The utilization of polymeric materials has become essential to our daily life as a result of their favorable properties. They are exploited for many purposes, one of them being distribution of drinking water. However, the potential risk of exposure to leachable components when new materials are introduced in the market is high for both human health and the environment. This study assesses and compares the performance of a ceramic epoxy lining material intended to be used in the drinking water distribution system in terms of the amount and toxicity of leachable substances. <br/>The extractable and leachable compounds of the selected material are characterized and analyzed. For this purpose, a comprehensive methodology has been developed to effectively extract and concentrate the leachable components of the material while evaluating the impact that they can have when released.  <br/>The migrated components have been identified with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and classified in terms of their toxicity, this information has been compared to the direct toxicity assessment of the extract. <br/>This research presents a comprehensive methodology to evaluate the quality of polymeric materials intended to be used in the drinking water distribution system in addition to the assessment of one particular lining material.

Quality assessment of ceramic epoxy lining intended to be in contact with drinking water based on the study of migrant substances

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