Subject:
Material Properties for In-ground Swimming Pool Vinyl—
Plain and Printed

Property

Test Method

Typical Values

Thickness (in)

Micrometer

20.0 - 40.0 gauge

± 5.0%

Width

Measured on Roll

As ordered

± ¼”

Tensile Strength, psi

ASTM D882

2500 x 2200

Minimum

Modulus @ 100% Elongation, psi

ASTM D882

1100 x 1100

± 150 psi

Elongation @ Break, %

ASTM D882

300 x 300

Minimum

Tear Strength, gm/mil

ASTM D1004

100 x 100

Minimum

Low Temperature Properties

SPI Impact
ASTM D1790

ŒPass -35°F

± 5°F

Water Extraction, % weight loss

ASTM D1239

0.35

Maximum

Dim. Stability, %

30 min. in oven @ 158°F

-4.0 x 1.0

Maximum

Hardness

Shore A Durometer

75

± 5

Specific Gravity

ASTM D792

1.230

Minimum

Volatility, %

ASTM D1203
24 hrs. @ 158°F

-0.8

Maximum

Contamination/
Pinholes

Visual

None

None

Fungal & Bacterial Resistance

ASTM G-21-75
Brevibacterium Sp.

No growth and
no stain

 

  Excellent resistance to Cyanuric Acid Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate, Trichloroisocyanuric Acid, Calcium hypochlorite, Sodium hypochlorite with 12 ppm solution.
   
  ŒSheeting embossed with other than a smooth roll will have less low temperature impact resistance.
   
  Spec: S-1
 
Rev. 0-010409
 
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