ASTM D7465/D7465M-15(2019)

Standard Specification for Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) Sheet Used In Geomembrane Applications

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers flexible sheet made from ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) geomembrane intended for use in geotechnical and geoenvironmental applications. The tests and property limits used to characterize the sheet are values to ensure minimum quality for the intended use. The vulcanized rubber sheet may be non-reinforced, fabric or scrim reinforced.  
1.2 In-place geomembrane design criteria, such as field seaming strength and material compatibility, among others, are factors that must be considered but are beyond the scope of this specification.  
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2019
• ICS: 59.080.70 - Geotextiles
• ICS: 83.140.10 - Films and sheets
• Technical Committee: D35 - Geosynthetics
• Drafting Committee: D35.06 - Geosynthetic Specifications

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D7465/D7465M − 15 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) Sheet Used In
1
Geomembrane Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7465/D7465M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-
tic Elastomers—Tension
1.1 This specification covers flexible sheet made from
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) geomembrane
D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
intended for use in geotechnical and geoenvironmental appli-
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Cracking (Withdrawn 2007)
cations. The tests and property limits used to characterize the
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
sheet are values to ensure minimum quality for the intended
Oven
use. The vulcanized rubber sheet may be non-reinforced, fabric
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-
or scrim reinforced.
canized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
1.2 In-place geomembrane design criteria, such as field
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
seaming strength and material compatibility, among others, are
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in
factors that must be considered but are beyond the scope of this
an Ozone Controlled Environment
specification.
D1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated
Temperature
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each D1418 Practice for Rubber and Rubber Latices—
Nomenclature
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance D2137 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Brittleness Point
of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
with the standard.
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D4833/D4833M Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
of Geomembranes and Related Products
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D5884 Test Method for Determining Tearing Strength of
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Internally Reinforced Geomembranes
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D7004/D7004M Test Method for Grab Tensile Properties of
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Reinforced Geomembranes
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D7635/D7635M Test Method for Measurement of Thickness
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
of Coatings Over Fabric Reinforcement
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accel-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
erated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on
3.1.1 For definitions of other geosynthetics terms used in
Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.06 on Geosyn-
this specification, refer to Terminology D4439.
thetic Specifications.
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally 3.1.2 composite, n—factory-laminated non-woven geotex-
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D7465/D7465M – 15.
tile and EPDM.
DOI: 10.1520/D7465_D7465M-15R19.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
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3.1.3 EPDM, n—terpolymer of ethylene, propylene, and polymer used in the sheet and shall be greater than 95 % of the
diene with the residual unsaturated portion of the diene in the total polymer content.
side chain. D1418
5.2 To make seams and repairs, the
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Designation: D7465/D7465M − 15 D7465/D7465M − 15 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) Sheet Used In
1
Geomembrane Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7465/D7465M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Section 9 was editorially corrected in July 2015.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers flexible sheet made from ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) geomembrane intended for
use in geotechnical and geoenvironmental applications. The tests and property limits used to characterize the sheet are values to
ensure minimum quality for the intended use. The vulcanized rubber sheet may be non-reinforced, fabric or scrim reinforced.
1.2 In place In-place geomembrane design criteria, such as field seaming strength,strength and material compatibility, among
others, are factors that must be considered but are beyond the scope of this specification.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
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D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface Cracking (Withdrawn 2007)
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment
D1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperature
D1418 Practice for Rubber and Rubber Latices—Nomenclature
D2137 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Brittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
D4833/D4833M Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance of Geomembranes and Related Products
D5884 Test Method for Determining Tearing Strength of Internally Reinforced Geomembranes
D7004/D7004M Test Method for Grab Tensile Properties of Reinforced Geomembranes
D7635/D7635M Test Method for Measurement of Thickness of Coatings Over Fabric Reinforcement
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.06 on Geosynthetic
Specifications.
Current edition approved May 1, 2015April 1, 2019. Published May 2015April 2019. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 20082015 as
D7465D7465/D7465M – 15.–08. DOI: 10.1520/D7465_D7465M-15E01.10.1520/D7465_D7465M-15R19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of oth
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