ACCEPTANCE OF METALLIC MATERIALS

USED FOR PRODUCTS IN CONTACT WITH

DRINKING WATER
4MSI Common Approach
Part A – Methodologies for testing and accepting compositions to be included in the Positive
list of compositions for metallic materials
Part B – Positive list of compositions for metallic materials
Part C – Procedure and methods for testing and accepting final materials as used in a
product made from compositions on the Positive List

Adopted by the 4MSI Joint Management Committee

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France, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Denmark work together in the
framework of the 4MSI Common Approach as laid down in the Declaration of Intent (January
2011). This common approach aims for convergence of the respective national approval
schemes for materials and products in contact with drinking water.
The 4MSI have adopted Part A of this document as a common basis for implementing the
concept of accepting metallic compositions. The document is subject to revisions agreed by
the 4MSI.
Part B of this document includes a Positive List of metallic compositions accepted in all of the
Member States of the 4MSI following the procedure described in Part A.
Part C includes the procedure and methods for accepting metallic products or components.
The structure of this document (Part A, B, C) follows the different implementing acts as
described in the new article 11 paragraph 2 (a), (b), (c) of the European Drinking Water
Directive.
Further information may be obtained from any of the competent authorities of the 4MSI.
Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Deutschland)
Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Santé (France)
Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu (Nederland)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (United Kingdom)
The Danish Transport, Construction and Housing Authority and Ministry of Environment
(Denmark)

Denmark joined the 4MSI after the development of this common approach, and has therefore
not assessed the content of the approach.
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Part B – Positive List of compositions for metallic

materials
1 Structure of the Positive List (see Part A 2)
The European Positive List contains different categories of metallic compositions.
A Category is defined as:
a group of compositions with the same characteristics in respect of their field of
application, behaviour in contact with drinking water and restrictions with regard to water
composition and/or surface area.
The European Positive List contains the categories’ range of compositions. A composition
falling within a category has to be tested individually for its acceptance on the list.
Each category has one reference composition.
A Reference Material is defined as:
a composition falling within a category for which the characteristics of metal release into
drinking water are known and reproducible, the composition is strictly controlled and the
elements of interest will be at or near the upper limit of acceptability. Possible effects of
some constituents to inhibit the metal release have to be taken into account.
Under each category commercially available metallic compositions accepted for use in PDW
will be listed. The compositions may only be used for certain products due to the restrictions
with respect to the surface area (Table 3).
Table 1 Product groups for metallic compositions

Product Examples of products or parts of Assumed contact

Group products surface
“a”

A Pipes in buildings installation 100%

Uncoated pipelines in water supply
systems

B Fittings, ancillaries in buildings 10%

installations
(e.g. pump bodies, valve bodies, water
meter bodies used in buildings
installations)

C 1%
1. Components of products of
product group B (e.g. the spindle
of a pump or the moving parts in
water meter in building
installations). The sum of the
surfaces in contact with drinking
water of all these components has

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to be less than 10% of the total
wetted surface of the product.
2. Fittings, ancillaries in water mains
and water treatment works with
permanent flow (e.g. pumps bodies,
valves bodies used in water supply
systems)
D Components of fittings and ancillaries in
water mains in water treatment works
(C2)

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3 European Positive List

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I Copper alloys
Copper-zinc alloys
Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn
≥ 57.0% Remainder
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

1.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn
57.0% - 59.0% Remainder
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.3% 0.15% - 0.25% 0.15% - 0.25% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-2
1.3 Accepted Alloys
1.3.1

Product
Notation
Group

CW501L-DW* (CuZn10) C and D

* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn
89.0% - 91.0% Remainder
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Ni* Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

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1.3.2

Product
Notation
Group

CW502L-DW* (CuZn15) B-D

* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn
84.0% - 86.0% Remainder
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Ni* Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (21 July 2021)

1.3.3

Product
Notation
Group

CW503L-DW* (CuZn20) B-D

* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn
79.0% - 81.0% Remainder
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Ni* Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (21 July 2021)

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1.3.4

Product
Notation
Group

CW506L-DW* (CuZn33) B-D

* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn
66.0% - 68.0% Remainder
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Ni* Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

1.3.5

Product
Notation
Group

CW507L-DW* (CuZn36) B-D

* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn
63.5% - 65.5% Remainder
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Ni* Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

