Standard Specification for Vulcanized Rubber Sheets Used in Waterproofing Systems

ABSTRACT
This specification covers unreinforced vulcanized rubber sheets made from ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) or butyl (IIR), intended for use in preventing water under hydrostatic pressure from entering a structure. The tests and property limits used to characterize these sheets are specific for each classification and are minimum values to make the product fit for its intended purpose. Types used to identify the principal polymer component of the sheet include: type I - ethylene propylene diene terpolymer, and type II - butyl. The sheet shall be formulated from the appropriate polymers and other compounding ingredients. The thickness, tensile strength, elongation, tensile set, tear resistance, brittleness temperature, and linear dimensional change shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. The water absorption, factory seam strength, water vapour permeance, hardness durometer, resistance to soil burial, resistance to heat aging, and resistance to puncture shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers unreinforced vulcanized rubber sheets made from ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) or butyl (IIR), intended for use in preventing water under hydrostatic pressure from entering a structure.  
1.2 The tests and property limits used to characterize these sheets are specific for each classification and are minimum values to make the product fit for its intended purpose.  
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 nonconformance with the standard.  
1.4 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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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.
Designation: D6134/D6134M − 07 (Reapproved 2024)
Standard Specification for
Vulcanized Rubber Sheets Used in Waterproofing Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6134/D6134M; 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 D1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of
Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated
1.1 This specification covers unreinforced vulcanized rub-
Temperature
ber sheets made from ethylene propylene diene terpolymer
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
(EPDM) or butyl (IIR), intended for use in preventing water
ness
under hydrostatic pressure from entering a structure.
D3083 Specification for Flexible Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Plas-
1.2 The tests and property limits used to characterize these
tic Sheeting for Pond, Canal, and Reservoir Lining (With-
sheets are specific for each classification and are minimum
drawn 1998)
values to make the product fit for its intended purpose.
E96/E96M Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of
Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in E154/E154M Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used
in Contact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining as Ground Cover
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance
3. Classification
with the standard.
3.1 Types used to identify the principal polymer component
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
of the sheet include:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Type I: Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM), and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Type II: Butyl (IIR)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.2 The mass percentage of the principal polymer in relation
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
to the total polymer shall be greater than 95 %.
2. Referenced Documents 4. Materials and Manufacture
2.1 ASTM Standards: 4.1 The sheet shall be formulated from the appropriate
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas- polymers and other compounding ingredients. The principal
tic Elastomers—Tension
polymer used in the sheet shall be one of those listed in 3.1 in
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids accordance with the percentage listed in 3.2.
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
4.2 The sheet shall be capable of being bonded to itself for
Oven
making field splices and repairs, and the manufacturer shall
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-
recommend bonding methods and materials.
canized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics
5. Physical Requirements
and Elastomers by Impact
5.1 The sheet shall conform to the physical requirements
D816 Test Methods for Rubber Cements
prescribed in Table 1. Other requirements shall be agreed upon
between the purchaser and the supplier.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on
6. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.18
on Nonbituminous Organic Roof Coverings.
6.1 The width and length of the sheet shall be agreed upon
Current edition approved May 1, 2024. Published May 2024. Originally
between the purchaser and the supplier. The width and length
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as D6134/D6134M – 07
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tolerance shall be +3, 0 %.
(2019) . DOI: 10.1520/D6134_D6134M-07R24.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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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D6134/D6134M − 07 (2024)
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements for Vulcanized Rubber Sheets
8.7 Linear Dimensional Change—See Test Method D1204,
I II 166 h at 240 6 4 °F.
Type EPDM Butyl
8.8 Water Absorption—See Test Method D471, at 70 6 2 °C
Thickness, min, mm [in.] 1.37 [0.054] 1.37 [0.054]
[158 6 4 °F] for 166 h.
Hardness, durometer A 60 ± 10 60 ± 10
Tensile strength, min MPa [psi] 9 [1300] 8.3 [1200]
8.9 Factory Seam Strength—See Test Methods D816, Modi-
Elongation, ultimate min % 300 300
Tensile set max % 10 10 fied Method B, 1 in. wide, 2.0 in. ⁄min.
Tear resistance min, kN/m [lbf/in.] 26.2 [150] 26.2 [150]
8.10 Water Vapor Permeanc
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