EN 13753:2009
(Main)Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Granular activated alumina
Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Granular activated alumina
This European Standard is applicable to granular activated alumina used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of granular activated alumina and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for granular activated alumina. It gives information on its use in water treatment.
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Granuliertes aktiviertes Aluminiumoxid
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für granuliertes aktiviertes Aluminiumoxid zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch. Sie beschreibt die Eigenschaften von granuliertem aktiviertem Aluminiumoxid und legt die Anforderungen sowie die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren für granuliertes aktiviertes Aluminiumoxid fest. Sie enthält Angaben zu dessen Anwendung in der Wasseraufbereitung.
Produits utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée à la consommation humaine - Alumine active en grains
La présente Norme européenne est applicable à l’alumine active en grains utilisée pour le traitement de l’eau
destinée à la consommation humaine. Elle décrit les caractéristiques de l’alumine active en grains et spécifie
les exigences et les méthodes d’essai correspondantes pour l’alumine active en grains. Elle donne des
informations sur son emploi dans le traitement de l’eau.
Izdelki, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode - Aktivni aluminijev oksid 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
- 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
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 13753:2009 (CEN) is the European product standard for granular activated alumina used in the treatment of water intended for human consumption. The standard defines identification, physical and chemical characteristics, minimum performance requirements and the corresponding test methods. It also provides practical guidance on delivery, labelling, storage and safe handling for suppliers, water utilities and regulatory bodies.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and identification
- Chemical name: aluminium oxide (partially hydroxylated), formula Al2O(3‑x)(OH)2x; CAS 1344‑28‑1, EINECS 215‑691‑6.
- Physical properties
- Appearance: white, irregular granular particles, visibly free of extraneous matter.
- Particle size: specified by effective size (d10 ±5%), uniformity coefficient U < 1.5 and minimum size (d1 ±5%), or by agreed particle size ranges (e.g. 1.4–2.0 mm, 2.0–4.74 mm). Oversize + undersize mass fraction ≤ 15%; undersize ≤ 5%.
- Bulk (packed) density: > 600 kg/m3.
- Chemical and specific properties
- Surface area: ≥ 200 m2/g (BET method).
- Typical composition (indicative maxima): water (loss on ignition) ~5.5–6%, Na2O 0.5%, Fe2O3 0.015%, SiO2 0.02%, TiO2 0.002%; remainder Al2O3.
- Test methods
- Referenced standards: EN 12901, EN 12902 and ISO 9277 (BET surface area, degassing ≤ 200 °C).
- Labelling, transport and storage
- Delivery forms: bulk, semi‑bulk, drums or bags. Marking must include product name/grade, net mass, supplier, and the statement “this product conforms to EN 13753”.
- Product is hygroscopic but chemically stable for at least two years if kept dry and sealed. Store away from moisture, strong acids/alkalis, solvents and odorous products.
- Safety classification
- At publication, not listed as a dangerous substance or a hazardous transport item; users should apply applicable EU directives and national regulations.
Applications
- Primary function: adsorption/ion‑exchange adsorbent for removal of inorganic ions and polar organics from drinking water, notably fluoride, arsenate, chromate and some polar organic contaminants.
- Used in purpose‑built adsorbers or as a filter medium; may require conditioning (e.g., aluminium sulphate for fluoride removal), periodic regeneration (e.g., NaOH neutralisation, water wash, H2SO4 reactivation) and backwashing for suspended solids removal.
Who uses this standard
- Water utilities and plant operators
- Material suppliers and manufacturers of adsorbents and filter media
- Water treatment design engineers and consultants
- Testing laboratories and conformity assessors
- Regulators and procurement specialists
Related standards
- EN 12901, EN 12902 (definitions and test methods for inorganic supporting/filtering materials)
- ISO 9277 (BET surface area)
- EU Drinking Water Directive (98/83/EC) for national regulatory context
Keywords: EN 13753:2009, granular activated alumina, water treatment, drinking water, adsorbent, fluoride removal, BET surface area, CEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13753:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Granular activated alumina". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to granular activated alumina used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of granular activated alumina and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for granular activated alumina. It gives information on its use in water treatment.
This European Standard is applicable to granular activated alumina used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of granular activated alumina and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for granular activated alumina. It gives information on its use in water treatment.
EN 13753:2009 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 13753:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13753:2002, EN 12902:2004, EN ISO 12736:2014, EN 14319-1:2013, EN 14320-1:2013, EN 14898:2006+A1:2007, EN 14318-1:2013, EN 14315-1:2013. 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 - Aktivni aluminijev oksid v zrnihProdukte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menchlichen Gebrauch - Granuliertes aktiviertes AluminiumoxidProduits utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée à la consommation humaine - Alumine active en grainsProducts used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Granular activated alumina71.100.80Chemicals for purification of water13.060.20Pitna vodaDrinking waterICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13753:2009SIST EN 13753:2009en,fr,de01-maj-2009SIST EN 13753:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13753:20031DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13753March 2009ICS 71.100.80Supersedes EN 13753:2002
English VersionProducts used for treatment of water intended for humanconsumption - Granular activated aluminaProduits utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée à laconsommation humaine - Alumine active en grainsProdukte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für denmenchlichen Gebrauch - Granuliertes aktiviertesAluminiumoxidThis 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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B-1000 Brussels© 2009 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13753:2009: ESIST EN 13753:2009
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