1.3.6

Product
Notation
Group

CW508L-DW* (CuZn37) B-D

* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn
62.0% - 64.0% Remainder
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni* Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (13 March 2016)

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1.3.7

Product
Notation
groups

CW509L-DW* (CuZn40) B–D

* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn
59.5% - 61.5% Remainder
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni* Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (23 Nov 2011)
UBA opinion (25 March 2013)

1.3.8

Notation Product Group

CW510L-DW* (CuZn42) B–D

* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn
57.0% - 59.0% Remainder
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni* Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (23 Nov 2011)
UBA opinion (25 March 2013)

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2 Copper-zinc-aluminum alloys
2.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Al
≥ 57.0% Remainder 0.1% - 0.3%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Pb Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

2.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Al
57.0% - 59.0% Remainder 0.1% - 0.2%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Pb Sn
≤ 0.3% 0.15% - 0.25% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Al, Cu, Pb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-2
2.3 Accepted Alloys
2.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CuZn42Al B-D
Constituents (% (m/m))
Cu Zn Al
57.0% - 59.0% Remainder 0.1% - 0.3%

Impurities (% (m/m))
Fe Pb Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (16 March 2015)

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3 Copper-zinc-aluminum-tin alloys
3.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Al Sn
≥ 62.0% Remainder 0.5% - 2.0% 0.3% - 1.0%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Pb Si
≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

3.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Al Sn
64.0% - 66.0% Remainder 1.40% - 1.50% 0.66% - 0.70%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Pb Si
≤ 0.10% ≤ 0.10% 0.06% - 0.10% 0.15% - 0.25% ≤ 0.2%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Al, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-1
3.3 Accepted Alloys
3.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CuZn35Al1.5Sn B-D
Constituents (% (m/m))
Cu Zn Al Sn
64.0% - 66.0% Remainder 1.40% - 1.60% 0.50% - 0.70%

Impurities (% (m/m))
Fe Mn Ni Pb Si
≤ 0.10% ≤ 0.10% ≤ 0.10% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (24 Feb 2017)

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4 Copper-zinc-aluminum-silicon-iron alloys
4.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Al Si Fe
≥ 62.0% Rem. 0.5% - 0.9% 0.5% - 0.9% 0.04% - 0.2%

Impurities (% (m/m)):
Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

4.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Al Si Fe
62.5% - 64.5% Rem. 0.5% - 0.68% 0.5% - 0.68% 0.12% - 0.15%

Impurities (% (m/m)):
Ni Pb Sn
0.05% - 0.09% 0.09% - 0.15% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02 %

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Cu, Zn, Al, Fe, Ni, Pb
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15564-2
4.3 Accepted Alloys
4.3.1
Product
Notation
groups

CuZn35AlSiFe B-D

Constituents (% (m/m))
Cu Zn Al Si Fe
62.5% - 64.5% Rem. 0.5% - 0.85% 0.5% - 0.8% 0.04% - 0.1%

Impurities (% (m/m))
Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.09% ≤ 0.15% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02 %

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (02 April 2019)

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5 Copper-zinc-arsenic alloys
5.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn As
≥ 61.0% Remainder 0.02% - 0.15%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Mn Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

5.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn As
61.5% - 63.5% Remainder 0.10% - 0.15 %
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Mn Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.1% 0.21% - 0.35% 0.15% - 0.25% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

As, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-2
5.3 Accepted Alloys
5.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CW511L (CuZn38As) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn As
61.5% - 63.5% Remainder 0.02% - 0.15%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Mn Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (28 March 2013)

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5.3.2

Notation Product groups

CW707R (CuZn30As) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn As
69.0% - 71.0% Remainder 0.02% - 0.06%

Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.07% ≤ 0.05%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (02 April 2019)

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6 Copper-zinc-arsenic-aluminium alloys
6.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn As Al
≥ 61.0% Remainder 0.02% - 0.15% 0.2% - 1.0%

Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Pb Sn
≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

6.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn As Al
63.0% - 64.5% Remainder 0.11% - 0.14% 0.2% - 0,4%

Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Pb Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.1% 0.15% - 0.25% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Al, As, Cu, Pb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-2
6.3 Accepted Alloys
6.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CuZn35Al-C B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn As Al
63.0% - 64.5% Remainder 0.04% - 0.14% 0.2% - 0.7%

Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Pb Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (29 July 2014)

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7 Copper-zinc-arsenic-antimony-aluminum alloys
7.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn As Sb Al
≥ 60.0% Remainder 0.02% - 0.10% 0.02% - 0.10% 0.02% - 1.0%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

7.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn As Sb Al
62.0% - 65.0% Remainder 0.03% - 0.04% 0.04% - 0.05% 0.45% - 0.58%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1% 0.12% - 0.20% 0.15% - 0.25% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Al, As, Cu, Ni, Pb, Sb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-2
7.3 Accepted Alloys
7.3.1
Product
Notation
groups

CC771S (CuZn38AsSb) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m))
Cu Zn As Sb Al
62.0% - 65.0% Remainder 0.02% - 0.04% 0.02% - 0.05% 0.45% - 0,7%
Impurities (% (m/m))
Fe Mn Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.20% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (10 July 2015)

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8 Copper-zinc-lead alloys
8.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb
≥ 57.0% Remainder 0.2% - 3.5%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni Si Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

8.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb
57.0% - 59.0% Remainder 1.9% - 2.2%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni Si Sn
≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.3% 0.05% - 0.15% ≤ 0.03% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-2
8.3 Accepted Alloys
8.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CW617N* (CuZn40Pb2)
B-D
CW612N* (CuZn39Pb2)
* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb*
57.0% - 60.0% Remainder 1.6% - 2.2%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni* Si Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.03% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

German Co-normative Research Report RG_CPDW_01_074
Dossier John Nuttall (March 2006)

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8.3.2
Product
Notation
groups
CW614N* (CuZn39Pb3)
C and D
CW603N* (CuZn36Pb3)
* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb
57.0% - 62.0% Remainder 2.5% - 3.5%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni* Si Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.03% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

German Co-normative Research Report RG_CPDW_01_074
Dossier John Nuttall (March 2006)

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9 Copper-zinc-lead-aluminium alloys
9.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb Al
≥ 57.0% Remainder 0.2% - 1.5% 0.2% - 1.0%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Si Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

9.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb Al
58.0% - 63.0% Remainder 1.2% - 1.4% 0.3% - 0.6%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Si Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.05% 0.15% - 0.25% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Al, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn
Most critical test waters:
Test water 1 and 2 according to EN 15664-2
9.3 Accepted Alloys
9.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CC757S*(CuZn39Pb1Al-C) B-D
* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb* Al
58.0% - 63.0% Remainder 0.2% - 1.4% 0.3% - 0.9%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Si Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (29 Aug 2014)

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10 Copper-zinc-lead-arsenic-aluminium alloys
10.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb As Al
≥ 61.0% Remainder 0.2% - 2.2% 0.02% - 0.15% 0.02% - 1.0%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Sn
≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

10.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb As Al
61.0% - 63.0% Remainder 1.4% - 1.6% 0.09% - 0.13% 0.5% - 0.7%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.1% 0.15% - 0.25% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Al, As, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-2
10.3 Accepted Alloys
10.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CC770S (CuZn36Pb-C) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb As Al
62.0% - 64.0% Remainder 0.2% - 1.6% 0.04% - 0.14% 0.5% - 0.7%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (29 Jan 2014)

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10.3.2
Product
Notation
groups
CW626N (CuZn33Pb1.5AlAs) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb As Al
64.0% - 66.0% Remainder 1.2% - 1.7% 0.02% - 0.15% 0.8% - 1.0%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (02 April 2013)
10.3.3
Product
Notation
groups
CW625N (CuZn35Pb1.5AlAs) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb As Al
62.0% - 64.0% Remainder 1.2% - 1.6% 0.02% - 0.15% 0.5% - 0.7%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (29 Jan 2014)

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11.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb As Sb Al
≥ 60.0% Remainder 0.2% - 1.1 % 0.02% - 0.10% 0.02% - 0.10% 0.02% - 1.0%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Sn
≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

11.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb As Sb Al
62.0% - 65.0% Remainder 0.9% - 1.1% 0.03% - 0.04% 0.05% - 0.06% 0.45% - 0.58%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Sn
≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1% 0.15% - 0.25% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Al, As, Cu, Ni, Pb, Sb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-2
11.3 Accepted Alloys
11.3.1
Product
Notation
groups

