EN 1217:1997

Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Test methods for water absorption of ceramic articles EN 1217:1997

Publication date:   Apr 5, 2002

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CEN/TC 194 Utensils in contact with food

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67.250   Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs | 81.060.20   Ceramic products

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This European Standard specifies test methods for the determination of the water absorption of ceramic articles. Three test methods are desribed: - Test method A, based on the increase in mass of test specimens after immersion in boiling water under defined conditions, requiring test specimens with not more than one glazed surface. - Test method B, based on the same principle and general procedure as method A but with a longer period of immersion in boiling water.

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EN 1217:1997
90.60 Close of review
Mar 4, 2023