1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers flexible chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) sheeting which is used without mastic, bedding, or coating for construction of concealed water-containment membranes in applications where there is potential for costly secondary damage from leakage, and where very long-term reliable performance is essential. Examples are fountains, pools, planters, shower and safe pans, tile tubs, and similar installations where the membrane is inaccessible once construction is complete. Included are requirements for composition, strength and toughness, test methods, workmanship criteria, and methods of marking.

1.2 Manufacturers have the option to use recycled materials in this product. Recycled materials must be in accordance with the requirements in Section 4.

1.3 The test methods used to characterize the sheeting are intended to ensure quality and performance and are not necessarily adequate for design purposes. Test methods have been selected to be conducted primarily with liquids that simulate the environments to which the membrane will be subjected during actual installation and use.

1.4 This specification does not cover water-containment membranes exposed in use to ultraviolet light or direct sunlight.

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.

Note 1There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.

1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 14, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D374 Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation

D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers--Tension

D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents

D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics

D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics

D1004 Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of Plastic Film and Sheeting

D1203 Test Methods for Volatile Loss From Plastics Using Activated Carbon Methods

D1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperature

D1876 Test Method for Peel Resistance of Adhesives (T-Peel Test)

D2136 Test Method for Coated Fabrics--Low-Temperature Bend Test

D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property--Durometer Hardness

D4968 Guide for Annual Review of Test Methods and Specifications for Plastics

D7209 Guide for Waste Reduction, Resource Recovery, and Use of Recycled Polymeric Materials and Products

E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials

ANSI Document

Keywords

chlorinated polyethylene; plastic sheeting; recycle usage water-containment membrane; Bathrooms; Chlorinated polyethylene (CPE)--specifications; Chlorinated polyethylene (PE) pipe--specifications; Concealed water-containment membranes; Containment systems/applications--specifications; Fountains; Inaccessible water-containment membranes; Membranes; Plastic sheet and film--specifications; Polyethylene (PE) sheet and film--specifications; Pools; Shower and safe pans; Tile tubs; Water--specifications; Water-containment membrane; Water supply/distribution systems--specifications; Wet installation;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.50 (Binders. Sealing materials)

DOI: 10.1520/D4068-01

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