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SPECIAL LISTING INFORMATION FOR NSF/ANSI STANDARD 61 PRODUCTS

All references to physical/performance standards such as ASTM or AWWA have been removed from the trade designation of pipe and fitting products to eliminate any potential misunderstanding regarding other standards.

Plastics Piping System Components and Materials Certified as complying with NSF Standard 61 which are not shown in this book may be found in the NSF Listings for Plastics and Plumbing System Components.

ABBREVIATIONS USED IN DRINKING WATER ADDITIVES LISTINGS

END USE DESIGNATIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

FOR POTABLE WATER CONTACT MATERIALS


A = Appurtenances other than pipe or fittings

ABS = Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene

AC = Acetal copolymer

AL2O3 = Alumina (Al2O3)

ALKOS = Alkoxysilane Coating

ANTH = Anthracite

ASPH = Asphaltic Coating

BRASS = Brass

BRONZE = Bronze

BUTYL = Butyl Rubber

CASO3 = Calcium Sulfite (CaSO3)

C. HOT = Tested at 82 °C (180 °F) (Commercial Hot)

CERAM = Ceramic

CIP = Carbon Impregnated Paper

CGR = Carbon Graphite, Resin Impregnated

CLD23 = Tested at 23 °C (73.4 °F)

CLD30 = Tested at 30 °C (86.0 °F)

CMNT = Cement

CPVC = Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

CS = Carbon Steel

CSPE = Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene

CU = Copper

DE = Diatomaceous Earth

D. HOT = Tested at 60 °C (140 °F) (Domestic Hot)

EPDM = Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

EPOXY = Epoxy Based Coating

EVA = Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

F = Fittings

FE = Fluoroelastomer

FLX = Flux

FPVC = Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride

FRP = Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester

GAC = Granular Activated Carbon

GALV = Galvanized

HC = Hydrocarbon

HDPE = High Density Polyethylene

IER = Ion Exchange Resin

IOZ = Inorganic Zinc

IR = Polyisoprene Rubber

IROX = Black Iron Oxide

JNG = Joining Material

JSM = Joining Sealing Material

JNG = Joining Material

LUB = Lubricant

MLTPL = Multiple Water Contact Materials

MM = Molecular Metal

MMA = Methyl Methacrylate

MNDOX = Manganese Dioxide

NA = Not Applicable

NBR = Nitrile Butadiene Rubber

NP = Nylon

P = Pipe

PAC = Powder Activated Carbon

PB = Polybutylene

PBT = Polybutylene Terephthalate

PC = Polycarbonate

PE = Polyethylene

PEC = Powder Epoxy Coating

PEI = Polyetherimide

PEEE = Polyether Ester Elastomer

PEI = Polyetherimide

PERL = Perlite

PES = Polyester Resin

PESU = Polyethersulfone

PET = Polyethylene Terephthalate

PEX = Cross-Linked Polyethylene

PMAM = Polymer Modified Asphalt Membrane

PMMA = Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)

POM = Polyoxymethylene, Polyacetal

PP = Polypropylene

PPA = Polyphthalamide

PPC = Polyester Coating Powder

PPE = Polyphenylene Ether

PPO = Polyphenylene Oxide

PPS = Polyphenylene Sulfide

PPSU = Polyphenylene Sulfone

PS = Polystyrene

PSU = Polysulfone

PSULF = Polysulfide

PTFE = Polytetrafluoroethylene

PUA = Polyurea

PUR = Polyurethane

PVC = Polyvinyl Chloride

PVCEN = Polyvinyl Chloride/Ethylene/nButyl Acrylate/Carbon Monoxide

PVDF = Polyvinylidine Flouride

RMP = Rubber Modified Polystyrene

RNP = Reinforced Nylon

RPMP = Reinforced Plastic Mortar Pipe

RPP = Reinforced Polypropylene

SAN = Styrene-acrylonitrile

SBR = Styrene Butadiene Rubber

SLC = Silicone

SLDOX = Silicon Dioxide

SLDR = Solder

SLT = Sealant

SMA = Styrene Maleic Anhydride

SS = Stainless Steel

SSEP = Stainless Steel Epoxy Putty

SU = Surlyn

SYN = Synthetic Media

TC = Thread Compound

TPE = Thermoplastic Elastomer

TPR = Thermoplastic Rubber

TS = Thread Sealant

TSRE = Thermosetting Reinforced Epoxy

TSRP = Thermosetting Reinforced Polyester

VC = Vitreous Coated

VE = Vinyl Ester

VINYL = Vinyl Based Coating

ZEO = Zeolite

ZNC = Zinc

ZNCU = Zinc Copper Alloy

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