation totaling at least 60 min. For the measurement
methods, refer to Annex A.
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7.4.2 Bactericidal performance testing of hypochlorous acid water

For bactericidal performance testing of hypochlorous acid water, the following
applies.
a) For continuous type apparatuses, test the bactericidal performance of the hypochlo-
rous acid water collected for 1 min after 60 min of continuous operation, and when
the apparatus is not capable of 60 min continuous operation, after operation of the
maximum operating time of the apparatus. For the bactericidal performance test-
ing method, refer to Annex C.
b) For tank type apparatuses, test the bactericidal performance of the hypochlorous
acid water collected after completion of several cycles of operation totaling at least
60 min. For the bactericidal performance testing method, refer to Annex C.
7.4.3 Safety testing of hypochlorous acid water

For safety testing of hypochlorous acid water, the following applies.

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a) For continuous type apparatuses, measure the heavy metals in the hypochlorous
acid water collected for 1 min after 60 min of continuous operation, and when the
apparatus is not capable of 60 min of continuous operation, after operation of the
maximum operating time of the apparatus. For the measurement method, refer to
AnnexA.
b) For tank type apparatuses, measure the heavy metals in the hypochlorous acid
water collected after completion of several rounds of operation totaling at least
60 min. For the measurement method, refer to Annex A.
8 Inspection
The inspection of producing apparatuses is divided into type inspection 4) and delivery
inspection 5), consisting of the test items as given in the following.
Notes 4) An inspection to judge whether the quality of a producing apparatus sat-
isfies all the characteristics stated in the design.
5) An inspection performed on delivery of a producing apparatus to judge
whether it satisfies the required characteristics.
a) Type inspection The type inspection shall consist of the following test items.
1) Structure (general, water supply part, supply part for substances to undergo elec-
trolysis, electrolysis part, spout, control section and enclosure, and for tank type
apparatuses, water storage part)
2) Performance (performance of control section, performance of electrode)
3) Safety (electrical safety, mechanical safety)
4) Performance and safety of hypochlorous acid water (basic performance, bacteri-
cidal performance, safety)
b) Delivery inspection The delivery inspection shall consist of the following test
items.
1) Structure (general, spout)
2) Performance (performance of control section)
3) Performance and safety of hypochlorous acid water (basic performance)
9 Packaging and storage

Use a packaging method that ensures that no abnormalities arise in the producing
apparatus during transport or conveyance.
Use a storage method selected appropriately for the storage period and storage site
that ensures that no abnormalities arise in the producing apparatus.
10 Marking
10.1 General
In the instruction manual or on the producing apparatus itself, indicate significant
prohibitions or cautions regarding use of the apparatus for ensuring safety during us-
age and preventing any accidental harm to people or assets. Indicate also generally fore-
seeable hazards that may result from misuse so as to draw users' attention.
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10.2 Main unit

To a conspicuous part of each product, attach a name plate marked with the follow-
ing information by a means that prevents displacement of the plate or fading of the
marking due to exposure to ultraviolet rays from fluorescent light or sunlight, hypochlo-
rous acid water or substances to undergo electrolysis.
10.2.1 Name plate on apparatus

a) Product name (continuous type or tank type)
b) Model name
c) Manufacturer's name or distributor's name, or its code
d) Manufacturing number and manufacturing date, or respective codes
10.2.2 Name plate containing precautions

a) Precautions regarding human hazards and regarding the producing apparatus
(risks, warnings, precautions etc.)
10.2.3 Other name plates

a) Name plate capable of bearing the contact address, date of installation and name
of the entity responsible for maintenance of the producing apparatus
b) Name plate provided on the connection parts for water supply part, spout (hypochlo-
rous acidic water spout, alkaline water spout etc.), drain port etc.
10.3 User's manual

