TerraTex EP-40

TerraTex EP-40 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-40 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 6.1 oz/yd2
GrabTensile Strength ASTM D 4632 MD 275 lbs

CD 390 lbs
Grab Elongation  ASTM D 4632 MD 15 %

CD 30 %
Wide Width Tensile ASTM D 4595 MD 180 lbs/in
Wide Width Elongation ASTM D 4595 MD 10 %

CD 28 %
Puncture Strength ASTM D 4833 145 lbs
Mullen Burst Strength ASTM D 3786 590 psi
Trapezoid Tear Strength ASTM D 4533 MD 105 lbs.

CD 140 lbs.
A.O.S. ASTM D 4751 60 US sieve
Percent Open Area COE 02215 10 %
Permittivity ASTM D 4491 0.506 sec-1
Permeability ASTM D 4491 0.20cm/sec
Flow Rate ASTM D 4491 35 gpm/ft2
UV Resistance, strength retained ASTM D 4355 70%