EN 13177:2010
(Main)Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Methanol
Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Methanol
This European Standard is applicable to synthetic methanol used for treatment of water intended for human
consumption. It describes the characteristics of synthetic methanol and specifies the requirements and the
corresponding test methods for synthetic methanol. Annex A gives information on its use in water treatment.
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Methanol
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für synthetisches Methanol zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch. Sie beschreibt die Eigenschaften von synthetischem Methanol und legt die Anforderungen sowie die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren für synthetisches Methanol fest. Anhang A enthält Angaben zu dessen Anwendung in der Wasseraufbereitung.
Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée à la consommation humaine - Méthanol
La présente Norme européenne s’applique au méthanol synthétique utilisé pour le traitement de l’eau destinée à la consommation humaine. Elle décrit les caractéristiques du méthanol synthétique et spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’essai correspondantes. L’Annexe A donne des informations sur son emploi dans le traitement de l’eau.
Kemikalije, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode - Metanol
Ta evropski standard obravnava sintetični metanol, ki se uporablja za pripravo pitne vode. Opisuje značilnosti sintetičnega metanola ter določa zahteve in ustrezne preskusne metode za sintetični metanol. Dodatek A podaja informacije o uporabi sintetičnega metanola pri pripravi vode.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 13-Apr-2010
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Oct-2010
- 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
- 28-Jan-2026
Relations
- Replaces
EN 13177:2002 - Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Methanol - Effective Date
- 17-Apr-2010
- 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
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 13177:2010 (CEN) covers synthetic methanol intended for use as a chemical in the treatment of water for human consumption. The standard defines the product identification, physical and chemical properties, minimum purity requirements, limits for key impurities and by‑products, and the corresponding test and sampling methods. Annex A provides informative guidance on origin, use and toxicological aspects; Annex B gives safety and emergency rules. Note: conformity with EN 13177:2010 does not replace national regulatory approvals - users must check local rules before application.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and identification
- Chemical name: methanol (methyl alcohol, CH3OH), CAS 67-56-1, relative molecular mass 32.04.
- Physical properties (typical values)
- Colourless liquid; miscible with water.
- Density (20 °C): pure methanol ≈ 0.7931 g/ml; table of density vs concentration provided.
- Boiling point (100 kPa): 64.6 °C; vapour pressure (20 °C): 12.7 kPa.
- Purity criteria
- Minimum 99.85% mass fraction pure synthetic methanol.
- Propan-2-one (acetone): < 30 mg/kg (100% methanol basis).
- Heavy metals limits: As, Cd, Cr, Hg, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se - each max 0.01 mg/kg (100% basis).
- Test and sampling methods
- Sampling guidance (drums, bottles, tanks, tankers) per ISO 3165 and ISO 6206.
- Methanol content: measured by digital density meter at (20 ± 0.1) °C.
- Propan-2-one and volatile impurities: gas chromatography with internal standard (butan-2-one) and specified column/temperature regimes.
- Handling, labelling and storage
- Requirements for delivery, risk/safety labelling per EU directives, transportation rules, marking and storage; general safety and emergency procedures in Annex B.
Applications and practical value
- EN 13177:2010 is used to ensure that synthetic methanol supplied for water treatment meets defined quality, safety and analytical criteria.
- Practical benefits:
- Protects drinking-water quality by limiting contaminants and by-products.
- Provides standardised sampling and analytical methods for supplier testing and laboratory verification.
- Supports procurement specifications and supplier quality control.
Who should use this standard
- Water utility operators and treatment plant managers
- Chemical manufacturers and suppliers of methanol for water treatment
- Analytical and environmental laboratories performing conformity testing
- Regulatory bodies, consultants and procurement teams involved in drinking-water chemicals
Related standards (normative references)
- EN 1483, EN 26595, EN ISO 3696, ISO 3165, ISO 3856-2, ISO 6206, ISO 8288, ISO 9174, ISO 9965 - referenced for specific analytical and sampling procedures.
Keywords: EN 13177:2010, methanol, synthetic methanol, water treatment, drinking water chemicals, purity criteria, sampling, gas chromatography, density meter, CEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13177:2010 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Methanol". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to synthetic methanol used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of synthetic methanol and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for synthetic methanol. Annex A gives information on its use in water treatment.
This European Standard is applicable to synthetic methanol used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of synthetic methanol and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for synthetic methanol. Annex A gives information on its use in water treatment.
EN 13177:2010 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 13177:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13177:2002, EN 12470-5:2003, EN 13631-14:2003, EN ISO 3696:1995, EN ISO 8751:1997, EN ISO 12846:2012, EN 26595:1992, EN 13445-5:2002/A10:2008, EN 1998-6:2005, EN ISO 28927-8:2009. 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.Kemikalije, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode - MetanolProdukte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - MethanolProduits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée à la consommation humaine - MéthanolChemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Methanol71.100.80Chemicals for purification of water13.060.20Pitna vodaDrinking waterICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13177:2010SIST EN 13177:2012en,fr,de01-julij-2012SIST EN 13177:2012SLOVENSKI
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EN 13177
April 2010 ICS 71.100.80 Supersedes EN 13177:2002English Version
Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Methanol
Produits chimiques utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée à la consommation humaine - Méthanol
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Methanol This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 February 2010.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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............................................................. 156.3Transportation regulations and labelling ......................................................................................... 166.4Marking ................................................................................................................................................ 166.5Storage ................................................................................................................................................. 16Annex A (informative)
General information on synthetic methanol . 17A.1Origin . 17A.2Use . 17A.3Toxicological aspects . 18Annex B (normative)
General rules relating to safety . 19B.1Rules for safe handling and use . 19B.2Emergency procedures . 19Bibliography . 20 SIST EN 13177:2012
1) Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number. 2) European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. SIST EN 13177:2012
3) 100 kPa = 1 bar. SIST EN 13177:2012
Limit in 100 % mass fraction of methanol
mg/kg Arsenic (As) max. 0,01 Cadmium (Cd) max. 0,01 Chromium (Cr) max. 0,01 Mercury (Hg) max. 0,01 Nickel (Ni) max. 0,01 Lead (Pb) max. 0,01 Antimony (Sb) max. 0,01 Selenium (Se) max. 0,01 NOTE For parametric values in drinking water (see [1]). 5 Test methods 5.1 Sampling 5.1.1 General Observe the general recommendations of ISO 3165 and take account of ISO 6206. 5.1.2 Sampling from drums and bottles 5.1.2.1 General 5.1.2.1.1 Mix the contents of the container to be sampled by shaking the container, by rolling it or by rocking it from side to side, taking care not to damage the container or spill any of the liquid. 5.1.2.1.2 If the design of the container is such (for example, a narrow-necked bottle) that it is impracticable to use a sampling implement, take a sample by pouring after the contents have been thoroughly mixed. Otherwise, proceed as described in 5.1.2.1.3. 5.1.2.1.3 Examine the surface of the liquid. If there are signs of surface contamination, take samples from the surface as described in 5.1.2.2 ; otherwise, take samples as described in 5.1.2.3. 5.1.2.2 Surface sampling Take a sample using a suitable ladle. Lower the ladle into the liquid until the rim is just below the surface, so that the surface layer runs into it. Withdraw the ladle just before it fills completely and allow any liquid adhering SIST EN 13177:2012
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