Instructions / Assembly

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BIT-250E Printed in U.S.A. 2/07 FA/LI/1M
Physical Properties for Bituthene 4000 Membrane
Property Typical Value Test Method
Color Dark gray-black
Thickness
1
⁄1
6
in. (1.5 mm) nominal ASTM D3767—method A
Flexibility, 180° bend over 1 in. Unaffected ASTM D1970
(25 mm) mandrel at -25°F (-32°C)
Tensile strength, membrane, die C 325 lbs/in.
2
(2240 kPa) minimum ASTM D412 modified
1
Tensile strength, film 5,000 lbs/in.
2
(34.5 MPa) minimum ASTM D882 modified
1
Elongation, ultimate failure 300% minimum ASTM D412 modified
1
of rubberized asphalt
Crack cycling at -25°F (-32°C), Unaffected ASTM C836
100 cycles
Lap adhesion at minimum 5 lbs/in. (880 N/m) ASTM D1876 modified
2
application temperature
Peel strength 9 lbs/in. (1576 N/m) ASTM D903 modified
3
Puncture resistance, membrane 50 lbs (222 N) minimum ASTM E154
Resistance to hydrostatic head 210 ft (70 m) of water ASTM D5385
Permeance 0.05 perms (2.9 ng/m
2
sPa) maximum ASTM E96, section 12—water method
Water absorption 0.1% maximum ASTM D570
Footnotes:
1. The test is run at a rate of 2 in. (50 mm) per minute.
2. The test is conducted 15 minutes after the lap is formed and run at a rate of 2 in. (50 mm) per minute at 40°F (5°C).
3. The 180° peel strength is run at a rate of 12 in. (300 mm) per minute.
Supply
B
ituthene System 4000 3 ft x 66.7 ft roll (200 ft
2
)
[0.9 m x 20 m (18.6 m
2
)
]
Roll weight 83 lbs (38 kg) gross
Palletization 25 rolls per pallet
S
torage Store upright in dry conditions below 95°F (+35°C).
System 4000 Surface Conditioner 1 x 0.625 gal (2.3 L) bottle in each roll of System 4000 Membrane
Ancillary Products
S
urface Conditioner Sprayer 2 gal (7.6 L) capacity professional grade sprayer with specially engineered nozzle
Bituthene Liquid Membrane 1.5 gal (5.7 L) pail/125 pails per pallet or 4 gal (15.1 L) pail/48 pails per pallet
Hydroduct Tape 1 in. x 200 ft (2.5 cm x 61.0 m) roll/6 rolls per carton
B
ituthene Mastic Twelve 30 oz (0.9 L) tubes/carton or 5 gal (18.9 L) pail/36 pails per pallet
Complementary Material
Hydroduct See separate data sheets
E
quipment by others: Soft broom, utility knife, brush or roller for priming
Physical Properties for System 4000 Surface Conditioner
Property Typical Value
Solvent type Water
Flash point >140°F (>60°C)
VOC* content 91 g/L
Application temperature 25°F (-4°C) and above
Freeze thaw stability 5 cycles (minimum)
Freezing point (as packaged) 14°F (-10°C)
Dry time (hours) 1 hour**
* Volatile Organic Compound
** Dry time will vary with weather conditions