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Mirafi Mirafi 500X US Fabric Equivalent is US 200

NTPEP APPROVED - GTX-2019-01-287. US 200 is a woven geotextile made of 100% polypropylene slit film yarns. US 200 resists ultraviolet and biological deterioration, rotting, naturally encountered basics and acids. Polypropylene is stable within a pH range of 2 to 13. US 200 will satisfy the requirements as outlined in AASHTO M-288-06 for Class 3 Stabilization & Separation applications and meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:

Mirafi® 500X geotextile is composed of high-tenacity polypropylene yarns, which are woven into a stable network such that the yarns retain their relative position. Mirafi® 500X geotextile is inert to biological degradation and resistant to naturally encountered chemicals, alkalis, and acids. TenCate Geosynthetics Americas Laboratories are accredited by Geosynthetic Accreditation Institute – Laboratory Accreditation Program (GAI-LAP). NTPEP Listed. This data sheet for Mirafi® 500X is provided for comparison purposes only.

Mirafi Mirafi 500X Test Data

Property Test Method English Metric
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D-4632 200 lbs 889 N
Elongation @ Break ASTM D-4632 15 % 15 %
CBR Puncture ASTM D-6241 700 lbs 3,115 N
Trapezoidal Tear ASTM D-4533 75 lbs 334 N
Apparent Opening Size(1,2) ASTM D-4751 40 US Sieve 0.425 mm
Permittivity(1) ASTM D-4491 0.05 Sec⁻¹ 0.05 Sec⁻¹
Water Flow Rate(1) ASTM D-4491 4 g/min/f² 163 L/min/m²
UV Resistance @ 500 Hours ASTM D-4355 70 % 70 %
The supplied information is provided as a service to our customers under "Descriptive Fair Use" to show the relationship between our products and the listed manufacturer's products. All values are published on the manufacturer's website per the date listed below. Products are compared using the properties and test methods on US Fabrics' published, website data sheets. As such, not all properties and test methods may be included in this comparison. US Fabrics, its website and products are neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with the listed manufacturers. All products are registered trademarks of said manufacturers. US Fabrics aims to provide information that is accurate, however does not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information provided on this page or incorporated into it by reference. Please refer to the manufacturer's most recent published data or website to verify accuracy. (1/2021)
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