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Potable Water Epoxies

Real World Epoxies offers a selection of Jaxxon and Scubapoxy coatings that have been tested under the potable water standard (AS/NZS 4020:2018)
and are safe for use in contact with drinking water.

Being safe for drinking water means our coatings pass the following criteria:

Taste: A trained panel tastes water extracts to determine if the coatings release compounds that have a detectable taste.

Appearance: Water that has been in contact with the coatings is examined for any increase in colour or turbidity.

Growth of aquatic micro-organisms: Coatings are examined for the ability to support bacterial growth by monitoring dissolved oxygen levels.

Mutagenic activity: An AMES test is used to determine if the coatings release mutagenic compounds (which are compounds that can induce genetic mutation).

Cytotoxic activity: Water extracts are tested for cytotoxicity (which is the ability to damage mammalian cells).

Metals: Water extracts are examined for the release of aluminium, arsenic, copper, iron, lead, mercury and other metals.

High temperature tests: Coatings in contact with hot water are tested at higher temperatures.

Organic compounds: Water extracts are analysed for organic compounds using USEPA methods.