ASTM_D_6134_-_07_2013.pdf

Designation:D613407(Reapproved 2013)Standard Specification forVulcanized Rubber Sheets Used in Waterproofing Systems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6134;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers unreinforced vulcanized rub-ber sheets made from ethylene propylene diene terpolymer(EPDM)or butyl(IIR),intended for use in preventing waterunder hydrostatic pressure from entering a structure.1.2 The tests and property limits used to characterize thesesheets are specific for each classification and are minimumvalues to make the product fit for its intended purpose.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-tic ElastomersTensionD471 Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of LiquidsD573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an AirOvenD624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-canized Rubber and Thermoplastic ElastomersD746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plasticsand Elastomers by ImpactD816 Test Methods for Rubber CementsD1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes ofNonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at ElevatedTemperatureD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hard-nessD3083 Specification for Flexible Poly(Vinyl Chloride)Plas-tic Sheeting for Pond,Canal,and Reservoir Lining(With-drawn 1998)3E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission ofMaterialsE154 Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used inContact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs,on Walls,or asGround Cover3.Classification3.1 Types used to identify the principal polymer componentof the sheet include:Type I:Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer(EPDM);and,Type II:Butyl(IIR)3.2 The mass percentage of the principal polymer in relationto the total polymer shall be greater than 95%.4.Materials and Manufacture4.1 The sheet shall be formulated from the appropriatepolymers and other compounding ingredients.The principlepolymer used in the sheet shall be one of those listed in 3.1 inaccordance with the percentage listed in 3.2.4.2 The sheet shall be capable of being bonded to itself formaking field splices and repairs,and the manufacturer shallrecommend bonding methods and materials.5.Physical Requirements5.1 The sheet shall conform to the physical requirementsprescribed in Table 1.Other requirements shall be agreed uponbetween the purchaser and the supplier.6.Dimensions and Permissible Variations6.1 The width and length of the sheet shall be agreed uponbetween the purchaser and the supplier.The width and lengthtolerance shall be+3,0%.6.2 Sheet thickness greater than the minimum shall beagreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier.Thethickness tolerance shall be+15,10%of the specifiedthickness,but in no case shall the thickness be less than theminimum listed in Table 1.7.Workmanship,Finish,and Appearance7.1 The sheet shall be watertight and visually free ofpinholes,particles of foreign matter,undispersed raw material,or other manufacturing defects that might affect serviceability.If irregularities in the form of pock marks(see Note 1)appearexcessive on a sheet,or portion thereof,then its rejectionshould be negotiated between supplier and purchaser.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 onRoofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.18on Nonbituminous Organic Roof Coverings.Current edition approved May 1,2013.Published May 2013.Originallyapproved in 1997.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6134 07.DOI:10.1520/D6134-07R13.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 7.2 Factory seams,if present,shall be fully adhered acrosstheir entire widths.7.3 Edges of the sheets shall be straight and flat so that theymay be seamed to one another without fishmouthing.NOTE1Pock marks are oblong depressions,cavities,or craters on thesurface of the sheet which have approximate surface dimensions of18by116in.(3.2 by 1.6 mm),and may have a depth approaching one half of thesheet material.8.Test Methods8.1 ThicknessSee Test Methods D412.8.2 Tensile StrengthSee Test Methods D412,Die C.8.3 Elongation,UltimateSee Test Methods D412,Die C.8.4 Tensile SetSee Test Methods D412,Method A,Die C,50%Elongation.8.5 Tear ResistanceSee Test Method D624,Die C.8.6 Brittleness TemperatureSee Test Method D746.8.7 Linear Dimensional ChangeSee Test Method D1204,166