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ASTM D4637/D4637M-10

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Standard Specification for EPDM Sheet Used In Single-Ply Roof Membrane

Standard Specification for EPDM Sheet Used In Single-Ply Roof Membrane

ABSTRACT
This specification covers flexible sheet made from ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (EPDM) intended for use in single-ply roofing membranes exposed to the weather. The rubber sheet may be non-reinforced (Type I), fabric or scrim internally reinforced (Type II), or fabric-backed (Type III) vulcanized. In-place roof system design criteria, such as fire resistance, field seaming strength, material compatibility, and uplift resistance, among others, are beyond the scope of this specification. The physical requirements for which flexible sheets shall be tested on and accordingly conform to are as follows: sheet-overall and coating over scrim or fabric thicknesses; breaking strength; tensile strength and set; dynamic and static puncture resistance; ultimate elongation and elongation at fabric break; tear resistance and strength; brittleness point; ozone resistance; behavior upon heat aging; linear dimensional change; water absorption; factory seam strength; weather resistance; and fabric adhesion.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers flexible sheet made from ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (EPDM) intended for use in single-ply roofing membranes exposed to the weather. The tests and property limits used to characterize the sheet are values to ensure minimum quality for the intended use. The sheet may be non-reinforced, fabric- or scrim-reinforced, or fabric-backed vulcanized rubber sheet.
1.2 In-place roof system design criteria, such as fire resistance, field seaming strength, material compatibility, and uplift resistance, 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 may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
30-Apr-2010
ICS
83.060 - Rubber
91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
Technical Committee
D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
Drafting Committee
D08.22 - Waterproofing and Dampproofing Systems
Current Stage
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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
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Designation: D4637/D4637M – 10
Standard Specification for
1
EPDM Sheet Used In Single-Ply Roof Membrane
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4637/D4637M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
1.1 This specification covers flexible sheet made from
3
Cracking
ethylene-propylene-dieneterpolymer(EPDM)intendedforuse
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
in single-ply roofing membranes exposed to the weather. The
Oven
tests and property limits used to characterize the sheet are
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-
values to ensure minimum quality for the intended use. The
canized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
sheet may be non-reinforced, fabric- or scrim-reinforced, or
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
fabric-backed vulcanized rubber sheet.
D816 Test Methods for Rubber Cements
1.2 In-place roof system design criteria, such as fire resis-
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking
tance, field seaming strength, material compatibility, and uplift
in an Ozone Controlled Environment
resistance, among others, are factors that must be considered
D1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of
but are beyond the scope of this specification.
Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
Temperature
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
D2137 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Brittleness
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
D5602 TestMethodforStaticPunctureResistanceofRoof-
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
ing Membrane Specimens
with the standard.
D5635 Test Method for Dynamic Puncture Resistance of
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, opera-
Roofing Membrane Specimens
tions, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
D6382 Practice for Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
Thermogravimetry of Roofing and Waterproofing Mem-
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
brane Material
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Ac-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
celerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
2. Referenced Documents
G155 PracticeforOperatingXenonArcLightApparatusfor
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Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-
3. Classification
plastic Elastomers—Tension
3.1 Types describe the sheet construction:
D413 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Adhesion to
3.1.1 Type I—Non-reinforced.
Flexible Substrate
3.1.2 Type II—Scrim (or fabric) internally reinforced.
3.1.3 Type III—Fabric backed.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on
Roofing andWaterproofing and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeD08.18
4. Materials and Manufacture
on Nonbituminous Organic Roof Coverings.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally
4.1 ThesheetshallbeformulatedfromEPDMpolymersand
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D4637–08. DOI:
other compounding ingredients. EPDM shall be the principal
10.1520/D4637_D4637M-10.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
the ASTM website. 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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D4637/D4637M – 10
polymerusedinthesheetandshallbegreaterthan95%ofthe 7.2 Edges of the sheets shall be straight and flat so that they
total polymer content. may be seamed to one another without fishmouthing.
4.2 Tomakeseamsandrepairs,thesheetshallbecapableof
NOTE 1—Pockmarks are oblong depressions, cavities, or craters on the
being bonded watertight to itself and the supplier or fabricator
surface of the sheet that have an approximate surface dimension of 3.2 by
shall
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D4637–08 Designation: D4637/D4637M – 10
Standard Specification for
1
EPDM Sheet Used In Single-Ply Roof Membrane
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4637/D4637M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers flexible sheet made from ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (EPDM) intended for use in
single-ply roofing membranes exposed to the weather. The tests and property limits used to characterize the sheet are values to
ensure minimum quality for the intended use. The sheet may be non-reinforced, fabric- or scrim-reinforced, or fabric-backed
vulcanized rubber sheet.
1.2 In-place roof system design criteria, such as fire resistance, field seaming strength, material compatibility, and uplift
resistance, among others, are factors that must be considered but are beyond the scope of this specification.
1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated in parentheses are for information only.
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 may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic ElastomersTension
D413 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyAdhesion to Flexible Substrate
D471 Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of Liquids
D518 Test Method for Rubber DeteriorationSurface Cracking
D573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an Air Oven
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
D816 Test Methods for Rubber Cements
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber DeteriorationCracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment
D1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperature
D2137 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyBrittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
D5602 Test Method for Static Puncture Resistance of Roofing Membrane Specimens
D5635 Test Method for Dynamic Puncture Resistance of Roofing Membrane Specimens
D6382 Practice for Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and Thermogravimetry of Roofing and Waterproofing Membrane Material
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
3. Classification
3.1 Types describe the sheet construction:
3.1.1 Type I—Non-reinforced.
3.1.2 Type II—Scrim (or fabric) internally reinforced.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.18 on
Nonbituminous Organic Roof Coverings.
Current edition approved Feb.May 1, 2008.2010. Published March 2008.May 2010. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 20042008 as
D4637–048. DOI: 10.1520/D4637_D4637M-108.
2
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,orcontactASTMCustomerServiceatservice@astm.org.ForAnnualBookofASTMStandards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D4637/D4637M – 10
3.1.3 Type III—Fabric backed.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 The sheet shall be formulated from EPDM polymers and other compounding ingredients. EPDM shall be the principal
polymer used in the sheet and shall be greater than 95% of the total polymer content.
4.2 Tomakeseamsandrepairs,thes
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1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of any comparable standards published by other organizations.  
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.

