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GEOMEMBRANES

POLYETHYLENE I NON-HDPE

Density ASTM D1505
(g/cm3)s

Strength Yield
kN/m (lb/in)

Strength Break
kN/m (lb/in)

Elongation
Yield/Break %

Puncture Resistance
ASTM D4833 kN (lb)

Tear Resistance ASTM
D1004 kN (lb)

Low Temperature Brittleness
ASTM D746 ºC (ºF) [3]

Carbon Black Content
ASTM D1603 (%)

Carbon Black Dispersion
ASTM D5596 [4]

Manufacturer's Suggested
Applications [5]

Tensile Properties
ASTM D6693

HydraFlex Ultra
HU30B - Meets
GRI-GM17

LLDPE

3500 (35,000 ft2)

0.75 (30)

NA

≤0.939

NA

22 (126)

800

0.20 (45)

0.08 (17)

-70 (-57)

2

Note [4]

CL, LPL, LC, TL, RP,
SIC, DP, SIL, RSC

HydraFlex Ultra
HU40B - Meets
GRI-GM17

LLDPE

2300 (25,000 ft2)

1.00 (40)

NA

≤0.939

NA

29 (168)

800

0.27 (60)

0.10 (23)

-70 (-57)

2

Note [4]

CL, LPL, LC, TL, RP,
SIC, DP, SIL, RSC

HydraFlex HT30

LLDPE
(textured)

3500 (35,000 ft2)

NA

0.64 (25)

≤0.939

NA

9 (50)

300

0.17 (39)

0.06 (14)

-70 (-57)

2

Note [4]

CL, LPL, LC, TL, RP,
SIC, DP, SIL, RSC

HydraFlex HT40

LLDPE
(textured)

2300 (25,000 ft2)

NA

0.89 (35)

≤0.939

NA

12 (70)

300

0.22 (50)

0.09 (20)

-70 (-57)

2

Note [4]

CL, LPL, LC, TL, RP,
SIC, DP, SIL, RSC

HydraFlex V30B

VLDPE

2300 (25,000 ft2)

0.75 (30)

NA

≤0.886

NA

16 (90)

700

0.18 (40)

0.04 (9)

-70 (-57)

2

Note [4]

CL, LPL, LC, TL, RP,
SIC, DP, SIL, RSC

Absolute Barrier
Y30BAC

LLDPE/EVOH

3500 (35,000 ft2)

0.75 (30)

NA

≤0.924

NA

15 (85)

300

0.27 (60)

0.08 (18)

-40 (-40)

2

Note [4]

CL, LPL, LC, TL, RP,
SIC, DP, SIL, RSC

Absolute Barrier
Y40BAC

LLDPE/EVOH

2300 (25,000 ft²)

1.00 (40)

NA

≤0.924

NA

22 (125)

350

0.31 (70)

0.10 (22)

-40 (-40)

2

Note [4]

CL, LPL, LC, TL, RP,
SIC, DP, SIL, RSC

[2] Thickness ASTM
D5994 mm (mils)

[2] Thickness ASTM
5199 mm (mils)

Roll Width/Length
m (ft)

Product Name

Base Polymer [1]

Dimensional Properties

Raven Engineered Films Inc. l www.ravengeo.com

Solmax International Inc. l www.solmax.com
Solmax LLDPE
Series Smooth

LLDPE

6.86/171
(22.5/560)

1.5 (60)

NA

0.939

NA

40 (228)

NA/800

0.370 (84)

0.150 (33)

<-70
(<-94)

2-3

1, 2, 3

all

Solmax LLDPE
Series Textured

LLDPE-CX-T

6.86/158
(22.5/520)

NA

1.5 (60)

0.939

NA

16 (90)

NA/250

0.300 (66)

0.150 (33)

<-70
(<-94)

2-3

1, 2, 3

all

Solmax HighPerformance LL
Series Smooth

LLDPE

6.86/171
(22.5/560)

1.5 (60)

NA

0.939

NA

42 (240)

NA/900

0.444 (100)

0.150 (33)

<-70
(<-94)

2-3

1, 2, 3

all

Solmax HighPerformance LL
Series Textured

LLDPE-CX-T

6.86/158
(22.5/520)

NA

1.5 (60)

0.939

NA

29 (168)

NA/500

0.422 (95)

0.169 (38)

<-70
(<-94)

2-3

1, 2, 3

all

Note: All of Solmax Geomembranes are available in a variety of thicknesses, smooth or textured, and with black, white or green surface layers.

[1]	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	

CX	
CX-T 	
EIA	
EPDM	
fPP	
LLDPE	
LLDPE-T	
O/C	
TPO	
T	
S	

= Coextruded
= Coextruded, textured
= Ethylene interpolymer alloy
= Ethylene propylene diene monomer
= Flexible polypropylene
= Linear low density polyethylene
= Linear low density polyethylene, textured
= Other or combination
= Thermoplastic polyolefin
= Textured
= Smooth

[2]	
	
[3]	
[4]	
	
	

ASTM D 5199: Nominal thickness of geosynthetics
ASTM D 5994: Core thickness of textured geomembrane
No failures at this temperature.
Carbon black dispersion for 10 different views:
* minimum of 9 of 10 in categories 1 or 2
* all 10 in categories 1. 2, or 3

[5]	 CL	 = Canal liner	
	 LPL	 = Leach pad liner	
	 LC	 = Landfill cover	
	 TL	 = Tunnel liner	
	 RP	 = Reserve pit	
					
	
	

DL	
SIC	
LL	
DP	
SIL	
SC	

= Dam liner
= Surface impoundment cover
= Landfill liner
= Decorative pond
= Surface impoundment liner
= Secondary Containment

NP	 = Not provided by manufacturer
NA	 = Not applicable, per manufacturer

« Geosynthetics recommends you contact the manufacturers before making any specifying/purchasing decisions »
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