California Bans Recycled Plastic Resin in ABS Pipe

The State of California has banned the use of “regrind” or recycled plastic resin for use in ABS drain-waste-vent pipe. The new law stemmed from major problems with pipe failure of recycled-content ABS pipe made by several companies during the 1980s.
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California Bans Recycled Plastic Resin in ABS Pipe

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