Drinking Water Safe Epoxy

Us field research has demonstrated that epoxy was a safe and durable material with an estimated life up to 60 years.

Drinking water safe epoxy. Setup occurs even under water. Clean drinking water is vital to everyone. Bpa has been found to leach out of epoxy resins into drinking water with higher water temperatures yielding higher levels of bpa 1. Tankguard dw is a solvent free epoxy designed for use in tanks for drinking water.

Started in the 1970s. In terms of whether we will be safe from the epoxy i assume you mean hardened epoxy adhered to say the inside of a water tank. Epoxies are available which are entirely compatible with potable water. Tankguard dw passes the strictest requirements for potable water like bs 6920.

9 jul 2012 2 d davidej well known member joined 17 nov. Waterweld will plug or seal leaks and patch holes and cracks in almost anything. Epoxy water tanks have been around for more than four decades but it is notable that west does not recommend epoxy for drinking water tanks because of regulatory and safety issues. Leaching of bpa from epoxy lining to drinking water has been a concern among public and authorities.

Given the concerns over bpa contamination in recent years and the corresponding negative health effects it is recommended to always check with both the installer and the manufacturer to ensure the plastic going inside the domestic water pipes is bpa free. If i have to make a repair with marine epoxy will it be safe to drink water that contacts the repair both hot and cold. 4 economy as clean safe drinking water is one of the world s most important and valued. Various approval agencies insure adhesives that come in contact with potable water meet strict criteria.

A commonly used polymer is epoxy. In north america manufactures are concerned that the product or equipment they. Can t see why not but forumites might know better. Spray on lining of drinking water pipes is an alternative cost effective rehabilitation technology in which the insides of pipes are relined with organic polymer.

A commonly used polymer is epoxy resin consisting of monomer bisphenol a bpa. Ideal for repairing plumbing fuel tanks tub and shower drains pool and spa boats and potable water tanks.