Provide the following information.
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a) Apparatus specifications (rated water volume etc.) and details of accessories

b) Names of consumable parts and appropriate timing for exchange
c) Instructions for use
d) Guarantee period of the apparatus under proper use
e) Methods and timing for checking pH and available chlorine
f) Method and timing for inspection of the apparatus
g) Precautions for draining hypochlorous acid water
h) Measures to be taken when the warning device is activated
i) Appropriate storage methods for when the apparatus will be out of use for a long
period of time
j) Caution against drinking of hypochlorous acid water
k) Measures for ventilating or keeping away from fire, for environments where such
measures are necessary
1) Significant prohibitions and precautions
m) Notes regarding installation or other matters

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Annex A (normative)
Performance and safety testing methods for
hypochlorous acid water
A.I Reagents, materials, and test equipment

The reagents, materials and test equipment etc. used in this testing shall be as speci-
fied in JIS K 0050.
A.2 Test methods

Measurement methods shall be as given in Table A.I.
Table A.I Measurement methods for performance testing and

safety testing
Item Measurement methods

pH JIS Z 8802
Available chlorine The quantitative analysis method for
hypochlorous acid water stipulated by the
Japanese Standards of Food Additives or an
equivalent method
Heavy metals Cadmium JIS K 0116
Mercury JIS K 0121
Lead JIS K 0133
Arsenic
Hexavalent chromium
Platinum
Titanium
Iridium
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Annex B (normative)
Testing methods for electrode performance
B.1 Electrode
The test shall be made on the electrodes that are constructed in the producing appa-
ratus.
Where this is impracticable, the test may be made on the electrodes that are com-
posed of the same materials and that have been manufactured by the same manufac-
turing method as the electrodes that are constructed in the producing apparatus.
B.2 Reagents, materials, and test equipment
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The reagents, materials and test equipment, etc. used for the testing shall be as
specified in JIS K 0050 and as shown below.
a) Sodium chloride, specified in JIS K 8150.
b) Hydrochloric acid, specified in JIS K 8180, and not containing any of the heavy
metals specified in Table B.1. Where it can contain trace amounts of heavy metals,
use it after checking the contained amounts of heavy metals first.
c) Purified water, specified in clause 4 of JIS K 0557, and not containing any of the
heavy metals specified in Table B.1. Where it can contain trace amounts of heavy
metals, use after checking the amounts first.
d) Testing container A glass beaker (for chemical analysis).
e) Rectifier, having a rated output current within 1.5 times to 2 times the electrical
current values used in the testing, and with an error within 0.3 % of full scale or
1 % of linear scale, or an instrument with at least equivalent constant current out-
put.
f) Indication electric meter
1) Ammeter, of Class 1 specified in JIS C 1102-2 or of an equivalent or higher class,
capable of measuring within approximately 1.5 times to 2 times the current
values used in testing conditions.
2) Voltmeter, of Class 1 specified JIS C 1102-2 or of an equivalent or higher class,
capable of measuring within approximately 1.5 times to 2 times the voltage ap-
plied in testing conditions.
B.3 Test methods
B.3.1 Test environment

The testing shall be usually performed in an atmosphere maintained at a tempera-
ture of 25°C ± 5°C, with the temperature of the liquid also adjusted to 25°C ± 2°C. It
shall be ensured that the test environment is free from contamination by the heavy
metals specified in Table B.1.

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B.3.2 Elution testing

Immerse the positive electrode in hydrochloric acid solution with a mass fraction of
20 % ± 1 % for 16 h, and measure the heavy metals eluted into the hydrochloric acid
solution. After completion of the test, wash the electrode thoroughly with purified water,
dry at 60°C ± 10°C and store.
Figure B.1 shows an example of positioning of the positive electrode for elution test-
ing.
a) Positive electrode
1) The positive electrode used shall have been thoroughly washed with purified
water and dried naturally.
2) The wetted part area of the positive electrode shall be calculated by excluding the
length 20.0 mm ± 2.0 mm below the joint part of the support electricity supply
terminal.
b) Hydrochloric acid solution
1) The hydrochloric acid solution shall be adjusted to have a mass fraction of 20 %
±1 %.
2) The hydrochloric acid solution shall be measured so as to be 10 ml/cm2 in the ratio

