TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

BO Semi-Rigid
MEMBRANE SHIELD (MS) Membrane Protection Boards
Bituminous Protection Boards
COMPLIANCE: ASTM D 6506 REF: AWBR-PB-922

THIS PRODUCT GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

AWAZEL
MEMBRANE SHIELD (MS) is a line of semi-rigid protec�on boards ■ In Below-Grade Applica�ons: using AWAZEL MS 40 bituminous
used for protec�ng waterproofing membranes against backfill protec�on boards torch the underside of the board and
poten�al damages in below-grade applica�ons. MS protec�on adhere onto the membrane.
boards are manufactured from select fine aggregates bound in ■ The boards could be bu�-jointed or overlapped by 20 mm.
oxidized asphalt which are encased between two layers of glass ■ In Roofing Applica�ons: MS boards could be loose-laid and
fibre composite mats saturated with asphalt thus forming dense, bu�-jointed over thermal insula�on boards as a support panel
semi-rigid and durable boards with high compressive strength and protec�on under roof �les.
capable of bearing typical related pressures and to support
founda�on steel reinforcement. MS Boards can also be used as a STORAGE & HANDLING
support-panel over insula�on boards in roofing applica�ons. ■ Sheets should be kept in a flat posi�on in a properly ven�lated
and shaded storage area in original packaging.
FEATURES & ADVANTAGES ■ Keep away from any source of flame.
■ High compressive strength ■ Avoid over stacking of material.
■ High dimensional stability
■ Durable and easy to apply
SHELF LIFE
■ Accommodates temperature fluctua�ons
12 months when properly stored in original packaging as per
■ Compa�ble with all AWAZEL’s bituminous membranes
storage & handling instruc�ons.
USES
■ Protec�ng bituminous membranes in below-grade
applica�ons against backfill in ver�cal applica�ons.
■ As alterna�ve to protec�ves screed in below-grade
waterproofing applica�ons (MS60)
■ As a support panel above thermal insula�on in conven�onal
roofing applica�ons.

HEALTH & SAFETY

■ All safety measures should be observed during installa�on
■ Fire ex�nguishers should be kept nearby and handy on site.
■ Installa�on personnel should always wear protec�ve gear
during installa�on.
■ For more informa�on, consult the product’s Material Safety
data Sheet.

AWAZEL
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
ARABIAN WATERPROOFING INDUSTRIES Co. Riyadh: TEL + 966 11 478 2876, Jeddah: TEL: + 966 12 660 1740, Dammam: + 966 13 834 1853, info@awazel.com
UAE - DUBAI UAE - ABU DHABI KUWAIT QATAR EGYPT
AWAZEL INTERNATIONAL L.L.C. AWAZEL INTERNATIONAL L.L.C. AWAZEL KUWAIT FOR BUIDING MATERIALS Co. AWAZEL INTERNATIONAL QATAR AWAZEL MISR Co. L.L.C.
Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 2 Musaffah Indeustrial Area 3 Al Hamra Bldg., 3rd Floor, Office No. 307 Sayer Building Gate No. 48, 2nd Floor Cairo Cmplex, Ankara Street
P.O. Box 37724, Dubai P.O. Box 108483, Abu Dhabi Salmiya - Kuwait Office C202, Barwa Commercial Av. Doha Sheraton, Cairo, Egypt
TEL: +971 4 343 3032 TEL: +971 2 554 8220 TEL: +965 25 712 223 TEL: +974 44 420 571 TEL: +20 2 26785836
infouae@awazel.com infoauh@awazel.com awazel.kw@awazel.com salesqatar@awazel.com egypt@awazel.com
 TECHN IC AL DATA SHEET
BO Semi-Rigid
MEMBRANE SHIELD (MS) Membrane Protection Boards
Bituminous Protection Boards
COMPLIANCE: ASTM D 6506 REF: AWBR-PB-922
NOMINAL VALUES
PROPERTY TEST METHOD
MS 30 MS 40 MS 60

AWAZEL
Density, g/cc 1.1 - 1.4 UEAtc M.O.A.T. 30
So�ening point of coa�ng asphalt, °C > 100 ASTM D 36
Puncture resistance, N 250 330 375 ASTM E 154
Deflec�on, mm 10.5 11.0 12.0 - 13.0 ASTM E 154
Sta�c puncture resistance L1 (Not punched L3 (Not punched L4 (Not punched UEAtc M.O.A.T. 27
at 7 kg load) at 15 kg load) at 25 kg load)
I1 I2 I3
Dynamic puncture resistance (Not perforated (Not perforated (Not perforated UEAtc M.O.A.T. 27
at 25-30 mm at 15-20 mm at 8-12 mm
indenter) indenter) indenter)
NOTES:
(1) All above values are nominal and are subject to internationally recognized standards tolerance.
(2) The above information is provided to the best of our knowledge at the time of manufacturing. Values may vary within tolerance due to raw material changes and/or unforeseen circumstances.
(3) AWAZEL Company reserves the right to alter the product’s specification without prior notice. Extra details maybe provided upon request.

SUPPLY & PRESENTATION

NOMINAL VALUES
PROPERTY TEST METHOD
MS 30 MS 40 MS 60
Board thickness, mm 3.0 4.0 6.0 ASTM D 5147
UEAtc M.O.A.T. 30
Unit weight of board, kg/m2 3.5 4.6 6.7 ASTM D 5147
UEAtc M.O.A.T. 30
Board size, m (Standard) ASTM D 5147
2x1 UEAtc M.O.A.T. 30

AWAZEL
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
ARABIAN WATERPROOFING INDUSTRIES Co. Riyadh: TEL + 966 11 478 2876, Jeddah: TEL: + 966 12 660 1740, Dammam: + 966 13 834 1853, info@awazel.com
UAE - DUBAI UAE - ABU DHABI KUWAIT QATAR EGYPT
AWAZEL INTERNATIONAL L.L.C. AWAZEL INTERNATIONAL L.L.C. AWAZEL KUWAIT FOR BUIDING MATERIALS Co. AWAZEL INTERNATIONAL QATAR AWAZEL MISR Co. L.L.C.
Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 2 Musaffah Indeustrial Area 3 Al Hamra Bldg., 3rd Floor, Office No. 307 Sayer Building Gate No. 48, 2nd Floor Cairo Cmplex, Ankara Street
P.O. Box 37724, Dubai P.O. Box 108483, Abu Dhabi Salmiya - Kuwait Office C202, Barwa Commercial Av. Doha Sheraton, Cairo, Egypt
TEL: +971 4 343 3032 TEL: +971 2 554 8220 TEL: +965 25 712 223 TEL: +974 44 420 571 TEL: +20 2 26785836
infouae@awazel.com infoauh@awazel.com awazel.kw@awazel.com salesqatar@awazel.com egypt@awazel.com