US Standards A 112.18.1M/NSF 61
Construction, performance and endurance: Criteria applicable to faucet aerators and attachments include
- Toxicity evaluation: compliance with ANSI/NSF 61
- Requirements for plating adhesion and corrosion resistance (ASTM B456)
- Maximum working temperature and pressure conditions: 160°F (ˆ= 70°C) and 125 psi (ˆ= 8.6 bar)
- Maximum flow rate requirements:
| Flow rate class USA (A 112.18.1 M) | Maximum flow rate in gpm | Dynamic pressure measured at |
| Lavatory/Sink faucet | max. 2.2 gpm | 60 psi (4.14 bar) |
| Shower head | max. 2.5 gpm (9.5 l/min) | 80 psi (5.52 bar) |
| Public lavatory faucet | max. 0.5 gpm (1.9 l/min) | 60 psi (4.14 bar) |
| Metering faucet | 0.25 gpc (0.95 l/cycle) | 60 psi (4.14 bar) |
Specific NEOPERL products are listed with ASME A112.18.1M at IAPMO and CSA B125.1 at CSA International. NEOPERL’s product listings with A112.18.1M and CSA B125.1 are available at www.iapmo.org and www.csa-international.org.
Compatibility with drinking water ANSI/NSF61
ANSI/NSF61 (Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects) was developed to establish minimum requirements for the control of potential adverse human health effects from products in contact with drinking water. The tests include level of lead and other regulated metals, organic contaminants and solvents. NEOPERL products are listed with NSF. NEOPERL’s product listing to ANSI/NSF 61 is available at www.csa-international.org, www.nsf.org and www.ul.com.