Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced that its AquaEC™ 6100 cathodic epoxy e-coat primer is NSF-51® Standard certified after meeting the strict requirements for products used to manufacture food equipment and related materials. AquaEC 6100 is the first e-coat product to attain this certification in North America. NSF requirements for food equipment and material safety help ensure products do not release harmful chemicals into food and safeguard against products that may harbor bacteria. NSF-51 Standard establishes minimum public health and sanitation requirements for materials and finishes used in the manufacture of commercial food service equipment and its components, such as refrigerator heat exchangers and condenser coils, tubing and valves. To earn the certification, a regimented product evaluation process and testing must be performed. The manufacturing facility needs to pass an inspection, confirm production methods, and allow product sampling by NSF International auditors to certify that consistent quality standards exist.