1.1 This specification covers flexible sheet made from ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (EPDM) intended for use in single-ply roofing membranes exposed to the weather. The tests and property limits used to characterize the sheet are values to ensure minimum quality for the intended use. The sheet may be non-reinforced, fabricor scrim-reinforced, or fabric-backed vulcanized rubber sheet.
1.2 In-place roof system design criteria, such as fire resistance, field seaming strength, material compatibility, and uplift resistance, among others, are factors that must 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 nonconformance with the standard.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations 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 D4637/D4637M-15(2021)e1 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 D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers8212;Tension
ASTM D413 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property—Adhesion to Flexible Substrate
ASTM D471 Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Effect of Liquids
ASTM D518 Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration-Surface Cracking
ASTM D5602/D5602M Standard Test Method for Static Puncture Resistance of Roofing Membrane Specimens*, 2022-11-01 Update
ASTM D5635/D5635M Standard Test Method for Dynamic Puncture Resistance of Roofing Membrane Specimens*, 2022-11-01 Update
ASTM D573 Standard Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration in an Air Oven
ASTM D624 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D6382/D6382M Standard Practice for Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and Thermogravimetry of Roofing and Waterproofing Membrane Material*, 2022-11-01 Update
ASTM D751 Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
ASTM D7635/D7635M Standard Test Method for Measurement of Thickness of Coatings Over Fabric Reinforcement
ASTM D816 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Cements
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*, 2024-04-21 Update