BS EN 12909:2012

This standard BS EN 12909:2012 Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. Anthracite is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.060.20 Drinking water
• 71.100.80 Chemicals for purification of water

This European Standard is applicable to anthracite used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of anthracite and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for anthracite. It gives information on its use in water treatment.