Chemicals |
PPL-24 |
XR-5 |
PVC |
Diesel Fuel |
A |
A |
C |
Gasoline |
A |
B |
C |
JP-4 |
A |
A |
C |
Salt Water |
A |
A |
C |
Crude Oil |
A |
A |
C |
Methol Alcohol |
A |
A |
C |
Naptha |
A |
A |
C |
60% Sod. Hydroxide |
A |
A |
C |
50% Phosphoric Acid |
A |
A |
A |
XR-5
- XR-5 has been used by engineers worldwide for over 30 years to provide the best protection against acids, oils, methane, and alkalis. XR-5 is the highest strength and most chemically resistant geomembrane on the market. XR-5’s base fabric is polyester and is a 40mil/38oz. material. XR-5 is a flexible product and allows movement.
Polyethylene (PPL)/Polypropylene (PP)
- Reinforced Polyethylene varies in weight from 12mil to 40mil depending on durability required for the job.
- Reinforced Polypropylene can be ordered in weights from 36mil – 45mil.
PVC
- PVC is offered in a variety of weights ranging from 9oz. – 28oz. and is more malleable than PPL for jobs where flexibility is required.
Qualities |
PPL – 12 |
PPL – 40 |
PP – 45 |
PVC |
XR-5 |
Base Material |
Polyethylene |
Polyethylene |
Polypropylene |
Polyester |
Polyester |
Weight |
5.8oz./yd2 |
18.5oz./yd2 |
N/A |
18oz./yd2 |
38oz./yd2 |
Thickness |
12 Mil |
40 Mil |
45 Mil |
N/A |
40 Mil |
Grab Tensile Strength |
Warp – 205lbs
Weft – 140lbs |
Warp – 670lbs
Weft – 650lbs |
250lbs |
470lbs |
550lbs |
Hydrostatic Resistance |
130 PSI |
685 PSI |
450 PSI |
686 PSI |
800 PSI |
Puncture Resistance |
76lbs |
347lbs |
125lbs |
N/A |
275lbs |
Low Temp. Cold Crack |
-85°F |
-85°F |
-50°F |
-60°F |
-30°F |
UV Resistance |
90% Retained strength after 2000hrs |
90% Retained strength after 2000hrs |
>12,000 hrs |
N/A |
>8,000 hrs |