to the wetted part area of the positive electrode and then put into the test con-
tainer.
c) Measurement of heavy metals For measurement of heavy metals, the follow-
ing applies.
1) In the test container specified in b) 2) above, set up an electrode exposing a length
of 20.0 mm ± 2.0 mm below the joint part of the support electricity supply termi-
nal.
2) Remove the electrode 16 h later.
3) Take a sample from the solution and conduct measurement according to the
method specified in Table B.1.
Table B.I Method for measurement of heavy metals
Item Measurement methods

Nickel JIS K 0116
Chromium JIS K 0121
Ruthenium JIS K 0133
Lead
Titanium
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Support electricity supply terminal

,/
Liquid
surface
n ~
20.0 mm ± 2.0 mm below
the joint part of the support
------- ------- ------ electricity supply terminal
Positive
electrode
Figure B.1 Example of positioning of positive electrode for elution

testing (frontal view)
B.3.3 Cycle testing

Using the positive electrode which has been used in the elution testing in B.3.2 and
an opposing negative electrode, perform an ON/OFF cycle in the sodium chloride solu-
tion with a mass fraction of 0.2 %, and calculate the available chlorine occurrence rate
based on measurements of available chlorine concentration in the solution before and
after the cycle. When the test is complete, wash the electrode thoroughly with purified
water, dry at 60°C ± 10°C and store.
Figure B.2 shows an example of positioning of electrode for cycle testing and Figure
B.3 shows a cycle testing schematic diagram.
a) Electrode
1) Position the positive and negative electrodes at a distance of 2.0 mm ± 0.5 mm so
that their surfaces face each other.
2) Set up the electrode in the solution exposing a length of 20.0 mm ± 2.0 mm below
the joint part of the support electricity supply terminal.
b) 0.2 % Sodium chloride solution For preparing a sodium chloride solution with
a mass fraction of 0.2 %, weigh out 2.0 g of sodium chloride and dissolve in purified
water to make 1 L.
c) ON/OFF cycle For ON/OFF cycle testing, the following applies.
1) Measure out and place in the test container an amount of the 0.2 % sodium
chloride solution specified in b) which is 10 ml/cm2 in the ratio to the wetted part
of the positive electrode.
2) In the test container specified in 1), set up the electrode exposing a length of
20.0 mm ± 2.0 mm below the joint part of the support electricity supply terminal.
3) Setting the current density at the wetted part of the positive electrode surface to
10 A/dm 2 , supply electricity to the electrode, and stop after 3 min.
4) Take a sample from the solution in the test container, and measure available
chlorine three times and note the mean value as the available chlorine concen-
tration Co. For method of available chlorine measurement, refer to Annex A.
5) Dispose of the solution in the test container. Newly measure out the 0.2 % sodium
chloride solution in b) according to 1), and put into the test container.
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10 Aldm 2 , and perform 10 cycles with 1 cycle consisting of 1 min of electricity
supply and 1 min of electricity supply stoppage.
7) Dispose of the solution in the test container. Newly measure out the 0.2 % sodium
chloride solution in b) according to 1), and put into the test container.
10 Aldm 2 , supply electricity to the electrode, and stop after 3 min.
9) Take a sample from the solution in the test container, and measure available
chlorine three times and note the mean value as the available chlorine concen-
tration C 1• For method of available chlorine measurement, refer to Annex A.
d) Calculation of available chlorine generation rate Calculate the available
chlorine generation rate using the available chlorine concentration measurements
taken before and after an ON/OFF cycle with Formula (B.1), and round off the result
to an integer.
I = -C1 x 100 ........................................................................ (B.1)

Co
where, I: available chlorine generation rate (%)

