PPG : ENVIROCRON powder coatings by PPG earn ANSI/NSF 61 standard certification

PITTSBURGH, May 25, 2016 - PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that ENVIROCRON® epoxy-based powder coatings are now certified to the ANSI/NSF 61 standard for drinking-water components, which means that manufacturers of metal pipes, tanks, fittings, valves and faucets can specify them for parts that contact drinking water, drinking-water chemicals or both.

Shelley Verdun, PPG product manager, powder coatings, said the certification enables PPG to fulfill requests for high-performance water- and food-safe powder coatings. Envirocron coatings have been NSF 51-certified for non-direct food contact applications for many years. 'The new ANSI/NSF 61 certification will enable us to serve a broader universe of customers seeking durable, safe and attractive coatings for their products,' she explained.

ANSI/NSF 61-certified Envirocron powder coatings are available as one- and two-coat systems with cure times ranging from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the coating and type of application.

Last year, DURAFORM® AP clear liquid coil coatings by PPG were certified to the ANSI/NSF 51 standard for non-direct food contact applications, joining DURACRON® white acrylic coatings, which have been certified to ANSI/NSF 51 for many years. Food equipment manufacturers frequently use ANSI/NSF 51-certified coatings for appliances, icemakers, backsplashes, shelving, refrigerated trucks, display cases and other food service equipment.

For a full list of liquid and powder coatings by PPG that are certified to ANSI/NSF standards, visit www.nsf.org and search for 'PPG.' To learn more or to download or request material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for PPG's ANSI/NSF-certified coatings, visit www.ppgindustrialcoatings.com or call 1-888-774-2001.

About NSF
NSF International is a global independent organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that writes standards, and tests and certifies products for the water, food, health sciences and consumer goods industries to minimize adverse health effects and protect the environment. Operating in more than 165 countries, NSF is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Indoor Environment.

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