TABLE #1 - EIA MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS NSF (54) - WITHDRAWN

Property
Test Method
Type 4-30
Type 5-30
Gauge (nominal)
-
30
30
Thickness, (mil, minimum)
ASTM D751
1. Overall
27
27
2. Over Scrim
Optical Method
9
7
Breaking Strength
(lb, minimum)
ASTM D751, Method A
300
400
Tear Strength
ASTM D751 (as modified in Annex A)
1. Initial
60
125
2. After Aging
40
75
Low Temperature, °C (°F)
ASTM D2136 0.3 cm (1/8 in.) mandrel, 4 hrs., Pass
-34 (-30)
-34 (-30)
Dimensional Stability (each direction, % change maximum)

ASTM D1204 100°C (212°F),
1 hr.

2
2
Volatile Loss
(% loss maximum)
ASTM D1203 Method A 30 mil sheet
-1.0
-1.0
Resistance to Soil Burial
(% change maximum in original values)
ASTM D3083 30 mil sheet (as modified in Annex A)
a. Unsupported Sheet
1. Breaking Strength
2. Elongation at Break
3. Modulus at 100% Elongation
b. Membrane Fabric Breaking Strength
ASTM D751, Method A
1-10
2-20
3-20
b-25
1-10
2-20
3-20
b-25
Hydrostatic Resistance
(psi., minimum)
ASTM D751 Method A, Procedure 1
500
500
Ozone Resistance
ASTM D1149
7 days, 100 pphm 40°C (104°F), 0.3 cm. (1/8 in.) bent loop
No Cracks
7X

No Cracks
7X

Ply Adhesion (each direction lb/in. width minimum)
ASTM D413 Machine Method
Type A
FTB* or 8 lb/in.
FTB* or 8
lb/in.
Water Extraction
ASTM D3083 Para. 9.6 (as modified in Annex A)
-0.35%
-0.35%
Water Absorption
(% gain, maximum)
ASTM D471 14 days @ 70°C (158°F), 14 days @ 21°C (70°F)
5
1
5
1

TABLE #2 - EIA FACTORY SEAM SPECIFICATIONS NSF (54) - WITHDRAWN

Property
Test Method
Type 4-30
Type 5-30
Bonded Seam Strength
(breaking strength, lb. minimum)
ASTM D3083 (as modified in Annex A)
240
320
Peel Adhesion (lb/in., minimum)
ASTM D413 (as modified in Annex A)
10 lb/in.

10 lb/in.

Dead Load
See Annex A
Room Temperature 22°C (73°F) 50% Bonded Seam Load
Pass

Pass

Elevated Temperature 70°C (158°F) 25% Bonded Seam Load
Pass
Pass

* FTB - Firm Tear Bond.
* Factory Bonded seam strength is the responsibility of the fabricator. Factory seams are further discussed in Item 4.2. Field seams are not within the scope of this standard.


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