First Electrodeposition coating in the industry to meet stringent NSF-51
Standards
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings, is excited to announce that its AquaEC™ 6100
cathodic epoxy e-coat primer is NSF-51® Standard certified
after meeting the strict requirements for products used to manufacture
food equipment and related materials. AquaEC 6100 is the first e-coat
product to attain this certification in North America.
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Axalta AquaEC 6100 recently received NSF-51 Standard certification for use on HVAC heat exchanger coils and other equipment. (Photo: Axalta)
NSF requirements for food equipment and material safety help ensure
products do not release harmful chemicals into food and safeguard
against products that may harbor bacteria. NSF-51 Standard establishes
minimum public health and sanitation requirements for materials and
finishes used in the manufacture of commercial food service equipment
and its components, such as refrigerator heat exchangers and condenser
coils, tubing and valves.
To earn the certification, a regimented product evaluation process and
testing must be performed. The manufacturing facility needs to pass an
inspection, confirm production methods, and allow product sampling by
NSF International auditors to certify that consistent quality standards
exist.
“AquaEC 6100 is the first e-coat in the industry to receive this coveted
approval status,” said Mike Stuhldreher, Axalta North America Sales
Manager. “This certification confirms AquaEC 6100’s approval for
products sold to the medical and food industries, opening up new markets
for Axalta. This approval is also a testament to Axalta’s research and
development scientists, who diligently work to deliver innovative
products that keep us on the cutting edge of technology.”
Founded in 1944, NSF International is known for its high standard of
quality, inspection and certification of products and materials intended
to come into contact with consumable food and potable water.
Another Axalta electrocoat, AquaEC 2600, previously received NSF-61
Standard for Drinking Water System Components certification. NSF-61 sets
health effects criteria for many water system components including water
storage tanks, protective barrier materials (cements, paints, coatings),
pipes and related products.
To learn more about Axalta AquaEC products, visit axaltacs.com/AquaEC.
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and
providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable
solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish
applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings
are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the
materials we coat to last longer. With 150 years of experience in the
coatings industry, the approximately 12,800 people of Axalta continue to
find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in 130 countries
better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and
technology. For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com
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