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NFPA Testing Information
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |
|---|---|
| PROPERTY | RESULT |
| Color | Orange (top), White (back) |
| Thickness | 0.5743 mm (22.61 mil) |
| Membrane Weight | 249.6 g/m2 (0.818 oz/ft2) |
| Roll Weight | 54 lbs (24.5 kg) |
| Roll Dimensions | 59" x 164' (1.5m x 50m) |
| Roll Coverage | 807 sq. ft. (75 sq. m.) |
| Skid | 16 Rolls |
| Primer | No Primer Required |
| VOCs | None |
| Exposure Before Permenant Cladding | 180 days maximum |
| Minimum Application Temperature | 20°F (-6°C) |
| Service Temperature | minus 40°F (-40°C) - 225°F (107°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 | 6.1 N/mm (34.8 lbf/in) |
| 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 – 391 N (88 lbf) XMD – 369 N (83 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 |
ASTM E96 A 24.4 °C (76.0 °F) 50%RH Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials (dry method) | 40.45 Perm(grain/h•ft2•inchHg) 2314 ng/Pa•s•m2 |
| Water Vapor Transmission Water Method |
ASTM E96 B 24.4 °C (76.0 °F) 50%RH Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials (wet method) | 50.45 Perm (grain/h•ft2•inchHg) 2886 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 | 52.57 Perm (grain/h•ft2•inchHg) 3008 ng/Pa•s•m2 (23°C 50 %RH) |
| Adhesion Testing | ||
| Adhesion to Backing | ASTM D3330 Method B | Pass |
| 90° Peel Adhesion, 24 Hours | AAMA 711 Section 5.3 |
Pass |
| Accelerated Aging Peel Adhesion | AAMA 711 Section 5.4 |
Pass |
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Elevated Temperature 122° F ( 50 °C) for 7 days) 90° Peel Adhesion 24 hours |
AAMA 711 Section 5.5 |
Pass |
| Thermal Cycling 90° Peel Adhesion 24 hours | AAMA 711 Section 5.6 |
Pass |
| Water Immersion Peel Adhesion | AAMA 711 Section 5.6 |
Pass |
| Resistance to Peeling from Itself 90° Peel Adhesion 24 hours |
AAMA 711 |
Plywood: No peeling, buckling or ripping DensGlas Gold: No peeling, buckling or ripping Concrete: No peeling, buckling or ripping CMU: No peeling, buckling or ripping |
| Air Resistance Testing | ||
| Air Permeance | ASTM E2178 @75 Pa Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building Materials |
0.0001 L/s•m2 @ 75 Pa (0.0000 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 5 Smoke Developed 15 |
| Cone Calorimeter Testing Data | ASTM E1354 Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter | Time to ignition: 18 sec Flame Duration: 39 sec Ave. Effective Heat of Combustion: 15.9 MJ/kg Ave. HRR at 60 sec: 160 kW/m2 Ave. HRR at 180 sec: 0 Peak HRR: 263 kW/m2 Time of Peak: 42 TOtal HRR/A: 6.4 MJ/m2 |
| 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 |
| CANADIAN STANDARDS | ||
| Air Leakage Rate | CAN/CGSB 51.32 – Sheathing Membrane, Breather Type | PASS |
| Multiple | CAN/ULC-S742-11 | Classification A1 - PASS |
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