The NSF mark demonstrates reassurance and technical expertise for consumers, industry and regulators.  For the portfolio of products that carry the NSF designation, Asahi Kasei Plastics certifies that our materials have been independently tested and comply with the following NSF/American National Standards Institute standards.

NSF/ANSI STANDARD 50 - Equipment for Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Other Recreational Water Facilities

This standard applies to various filter media diatomite and other pre-coat media filters, granular media filters, cartridge filters, skimmers, pumps, valves, suction fittings or main drains, pool alarms, pool and spa covers, safety vacuum release systems (SVRS), flexible pool and spa hose, mechanical and flow-through chemical feeding equipment, automatic controllers (AC), and pool and spa water quality testing devices (WQTD) and process equipment.  Process equipment includes: in-line and brine type electrolytic chlorinators; copper/silver and copper ion generators; UV systems; and ozone generators. Components and materials certified with the NSF/ANSI Standard 50 are intended to be used specifically for swimming pool, spa, or hot tub water circulation and treatment in both public and residential applications.

NSF/ANSI STANDARD 61 - Drinking Water System Components

This standard covers the indirect additives products and materials, including process media, protective materials, joining and sealing materials, pipes and related products, mechanical devices, and mechanical plumbing devices (including faucets). Essentially any material that falls between the well or water intakes through to the faucet are covered by NSF/ANSI Standard 61.

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View a list of materials that have been certified, directly from the NSF Company Database search tool.