PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Sikaplan®-1652 Bonded VOC Gas Barrier
A PRE-APPLIED, MULTI-LAYER, POLYETHYLENE MEMBRANE FOR BELOW GROUND WATERPROOF-
ING AND GAS PROTECTION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
Sikaplan®-1652 Bonded VOC Gas Barrier is a pre-ap- ▪ Quick and easy installation
plied fully bonded waterproofing membrane incorpor- ▪ Can be a fully welded system
ating Sikaplan®-1651 Loose VOC Gas Barrier mem- ▪ High resistance to ground gases
brane and a heavy duty virgin polypropylene geotex- ▪ Exceptional chemical resistance
tile. The geotextile is laminated to the membrane to ▪ Manufactured to meet the most up-to-date British
provide a dual function; protecting the membrane Standards and guidance
from damage and providing an integrated 'bond' to ▪ Long-term durability (performance guaranteed for
poured concrete, ensuring a fully bonded waterproof- the lifetime of the building)
ing barrier which has exceptionally high resistance to
ground gas and VOCs. Sikaplan®-1652 Bonded VOC APPROVALS / STANDARDS
Gas Barrier is used for the Gas/Waterproofing/Tank-
ing of underground structures where harmful ground CE Mark - EN13967:2012
gases are anticipated. NHBC Standards Compliant
BS 8485:2015 Compliant (Methane and Carbon Diox-
USES ide Barrier)
CIRIA C748 Compliant (VOC barrier)
▪ Suitable for use as a ground gas hydrocarbon protec- BS 8102:2009 Compliant (Type A Waterproofing Barri-
tion and waterproofing at ground level or below er)
ground installations. BBA Certified
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Packaging 1.9m x 25m roll
Weld Strip - 100mm x 10m roll
Edge Strip - 1m x 25m roll
Shelf Life Indefinite
Storage Conditions Must be stored horizontally, indoors in original packaging.
Overall Thickness Thickness 2.0 mm (EN 1849-2)
Width 1.9 m
Length 25 m
Weight 650 G/M2
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Tensile Strength MD > 550 N/50 mm (EN 12311-1)
CMD > 400 N/50mm
Elongation Tensile Elongation (MD) > 550% (EN 12310-1)
Tensile Elongation (CMD) > 550%
Resistance to Static Puncture > 2.5 kN (EN 12236)
Resistance to Impact > 1650 mm (EN 12691-B)
Resistance to Static Load > 20 kg (EN 12730-B)
Water Vapour Transimission 0.11-0.18 G/M2/DAY (EN 1931)
Water Tightness (60 kPa) - PASS (EN 1928)
(196 kPa - 20 m Water Head) (Basement Application) - PASS (EN 1928)
Resistance to Tearing (nail shank) > 300 N (EN 12310-1)
Chemical Resistance PASS (EN 1847 / EN 1928)
Tested to EN ISO 15105-1 for methane, carbon dioxide and radon per-
meability. Tested to EN ISO 15105-2 for various hydrocarbon permeabilit-
ies.
FOR FULL DURABILITY AND CHEMICAL RESISTANCE INFORMATION, PLEASE
CONTACT SIKA WATERPROOFING TECHNICAL.
Reaction to Fire E Class (EN 13501-1)
Adhesion in Peel Concrete Peel Adhesion > 3.0 kN/m (ASTM D903 (MOD))
Permeability to Radon 1.0 x 10-12 m2/S (K124/02/195)
Permeability to Methane 0.13 ml/m2/day/atm (EN ISO 15105-1)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
INSTALLATION For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
Sikaplan®-1652 Bonded VOC Gas Barrier should be in- age and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer
stalled in accordance with the product installation to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) containing
guidelines, and in accordance with BS 8485:2015 and physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-re-
Ciria C748. lated data.
JOINTING AND SEALING LEGAL NOTES
Sikaplan®-1652 Bonded VOC Gas Barrier must be heat
welded on all laps, with welding carried out by com- The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
petent personnel with suitable qualifications in accord- tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
ance with best practice, and guidance contained with- products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s cur-
in BS 8485:2015. Sikaplan®-1652 Bonded VOC Gas Bar- rent knowledge and experience of the products when
rier should be overlapped by at least 50mm. Pre- properly stored, handled and applied under normal
formed corner pieces are available for sealing corners. conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-
A separate strip is available for detailing. tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
VALUE BASE ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may from this information, or from any written recom-
vary due to circumstances beyond our control. mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the product’s suitability
LOCAL RESTRICTIONS for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves the right to change the properties of its
Please note that as a result of specific local regula- products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
tions the performance of this product may vary from be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
country to country. Please consult the local Product current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
Data Sheet for the exact description of the application refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data
fields. Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will
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be supplied on request.
SIKA LIMITED SIKA IRELAND LIMITED
Watchmead Ballymun Industrial Estate
Welwyn Garden City Ballymun
Hertfordshire, AL7 1BQ Dublin 11, Ireland
Tel: 01707 394444 Tel: +353 1 862 0709
Web: www.sika.co.uk Web: www.sika.ie
Twitter: @SikaLimited Twitter: @SikaIreland
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