Is Your Drinking Water Container Safe? Understanding Nazava’s Food-Grade Certification

1. Introduction: The Critical Link Between Storage and Water Safety

In the field of water purification, consumers often prioritize the mechanical and biological efficacy of the filtration media. However, from a food safety compliance perspective, the chemical integrity of the storage container is of equal importance. If a storage vessel is manufactured from sub-standard polymers, the leaching of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) can compromise the chemical integrity of the filtrate, effectively reversing the benefits of the purification process.

“Food-grade” status is a rigorous regulatory designation. It signifies that a material is scientifically and legally validated for direct contact with consumables without transferring hazardous chemicals or altering the organoleptic properties (taste and smell) of the water. This document provides transparent, science-backed evidence of Nazava’s safety compliance, utilizing independent laboratory data to confirm the safety of our containment systems. 7 Declaration of food-grade conformity with an internationally recognized standard

2. The Foundation: Polypropylene Random Copolymer (PP-R)

Nazava filter casings and internal components are engineered from Polypropylene Random Copolymer (PP-R). We specifically utilize the high-performance resin “TRILENE RI10HC” produced by PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical.

According to the Technical Datasheet (TDS) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), this material exhibits physical properties that are ideal for high-purity water storage:

• • Clarity: The resin is engineered for excellent clarity, enabling users to inspect the water and internal filter conditions visually.
  • Thermal Stability: The material maintains structural integrity at high temperatures, featuring a specific Melting Point of 146°C (ASTM D 3418) within a broader operational range of 130-157°C. It possesses a Vicat Softening Temperature of 125°C (ASTM D 1525B).
  • Physical Density: The material has a Density of 0.895 g/cm³ (ASTM D 792) and a Specific Gravity of <1, making it insoluble and lighter than water.
  • Inert Profile: Under RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulations, this polymer is classified as essentially inert, non-toxic, and non-hazardous. It is not absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract and poses no known hazard under normal handling.

3. Global Standards and Certifications

To ensure absolute consumer safety, Nazava products adhere to several international and national regulatory frameworks governing plastic materials intended for food contact:

• • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (USA): This regulation specifies the safety requirements for olefin polymers used in the manufacture of articles that contact food.
  • EU Regulation 10/2011 (European Union): The comprehensive “Plastic Regulation” regarding plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
  • SNI 0594:2011 & SNI 8215-2:2017 (Indonesia): National standards that verify the material is safe for food-contact applications and meets strict migration limits.

These certifications confirm that Nazava’s material selection is stable and suitable for the long-term storage of potable water.

4. Independent Laboratory Validation: The TÜV NORD Results

Transparency requires third-party verification. Nazava components were subjected to rigorous independent testing by TÜV NORD Indonesia to measure “migration”—the potential movement of chemical molecules from the plastic into the water.

While the EU Regulation 10/2011 sets an overall migration limit of 10 mg/dm² (approximately 1.0 mg/cm²), Nazava’s results fall several orders of magnitude below this threshold, as detailed below:

Simulant (Testing Environment)	Result (mg/cm²)	Status (Method: SNI 8215-2:2017)
3% Acetic Acid	0.0063	Pass (Well Below Limit)
50% Ethanol (Milk Products)	0.0005	Pass (Well Below Limit)
10% Ethanol (Alcoholic Foods)	0.0004	Pass (Well Below Limit)
Distilled Water	0.0007	Pass (Well Below Limit)
Chloroform (Contact with n-Heptane)	0.0173	Pass (Method: FDA 21 CFR 176.170)

These exceptionally low values indicate no hazardous leaching. Even under aggressive testing environments, the polymer remains chemically stable, ensuring that the water you drink is as pure as the filtration process intended.

5. Manufacturing Excellence: PT Holland for Water

All Nazava products—including the Nazava Water Filter, Nazava One, and Nazava Nasafi 10—are designed, assembled, and produced by PT Holland For Water in Bandung, Indonesia.

Our commitment to quality management is reflected in our supply chain. Our material supplier, PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical, maintains internationally recognized quality and environmental management systems, certified under ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004. This ensures that the base TRILENE RI10HC resin is produced with consistent chemical purity.

6. Extensive Q&A: Your Safety Questions Answered

Q1: What exactly are Nazava water filters made of? The primary plastic components are manufactured using Polypropylene Random Copolymer (PP-R), specifically an injection-grade resin (TRILENE RI10HC) that is a globally recognized food-safe polymer.

Q2: Does the plastic leach chemicals into my water? No. Laboratory testing by TÜV NORD confirms that migration levels are negligible. The highest recorded value in distilled water was 0.0007 mg/cm², which is more than 1,000 times lower than the maximum allowable limits.

Q3: Are these filters BPA-free? Yes. Bisphenol A (BPA) is primarily found in polycarbonates and epoxy resins. Nazava uses Polypropylene (PP-R), which is a different class of plastic that does not require BPA as a building block or additive. It is fully compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 for food-contact safety.

Q4: Who certifies that Nazava is safe? Safety is validated by PT Holland For Water (Declaration of Conformity), TÜV NORD Indonesia (Migration Testing), and the BPPT/Sentra Teknologi Polimer, which issued Sertifikat Produk No. 006 05-19 proving compliance with SNI 0594:2011.

Q5: Can the material handle high temperatures? Yes. With a Vicat Softening Temperature of 125°C and a Melting Point of 146°C, the material is significantly more heat-resistant than boiling water (100°C). This ensures the container will not deform or degrade even if cleaned with boiling water for sterilization.

Q6: Are the materials environmentally hazardous? Per the MSDS, the material is not expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms. It is non-volatile, insoluble in water, and considered non-hazardous under RoHS regulations.

Q7: Which specific models are covered by these safety declarations? These standards and laboratory results apply to the Nazava Water Filter, Nazava One, and Nazava Nasafi 10.

7. Conclusion: Trust Through Transparency

When selecting a water purification system, material safety is non-negotiable. Nazava’s commitment to safety is defined by three pillars of compliance:

1. 1. Traceable Evidence: Every material used is backed by specific certifications, such as Sertifikat Produk No. 006 05-19.
   2. Scientific Validation: Independent testing by TÜV NORD proves that chemical migration is well below international safety limits established by EU Regulation 10/2011.
   3. Regulatory Rigor: Our materials meet the highest global standards, including FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 and SNI requirements.

By prioritizing scientific data over marketing claims, Nazava ensures that your drinking water remains safe, pure, and free from chemical contamination.