Chemical Resistant Waterstops
BoMetals, inc. TPER Waterstops play a critical part in providing a fluid tight diaphragm in secondary and tertiary above and below ground containment facilities. This is accomplished by offering a product for concrete joints that greatly expands its resistance to hot petro-chemicals, solvents, aqueous acids and other chemicals listed as hazardous by the EPA.
BoMetals, inc. manufactures TPER Waterstop from a specially formulated Thermoplastic Vulicanizate which is fully cross-linked compound. This product will assure an owner of a facility that requires containment, for environmentally sensitive materials, a reliable and easy to install product. BoMetals’ TPER Waterstop is available in a wide variety of profiles up to 12 inches wide.
Physical Properties of TPER Waterstops
Typical Properties | ASTM Method | Nominal Value |
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Hardness Shore A (±3) | D-2240 | 90 |
Tensile Strength, psi | D-412 | 2300 |
Elongation, % | D-412 | 530 |
Brittle Point, ºF | D-746 | -65 |
Stress@ 100% Elongation, psi | D-638 | 1000 |
Ozone Resistance | D-1171 |
Passed with no cracking at 500 pphm |