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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
ecobrass shield
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 shield
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 logo
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
ecobrass shield
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
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 shield
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
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 logo
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

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