Geomembrane Material Information
The following data is the result of laboratory tests and is intended to serve only as a guide. No performance warranty is intended or implied. The degree of chemical attack on any material is governed by the conditions under which it is exposed. Exposure time, temperature, and size of area of exposure usually varies considerably in application, therefore this table is given and accepted at the user’s risk. Confirmation of the validity and suitability in specific cases should be obtained. When considering XR-5 for specific applications, it is suggested that a sample be tested in actual service before use. Where impractical, tests should be devised which simulate actual service conditions as closely as possible. These ratings are based on visual and physical examination of samples after removal from the test chemical after the samples of Black XR-5 were immersed for 28 days at room temperature. Results represent ability of material to retain its performance properties when in contact with the indicated chemical.
CHEMICAL EXPOSURE |
XR-5 Rating |
AFFF |
A |
5% ACETIC ACID |
B |
50% ACETIC ACID |
C |
AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE |
T |
AMMONIUM SULFATE |
T |
ANTIFREEZE (ETHYLENE GLYCOL) |
A |
ANIMAL OIL |
A |
ASTM FUEL A (100% ISO - OCTANE) |
A |
ASTM OIL #2 (FLASH PT. 240º C) |
A |
ASTM OIL #3 |
A |
CALCIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTIONS |
T |
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE |
T |
20% CHLORINE SOLUTION |
A |
CLOROX |
A |
CONC. AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE |
A |
CORN (VEGETABLE) OILS, LINSEED OIL |
A |
CRUDE OIL |
A |
DIESEL FUEL |
A |
ETHANOL |
A |
ETHYL ACETATE |
C |
ETHYL ALCOHOL |
A |
FERTILIZER SOLUTION |
A |
#2 AND #6 FUEL OILS |
A |
GASOLINE |
B |
GLYCERIN |
A |
HYDRAULIC FLUID - PETROLEUM BASED |
A |
HYDRAULIC FLUID - PHOSPHATE ESTER |
C |
HYDROCARBON TYPE II (40% AROMATIC) |
C |
50% HYDROCHLORIC ACID |
A |
50% HYDROFLUORIC ACID |
A |
30% HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID |
A |
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
T |
IVORY SOAP |
A |
JP - 4, JP - 5, JP - 8 JET FUELS |
A |
KEROSENE |
A |
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE |
T |
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE |
T |
METHANOL |
A |
METHYL ALCOHOL |
A |
MINERAL SPIRITS |
A |
NAPTHA |
A |
5% NITRIC ACID |
B |
50% NITRIC ACID |
C |
PERCHLOROETHYLENE |
C |
PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE |
B |
50% PHOSPHORIC ACID |
A |
100% PHOSPHORIC ACID |
C |
PHTHALATE PLASTICIZER |
C |
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE |
T |
POTASSIUM SULPHATE |
T |
SAE - 30 OIL |
A |
SEA WATER |
A |
SODIUM ACETATE |
T |
SODIUM PHOSPHATE |
T |
SODIUM BISULFITE SOLUTION |
T |
60% SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
A |
50% SULFURIC ACID |
A |
50% TANIC ACID |
A |
TOLUENE |
C |
TRANSFORMER OIL |
A |
TURPENTINE |
A |
UREA FORMALDEHYDE |
A |
UAN |
A |
ZINC CHLORIDE |
T |
30% HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID |
A |
A - Fluid has little or no effect
B - Fluid has minor to moderate effect
C - Fluid has severe effect
T - No data, likely to be acceptable
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES — XR5
XR-5® 8130 Reinforced |
Standard |
Metric |
Base Fabric Type ASTM D3776 |
Polyester |
|
Base Fabric
Weight (nominal) |
6.5 oz/yd2 |
220 g/m2 |
Thickness ASTM D751 |
30.0 mils min. |
0.76 mm min. |
Weight ASTM D751 |
30.0 ± 2 oz/yd2 |
1017 ± 70 g/m2 |
Tear Strength |
35/35 lbf min. |
155/155 N min. |
Breaking Yield
Strength |
550/550 lbf min. |
2447/2447 N min. |
Low
Temperature |
Pass @ -30 º F |
Pass @ -35 º C |
Dimensional
Stability |
1.5%
max. |
|
Dead Load -
Seam Shear Strength |
2 in
seam, 4 hr, 1 in strip |
5 cm
seam, 4 hr, 2.5 cm strip |
Bursting
Strength |
650
lbf min. |
2892
N min. |
Hydrostatic
Resistance |
800 psi min. |
5.51 MPa min. |
Blocking
Resistance |
# 2 Rating max. |
|
Adhesion - Ply |
15 lbf/in
min. |
13
daN/5 cm min. |
Bonded Seam
Strength |
550 lbf min. |
2447 N min. |
Abrasion
Resistance |
2000
cycles (min.) before fabric exposure |
|
Weathering
Resistance |
8,000
hrs (min.) - No appreciable changes |
|
Water
Absorption |
0.025
kg/m2 max. @ 70º F/21º C |
|
Wicking Shelter-Rite® Procedure |
1/8 in max. |
0.3 cm max. |
Puncture Resistance ASTM D4833 |
250 lbf min. |
1112 N min. |
Coefficient
of Thermal |
8 x 10-6 in/in/ºF max. |
1.4 x 10-5 cm/cm/ºC max. |
Comparative Chemical Resistance — XR5
CHEMICAL EXPOSURE |
XR-5 |
HYPALON |
URETHANE |
CPE |
PVC |
KEROSENE |
A |
C |
A |
C |
C |
DIESEL FUEL |
A |
C |
A |
C |
C |
OHIO CRUDE OIL |
A |
B |
A |
B |
C |
HYDRAULIC FLUID—PETROLEUM BASED |
A |
C |
A |
B |
C |
NAPTHA |
A |
B |
A |
B |
C |
CONCENTRATED AMMONIA HYDROXIDE |
A |
A |
C |
A |
A |
50% ACETIC ACID |
C |
B |
C |
B |
C |
50% PHOSPHORIC ACID |
A |
B |
C |
A |
A |
50% HYDROCHLORIC ACID |
A |
A |
C |
A |
A |
50% NITRIC ACID |
C |
B |
C |
A |
C |
50% SULFURIC ACID |
A |
C |
C |
C |
A |
60% SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
A |
A |
C |
B |
C |
METHYL ALCOHOL |
A |
A |
A |
A |
C |
JP - 4 JET FUEL |
A |
B |
A |
B |
C |
SALT WATER 180ºF |
A |
B |
B |
B |
C |
PHTHALATE PLASTICIZERS |
B |
C |
A |
C |
C |
SAE - 30 OIL |
A |
A |
A |
A |
C |
RAW LINSEED OIL |
A |
A |
A |
A |
C |
Samples of each material were totally submersed in each of the listed chemicals for 28 days at room temperature.
A - Has little or no effect at room temperature
B - Has minor to moderate effect at room temperature
C - Has severe effect at room temperature
Material information provided by Seaman Corporation.
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