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ASTM C679-15(2022)(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Tack-Free Time of Elastomeric Sealants

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The tack-free time is a measure of the surface cure time and may generally be correlated to a variety of useful parameters such as the time interval before the sealant (1) resists damage by touch or light surface contact, (2) resists job-site or airborne dirt pick-up, (3) resists impinging rainfall.  
5.2 The tack-free time is sometimes used as an on-the-job quality assurance test. A quality product that is consistent and reproducible will generally fall within a maximum and minimum tack-free time.  
5.3 This test for tack-free time can be used at any temperature and humidity. It is important that if a sealant will be used in a climate quite different than the standard conditions called out in this test method, then those conditions be used to test the sealant.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for the determination of the tack-free time property of single- and multi-component elastomeric sealants commonly used for sealing, caulking, and glazing in buildings and related construction.  
1.2 This test method is applicable to self-leveling and non-sag grades of sealant. Sealants requiring slight heating to facilitate extrusion from the cartridge or gun are also described by this test method.  
Note 1: See Specification C920 for type and grade definitions.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered 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.
Note 2: Currently, there is no ISO standard similar to this specification.  
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.

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ASTM C661-15(2022)(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Elastomeric-Type Sealants by Means of a Durometer

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The results obtained by this test method are simply a measure of the indentation into the sealant material of the indentor under load; they are not generally considered a measure of abrasion or wear resistance of the sealant.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes a laboratory procedure for determining indentation hardness of joint sealing compounds (single- and multicomponent) intended for use in building construction.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of any comparable standards published by other organizations.  
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.

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