Waterproofing Membrane for RC Roof – Bituminous Type

Properties/Tests Testing Method Criteria

1) Dry film thickness Dial micrometer  1 mm
2) Solid content SS 133 APP D Min. 50%
3) Water Penetration DIN 1048 Pt 5 Depth of penetration should be
0.7 kgf/cm2 for 6 hrs 0
4) Water Vapor Transmission ASTM E 96 5 to 30 g/m2/24hrs

5) Adhesion to substrate – after 7 ASTM D 4541  0.4 N/mm2

days cure ( N/mm2 )
6) Tensile Strength ( N/mm2 ) ASTM D 412 a)  2.0 N/mm2
a) Before ageing b)  1.6 N/mm2 and
b) After ageing at 500 C, 14days –ve change < 40 %
( change in tensile strength, % ) No limit for +ve change
7) Elongation at Break ASTM D 412 a)  300%
( Membrane without fiber / mesh ) b)  240% and
a) Before ageing –ve change < 40 %
b) After ageing at 500 C, 14days No limit for +ve change
( Change in elongation, % )
8) Crack Bridging ASTM C 836 1) No cracking at 2mm width
2) No cracks after 10 cycles of
stretching and closing to a
width of 1mm
9) Hardness ( Shore A ) ASTM D 2240  30
– After 6 hrs cure
10) Set-to-touch ASTM D 1640 Should touch dry within 6 hrs
11) Heat Resistant SS 133 APP G No sagging, Slipping or
Blistering
12) Water Resistant SS 133 APP I No Dispersion or Blistering
13) Fire Resistant SS 133 APP J No Combustion or Rundown
14) QUV Accelerated weathering ASTM G154 No cracking, chalking, blistering
1000hrs or peeling decay and de-
lamination