1.1 This specification covers flexible sheet made from thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) as the principal polymer, intended for use in single-ply roofing membranes exposed to the weather. The sheet shall contain reinforcing fabrics or scrims.
1.2 The tests and property limits used to characterize the sheet are values intended to ensure minimum quality for the intended purpose. In-place roof system design criteria, such as fire resistance, field seaming strength, material compatibility, and uplift resistance, among others, are factors which should be considered but are beyond the scope of this specification.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D6878/D6878M-17 Referenced Document
ASTM D1149 Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration-Surface Ozone Cracking in a Chamber
ASTM D1204 Standard Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperature
ASTM D2137 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property-Brittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
ASTM D471 Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Effect of Liquids
ASTM D5538 Standard Practice for Thermoplastic Elastomers-Terminology and Abbreviations
ASTM D573 Standard Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration in an Air Oven
ASTM D751 Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
ASTM D7635/D7635M Standard Test Method for Measurement of Thickness of Coatings Over Fabric Reinforcement*, 2018-11-01 Update
ASTM G151 Standard Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
ASTM G155 Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials*, 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM D6878/D6878M-17 history
2021ASTM D6878/D6878M-21 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin-Based Sheet Roofing
2019ASTM D6878/D6878M-19 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing
2017ASTM D6878/D6878M-17 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing
2013ASTM D6878/D6878M-13 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing
2011ASTM D6878/D6878M-11a Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing
2011ASTM D6878/D6878M-11 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing
2008ASTM D6878-08e1 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing
2008ASTM D6878-08 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing
2006ASTM D6878-06a Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing
2006ASTM D6878-06 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing
2003ASTM D6878-03 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing