EPDM compounds for potable water uses.

This provider of custom mixing rubber compounds has introduced five EPDM compounds for potable water applications. These compounds are especially designed for rubber parts, such as seals and gaskets, which are used in pipes and other conveyors of water.

The rubber compounds were recently classified by Underwriters' Laboratories to the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 61, Drinking Water System Components--Health Effects. Designed for minimal extraction of ingredients in potable water applications, the compounds will not leach, making them particularly applicable for uses that involve drinking water, according to the company.

The development process to produce these compounds took considerable time and investment, according to the manufacturer. Few rubber compounders are said to have attained this classification with ANSI/NSF Standard 61. The advantage of the UL classified compounds is that they will save customers a great deal of time and expense, since manufacturers must be certified as well, so by using the compounds it will simplify their approval process, saving them time and money, according to the company.

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