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GCL-S · TECHNICAL DATA · DRAFT R01

Kontain GCL Standard

Conventional containment using a nonwoven cover and woven carrier. Select for the actual liquid chemistry, confinement and installation conditions.

The reference grade contains at least 3,700 g/m² dry granular bentonite. Powdered bentonite and other masses can be specified with a separate property schedule.

Reference specification.

Reference values are declared technical-schedule values, not independently established MARVs or results for every supplied roll. Confirm the selected construction, bentonite source, liquid compatibility and lot certificates before order release.

PropertyMethod / basisValue
Dry bentonite massASTM D5993≥3,700 g/m²
Swell indexASTM D5890≥24 mL/2 g
Fluid lossASTM D5891≤18 mL
Tensile strength, MD / cross directionASTM D6768≥10 / ≥10 kN/m
Peel strengthASTM D6496≥600 N/m
Static punctureEN ISO 12236 / ASTM D6241≥1,800 N
Hydraulic conductivityASTM D5887; test conditions to be confirmed≤5.0 × 10⁻¹¹ m/s
Hydrated peak internal shear at 10 kPa normal stressASTM D6243≥30 kPa

Review the full TDS for the construction, tolerances, test conditions and supply requirements. These values are not a statement of lot-specific conformance.

Selection and installation.

The reference granular grade does not establish the properties of a powdered or polymer-modified variant. Internal shear is not interface friction and does not establish a permissible slope.

Common rolls are 5 m × 30 m (150 m² gross). Custom dimensions, bentonite masses and plastic or steel cores are available by order. Confirm gross roll mass and clear core bore before lifting.

Provide the liner section, contact-soil grading and chemistry, liquid analysis, slope, loading, installation method and delivery requirements.

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