CC772S (CuZn36Pb1.5AsSbAl) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m))
Cu Zn Pb As Sb Al
62.0% - 65.0% Remainder 0.2% - 1.1% 0.02% - 0.04% 0.03% - 0.06% 0.45% - 0.7%
Impurities (% (m/m))
Fe Mn Ni Sn
≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (29 Aug 2014)

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12.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb As Al Si
≥ 61.0% Remainder 0.2% - 1.0% 0.02% - 0.10% 0.02% - 1.0% 0.02% - 0.5%

Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Sn
≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

12.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb As Al Si
64.0% - 67.0% Remainder 0.60% - 0.65% 0.07% - 0.08% 0.1% - 0.25% 0.1% - 0.2%

Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.1% 0.15% - 0.25% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Al, As, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 and 2 according to EN 15664-2
12.3 Accepted Alloys
12.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CW725R*(CuZn33Pb1AlSiAs) B-D
* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Pb* As Al Si
64.0% - 67.0% Remainder 0.4% - 0.6% 0.04% - 0.08% 0.1% - 0.4% 0.1% - 0.3%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (27 July 2014)

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13 Copper-tin-zinc-lead-nickel alloys
13.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Sn Zn Pb Ni
Remainder 4.0% - 13.0% 4.0% - 6.5% 0.2% - 3.0% 0.1% - 0.6%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe P S Sb
≤ 0.30% ≤ 0.04% ≤ 0.04% ≤ 0.10%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

13.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Sn Zn Pb Ni
Remainder 4.0% - 4.2% 5.7% - 6.0% 2.8% - 3.0% 0.5% - 0.6%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe P S Sb
≤ 0.30% ≤ 0.04% ≤ 0.04% 0.09% - 0.15%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Cu, Ni, Pb, Sb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-2
13.3 Accepted Alloys
13.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CC499K* (CuSn5Zn5Pb2-C) B-D
* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Sn Zn Pb* Ni*
84.0% - 88.0% 4.0% - 6.0% 4.0% - 6.0% 0.2% - 3.0% 0.1% - 0.60%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe P S Sb
≤ 0.30% ≤ 0.04% ≤ 0.04% ≤ 0.10%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

German Co-normative Research Report RG_CPDW_01_074
Dossier John Nuttall (March 2006)

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14 Copper-tin-zinc-phosphorus-sulphur alloys
14.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Sn Zn P S
Remainder 3.0% - 9.0% 1.0% - 5.0% 0.01% - 1.0% 0.2% - 0.7%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Ni Pb Sb
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

14.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Sn Zn P S
Remainder 4.6% - 5.0% 1.0% - 3.0% 0.01% - 0.06% 0.52% - 0.65%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Ni Pb Sb
≤ 0.3% 0.21% - 0.35% 0.15% - 0.25% 0.09% - 0,15%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Cu, Ni, Pb, Sb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-1
14.3 Accepted Alloys
14.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CuSn4Zn2PS B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Sn Zn P S
90.0% - 96.0% 3.0% - 5.0% 1.0% - 3.0% 0.01% - 0.1% 0.2% - 0.6%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Ni Pb Sb
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (13 Feb 2017)

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15 Copper-zinc-silicon-phosphorus alloys
15.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Si P
60.0% - 80.0% Remainder 0.5% - 5.5% 0.01% - 0.3%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Mn Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

15.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Si P
75.0% - 77.0% Remainder 2.7% - 3.0% 0.02% - 0.06%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Mn Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.05% 0.15% - 0.25% 0.09% - 0.15% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-2
15.3 Accepted Alloys
15.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CW724R (CuZn21Si3P) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Si P
75.0% - 77.0% Remainder 2.7% - 3.5% 0.02% - 0.10%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Mn Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (24 Feb 2012)

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15.3.2
Product
Notation
groups

CC768S (CuZn21Si3P) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Zn Si P
75.0% - 77.0% Remainder 2.7% - 3.5% 0.02% - 0.10%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Mn Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%
The content of boron and zirconium has to be less than 0.02%.

