TPV Waterstop

Earth Shield Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Waterstop is used as a fluid-tight diaphragm, embedded in concrete, across and along the joint, for primary and secondary containment structures. Earth Shield Chemical Resistant Waterstops are resistant to a wide range of oils, solvents, and aggressive chemicals. Alcohol, ketones, glycols, esters, and aqueous solutions of acids, salts, and bases have little effect on Earth Shield Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Waterstop.

Unlike polyvinyl chloride (PVC) waterstop, Earth Shield waterstop contains no plasticizer, stabilizer, or filler to leech out when exposed to chemicals, fuels, and aggressive industrial fluids. Also, unlike PVC waterstop, Earth Shield can withstand prolonged exposure to high and low temperatures (-78°F to 275°F long term) without detrimental effect.

The superior chemical resistance of Earth Shield Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Waterstop is enhanced by the use of a ribbed centerbulb configuration, which is available in a 4, 6, and 9-inch width. This provides for greater mechanical bonding with the concrete and a barrier against migration of liquid flow around the waterstop. The ribbed centerbulb style also allows for joint movement and may be used in above or below grade applications. Additional shapes are available for retrofit, extreme expansion, stainless steel and base seal applications.

Different varieties and grades of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are commercially available. On the low-end there is thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO), which has a rubber phase that is not cross-linked. On the high-end there is thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV)... Earth Shield has chosen a fully cross-linked TPV as our standard elastomer compound, which provides superior mechanical properties, retention, and chemical resistance. In fact, when compared side-by-side, no competitive product is even close to achieving the physical properties of Earth Shield.

Technical Assistance
Qualified technical assistance is available during any phase of your construction project. 

Specifications
Standard 3-part Specifications are available at our website in Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF format, and upon request in printed and a variety of computer word processor formats. Call our Technical Sales Staff for additional help with your specification. 

Suggested Proprietary Short Form Guide Specification Section 03150
(Master Format 2004 — 03 15 13)
TPV Chemical Resistant Waterstop 
Waterstop indicated in drawings and specifications for contraction (control), expansion and construction joints shall be Earth Shield TPV Chemical Resistant Waterstop Part No. #### [Designer insert appropriate part number here] as manufactured by JP Specialties, Inc.; 25811 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92562; Phone 951-763-7077
  1. 1.Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) Waterstop shall conform to EPA Title 40 CFR Section 265.193. The suitability of the waterstop for a specific application should be determined by specific testing for that particular requirement per ASTM D471. Project-specific certification to be provided by the manufacturer.
  2. 2.Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) Waterstop shall be independently certified for use in potable water per NSF/ANSI Standard 61. Third-party certified documentation to be provided by the manufacturer. 
  3. 3.No equals or substitutions allowed.

http://www.jpspecialties.com/tpesweets.pdf