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Needlepunched Nonwoven

US 550NWE

Environmental Nonwoven Geotextile

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US 550NWE is a 28 OZ MARV WEIGHT, nonwoven, needlepunched geotextile made of 100% polypropylene staple filaments used for liner protection in landfills. US 550NWE is resistant to ultraviolet deterioration, rotting, biological degradation, naturally encountered bases and acids. Polypropylene is stable within a pH range of 2 to 13. US 550NWE meets the following M.A.R.V. values:

Detailed Overview
US 550NWE General Application(s):
Property Test Method English Metric
Weight ASTM D-5261 28 oz/y² 949.2 g/m²
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D-4632 550 lbs 2,448 N
Elongation @ Break ASTM D-4632 50 % 50 %
CBR Puncture ASTM D-6241 2,004 lbs 8,918 N
Trapezoidal Tear ASTM D-4533 250 lbs 1,113 N
UV Resistance @ 500 Hours ASTM D-4355 50 % 50 %

US 550NWE Shipping & Packaging Information

Size Width Weight Area Rolls per Trailer
15 x 150 15' 490 lbs 250 y² 27
US 550NWE Industry Product Equivalents
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