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (09 Jan 2014)

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16 Copper-silicon-zinc-manganese-phosphorus alloys
16.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Si Zn Mn P
≥ 80.0% 0.5% - 5.5% Remainder 0.01% - 0.2% 0.01% - 0.3%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

16.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Si Zn Mn P
Remainder 2.5% - 3.5% 8.0% - 10.0% 0.03% - 0.09% 0.05% - 0.10%

Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.3% 0.06% - 0.10% 0.06% - 0.10% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-2
16.3 Accepted Alloys
16.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CC245E (CuSi4Zn4MnP-C) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Si Zn Mn P
Remainder 2.5% - 4.5% 1.0% - 7.0% 0.03% - 0.09% 0.05% - 0.15%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.10% ≤ 0.10% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

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16.3.2
Product
Notation
groups
CC246E (CuSi4Zn9MnP-C) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Si Zn Mn P
Remainder 2.5% - 4.5% 7.0% - 11.0% 0.03% - 0.09% 0.05% - 0.15%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.10% ≤ 0.10% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

16.3.3
Product
Notation
groups
CuSi4Zn4MnP B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Si Zn Mn P
Remainder 2.5% - 4.5% 1.0% - 7.0% 0.01% - 0.09% 0.05% - 0.15%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.10% ≤ 0.10% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

16.3.4
Product
Notation
groups
CuSi4Zn9MnP B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Si Zn Mn P
Remainder 2.5% - 4.5% 7.0% - 11.0% 0.01% - 0.09% 0.05% - 0.15%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Fe Ni Pb Sn
≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.3% ≤ 0.10% ≤ 0.10% ≤ 0.3%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (08 Jan 2016)

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17 Copper-tin-phosphorus alloys
17.1 Category

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Sn P
Remainder 1.5% - 9.0% 0.02% - 0.4%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Ni Zn
≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

17.2 Reference Material

CW453K (CuSn 8) was accepted only for product group C on basis of a scientific dossier.
For the acceptance of this composition or another composition belonging to this category for
product group A or B a complete test according to EN 15664-1 with all three test waters
according to EN 15664-2 is required. A reference material will be defined when a
composition is accepted for product group A or B.
17.3 Accepted Alloys

Notation Product group

CW453K (CuSn8) C and D

Constituents (% (m/m))
Cu Sn P
Remainder 7.5% - 8.5% 0.02% - 0.4%

Impurities (% (m/m))
Fe Ni Zn
≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (31 Aug 2017)
UBA opinion (19 March 2019)

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18 Copper-tin-lead-phosphorus alloys
18.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Sn Pb P
Remainder 9.0% - 13.0% 0.2% - 1.0% 0.01% - 1.0%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni S Sb Zn
≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

18.2 Reference Material

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Sn Pb P
Remainder 10.6% - 11.0% 0.84% - 1.0% 0.01% - 0.10%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni S Sb Zn
≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.1% 0.15% - 0.25% ≤ 0.05% 0.09% - 0.15% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Elements for consideration in the migration water:

Cu, Ni, Pb, Sb, Zn
Most critical test water:
Test water 1 according to EN 15664-1
18.3 Accepted Alloys
18.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CuSn10-C* B-D
* Contents of certain elements are further restricted (see below)

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu Sn Pb P
88.0% - 90.0% 9.0% - 11.0% 0.2% - 1.0% 0.01% - 0.2%

Impurities (% (m/m)):
Fe Mn Ni* S Sb* Zn
≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.10% ≤ 0.2% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.5%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (13 Feb 2017)

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19 Copper alloys for product group D

In addition to the compositions listed for the Product Groups A, B and C for components of the
Product Group D further copper alloys can be used.
The copper alloys have to comply with:
 Cu, Zn, Si, Sn, P: no restrictions

 Al, Fe, Mn: max. 3.0% (m/m)

 Pb: max. 3.5% (m/m)

 Ni: max. 3.0% (m/m)

 As, Sb: max: 0.25% (m/m)

All other: max. 0.1% (m/m)

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II Coppers
1 Copper
1.1 Category
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu P
≥ 99.9% ≤ 0.04%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Others total
≤ 0.1%
Each impurity < 0.02%

