SIST EN 12913:2013
(Main)Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Powdered diatomaceous earth
Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Powdered diatomaceous earth
This European Standard is applicable to powdered diatomaceous earth used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of powdered diatomaceous earth and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for powdered diatomaceous earth and gives information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of powdered diatomaceous earth (see Annex B).
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Kieselgur, pulverförmig
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für pulverförmige Kieselgur zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch. Sie beschreibt die Eigenschaften von pulverförmiger Kieselgur und legt die Anforderungen sowie die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren für pulverförmige Kieselgur fest und enthält Angaben zu dessen Anwendung in der Wasseraufbereitung. Sie legt darüber hinaus Regeln für die sichere Handhabung und Verwendung von pulverförmiger Kieselgur fest (siehe Anhang B).
Produits utilisés pour le traitement de l’eau destinée à la consommation humaine - Terre de diatomées en poudre
La présente Norme européenne s’applique à la terre de diatomées en poudre utilisée pour le traitement de l’eau destinée à la consommation humaine. Elle décrit les caractéristiques de la terre de diatomées en poudre et spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’essai correspondantes et donne des informations sur son emploi dans le traitement de l’eau. Elle détermine également les règles relatives à la manipulation et à l’utilisation en toute sécurité de la terre de diatomées en poudre (voir l’Annexe B).
Proizvodi, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode - Prašnata diatomejska zemlja
Ta evropski standard obravnava prašnato diatomejsko zemljo, ki se uporablja za pripravo pitne vode. Opisuje značilnosti prašnate diatomejske zemlje, določa zahteve in ustrezne preskusne metode za prašnato diatomejsko zemljo ter podaja informacije glede njene uporabe pri pripravi vode. Določa tudi pravila za varno ravnanje s prašnato diatomejsko zemljo in njeno uporabo.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 13-Nov-2013
- Technical Committee
- IOVO - Water supply and waste water engineering
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 11-Nov-2013
- Due Date
- 16-Jan-2014
- Completion Date
- 14-Nov-2013
- Directive
- TP262 - Uredba o pitni vodi
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2013
Overview
EN 12913:2012 is the CEN (European) standard that specifies requirements for powdered diatomaceous earth (diatomite) used in the treatment of water intended for human consumption. The standard describes product characteristics, acceptance criteria and the corresponding test methods, gives guidance on use in water treatment, and sets out rules for safe handling and labelling (see Annex B). It applies to calcined and flux‑calcined powder grades used to remove solids from drinking water by retention.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Product identity and commercial forms: powder grades with different permeabilities and particle‑size distributions. Common synonyms: diatomite, kieselguhr, calcined diatomite, flux calcined diatomite.
- Particle size: at least 95% by mass < 1000 µm (manufacturer declares distribution and oversize/undersize limits).
- Chemical composition: SiO2 ≥ 85% (calcined basis); total impurities typically < 15%. Other oxides (Al2O3, Fe2O3, TiO2, CaO, MgO, K2O, Na2O) must be declared if significant.
- Physical properties: bulk packed density 150–550 kg/m3; absolute density ~2.2 g/cm3.
- Performance parameters: permeability and cake density must be within manufacturer’s declared tolerances (permeability within 15%, cake density within 5%). Typical permeability ranges differ for calcined vs. flux‑calcined products.
- Analytical and test methods: sampling and tests are referenced to EN 12902 (particle size, bulk density, silica content, mass loss at 150 °C, permeability, cake density) and definitions from EN 12901.
- Labelling and safety: EU classification (GHS07 / H332: Harmful if inhaled) and precautionary information; not classified as dangerous for transport; storage recommendations (keep dry, avoid volatile/odorous materials).
Applications
- Drinking water treatment: used to retain and remove suspended solids during filtration and in filter media preparation.
- Filter manufacturers and operators: selection of diatomite grades to meet permeability and cake density requirements for specific filtration systems.
- Quality control and testing labs: apply EN 12902 test methods to verify conformity with EN 12913:2012.
- Suppliers and regulators: product declaration, labelling, and information to users about impurities and safe handling.
Who should use this standard
- Water utilities, municipal and private drinking‑water plant operators
- Filter media producers, chemical suppliers and diatomaceous earth manufacturers
- Test and certification laboratories, regulatory authorities responsible for drinking water quality
Related standards and references
- EN 12901:1999 - definitions for inorganic supporting and filtering materials
- EN 12902 - methods of test for inorganic supporting and filtering materials
- EU Directive 98/83/EC (drinking water quality) and Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP/REACH classification)
Practical takeaway: EN 12913:2012 provides the specification, test methods and safety guidance needed to choose and verify powdered diatomaceous earth suitable for producing safe drinking water.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12913:2013 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Powdered diatomaceous earth". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to powdered diatomaceous earth used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of powdered diatomaceous earth and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for powdered diatomaceous earth and gives information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of powdered diatomaceous earth (see Annex B).
This European Standard is applicable to powdered diatomaceous earth used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of powdered diatomaceous earth and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for powdered diatomaceous earth and gives information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of powdered diatomaceous earth (see Annex B).
SIST EN 12913:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.060.20 - Drinking water; 71.100.80 - Chemicals for purification of water. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12913:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12913:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 12913:2013 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: TP262. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Proizvodi, ki se uporabljajo za pripravo pitne vode - Prašnata diatomejska zemljaProdukte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Kieselgur, pulverförmigProduits utilisés pour le traitement de l’eau destinée à la consommation humaine - Terre de diatomées en poudreProducts used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Powdered diatomaceous earth71.100.80Chemicals for purification of water13.060.20Pitna vodaDrinking waterICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12913:2012SIST EN 12913:2013en,fr,de01-december-2013SIST EN 12913:2013SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12913
November 2012 ICS 71.100.80 Supersedes EN 12913:2005English Version
Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Powdered diatomaceous earth
Produits utilisés pour le traitement de l'eau destinée à la consommation humaine - Terre de diatomées en poudre
Produkte zur Aufbereitung von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch - Kieselgur, pulverförmig This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 September 2012.
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-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Page Foreword . 3Introduction . 41Scope . 52Normative references . 53Terms, definitions and symbols . 54Description . 55Physical properties . 66Chemical properties . 67Specific properties. 78Test methods . 79Labelling, transportation and storage . 8Annex A (informative)
General information on powdered diatomaceous earth . 10Annex B (normative)
General rules relating to safety . 12Bibliography . 13 SIST EN 12913:2013
Description 4.1 Identification 4.1.1 Chemical name Not applicable. 4.1.2 Synonym or common names Diatomite, Kieselguhr, Diatomaceous earth, Calcined diatomite, Flux calcined diatomite. 4.1.3 Chemical formula Not applicable. 4.1.4 CAS Registry numbers 1)
61 790-53-2 Dry and ground; 91 053-39-3 Diatomaceous calcined;
68 855-54-9 Flux calcined.
1) Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number. SIST EN 12913:2013
Calcined 293-303-4. 4.2 Commercial form The product is available in powder forms in many grades differing in permeability. 5 Physical propertie
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