TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET
RubberGard™ Platinum™
EPDM Membrane
TIS #109
Description:
RubberGard™ Platinum™ EPDM is a 90 mil synthetic rubber membrane designed for long-term
waterproofing performance when used in a fully adhered roof system application. Like other Firestone
EPDM membranes, RubberGard Platinum EPDM offers proven long-term performance since its first
installation in 1986. RubberGard Platinum EPDM offers 90 mil of unobstructed waterproofing, unlike
membranes that contain a reinforcing fabric that reduces the overall waterproofing layer. RubberGard
Platinum EPDM is available in Low Slope Fire Retardant (LSFR) compound.
Preparation of Substrate:
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Substrates must be clean, dry, smooth, and free of sharp edges, fins, loose or foreign materials, oil, grease, and other
materials that may damage the membrane.
All roughened surfaces that can damage the membrane shall be repaired as specified to offer a smooth substrate.
All surface voids greater than 1/4" (6.3 mm) wide shall be properly filled with an acceptable fill material.
Method of Application:
1. RubberGard Platinum EPDM Membrane must be installed in accordance with current RubberGard specifications, details and
workmanship requirements.
Storage:
• Store away from sources of punctures and physical damage.
• Assure that structural decking will support the loads incurred by material when stored on rooftop. The deck load
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limitations should be specified by the project designer.
Store away from ignition sources as membrane will burn when exposed to open flame.
Precautions:
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Take care when moving, transporting, handling, etc. to avoid sources of punctures and physical damage.
Isolate waste products, such as petroleum products, greases, oils (mineral and vegetable) and animal fats from the
RubberGard EPDM membrane.
Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for safety information.
Packaging:
0.090" Platinum
Widths¹
10' (3 m)
10' (3 m)
16'8" (5.8 m)
Lengths
100' (30.5 m)
50' (15.2 m)
100' (30.5 m)
Weight
0.56 lb/ft² (2.7 kg/m²)
1
Packaged 2 panels per roll
CCMC 13266-L
Compliance:
Post Consumer Recycled Content: 0%
Pre Consumer Recycled Content: 0%
Manufacturing Location:
Prescott, AR
Firestone Building Products • 250 W. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 • Sales: (800) 428-4442 • Technical (800) 428-4511 • www.firestonebpco.com
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Physical Properties:
ASTM Standard
Units
Performance
Minimum
Typical
Values
90 mil
1425 (9.8)
Tensile Strength,
minimum
Factory Seam Strength,
minimum
Elongation, minimum
Tear Resistance, minimum
Shore A Durometer
Ozone Resistance
7 days/100 pphm @
100 °F (37.8 °C) with
50% extension
Heat Aging
28 days at 240 °F (116 °C)
Tensile Strength
Elongation
Tear Resistance
Linear Dimensional
Change, maximum, %
Brittleness Temperature
Water Resistance Change
in Weight after
Immersion 7 days @
150 °F (65.6 °C), %
Water Vapor Permeability,
maximum, Perms,
mils
Tolerance on Nominal
Thickness, %
D 412 (Die C)
D 826 (Modified)
D 412 (Die C)
D 624 (Die C)
D 2240
D 1149
Psi (MPa)
Lbf/in (kN/m)
--%
Lbf/in (kN/m)
---
1305 (9.0)
51 ( 9)
Sheet Failure
300%
150 (26.3)
65 ± 10
No Cracks
Psi (MPa)
%
Lbf/in (kN/m)
---
1205 (8.3)
200%
125 (21.9)
±1.0
1415 (9.7)
290%
180 (31.5)
<1.0
°F(°C)
±
-49 (-45)
+8, -2
-63 (-53)
+1.73
±
2.0
+1.93
±
±10
±10
Sheet Failure
450%
200 (35.0)
62
No Cracks
D 573
D 412 (Die C)
D 412 (Die C)
D 624 (Die C)
D 1204
D 2137
D 471
E 96
D 412
RubberGard Platinum EPDM membrane exceeds the minimum requirements set forth by ASTM D 4637 for Type I nonreinforced EPDM single-ply roofing membrane.
Please Contact your Firestone Roof Systems Advisor at 1-800-428-4511 for further information.
This sheet is meant to highlight Firestone products and specifications and is subject to change without notice. Firestone takes responsibility for furnishing quality
materials which meet published Firestone product specifications. Neither Firestone nor its representatives practice architecture. Firestone offers no opinion on and
expressly disclaims any responsibility for the soundness of any structure. Firestone accepts no liability for structural failure or resultant damages. Consult a
competent structural engineer prior to installation if the structural soundness or structural ability to properly support a planned installation is in question. No
Firestone representative is authorized to vary this disclaimer.
Firestone Building Products • 250 W. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 • Sales: (800) 428-4442 • Technical (800) 428-4511 • www.firestonebpco.com
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