TerraTex EP-20

TerraTex EP-20 is a geotextile woven from monofilaments of polypropylene. It is non-biodegradable and resistant to most soil chemicals, acids and alkali with a pH range of 3 to 12. TerraTex EP-20 is manufactured to meet or exceed the following requirements.

 
PROPERTY TEST METHOD MINIMUM AVERAGE ROLL VALUE
Structure Woven
Polymer Type Polypropylene
Mass Per Unit ASTM D 5261 5.0 oz/yd2
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D 4632 MD 265 lbs

CD 255 lbs
Grab Elongation  ASTM D 4632 MD 16 %

CD 15%
Wide Width Tensile ASTM D 4595 MD 150 lbs/in

CD 165 lbs/in
Wide Width Elongation ASTM D 4595 MD 18%

CD 14 %
Puncture Strength ASTM D 4833 125 lbs
Mullen Burst Strength ASTM D 3786 500 psi
Trapezoid Tear Strength ASTM D 4533 MD 80 lbs

CD 70 lbs
A.O.S. ASTM D 4751 40 US sieve
Percent Open Area COE 02251 10 %
Permittivity ASTM D 4491 .95 sec-1
Permeability ASTM D 4491 .027cm/sec
Flow Rate ASTM D 4491 70 gpm/ft2
UV Resistance, strength retained ASTM D 4355 90%