The ten most frequently asked questions and answers are presented below. If your question is not addressed here, please Email an enquiry and the PBPSA will be delighted to respond.

1. For how long have pipe and fitting products made from Polybutene-1 been used in plumbing applications?
2. Is Polybutene-1 the same product as Polybutylene?
3. If Polybutene-1 is not new, why is it not used more widely in the pipe and fittings business?
4. Who is the main producer of Polybutene-1 raw material?
5. How quickly is the Polybutene-1 pipe and fittings market growing?
6. Is it true that in the mid-90s, Shell was sued for failures in Polybutene-1 piping systems in the US?
7. How easy is it to install Polybutene-1 plumbing systems?
8. Are Polybutene-1 piping systems as hygienic as traditional metal products?
9. Where can I get more information about the comparative cost of Polybutene-1 piping systems?
10. I've been using copper pipe and fittings all my life. Why should I change?