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PE technical guidance
HDPE Pipe technical guidance (High quality Polyethylene Pipes)
 

Can any of the constituents of the pipe material leach over time into the water?

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Specific compounds of PE100 and PE100-RC have been formulated for use in potable water applications. Extensive testing has been carried out by the pipe manufacturers and independent test laboratories to ensure that there is no risk to public health. PE100 and PE100-RC are approved universally by national organisations for potable water use.

Last update Wednesday 27 March 2024

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BOREALISBOROUGEFormosa Plastics CorporationHanwha TotalEnergiesINEOS O&PIRPCKorea Petrochemical IND. Co., LTD (KPIC)LyondellBasellORLEN UnipetrolPetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical CompanyPRIME POLYMERSABICSCG Chemicals & Thai PolyethyleneSinopecTASNEE