NATO Certification
Rapp-it has been granted NATO Certification. This is only awarded to key quality products and suppliers with stringent quality assurance programs. Our NATO Stock Number is 4730-66-1257893.
Potable (Drinking) Water
Both Rapp-it Bandage and Rapp-it Steel Putty are compliant with Australian Standard (AS/NZS 4020:2018). Rapp-it Steel Putty is also compliant with the equivalent US Standard, NSF 61.
Pressure Testing
Proof pressure test successful at 725 PSI (5000 kPa) on 50mm poly pipe with 10mm drilled hole.
Proof pressure test successful at 1810 PSI (12,500 kPa) on 25mm poly pipe with 10mm drilled hole.
*Pressure rating will change according to type of pipe and type of damage.
Temperature Testing
Three simultaneous thermal analysis tests were performed on a Rapp-it Pipe Repair Bandage. The resulting continuous temperature limit is 150 degrees Celsius. Rapp-it can withstand intermittent temperatures up to 250 degrees Celsius.
Rapp-It Bandage Chemical Resistance
50mm (2”) Rapp-it Pipe Repair Bandages were rolled to five layers and submerged in the following chemicals for a period of one month.
| Solution |
Bandage Colour |
Bandage Integrity |
| Hydrochloric Acid 30% (2" x 12') |
Severe discolouration |
No softening of bandage |
| Sulfuric Acid 30% |
Slight discolouration |
No softening of bandage |
| Caustic Soda 20% (NaOH 20%) |
No colour change |
Slightly reduced hardness Bandage maintained integrity |
| Caustic Soda 50% (NaOH 50%) |
No colour change |
Slightly reduced hardness Bandage maintained integrity |
| Ethanol |
No colour change |
No softening of bandage |
| Diesel |
No colour change |
No softening of bandage |
| Gasoline |
No colour change |
No softening of bandage |
| MEK |
Slight discolouration |
No softening of bandage |
| Xylene |
Slight discolouration |
No softening of bandage |
| Mineral Spirits |
Slight discolouration |
No softening of bandage |
| Pure Water |
No colour change |
No softening of bandage |
| Acetone |
Slight colour change |
No softening of bandage |
| Toluene |
No colour change |
No softening of bandage |
| Nitric Acid 50% |
Severe discolouration |
Slightly reduced hardness Bandage maintained integrity |
All appropriate PPE and safety measures must be followed. Always adhere to onsite safety policies. Refer to our SDS for further information. Please contact our office for further information.