1.2 Reference Material

CW024A (CU-DHP)
Elements for consideration in the migration water:
None: No need for comparative testing
1.3 Accepted Alloys
1.3.1
Product
Notation
groups
CW024A (Cu-DHP) A-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu P
≥ 99.9% 0.015% - 0.04%
1.3.2
Notation Product group

Cu-ETP (CW004A) C and D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu O*
≥ 99.90% ≤ 0.040%
* Oxygen has a technological function in the composition, it is not possible to specify a minimum
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1.3.3
Notation Product groups

Cu-OF (CW008A) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu
≥ 99.95%
1.3.4
Notation Product groups

Cu-PHC (CW020A) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu P
≥ 99.95% 0.001% - 0.006%
1.3.5
Notation Product groups

Cu-HCP (CW021A) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu P
≥ 99.95% 0.002% - 0.007%
1.3.6
Notation Product groups

Cu-DLP (CW023A) B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Cu P
≥ 99.90% 0.005% - 0.013%
Basis for acceptance
UBA opinion (15 May 2017)

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Restrictions for the use of metallic materials with respect to water composition (health
based)
The formation of the copper compounds on the surface of copper pipes and consequently
the dissolution is strongly influenced by minor components of the water composition. In some
water compositions, the rate of leaching of copper may be unacceptably high. Member
States may need to offer guidance to the water industry and to suppliers and installers of
copper pipe on restrictions that may need to be introduced on use of copper pipe in water
compositions where excessive leaching of copper might occur.
Further research into the compatibility of copper with certain compositions of water needs to
be carried out using harmonised procedures for investigation and evaluation.
Basis for acceptance
Research results and practical experience in several Member States are needed to
characterise the conditions for safe use.
Note
The contamination of drinking water by copper pipes depends on several characteristics of
water composition. There is no consensus view on their combined action and interaction at
this time. In particular, there is inadequate information on the range of compositions of
drinking water where non-compliance with the DWD is likely to occur.

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2 Tinned copper pipes and tinned copper fittings
For tinned copper tubes and tinned copper fittings as base composition copper according to
1 is used. On this substrate composition a tin layer is deposited by different processes. By
diffusion of copper ions into the tin layer the formation of an increasing intermetallic phase
consisting of tin and copper (-phase = Cu6Sn5) is formed.
2.1 Category
Constituents of the tin layer (% (m/m)):
Sn + Cu
≥ 99.90%
Impurities of the tin layer (% (m/m)):
As Bi Cd Cr Ni Pb Sb
≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

2.2 Reference Material

CW024A (CU-DHP)

2.3 Accepted Alloys

Product
Notation
groups
CW024A (Cu-DHP) with a tin
A-D
layer thickness of 1 µm
Constituents of the tin layer (% (m/m)):
Sn Cu
> 90% < 10%
Impurities of the tin layer (% (m/m)):
As Bi Cd Cr Ni Pb Sb
≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

1. Leaching tests:
a. Rig tests in representative German drinking waters, published: A. Baukloh, S.
Priggemeyer, U. Reiter, B. Winkler, Chemically inner tinned Copper Pipes, Less
Copper in Corrosive Drinking Waters, Metall 10-11 (1998) 592 - 600.
b. Rig tests according to DIN 50931 (rig test): Technical report DVGW/TZW,
2000
2. Already existing approvals without restrictions in drinking waters
a. Netherlands: according to BRL-K19005,
b. Germany: according to DIN 50930, T6 and DVGW GW 392
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III Steel / Iron

1 Galvanised steel
1.1 Category
Constituents of the zinc coating (% (m/m)):
Zn

Impurities of the zinc coating (% (m/m)):

As Bi Cd Cr Pb Sb
≤ 0.02% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.02% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.01%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

1.2 Reference Material

Not defined
1.3 Accepted Alloys
Product
Notation
groups
Galvanised steel A-D

Constituents of the zinc coating (% (m/m)):

Zn

Impurities of the zinc coating (% (m/m)):

As Bi Cd Cr Pb Sb
≤ 0.02% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.01% ≤ 0.02% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.01%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Guidance on restrictions for the use of metallic compositions with respect to water
composition
The following formula is proposed as a means identifying water compositions where
corrosion rates for galvanised steel is acceptable.
pH  7.5 or free CO2  0.25 mmol/L
AND Alkalinity  1.5 mmol/L
AND S1 < 2 (definition of S1 below)
AND Calcium  0.5 mmol/L
AND Conductivity  600 µS/cm at 25 °C
AND S2 <1 or S2>3 (definition of S2 below)

c(Cl- ) + c(NO3- ) + 2 c(SO4 2- )

