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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 |
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Cu | Si | P | Pb | Fe | Sn | Ni | Mn | Zn |
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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 |
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Cu | Si | P | Pb | Fe | Sn | Ni | Mn | Zn |
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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 |
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Cu | Si | P | Pb | Fe | Sn | Ni | Mn | Sb | Zn |
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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 |
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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 |
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![]() 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 |
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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 |
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![]() 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 |
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![]() 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 | |
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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) | |
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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 |
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Q Statistic | 2.8 | 0.94 | 0.085 | 0.20 |
Avg Day 3 Lead Dose (ug) | 7.5 | 4.1 | 0.25 | 0.48 |
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