45 Mil Reinforced Polypropylene Liner

Description

This fusion-weldable, polyester-reinforced membrane is engineered for use in floating covers, liners, and caps across a wide range of containment applications. It is specifically formulated for long-term performance in exposed installations, supporting multi-decade dependable service life in demanding environmental conditions. The membrane is produced in formats that nearly eliminate field-seams and support efficient installation.

The membrane is based on a UV-stabilized polypropylene copolymer that maintains flexibility without the use of polymeric or liquid plasticizers. Its inherent physical properties are enhanced by a high-strength polyester scrim that is fully encapsulated between the polypropylene top and bottom plies. This construction delivers excellent tensile strength, tear resistance, and puncture resistance while maintaining dimensional stability and resistance to environmental stress cracking.

A smooth top-ply surface allows for consistent fusion seam welding, creating a watertight, monolithic membrane system. The material offers strong resistance to chemicals, moisture transmission, solar UV exposure, ozone, and oxidation, while also exhibiting low water absorption and vapor permeance. Manufactured using a hot-melt extrusion process with a warp-knitted polyester reinforcement, the membrane provides a smooth surface, uniform thickness, and lay-flat handling characteristics suitable for potable and industrial applications.

Applications

  • Tank Rentals
  • Potable Water
  • Remediation
  • Groundwater
  • Stormwater
  • Wastewater
  • Liquid Chemicals
  • Emergency Response
  • Superfund Sites
  • Floating Covers
  • Modular Tanks
  • Irrigation Ponds
  • Landfill Cells
  • Wastewater Lagoons
  • Secondary Containment
  • Mining Sites

45 Mil Reinforced Polypropylene Liner

Tested Property Test Method Values (Typical)
Tolerance on nominal thickness, %
ASTM D 751
±10
Thickness over scrim, in. (mm)
ASTM D 4637
0.013 (0.330)
Mass per unit are, lb/ft2 (g/ft2) (kg/m2)
ASTM D 5261
0.21 (95) (1.03)
Breaking strength, lbf (kN)
ASTM D 751
250 (1.1) min.
Elongation at break of fabric, %
ASTM D 751
25 typical
Tearing strength, lbf (N)
ASTM D 5884
100 (445)
Low temperature flexibility, °F (°C)
ASTM D 2136
– 50 (- 46)
Linear Dimensional Change (shrinkage), %
ASTM D 1204
– 0.5 typical
Ozone resistance, 100 pphm, 168 hours
ASTM D 1149
No cracks
Resistance to water (distilled) absorption
ASTM D 471
0.5 typical
Hydrostatic resistance
ASTM D 751
450 (3.1)
Field seam strength, lbf/in. (kN/m)
ASTM D 1876
30 (5.25) min.
Water vapor permeance, Perms
ASTM E 96
0.05
Puncture resistance, lbf (N)
FTM 101C
300 (1330)
Resistance to xenon-arc weathering
ASTM G 155
No cracks, no loss of breaking or tearing strength
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