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ECO Solutions

The E-Shield represents the ECO BRASS® and ECO BRONZE® lines of silicon-based copper alloys.

The E-Shield identity was developed to distinguish these lines and to represent strength, safety, environmentally sustainable and compliance where the highest purity products in the USA are demanded. We are proud to have an extensive supply of ECO solutions and can fulfill bulk orders for any of our ECO products.

ECO BRASS®

High performance Lead-Free* Silicon Brass Rod, Dezincification and stress corrosion cracking resistant.

ECO BRONZE®

Tough, Potable water castings, Dezincification resistant Wear-Resistant, Lead-Free* Bearing and Bushing Solution

Make the switch to American-made ECO alloy products from Wieland Chase for safety, compliance, and sustainability.

ECO FORGE®

Highly forgeable Lead-Free* alloy that is dezincification and stress corrosion cracking resistant. Learn More

* This product complies with 0.25% weighted average lead content on wetted surfaces in accordance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) / Federal Public Law No. 111-380.

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Chemistry Composition

Alloy:	C69300

Cu	Si	P	Pb	Fe	Sn	Ni	Mn	Zn
73.0-77.0%	2.7-3.4%	0.04-0.15%	0.09% max	0.10% max	0.20% max	0.10% max	0.10% max	Remainder

Alloy:	C69850

Cu	Si	P	Pb	Fe	Sn	Ni	Mn	Zn
67.5-69%	1.53-2%	0.04-0.15%	0.09% max	0.10% max	0.20% max	0.10% max	0.10% max	Remainder

Alloy:	C87850

Cu	Si	P	Pb	Fe	Sn	Ni	Mn	Sb	Zn
75.0-78.0%	2.7-3.4%	0.05-0.20%	0.09% max	0.10% max	0.30% max	0.20% max	0.10% max	0.10% max	Remainder

Alloy Comparison Chart Applications

Name	Alloy	Ingot Form	Rod Form	Applications	Compliance	USA Manufactured
ECO BRASS	Rod: C69300 and Ingot: C87850	EZ Melt Ingot Engineered Parts	Rod: Round, Hex, Hex RC, Special Shapes	PEX fittings, stop valves, ball valves, faucets, plumbing fittings and components	NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 compliant NSF/ANSI 14 compliant S. 3874 Reduction of lead in drinking water act compliant	Yes
ECO BRONZE	Rod: C69300 and Ingot: C87850	EZ Melt Ingot Engineered Parts	Round, Hex, Hex RC, Special Shapes	Ideal for bearings and bushings, waterworks, valves, fittings and components	NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 compliant NSF/ANSI 14 compliant S. 3874 Reduction of lead in drinking water act compliant	Yes
ECO BRASS CuVerro®	C69300	EZ Melt Ingot Engineered Parts	Round, Hex, Hex RC, Special Shapes	Antimicrobial hardware, handles, touch surfaces	NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 compliant NSF/ANSI 14 compliant S. 3874 Reduction of lead in drinking water act compliant	Yes
ECO FORGE	C69850	Rod	Round Forge	Fromulated for excellent forging for lead-free products	NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 compliant NSF/ANSI 14 compliant S. 3874 Reduction of lead in drinking water act compliant	Yes

Alloy Comparison Chart Specifications

Name	Alloy	Specifications	Minimum Mechanical Properties
ECO BRASS	Rod: C69300	Application: Machine-Forging ASTM: B371 Lengths: 10 to 16 feet Bundle Weights: 1,000-4,000 lbs.	Diameter (inch) >0.150″ = 0.500″ >0.500″ = 1.00″ >1.000″ = 2.000″	Tensile Strength (ksi) 85 75 70	Yield Strength (ksi) 45 35 30	Elongation (%) 5 10 10
ECO BRASS	Ingot: C87850	Application: Ingot ASTM: B30 Lengths: 12 inches Ingot Weights: 17 lbs/Ingot, 1,000-4,000 lbs, 2,500 lbs/pallet	Casting Method Sand Permanent Mold Continuous Cast	Tensile Strength (ksi) 59 64 65	Yield Strength (ksi) 22 32 25	Elongation (%) 16 16 8	ASTM B584 B806 B505
ECO BRONZE	Rod: C69300	Application: Machine – Forging ASTM: B371 Lengths: 10 to 16 feet Bundle Weights: 1,000-4,000 lbs	Diameter (inch) >0.150″ = 0.500″ >0.500″ = 1.00″ >1.000″ = 2.000″	Tensile Strength (ksi) 85 75 70	Yield Strength (ksi) 45 35 30	Elongation (%) 5 10 10
ECO BRONZE	Ingot: C87850	Application: Ingot ASTM: B30 Lengths: 12 inches Ingot Weights: 17 lbs/Ingot, 1,000-4,000 lbs, 2,500 lbs/pallet	Casting Method Sand Permanent Mold Continuous Cast	Tensile Strength (ksi) 59 64 65	Yield Strength (ksi) 22 32 25	Elongation (%) 16 16 8	ASTM B584 B806 B505
ECO BRASS CuVerro®	C69300	Application: Machine – Forging ASTM: B371 Lengths: 10 to 16 feet Bundle Weights: 1,000-4,000 lbs	Diameter (inch) >0.150″ = 0.500″ >0.500″ = 1.00″ >1.000″ = 2.000″	Tensile Strength (ksi) 85 75 70	Yield Strength (ksi) 45 35 30	Elongation (%) 5 10 10
ECO FORGE	Rod: C69850	Application: Forging ASTM: B371 Lengths: 10 to 16 feet Bundle Weights: 1,000-4,000 lbs	Diameter (inch) >0.150″ = 0.500″ >0.500″ = 1.00″ >1.000″ = 2.000″	Tensile Strength (ksi) 60 55 50	Yield Strength (ksi) 40 35 30	Elongation (%) 5 10 10

Lead Leachate Performance

CDA sponsored project for independent laboratory measurement of lead leachate

NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 leachate test for all ECO BRASS® and ECO BRONZE® products:

F1807 Fittings tested for NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Compliance resulted in lead leachate below the detection limit of 0.5 ppb.
The ECO BRASS® and ECO BRONZE® family has a Day 3 Q value of 0.25 ppb.

Table 1: Lead (Pb) Composition Determined by ICPMS Following Digestion (mg/kg)

	C36000	C69850	C69300
Sample 1	26,300	354	658
Sample 2	26,900	371	645
Sample 3	26,500	355	682
Average	26,566.67	360.00	661.67
Average (%)	2.66%	0.036%	0.066%

Table 2: Acceptance Criteria for Lead

	Current Q Value	Proposed Q Value	Proposed 3 Day Level (ug)
Assembled Product	5	1	3
Component	3	0.5	1

Table 3: Lead Q-statistic Values and Average Day 3 Lead Doses by Alloy Type

Alloy	C36000	C37700	C69850	C69300
Q Statistic	2.8	0.94	0.085	0.20
Avg Day 3 Lead Dose (ug)	7.5	4.1	0.25	0.48