S1 = concentrations in mmol/l
c(HCO3- )

c(Cl- ) + 2 c(SO42- )
S2 = concentrations in mmol/l
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Basis for acceptance
There are regulations with respect to water composition in France (DTU 60.1 / NF P 40-201)
and in Germany (DIN 50930-3). These limits are based on practical experience but are
expressed in different ways. The proposal covers mainly the same water compositions as
both regulations. The proposal takes into account available results from research in Germany
and co-normative research.
The proposal incorporates also the recommendations given EN 12502-3 with regard to the
risk of localised corrosion. This localised corrosion frequently leads to deterioration in water
quality as a result of corrosion products of iron.
The proposal is based on results that have been obtained with galvanised steel pipes with
lead concentrations between 1.0% and 0.6% in the zinc layer, assuming a similar behaviour
of pipes with lower lead concentrations.

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2 Carbon steel
Carbon Steel for pipes and tanks
Carbon steel without permanent protective layers is not suitable for use in contact with
drinking water.
Carbon Steel for ancillaries
Unprotected carbon steel can be used for specific applications (e.g. pumps, valves) and only
for small surface in contact with water.
2.1 Category
Not defined
2.2 Reference Material
Not defined
2.3 Accepted Alloys
Product
Notation
groups
Carbon Steel
according to EN 10025 C2
/ EN 10213 / EN 10222
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Fe C Cr Mo Mn Ni
0.02% - 0.02% - 0.02% - 0.02% - 0.02% -
0.25% 0.30% 0.12% 1.65% 0.50%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al Cu Nb P S Si Ti V
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.55% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.03% ≤ 0.03% ≤ 0.6% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.12%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

Draft Italian Regulation
Calculation of possible impact on DW
UBA opinion (21 April 2017)

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3 Cast iron
Cast iron for pipes and tanks
Cast iron without permanent protective layers is not suitable for pipes and fittings in contact
with drinking water.
Cast iron for ancillaries
Unprotected cast iron can be used for specific applications (e.g. pumps, valves) and only for
very small surface in contact with water. Their composition needs to be regulated.
3.1 Category
Not defined
3.2 Reference Material
Not defined
3.3 Accepted Alloys
Product
Notation
groups
Cast Iron according to
C2
EN 1561 / EN 1563
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Fe C Cu Cr Mo Mn Ni Si
0.02% - 0.02% - 0.02% - 0.02% - 0.02% - 0.02% - 1.5% -
4.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%1 3.5%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
As Mg P S Sn V
≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.15% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.1% ≤ 0.1%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

Draft Italian Regulation
French regulation
Calculation of possible impact on DW
UBA opinion (21 April 2017)

1
For some special products (e.g. pumps for the backwash of filters, pumps which draw raw
water in river with possible high rates of suspended matters, pumps for lime milk), if it is
justified, this content can be higher (up to max. 6.0% (m/m)) in order to resist the abrasion or
for some steps of water treatment
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4 Stainless steel
Stainless steels according to EN 10088 and EN 10283 can be applied for all product groups
(A-D)
Restrictions:
Some stainless steels show a higher probability of occurrence of local corrosion (e.g. pitting or
crevice corrosion) caused by the contact with certain drinking waters or in case of disinfection
with high chlorine concentrations. For this purpose EN 16056 can be used to compare the
passivity behaviour of the different stainless steel grades.

