Certifications

What certifications do Boshart’s nylon, poly, and PVC plastic insert fittings have?

Each of Boshart’s nylon, polypropylene, and PVC plastic insert fittings are NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI 14 certified.

NSF/ANSI/CAN 61: Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects establishes the benchmark criteria for evaluating health effects of many drinking water system components, including plastic piping. 

NSF/ANSI 14: Plastics Piping System Components and Related

Materials establishes the minimum physical, performance and health effects requirements for plastics piping system components and related materials.
 
For more information about NSF/ANSI 14 and 61 refer to the following link:

https://nsfinternational.widen.net/view/pdf/xbo6dx6ngl/PP_NSF-61_NSF-14_Insert_LT_EN_LPP1356.pdf

 

In addition, each insert fitting also meets or exceeds the burst test requirements determined by ASTM Standard D2609. The table below shows the standard burst strength requirements for nylon, poly, and PVC materials.