SBS NiloFlex

THE PRODUCT SBS Modified Bitumen Waterproofing Membranes

With Non-Woven Spun-Bond Polyester or Glassfiber Reinforcement.
NiloFlex are elastomeric
w a t e r p r o o fi n g m e m b r a n e s , MAJOR FEATURES
manufactured in an advanced
continuous calendaring process by • Significant compound elastic behavior
saturating and coating a synthetic • Excellent mechanical properties
c a r r i e r w i t h a w a t e r p r o o fi n g • Enhanced performance under a wide range of temperature fluctuation,
compound made of a special (From 0°C to 100 °C)
grade of bitumen, modified with
SBS polymers. While the SBS USES
polymers enhance the thermal, NiloFlex are multi-purpose membranes for roofing and waterproofing
mechanical, and aging properties applications subjected to different mechanical stresses, movement and
of the membrane compound, the normal weathering conditions, in multi-layer systems and can be used as a
mechanical characteristics of single layer in specific applications.
NiloFlex are established by the
nonwoven continuous filament NiloFlex membranes are particularly recommended for the following
spunbond Polyester or Glassfiber applications:
mat which acts as the reinforcement • Protected waterproofing of roof decks or substrates subject to movements.
that provides the membrane with • Foundations & underground structures.
its particular tensile strength, tear • Waterproofing of wet areas, mechanical rooms and terraces.
resistance, puncture resistance
and elongation properties.
SURFACE FINISH
The upper surfaces of NiloFlex is The lower surface of NiloFlex is laminated with a polyethylene film. The upper
covered with an anti adhesive finish surface is covered with the following surface finish material:
material, whereas the lower surface
is laminated with a thermofusible • Polyethylene Film NiloFlex – E/E
polyethylene film.
APPLICATION
NiloFlex is usually applied by using a propane torch or a hot air generator as
well as by mechanical fastening. It can also be applied using special adhesives
in cold or hot applications. The substrate surface must be clean, dry, smooth,
and free from any irregularities. According to the surface conditions, a coat
of BituNil primer maybe required prior to the application of the membrane.
NiloFlex can be applied to the substrate fully bonded, semi bonded or loose
laid, and the method of adhesion to the substrate shall be decided according
to the waterproofing system design. Side laps should be from 8-10 cm, while
end laps should be from 12-15 cm. For more information on application refer
to BituNil application guide..

STORAGE & HANDLING

NiloFlex rolls should be kept in an upright position in a flat, properly ventilated
and sheltered storage area.

SUPPLY DATA & PALLETISING

Rolls / Pallet
Standard
Group 100 Group 105 Thickness *
Roll Size Group 100 Group 105

200 205 2mm 1M x 10M 28 28

300 305 3mm 1M x 10M 28 28
400 405 4mm 1M x 10M 23 23
500 505 5mm 1M x 8 M 23 23
*Thickness tolerance as per UEAtc. Directives for Group 100 and UEAtc. ± 5% for Group 105

Loading Capacity: 20 pallets / Container

The above quantities are indicative only and may be subject to changes in order to comply with
transport limitations according to the final destination of the product.

BituNil membranes are made of non-polluting substances, therefore are safe products during
production, application and use
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NiloFlex
GF
PP
SBS Modified Bitumen Waterproofing Membranes NiloFlex PS
G :Glassfiber, GF: Low Wt., GP: Medium Wt. NiloFlex PX
P : Polyester, PP: Low Wt., PS: Medium Wt. NiloFlex PY
PX:(Medium/High) Wt., PY: High Wt., PZ: Heavy Duty. NiloFlex PZ
NiloFlex
PROPERTIES TEST UNIT TEST METHOD TOLERANCE
GF PP PS PX PY PZ
Thickness mm EN-1849-1 ± 5% 4 4 4 4 4 4
Weight (Mass Per Unit Area) kg/m2 EN-1849-1 ± 10% - - - - - -
Dimensional
Determination Of Width m EN-1848-1 ± 1% 1 1 1 1 1 1
Properties
Determination Of Length m EN-1848-1 ± 1% 10 10 10 10 10 10
Straightness (Ortometry ) mm EN-1848-1 - ± 10 ± 10 ± 10 ± 10 ± 10 ± 10
Compound Softening point (R&B) °C ASTM D- 36 Min. 100 100 100 100 100 100
Properties Compound Elongation % UNI 8202/8 ± 15% 800 800 800 800 800 800
Tensile Strength - Longitudinal N/50mm EN-12311-1 ± 20% 350 600 750 900 950 1000
Tensile Strength - Transverse N/50mm EN-12311-1 ± 20% 250 400 500 600 700 750
±15
Mechanical properties

