Page 1 of 2 System propertiesHygienic suitabilityPure drinking water is vital to our health. A piping system should transport water without degrading it in any way. Aquatherm greenpipe is chemically inert and does not in any way alter the quality of the water passing through it (no heavy metals or VOC’s). And since the connections are made using heat fusion of the polypropylene material, there are no harmful chemicals in the water from solvent cements, glues, fluxes, or solders. Aquatherm greenpipe and climatherm® do not support the formation of mineral deposits, and are opaque, so as to not promote microbiological growth. Harmful chemicals will not leach through the pipe wall into the water. The water delivered to the faucet or appliance is always the same quality as it was when it entered the system. Material Aquatherm greenpipe pipes meet the requirements of NSF Standard 14 and NSF Standard 61, showing that they are safe for direct contact with drinking water. In addition, the material has been tested to NSF 51 and is acceptable for direct food contact and food processing applications up to 212 °F. The piping system and materials meet the stringent requirements for strength, material quality, dimension, damage resistance, marking, and quality control of ASTM F2389 and CSA B137.11. The Fusiolen® PP-R (80) material has even been evaluated against ASTM F2023 for chlorine resistance.Fusion connectionsThe joining method requires no additives such as solvents, glues, or solder. The connections are made by socket, fusion outlet, butt, and electrofusion.Potable water and food safeThe aquatherm piping systems are made from the same type of polypropylene used in highpurity systems, making them ideal for potable water and food-grade applications. The Fusiolen ® PP-R (80) will never leach chemicals into its medium, keeping food and water safe for human consumption. |