CAP SHEETS APP 
(Atactic Polypropylene Modified Bitumen)

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APS-4T APS-5T APM-4.5T APM-4T MDA
Modifier APP APP APP APP APP
Approx. Roll Size 33.5' x 3.28' 25.6' X 3.28' 25.58' x 3.28' 32.8' x 3.28' 32.8' x 3.28'
Seam Width 3" line 3" line 3.5" selvedge 3.5" selvedge 4" selvedge
Approx. Coverage 100 ft² 75 ft² 75 ft² 97 ft² 97 ft²
Top Surface Smooth/Talc Smooth/Talc Mineral Mineral Mineral Design
Bottom Surface burn-off
polyethylene
burn-off
polyethylene
burn-off
polyethylene
burn-off
polyethylene
burn-off
polyethylene
Nominal Thickness1 4 mm 5 mm 4.5 mm 4 mm 4 mm
Nominal Weight 90 lb 92 lb 92 lb 107 lb 107 lb
Reinforcement Spunbond
Polyester  with Fiberglass Strand / Composite
Reinforcement
Spunbond
Polyester  with Fiberglass Strand / Composite
Reinforcement
Spunbond
Polyester  with Fiberglass Strand / Composite
Reinforcement
Spunbond
Polyester  with Fiberglass Strand / Composite
Reinforcement
Spunbond
Polyester  with Fiberglass Strand / Composite
Reinforcement
Softening Point2 302° F (150° C) 302° F (150° C) 302° F (150° C) 302° F (150° C) 302° F (150° C)
Cold Flex Temperature1 5° F (-15° C) 5° F (-15° C) 5° F (-15° C) 5° F (-15° C) 5° F (-15° C)
Load Strain Property (lbf/in)1 Long. Trans.
100 ----- 70
Long. Trans.
120 ----- 80
Long. Trans.
100 ----- 70
Long. Trans.
100 ----- 70
Long. Trans.
100 ----- 70
%Elongation to Break1 Long. Trans.
50 ----- 55
Long. Trans.
50 ----- 55
Long. Trans.
50 ----- 55
Long. Trans.
50 ----- 55
Long. Trans.
45 ----- 45
ASTM Standard3 D6223, Type I, Grade S D6223, Type I, Grade S D6223, Type I, Grade G D6223, Type I, Grade G D6223 Type I,
Grade G
1 ASTM D5147-02a "Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Modified Bituminous Sheet Material"
2 ASTM D36-95 "Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)"
3 ASTM D6162 "Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcement"
ASTM D6163 "Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Glass Reinforcements"
ASTM D6223 "Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcement"

All values given are approximate and are subject to change without notice. There is no implied or express warranty given through these values, or statements, nor are there any assertions that the product purchased has been individually tested to conform to these standards. Testing is performed on a random basis, "in house" and at times with third party evaluation for the purpose of classification and or approval. Acceptance, purchase and selection of these products is the sole responsibility of the roofing contractor, architect, consultant, owner or buyer. We participate in UL and FMRC follow-up service in order to keep our classifications and approvals active.


Revised March 27, 2007


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