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Lead Free / Technical Information
What is the new lead-free requirement?
In 2011, the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act was signed into law. The Act has reduced the lead content allowed in drinking
water systems and plumbing materials by changing the definition of "Lead-Free" in Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA). The new law went into effect January 4th 2014.
Definition of "Lead-Free"
The term "lead-free" has been updated from not more than 8% lead content to mean "not more than a weighted average of 0.25%
lead when used with respect to wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings and fixtures."
Lead Free Exemptions
The new requirement does not apply to pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, or fixtures, including back flow preventers, that are used
exclusively for non-potable services, such as manufacturing, industrial processing, irrigation, outdoor watering, or any other uses
where the water is not anticipated to be used for human consumption.
Dixon Brass Standard Brass Parts
Our brass parts are machined from Brass Alloy CDA 353, 360 or 377. The lead content is 2.5% to 3.7%. Our brass shape products are
produced from Alloy C3604B with a lead content of 1.8% - 3.7%. These brass alloys do not meet the low lead requirements as stated in
the Safe Drinking Water Act. Dixon Brass parts are within the acceptable level for leaded brass rod for the RoHS Directive 2001/65/EU.
The exemption is Annex 6(C) for copper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight. Dixon Brass parts are also Mercury free.
The "LF" option in the catalog
We are offering select products with a "lead free" option. These will be denoted with an "LF" behind the standard part number. The
"LF" option products will be functionally the same as our brass option, but the design and dimensions may be modified. All parts
with the "LF" option will have <= 0.25% lead and will meet the definition of "lead free" in Section 1417 of the Safe Water Drinking Act.
Please contact Dixon if you require additional "lead free" products beyond those listed in our catalog.
Lead Free
Actual Outside Diameters of Tubing
1/8"
1/4"
3/8"
1/2"
3/4"
1"
5/16"
5/8"
7/8"
3/16"
Actual Outside Diameters of Pipe Threads
1/8"
1/4"
3/8"
1/2"
3/4"
1"
Male Thread Profiles
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