Co: available chlorine concentration (mg/kg)
C1 : available chlorine concentration (mg/kg)
2.0 mm ± 0.5 mm
~ Support electricity supply terminal
~
~II. 20.0 mm ± 2.0 mm below
Liquid the joint part of the support
surface ~r electricity supply terminal
--------l---...L.--
Negative Positive
electrode electrode
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Figure B.2 Example of positioning of electrode for cycle testing

(side view)

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Rectifier
8 AC power source
® Voltmeter
® Ammeter
Negative Positive
electrode electrode
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Figure B.3 Cycle testing schema tic diagram (side view)

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Annex C (normative)
Testing method for bactericidal performance
C.1 Bacteria used for testing

The types of bacteria used for testing shall be as shown below. Testing shall be con-
ducted with each type of bacteria. The strains of bacteria used in testing shall be as
specified in 5.1 of JIS Z 2801.
a) Escherichia coli
b) Staphylococcus aureus
C.2 Reagents, materials, and test equipment

The reagents, materials and test equipment used in testing shall be as specified in
5.2 of JIS Z 2801, and sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate used shall be in accordance with
JIS K 8637.
C.3 Sterilization of apparatus etc.

The sterilization of apparatus used in testing shall be in accordance with 5.3 of JIS
Z 2801.
C.4 Cultures etc.

For the cultures etc. used in testing, the following apply.
a) Nutrient broth, specified in 5.4 a) of JIS Z 2801.
b) Plate count agar, specified in 5.4 c) of JIS Z 2801.
c) Phosphate-buffered physiological saline, specified in 5.4 g) of JIS Z 2801.
d) Reaction inhibitor Measure 3.0 g of sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate and dis-
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solve in 100 ml of purified water. Prepare immediately before use.
C.5 Preservation of bacteria

The preservation of bacteria used for testing shall be in accordance with 5.5 of JIS
Z 2801.
C.6 Test procedure

The bacteria used in testing shall be handled in accordance with 5.6 of JIS Z 2801
and as shown below.
a) Pre-incubation of test bacteria, in accordance with 5.6 a) of JIS Z 2801.
b) Preparation of testing bacteria solution Spread a loopful of test bacteria that
has been pre-incubated as described in a) uniformly over a small amount of the
normal broth culture specified in C.4 a). Estimate the bacterial count by direct
observation with a microscope or by other appropriate method. Dilute this bacte-
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bacterial count is 2.0 x 10 8 CFU/ml to 1.0 x 109 CFU/ml. Use this as the test bacte-
rial solution. When not immediately using, freeze the solution at 0 °C and use it
within 2 h.
c) Inoculation of test bacterial solution
1) Purified water Pipette accurately 0.1 ml of the test bacterial solution specified
in b) into a test tube containing 9.8 ml of sterilized purified water, and mix thor-
oughly for 30 s. Further, pipette accurately 0.1 ml of the reaction inhibitor speci-
fied in C.4 d) into the test tube, and mix thoroughly to stop the reaction.
2) Hypochlorous acid water Pipette accurately 9.8 ml of the hypochlorous acid
water collected from the producing apparatus into a test tube. Prepare two such
test tubes. Pipette accurately 0.1 ml of the test bacterial solution specified in b)
into each of the test tubes containing 9.8 ml of hypochlorous acid water, and mix
thoroughly for 30 s. Further, pipette accurately 0.1 ml of the reaction inhibitor
specified in C.4 d) into each of the test tubes, and mix thoroughly to stop the
reaction.
d) Measurement of viable bacterial count Pipette accurately 1 ml of the solution
in each of the test tubes in c) into a new test tube containing 9.0 ml of the phos-
phate-buffered physiological saline (pH 6.8 to pH 7.2) specified in C.4 c) and mix
thoroughly. Repeat this procedure until 10-fold dilution series are obtained. Place
1 ml of the undiluted solution and 1 ml of each of the diluted solutions on two ster-
ilized Petri dishes. Add 15 ml to 20 ml of the plate count agar specified in C.4 b)
which has been heated to 46°C to 48 °C to each of these Petri dishes and mix well.
Put covers on the Petri dishes and allow to stand at room temperature. When the
medium has hardened, invert the Petri dishes and culture in the incubator at 35°C
± 1 °C for 40 h to 48 h. After culturing, take the colony count in the dilution series
in which colonies appeared. If no colony formation is observed in any of the agar
jelly plates, record the bacterial count as 1 x 100 CFU/ml, and measurement result
as "not detected."
NOTE: Refer to literatures [1, 2] in bibliography for measurement method of
viable bacterial count.
C.7 Calculation of viable bacterial count

