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A loose laid, multi-layer, polyethylene membrane for ground level waterproofing and gas protection. It has exceptionally high resistance to ground gas and VOCs.
Suitable for use as ground gas, hydrocarbon protection and waterproofing at ground level or below ground installations.
Sikaplan®-1651 Loose VOC Gas Barrier is specifically designed, manufactured, tested and certified to perform as a methane, carbon dioxide, radon, ground gas, VOC, air and moisture and hydrocarbon protection system. It is typically used for the gas and waterproofing of ground-level structures where harmful ground gases are anticipated.
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For full durability and chemical resistance information, please consult manufacturer.
Color | Grey |
Finish | Other |
Material | Polyethylene |
Shape | Other |
Length | 50000 mm |
Width | 2000 mm |
Height | 0.5 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | D21/38 Gas-retardant membranes J40/140 Loose-laid plastics or rubber sheet gas-retardant membranes J40/145 Loose-laid weldable polyethylene gas-retardant membranes J40/35 Loose-laid plastics or rubber gas-retardant membranes |
Product range |
Material | Polyethylene. |
Purpose | Ground level waterproofing and gas protection. |
Standard | To BS EN 13967. |
Performance characteristics | |
Tensile strength (minimum) | To EN 12311-1, 550 N/50 mm (MD); 400 N/50 mm (CMD). |
Tear resistance | To EN 12310-1, 300% (MD and CMD).Manufacturer guidanceResistance to tearing (nail shank). |
Resistant to underground gases | BS EN 13967. |
Water vapour resistance (minimum) | To EN 1931, 0.93–0.95 g/m²/day.Manufacturer guidanceWater vapour transmission. |
Fire performance | To EN 13501-1, Class E. |
Third-party certification | British Board of Agrément (BBA) certificate.Guidance for specification option: Certificate number 19/5681. |
Physical properties | |
Colour | Grey. |
Weight (minimum) | 500 g/m².Manufacturer guidanceTo EN 1849-2. |
Dimensions | |
Thickness (minimum) | 0.5 mm.Manufacturer guidanceTo EN 1849-2. |
Width (minimum) | 2 m.Manufacturer guidanceTo EN 1849-2. |
Roll length (minimum) | 50 m.Manufacturer guidanceTo EN 1849-2. |
Resistance to impact | To EN 12691-B, 650 mm. |
Static load resistance | To EN 12730-B, ≥20 Kg. |
Puncture resistance | To EN 12236, ≥2.0 kN. Manufacturer guidanceResistance to static puncture. |
Watertightness | To EN 1928, Pass. Manufacturer guidanceWatertightness 60 kPa and 196 kPa - 20 m water head (basement application). |
Chemical resistance | To EN 1847 and EN 1928, Pass. |
Methane permeability | To BS EN ISO 15105-1, 0.13 ml/m²/day/atm. |
Carbon dioxide permeability | To BS EN ISO 15105-1, 3.01 ml/m²/day/atm. |
Radon permeability | To K124/02/95, 1.0 x 10-¹² m²/s. |