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Sikaplan®-1651 Loose VOC Gas Barrier

A loose laid, multi-layer, polyethylene membrane for ground level waterproofing and gas protection

Sikaplan®-1651 Loose VOC Gas Barrier is specifically designed, manufactured, tested and certified to perform as a methane, carbon dioxide, radon, ground gas, VOC, air and moisture and hydrocarbon protection system.

  • Quick and easy installation.
  • A fully welded system.
  • High resistance to ground gases.
  • Exceptional chemical resistance.
  • Manufactured to meet the most up-to-date British Standards and guidance.
  • Long term durability (performance guarantees for the lifetime of the building).
Sikaplan®-1651 Loose VOC Gas Barrier
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Usage

  • Suitable for use as ground gas, hydrocarbon protection and waterproofing at ground level or below ground installations.
 

Advantages

  • Quick and easy installation.
  • A fully welded system.
  • High resistance to ground gases.
  • Exceptional chemical resistance.
  • Manufactured to meet the most up-to-date British Standards and guidance.
  • Long term durability (performance guarantees for the lifetime of the building).

Packaging

2m x 50m roll

Internal Corner & External Corner - 495mm x 495mm - 10 pc/box

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

  • Conforms to the requirements of EN13967:2012
  • NHBC Standards Compliant
  • CIRIA C748 Compliant (VOC barrier)
  • BS 8485:2015 + A1:2019 Compliant (Methane and carbon dioxide barrier)
  • BBA Certified - Certificate No: 19/5681
Product Information

Shelf Life

Indefinite

Storage Conditions

Must be stored horizontally, indoors in original packaging.

Overall Thickness

Thickness

0.5 mm

Width

2 m

Length

50 m

Weight500 G/M2
Technical Information

Resistance to Impact

650mm

(EN 12691-B)

Resistance to Static Load

> 20 Kg

(EN 12730-B)

Resistance to Static Puncture

> 2.0 kN

(EN 12236)

Tensile Strength

MD

> 550 N/50mm

CMD

> 400 N/50mm

Resistance to Tearing (nail shank)

MD

> 300%

CMD

> 300%

Water Tightness

Watertightness (60 kPa)

PASS

Watertightness (196 kPa - 20m Water Head) (Basement application)

PASS

Chemical Resistance

PASS

(EN 1847/EN 1928)


Vapour Permeability 100% Concentration
 

Transmission rate of Benzene

2250 mg/m2/day

Transmission rate of Toluene

2370 mg/m2/day

Transmission rate of Ethyl Benzene

400 mg/m2/day

Transmission rate of Xylene (M,P,O)690 mg/m2/day
Transmission rate of Hexane0.58 mg/m2/day
Transmission rate of Vinyl Chloride0.112 mg/m2/day
Transmission rate of Trichloroethene (TCE)54.67 mg/m2/day
Transmission rate of Terachloroethene (PCE)25.91 mg/m2/day
Transmission rate of Naphthalene0.00057 mg/m2/day
Transmission rate of CIS-1,2-Dichloroethene3.09 mg/m2/day


Gas Permeability
 

Methane Permeability

0.13 ml/m2/day/atm

Methane Permeability (jointed)

1.00 ml/m2/day/atm

Carbon Dioxide Permeability

3.01 ml/m2/day/atm

Transmission rate of Vinyl Chloride Gas0.04 ml/m2/day/atm
Radon Permeability1.0 x 10-12 M2/S


FOR FULL DURABILITY AND CHEMICAL RESISTANCE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT SIKA WATERPROOFING TECHNICAL

 

Reaction to Fire

Class E

(EN 133501-1)

 

Application

Application steps

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

Sikaplan®-1651 Loose VOC Gas Barrier should be installed in accordance with the product installation guidelines, and in accordance with BS 8485:2015 + A1:2019 and Ciria C748.


JOINTING AND SEALING

Sikaplan®-1651 Loose VOC Gas Barrier must be heat welded on all laps, with welding carried out by competent personnel with suitable qualifications in accordance with best practice, and guidance contained within BS 8485:2015 + A1:2019. Sikaplan®-1651 Loose VOC Gas Barrier should be overlapped by at least 50mm. Pre-formed corner pieces are available for sealing corners. A separate strip is available for detailing.

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