Plastics Certification
NSF is the plastic industry’s leading testing and certification organization, with proven experience in certifying various types of plastic pipes, fittings and system components used in today’s global applications, for more than half a century.
NSF is the plastic industry’s leading testing and certification organization, with proven experience in certifying various types of plastic pipes, fittings and system components used in today’s global applications, for more than half a century.
Product types that we can certify:
- Pipe and fittings
- Valves
- Manifolds
- Joining products (including solvent cement, thread sealants and gaskets)
- Ingredients
- Materials
Multiple end uses
From drinking water to radiant floor heating systems, our experts can help ensure your product is tested and certified against the appropriate standards for your distribution needs and can even help you to expand into international markets with ease.
Testing performed for plastic pipes and fittings
We perform the following tests for plastic pipes and fittings:
- Long-term hydrostatic stress (HDB, MRS)
- Material properties (cell class)
- Product performance
- Material safety (health effects) according to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61
- Oxidative resistance (chlorine, chloramine)
- Rapid crack propagation (RCP)
Learn more about our materials and ingredients services
Verify the compliance of materials and ingredients with both North American and international standards.
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