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IV Platings
1 Tin plating applied by a galvanic process on the external surface
Components made of copper alloys (Chapter I) corresponding to the European Positive List
can be plated galvanically with a layer composition of copper and tin.
Restrictions:
 Bulk composition of components to be tinned:
o Copper alloys corresponding to the European Positive List: I Copper alloys
 Layer composition: 1.) Cu 2.) Sn
 applied process: galvanic tin plating
 Purity of the used anodes: ≥ 99.90 %
Additional requirement:
For the respective production process it has to be proven that the manufactured products are
not contaminated with organic substances used in the galvanic process baths. This can be
demonstrated by a migration test according to EN 12873-1. The evidence can be provided in
the course of an approval/certification process of respective plated products. In this process
a test of the metal release is not required. Additionally, a quality assurance scheme for the
production process is required. In UK additional product tests might be necessary.
Basis for acceptance
UBA opinion (12 Aug 2015)
Anses opinion (6 July 2018)

2 Sn/Ni platings applied by a galvanic process on the external

surface
Components made of copper alloys (Chapter I) corresponding the 4MSI Composition List
can be plated galvanically with a plating of tin and nickel.
Restrictions:
 Bulk composition of components to be plated:
o Copper alloys corresponding 4MSI Composition List: I Copper alloys
 composition of the plating: Sn (66 ± 1%) and Ni (34 ± 1%) (molar ratio 1:1)
 applied process: galvanic plating
 purity of the used nickel-anodes: 99.90%
Additional requirement:
For the respective production process, it has to be proven that the manufactured products
are not contaminated with organic and inorganic substances used in the galvanic process
baths. This can be demonstrated by a migration test according to EN 12873-1. The evidence
can be provided in the course of an approval/certification process of respective plated
products. In this process a test of the metal release is not required. Additionally, a quality
assurance scheme for the production process is required. In UK additional product tests
might be necessary.
Basis for acceptance
UBA opinion (1 July 2020)

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V Passive compositions
Category
Not defined
Reference Material
Not defined
Accepted Alloys
3.1
Product
Notation
groups
NiCr7030 B-D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Ni Cr Si
≥ 60.0% 29.0% - 32.0% 0.50% - 2.0%
Impurities (% (m/m)):
Al C Co Cu Fe Mn P S
≤ 0.30% ≤ 0.10% ≤ 1.5% ≤ 0.50% ≤ 5.0% ≤ 1.00% ≤ 0.020% ≤ 0.015%
Each other impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (22 Feb 2018)
3.2
Product
Notation
groups
Ni55Ti45 C and D

Constituents (% (m/m)):
Ni Ti
54.0% - 56.0% Remainder
Each impurity < 0.02%

Basis for acceptance

UBA opinion (16 Jan 2019)

3.3
Product
Notation
groups
Titanium Grade 1
according to ASTM B-D
B265
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Ti
Remainder

Impurities (% (m/m)):
C O N H Fe
≤ 0.08% ≤ 0.18% ≤ 0.03% ≤ 0.015% ≤ 0.20%
Each other impurity < 0.1%, Other impurity in total < 0.4%
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3.4
Product
Notation
groups
Titanium Grade 2
according to ASTM B-D
B265
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Ti
Remainder

Impurities (% (m/m)):
C O N H Fe
≤ 0.08% ≤ 0.25% ≤ 0.03% ≤ 0.015% ≤ 0.30%
Each other impurity < 0.1%
Other impurity in total < 0.4%

3.5
Product
Notation
groups
Titanium Grade 3
according to ASTM B-D
B265
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Ti
Remainder

Impurities (% (m/m)):
C O N H Fe
≤ 0.08% ≤ 0.35% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.015% ≤ 0.30%
Each other impurity < 0.1%
Other impurity in total < 0.4%
3.6
Product
Notation
groups
Titanium Grade 4
according to ASTM B-D
B265
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Ti
Remainder

Impurities (% (m/m)):
C O N H Fe
≤ 0.08% ≤ 0.40% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.015% ≤ 0.50%
Each other impurity < 0.1%
Other impurity in total < 0.4%

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3.7
Product
Notation
groups
Titanium Grade 5
according to ASTM B-D
B265
Constituents (% (m/m)):
Ti Al V
Remainder 5.5% - 6.75% 3.5% - 4.5%

Impurities (% (m/m)):
C O N H Fe
≤ 0.08% ≤ 0.20% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.015% ≤ 0.4%
Each other impurity < 0.1%
Other impurity in total < 0.4%

Basis for acceptance

Kiwa opinion (06 Jan 2020)
Denmark is in the process of reviewing the assessment.

Further passive metallic compositions for product group D

For product group D further passive metallic compositions can be used in contact with
drinking water. These compositions do not need to be listed in this European Positive List.

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