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Approvals and Testing
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |
|---|---|
| PROPERTY | RESULT | 
| Color | Black (top), Black (back) | 
| Thickness | 0.5581 mm (21.97 mil) | 
| Membrane Weight | 193.7 g/m2 ( 0.635 oz/ft2) | 
| Roll Weight | 33.2 lbs (15.1 kg) | 
| Roll Dimensions | 59" x 164' (1.5 m x 50 m) | 
| Roll Coverage | 807 ft2 (75 m2) gross | 
| Skid | 25 Rolls | 
| Primer | No Primer Required | 
| VOCs | None | 
| Exposure Before Permenant Cladding | 180 days | 
| Minimum Application Temperature | unlimited | 
| Service Temperature | minus 40°F (-40°C) - 183°F (84°C) | 
| Warranty | 20 year material warranty | 
| TESTING DATA | ||
|---|---|---|
| PROPERTY | STANDARD | RESULT | 
| Strength | ||
| Dry Tensile Strength ≥ 20 lbf/in  | 
ASTM D828 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Apparatus | MD - 171 N (38.6 lbf) [6.8 N/mm] XMD - 104 N (23.3 lbf) [4.1 N/mm]  | 
| Dry Breaking Force (Grab method) MD ≥40 XMD ≥35  | 
ASTM D5034 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test) | MD – 445.3 N (100.1 lbf) CD – 383.0 N (86.1 lbf)  | 
| Cold Mandrel Bend Test | AC38 Section 3.3.4 | Warp (Machine) Direction - No cracking Filling (Cross) Direction - No cracking  | 
| Weathering Tests | AC38 Section 4.1.2 UV Exposure AC38 Section 4.1.3 Accelerated Aging  | 
UV - No visual change UV & Accelerated - visibly lighter, no visible deterioration  | 
| Water Vapor Transmittance | ||
| Water Vapor Transmission Desiccant Method, Procedure A, 24.4°C (76.0°F) 50 %RH | ASTM E96 A 24.4 °C (76.0 °F) 50%RH Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials (dry method) | Control 21 Perm (grain/h•ft2•inchHg)  1201 ng/Pa•s•m2 UV Heat 23 Perm (grain/h•ft2•inchHg) 1316 ng/Pa•s•m2  | 
| Water Vapor Transmission Desiccant Method, Procedure B, 24.4°C (76.0°F) 50 %RH | ASTM E96 B 24.4 °C (76.0 °F) 50%RH Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials (wet method) | 66.9 Perm (grain/h•ft2•inchHg) 3828 ng/Pa•s•m2  | 
| Water Vapor Transmission Dynamic Relative Humidity Measurement  | 
ASTM E398 Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Sheet Materials Using Dynamic Relative Humidity Measurement | 71.91 Perm (grain/h•ft2•inchHg) 4114 ng/Pa•s•m2 (23°C 50% RH)  | 
| Air Resistance Testing | ||
| Air Permeance | ASTM E2178 @75 Pa Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building Materials | 
 0.0004 L/s•m2 @ 75 Pa (0.0001 cfm/ft2 @ 1.57 psf)  | 
| Air Barrier | ASTM E2357 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies | 
 <0.01 L/s•m2 @ 75 Pa (<0.01 cfm/ft2 @ 1.57 psf)  | 
| Air Barrier | ASTM E283 Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen | 
 <0.01 L/s•m2 @ 75 Pa (<0.01 cfm/ft2 @ 1.57 psf)  | 
| Water Reistance Testing | ||
| Nail Sealability | ASTM D1970/ section 7.9 Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection | Pass - Review Fastener Penetrations Technical Bulletin | 
| Water Resistance (Boat Test) | ASTM D779 Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Paper, Paperboard, and Other Sheet Materials by the Dry Indicator Method (Withdrawn 2011) | Control - No leakage Weathered - No Leakage  | 
| Water Resistance (Control after Weathering) | AATCC 127 Hydrostatic pressure test (550 mm water column for 5 hours), American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists | Control - No leakage Weathered - No Leakage  | 
| Static Water Penetration Test | ASTM E331 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference" | Mockup tested at 15 psf for 15 minutes, No leaks | 
| Fire Testing | ||
| Flame Spread Smoke Developed  | 
ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials | Flame Spread 0 Smoke Developed 55  | 
| NFPA 285 Compliant | ASTM E1354 Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter | View over 50 compliant assemblies with various manufacturers here or Contact VaproShield Technical Team, 1-866-731-7663 opt. 5 | 
    
            