DZR Leaded Brass — Potable Water

C35330 DZR Brass

DZR Brass — CuZn36Pb2As-type / ASTM B453

C35330 is the North American (ASTM B453) arsenic-inhibited dezincification-resistant brass — 59.5–64% copper, 1.5–3.5% lead and 0.02–0.25% arsenic — the UNS twin of CW602N (legacy BS CZ132). The North American designation for arsenic-inhibited dezincification-resistant brass. 59.5–64% Cu with 1.5–3.5% Pb for machinability and 0.02–0.25% As to suppress dezincification in chlorinated and hard waters. UNS twin of CW602N (CZ132) — the standard DZR grade for water-fitting components.

💧 DZR — As-Inhibited
⚙️ ~62% Machinability
📋 ASTM B453 / ISO 6509-1
⚠️ RoHS Ex 6(c)
🌍 ≡ CW602N · CZ132
DZR ✓
Arsenic-inhibited, ISO 6509-1 qualified
59.5–64%
Copper content (ASTM B453)
1.5–3.5%
Lead — free-machining additions
Ex 6(c)
RoHS — valid to Jun 2027
Chemical Composition

C35330 — ASTM B453 Limits

Weight %. The arsenic addition (0.02–0.25%) inhibits dezincification in the alpha phase; correct heat treatment completes DZR qualification per ISO 6509-1.

ElementSymbolMin %Max %Typical %
CopperCu59.564.061.5
ZincZnBalance~35
LeadPb1.53.52.0
ArsenicAs0.020.250.10
Copper (Cu)
~61.5%
Zinc (Zn)
~35%
Lead (Pb)
~2.0%
Mechanical Properties

Typical for rod (varies by temper)

PropertyConditionValueUnit
Tensile Strengthby temper380–470MPa
Yield Strengthtypical, half-hard≥150MPa
Elongationtypical≥20%
Hardnesstypical90–110HB
Machinabilityvs C36000 = 100~62%
Density8.45g/cm³
Melting Rangesolidus–liquidus~885–900°C

Published typical densities for this DZR family range ≈8.40–8.49 g/cm³ by source (HME 8.44, CDA 8.45); EN 12164 / ASTM B453 do not standardize density.

Typical Applications
  • Potable-water fitting components — cartridge bodies, spindles, connectors
  • Components for chlorinated, soft, or high-chloride water systems
  • Hot and cold water distribution parts in UK/EU/AU spec markets
  • Gas and metering components requiring DZR
  • Machined parts to drawings that specify CZ132 / CW602N / C35330
Why choose C35330?

DZR protection with free-machining behaviour

  • Arsenic-inhibited DZR — resists dezincification in chlorinated and hard waters, qualified per ISO 6509-1
  • Pb 1.5–3.5% — machines at roughly 65% of the free-cutting benchmark, far better than unleaded DZR alternatives
  • ASTM B453 standardised — the UNS designation US and Asian drawings use for arsenical DZR brass
  • UNS twin of CW602N / CZ132 — one metallurgy covers UK, EU, AU and US DZR specs
  • Proven in water fittings — decades of service history in hot/cold water distribution
RoHS & Compliance

Compliance Status

RoHS
Exemption 6(c) Required
Pb 1.5–3.5% — within the 4% copper-alloy allowance. Valid to 30 June 2027.
Potable Water
DZR — Qualified per ISO 6509-1
Suitable for water-wetted components. End-product approvals (WRAS, KIWA, etc.) are held by the product maker — parts are machined to your approved drawing.
Lead-free DZR alternatives
CW724R / C69300 — silicon brass, no exemption
International Equivalents

C35330 Cross-Reference

StandardDesignation
UNS / ASTM (USA)C35330 — ASTM B453
EN — equivalentCW602N / CuZn36Pb2As
BS (UK legacy)CZ132
DZR test methodISO 6509-1 (CuCl₂)
Trade nameDZR Brass / DR Brass
⚠️ DZR performance depends on both chemistry and heat treatment. Specify ISO 6509-1 qualification (or your national equivalent) on the drawing, not just the alloy designation.
← EN twin
CW602N
CuZn36Pb2As — same arsenical DZR metallurgy
Lead-free DZR →
C69300
Silicon brass — DZR without lead or arsenic
↑ All alloys
Materials Library
Frequently Asked Questions

C35330 — common questions

What is C35330 brass?

C35330 is an arsenical, leaded DZR (dezincification-resistant) brass per ASTM B453 — 59.5–64% copper, 1.5–3.5% lead for machinability, and 0.02–0.25% arsenic to suppress dezincification. It is the UNS designation for the same metallurgy as CW602N (CZ132), the standard grade for water-fitting components.

What is the EN (CW) equivalent of C35330?

The EN equivalent is CW602N (CuZn36Pb2As); the legacy British designation is CZ132. The same bar stock typically certifies to either designation — we confirm the certificate wording at quotation.

How does arsenic make C35330 dezincification resistant?

Small arsenic additions (0.02–0.25%) inhibit the selective leaching of zinc from the alpha phase in chlorinated or high-chloride waters. Combined with the correct heat treatment, the alloy passes the ISO 6509-1 CuCl₂ dezincification test. Specify the qualification on your drawing — chemistry alone does not guarantee DZR.

Is C35330 suitable for drinking water systems?

Its DZR behaviour is designed for water contact, but it is a leaded grade — fine where local rules permit leaded DZR brass (much of the UK/EU/AU market), not for US wetted parts under NSF/ANSI 372. End-product approval is the product maker's responsibility; for lead-free DZR specify C69300 or CW724R.

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Sources & References

Verify this datasheet against the primary source

Composition ranges, mechanical properties, machinability ratings and regulatory data on this page are cross-referenced against the publishers below. Tolerances and minimum values are taken from the relevant published standard at the time of writing — for procurement specification, always reference the current published edition.

Copper Development Association
CDA C35330 alloy datasheet — composition & properties
ASTM International
ASTM B453 — free-machining brass rod, bar and shapes
MatWeb
Independent material property database — by temper
European Copper Institute
Copper Alliance EU — EN alloy designation system
SteelNumber.com
EN material designation cross-reference
CEN / CENELEC
EN 12164, EN 12165, EN 12167 — EN rod standards
EU RoHS Directive 2011/65
Annex III Exemption 6(c) — valid to 30 Jun 2027
ECHA REACH SVHC List
Lead is on the candidate list (Article 33)
NSF/ANSI/CAN 61
Drinking water system components (US/CA)
Brassland — Standards Guide
Plain-English explainer for every standard above

Last reviewed: June 2026. EN/ISO/ASTM standards are updated periodically. This datasheet reflects the editions listed; for safety-critical or contract-critical applications, always verify against the current published edition of the standard. For project-specific deviations or supplier-specific composition windows, request a Type 3.1 mill certificate (EN 10204) with your order.

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