Is PEX piping toxic?
Is PEX piping toxic? Potential chemical leaching is another downside of PEX piping. Due to its chemical composition, the PEX pipe material may leach toxic chemicals including bisphenol (BPA), MTBE, tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA), and others. Is PEX Safe 2021? PEX was banned in California due to some concerns about toxic materials leaking through the pipe and into water. Through various national laboratory tests, PEX has proven to be completely safe and durable. It is now legal in California and even included in principal plumbing codes. Does PEX a leach chemicals? PEX does leach small amounts of VOCs. Different brands...