IS 16540 : 2017 Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified High Molecular High Density Polyethylene (HMHDPE) Bituminous Waterproofing and Damp-Proofing Membrane - Specifications

ICS 75.140; 83.120; 91.100.50                         CED 41

Reaffirmed 2022

1 SCOPE

1.1 This standard covers the requirements for prefabricated modified bituminous sheet materials reinforced with High Molecular High Density Polyethylene (HMHDPE) Reinforcement which use Atactic Polypropylene (APP) as the primary modifier and are intended for use as a base sheet in the fabrication of waterproofing membranes.

1.2 This is a material specification only. Issues regarding the application techniques are beyond the scope of this standard.

1.3 The specified tests and property limits used to characterize the sheet materials covered by this standard are intended to establish minimum properties.

1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion of the standard. This standard does not purport to address to all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreement based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated in Annex A.