What is BS EN 198 –Baths made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets about? 
BS EN 198 is a European Standard that discusses sanitary appliances. The main objective of BS EN 198 is to provide best industry requirements and test methods for baths made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets to ensure they perform as intended.
BS EN 198 specifies requirements for baths for domestic purposes made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheet conforming to EN 263 with the aim of ensuring that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will provide satisfactory performance in use.
BS EN 198 is applicable to all sizes and shapes of baths.
Who is BS EN 198 - Baths made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets for?   
BS EN 198 on requirements for baths made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets is relevant to:   
- Manufacturers of sanitary appliances
- Manufacturers of baths 
- Product designers 
- Installers
- Quality control and testing personnel  
Why should you use BS EN 198 - Baths made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets?   
The performance of sanitary appliances plays a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. For this reason, it is essential that manufacturers take into consideration best industry practices to ensure their baths made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets are fit for purpose.
BS EN 198 provides the requirements for materials, appropriate surface appearance, dimensions for waste outlet hole and overflow hole, along with dimensional and geometric deviations.
BS EN 198 also provides test methods to demonstrate whether or fittings such as handgrips and tapware impair in any way the appearance or functioning of the bath.
The tests also determine whether the baths made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets are rigid, and offer adequate resistance to impact and temperatures changes.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer, adopting BS EN 198 requirements and testing methods can ensure your baths made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets are safe, reliable and effective at the point of use. As a result, concerns of surface defects, overspills, improper flow rate and poor functioning of fittings can be avoided.