Elongation At Break - Longitudinal % EN-12311-1 2 35 35 40 45 50

(polyester only)
±15
Elongation At Break - Transverse % EN-12311-1 2 40 40 40 50 50
(polyester only)
Tearing Strength - Longitudinal (Nail-Shank) N EN-12310-1 ± 30% 100 150 175 200 200 250
Tearing Strength - Transverse (Nail-Shank) N EN-12310-1 ± 30% 100 150 175 200 200 250
Tensile Tear Resistance - Longitudinal N ASTM D- 5147 . D 4073 ± 30% 425 500 650 700 850 850
Tensile Tear Resistance - Transverse N ASTM D- 5147 . D 4073 ± 30% 275 275 400 500 600 600
Resistance to Static Loading Kg EN 12730 Method A Min. 7 15 20 20 25 25
Dynamic Puncturing (Impact Resistance) mm EN 12691 Method B Min. 300 550 650 700 900 1100
Flow Resistance At Elevated Temperature °C EN-1110 Min. 90 90 90 90 90 90
Thermal Properties

Flexibility At Low Temperature(1) °C EN-1109 - -5 to 0 -5 to 0 -5 to 0 -5 to 0 -5 to 0 -5 to 0

Membrane Properties

Dimensional Stability % EN-1107-1 Max. ±0.1 ±0.5 ±0.5 ±0.5 ±0.5 ±0.5
Water Impermeability- Water tightness at
60 Kpa EN-1928 Method A - Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed
Low pressure
Water Impermeability- Water tightness at
Kpa EN-1928 Method B Min. 100 150 200 300 350 400
High pressure(2)
Water Absorption % ASTM D-5147 Max. <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1
Vapour Permeability µ EN 1931 - 60000 60000 60000 60000 60000 60000
500 cycles - - Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed
Fatigue resistance on cracks UNI 8202/13
200 cycles - Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed
Miscellaneous Properties

Shear Resistance Of joints - Longitudinal N/50mm EN-12317-1 ± 20% 350 600 750 900 950 1000
Shear Resistance Of joints - Transverse N/50mm EN-12317-1 ± 20% 250 400 500 600 700 750
Thermal Ageing in air (in oven 28 days at 70°C) - UNI 8202 /26 - Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed
Ageing Due To Atmospheric Agents ASTM G 53
- - Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed
(U.V Test weathering) UNI 8202/29
200 cycles - - Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed
Fatigue resistance at Joints UNI 8202/32
500 cycles - - Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed
Fire Classification - Extemal Fire Performance Class EN 13501-5/ ENV 1187 - F Roof F Roof F Roof F Roof F Roof F Roof
Reaction to fire Class EN 13501-1 - E E E E E E
Adhesion Of Granules % EN-12039 Max. - - - - - -
Adhesion To Concrete (Torch Applied) N/ 50mm Pelage UEAtc - 40 40 40 40 40 40
Resistance to root penetration - EN-13948 - NPD NPD NPD NPD NPD NPD
weight kg/m2 - - 3 to 6 3 to 6 3 to 6 3 to 6 3 to 6 3 to 6
Thickness mm - - 2 to 5 2 to 5 2 to 5 2 to 5 2 to 5 2 to 5
Roll Length M - - 10 10 10 10 10 10
Supply Data Roll Width M - - 1 1 1 1 1 1
Surface finish (E: Polyethylene film S: Sand SL:Slates GR: Granule)
Upper Surface Finish - - - E E E E E E
Lower Surface Finish - - - E E E E E E
The declared average values represent the best performance achieved at the present state of our knowledge, BituNil S.A.E reserves the
possibility to change, without warning, the technical characteristics in order to make the product more responding to the application
requirements. The choice of the type of membrane for the kind of use is at the purchaser’s discretion .
Tolerances for the above values if not mentioned are according to the UEAtc directives.
(1) Exact value depends on thickness of the product.
(2)Deviating from the standard method , The assessment is made in 1 Hour test 4mm or 4.5Kg/m2 products.