Midland Metal 40-040 40040 3/8” X Close Red Brass Pipe Fitting Plumbing Nipple

3/8” X Close NPT Red Brass Pipe Fitting Plumbing Nipple
3/8" Diameter X Close
Nipple for connecting and extending plumbing pipes.
This fitting has NPT threads for creating tighter seals than straight threads.
Meets NSF/ANSI 61 for use in drinking water supplies of pH 6.5 and higher.
Male National Pipe Taper (NPT) threads for connecting to female threaded pipes and fittings.
Red brass is easier to clean than regular brass and more corrosion resistant than stainless steel.
Made of Alloy 230 from seamless red brass pipe for greater ease in machining than yellow brass.
Chemical analysis is 85% copper, 15% Zinc and conforms to federal Specifications WWN-351.
Meet ASTM B687-97 and MS51846 for standard brass nipples, and MS51872 for extra heavy brass nipples.
Brass nipples are in compliance with California's Health & Safety code section 116875 (AB1953) and Vermont Act 193.
Manufacturer: Midland Metal Mfg
Model Number: Red Brass Nipple
Part Number: 40-040, 40040
Also Known As: 11103X0010RR, 113RED-C3 RED BRASS, 2006-001, 201200, 350414, 4300, 4422321, 4568K151, 6.61871E+12, 6618706489800, 700301, 86NI4003010C, BR38CN, BRN-03, NA-0300, NBR02CL