EN 12915-2:2009
(Main)Products used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption - Granular activated carbon - Part 2: Reactivated granular activated carbon
Products used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption - Granular activated carbon - Part 2: Reactivated granular activated carbon
This part of EN 12915 is applicable to reactivated granular activated carbon used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of reactivated granular activated carbon and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for reactivated granular activated carbon. It gives information on its use in water treatment.
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Granulierte Aktivkohle - Teil 2: Reaktivierte granulierte Aktivkohle
Dieser Teil von EN 12915 gilt für reaktivierte granulierte Aktivkohle zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch. Er beschreibt die Eigenschaften von reaktivierter granulierter Aktivkohle und legt die Anforderungen sowie die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren für reaktivierte granulierte Aktivkohle fest. Er enthält Angaben zu deren Anwendung in der Wasseraufbereitung.
Produits utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée à la consommation humaine - Charbon actif en grains - Partie 2: Charbon actif en grains réactivé
La présente partie de l’EN 12915 est applicable au charbon actif en grains réactivé utilisé pour le traitement de
l'eau destinée à la consommation humaine. Elle décrit les caractéristiques et spécifie les exigences et les
méthodes d'essai correspondantes du charbon actif en grains réactivé. Elle donne des informations sur son emploi
dans le traitement de l’eau.
Izdelki, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode - Aktivno oglje v zrnih - 2. del: Reaktivirano aktivno oglje v zrnih
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 10-Mar-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Sep-2009
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 164 - Water supply
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 164/WG 9 - Drinking water treatment
- Current Stage
- 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 23-Jun-2022
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 23-Mar-2009
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview - EN 12915-2:2009 (CEN)
EN 12915-2:2009 is the CEN European standard that specifies requirements for reactivated granular activated carbon (GAC) used in the treatment of water intended for human consumption. Part 2 of the EN 12915 series covers the characteristics, mandatory test methods and guidance on use, labelling, transport and storage of reactivated GAC. It supersedes EN 12915-2:2003 and complements Part 1 (virgin GAC).
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and definitions: Clear definitions for spent, reactivated, make-up and top‑up granular activated carbon and where the standard applies.
- Physical properties
- Particle size distribution: Supplier-declared tolerances; for irregular GAC oversize + undersize ≤ 15% and undersize ≤ 5%. For moulded/extruded products, ≤ 3% passing a sieve at ~0.75× nominal diameter.
- Wettability: ≥ 99%.
- Packed bulk density: ≥ 180 kg/m³.
- Mechanical strength: Ball‑pan hardness ≥ supplier’s declared value.
- Chemical and adsorption properties
- Iodine number: Reactivated GAC shall have an iodine number ≥ 600 mg/g (determined per referenced test methods). Supplier must state iodine numbers for spent and reactivated material.
- Test methods & sampling
- Sampling and analyses referenced to EN 12902 and EN 12915‑1 (for wettability, bulk density, hardness).
- Labelling, transport and storage
- Delivery forms (sacks, semi‑bulk containers, bulk), required marking (product name, batch, net mass, reactivator, conformity statement).
- Storage guidance: stable but hygroscopic - keep dry and away from oxidants, volatile solvents and moisture.
- At publication date, reactivated GAC was not classified as dangerous for transport; check current regulations.
- Reactivation process (informative Annex A): Describes thermal reactivation stages - drying (~150 °C), evaporation (up to 250 °C), pyrolysis (200–700 °C) and gasification (800–1 000 °C) - and common furnace types (rotary kiln, multiple‑hearth).
Applications and users
- Water utilities and treatment plant operators specifying GAC for potable water treatment
- Carbon reactivation service providers and manufacturers
- Water treatment equipment designers, consultants and purchasers
- Regulatory bodies and testing laboratories verifying compliance and safety Practical applications include removal of organic contaminants, taste and odour control, and polishing of drinking water using reactivated GAC in fixed beds or contactors.
Related standards
- EN 12915-1:2009 - Granular activated carbon - Part 1: Virgin GAC
- EN 12901:1999 - Definitions for inorganic supporting/filtering materials
- EN 12902 - Methods of test for products used in drinking water treatment
Note: Conformity with EN 12915‑2:2009 does not replace national regulatory approvals-users should verify local requirements before application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12915-2:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Products used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption - Granular activated carbon - Part 2: Reactivated granular activated carbon". This standard covers: This part of EN 12915 is applicable to reactivated granular activated carbon used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of reactivated granular activated carbon and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for reactivated granular activated carbon. It gives information on its use in water treatment.
This part of EN 12915 is applicable to reactivated granular activated carbon used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of reactivated granular activated carbon and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for reactivated granular activated carbon. It gives information on its use in water treatment.
EN 12915-2:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.100.80 - Chemicals for purification of water. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12915-2:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12915-2:2003/AC:2006, EN 12915-2:2003, EN 12902:2004, EN ISO 23161:2018, EN 15875:2011, EN ISO 23161:2011, EN ISO 18475:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Izdelki, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode - Aktivno oglje v zrnih - 2. del: Reaktivirano aktivno oglje v zrnihProdukte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Granulierte Aktivkohle - Teil 2: Reaktivierte granulierte AktivkohleProduits utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée à la consommation humaine - Charbon actif en grains - Partie 2: Charbon actif en grains réactivéProducts used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption - Granular activated carbon - Part 2: Reactivated granular activated carbon71.100.80Chemicals for purification of water13.060.20Pitna vodaDrinking waterICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12915-2:2009SIST EN 12915-2:2009en,fr,de01-maj-2009SIST EN 12915-2:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 12915-2:2003/AC:2006SIST EN 12915-2:20031DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12915-2March 2009ICS 71.100.80Supersedes EN 12915-2:2003
English VersionProducts used for the treatment of water intended for humanconsumption - Granular activated carbon - Part 2: Reactivatedgranular activated carbonProduits utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée à laconsommation humaine - Charbon actif en grains - Partie2: Charbon actif en grains réactivéProdukte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für denmenschlichen Gebrauch - Granulierte Aktivkohle - Teil 2:Reaktivierte granulierte AktivkohleThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 February 2009.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
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General information on reactivated granular activated carbon . 10Bibliography . 14 SIST EN 12915-2:2009
5.1 General The physical properties of reactivated granular activated carbon are dependent on the quality of the spent granular activated carbon as well as on the reactivation process.
1 Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number. 2 European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. SIST EN 12915-2:2009
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