Determine the mean of the colony counts in two petri dishes of each dilution ratio
and multiple it by the dilution ratio. Express the viable bacterial count to two signifi-
cant figures by rounding off the third digit of significant figure.
C.s Expression of testing results

For expression of the testing results, the following apply.
a) Determination of validity of testing To determine the validity of the testing,
the mean viable bacteria count in the purified water specified in C.6 c) 1) shall be
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within the range of 2.0 x 10 6 CFU/ml to 1.0 x 10 7 CFU/ml.

b) Calculation of bactericidal performance If the testing has been found to be
valid, calculate the bactericidal performance by Formula (C.1), and round down the
second decimal place of the calculated result and express to the first decimal place.

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Xo
N = logeX-) .......................................................................... (C.1)
I
where, N: bactericidal performance

Xo: viable bacterial count in purified water (CFU/ml)
Xl: viable bacterial count in hypochlorous acid water
(CFU/ml)
Bibliography
[1] Methods of Analysis in Health Science (2015) Kanehara & Co., Ltd.
[2] Standards Methods of Analysis in Food Safety Regulation (2015) Japan Food
Hygiene Association
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JIS B 8701 :2017

Hypochlorous acid water producing

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Date of Establishment: 2017-10-20

JIS B 8701: 2017, First English edition published in 2018-01

Translated and published by: Japanese Standards Association

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1 Scope ............................................................................................................ ··············1

2 Normative references ...................................................... ·········································1

Annex B (normative) Testing methods for electrode performance ···························13

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Hypochlorous acid water producing

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JIS K 8150 Sodium chloride (Reagent)

3 Terms and definitions

3.1 continuous producing apparatus, continuous type

3.2 tank type producing apparatus, tank type

3.4 electrolytic bath

3.7 available chlorine

3.8 drinking water

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3.9 hypochlorous acid water

5 Quality and safety

5.1 Performance of producing apparatus

5.1.1 Performance of control section

5.1.2 Performance of electrode

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Table 1 Permissible elution concentration of electrode

5.2 Safety of producing apparatus

5.2.1 Electrical safety

5.2.2 Mechanical safety

5.3 Performance and safety of hypochlorous acid water

5.3.1 Basic performance of hypochlorous acid water

5.3.2 Bactericidal performance of hypochlorous acid water

Table 2 Bactericidal performance of hypochlorous acid water

Item Bactericidal performance Test methods

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5.3.3 Safety of hypochlorous acid water

Table 3 Permissible concentrations of heavy metals in hypochlorous

6 Structure of producing apparatus

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6.2 Water supply part

6.3 Supply part for substances to undergo electrolysis

6.4 Electrolysis part

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When there is a drain port, it shall be structured so as to be clearly distinguishable

6.6 Control section

6.8 Water storage part of the tank type

7.1.1 Test water

7.1.2 Substance to undergo electrolysis

7.2 Performance testing of producing apparatus

7.2.1 Performance testing of control section

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7.2.2 Performance testing of electrode

7.3 Safety testing of producing apparatus

7.3.1 Electrical safety testing

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7.3.2 Mechanical safety testing

7.4 Performance and safety testing of hypochlorous acid water

7.4.1 Basic performance testing of hypochlorous acid water