BS EN 12915-1:2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Description
  4.1 Identification
  4.2 Commercial forms
5 Physical properties
  5.1 Appearance
  5.2 Particle size distribution
  5.3 Wettability
  5.4 Bulk density packed
  5.5 Mechanical strength
6 Chemical properties
  6.1 General
  6.2 Purity criteria
7 Specific properties
8 Test methods
  8.1 Sampling
  8.2 Analysis
9 Labelling, transportation and storage
  9.1 Means of delivery
  9.2 Risk and safety labelling according to the EU directives
  9.3 Transportation regulations and labelling
  9.4 Marking
  9.5 Storage
Annex A (informative) General information on granular
        activated carbon
      A.1 Origin
      A.2 Composition
      A.3 Hydraulic characteristics
      A.4 Use
      A.5 Rules for safe handling and use
      A.6 Emergency procedures
Bibliography

Specifies the characteristics of virgin granular activated carbon and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for virgin granular activated carbon. It gives information on its use in water treatment.

This part of EN 12915 is applicable to virgin granular activated carbon used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of virgin granular activated carbon and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for virgin granular activated carbon. It gives information on its use in water treatment.