This document specifies which characteristics of compressed air filters are to be included in the supplier's literature.

It also specifies product-marking requirements.

This document is applicable to compressed air filters, constructed from light alloys (aluminium, etc.), zinc diecast alloys, brass, steel and plastic, with a rated pressure of up to 1 600 kPa (16 bar) and a maximum temperature of 80 °C, designed to remove solid and liquid contaminants from compressed air by mechanical means.