EPDM Waterproofing
How good or bad is it?
When you see a MSDS like this...
... you wonder, what about the cheap EPDM that’s available in the market?
Try reading this https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/82137244.pdf
As one distinguished member of polymer materials, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (EPDM) has made significant contributions to many fields. It is well known as a rubber with excellent properties [1]. However, EPDM is highly flammable, which restricts its further application and development in some important fields, especially electronic industry. Therefore, it is significant to impart EPDM with high flame retardancy.
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Over the last decades, there are few researches on the flame retardancy of neat EPDM, except for some researches about the fire retardancy of PP/EPDM or PE/EPDM composites [2, 3]. Most flame retardant EPDM composites are still halogen containing system [4]. However, this kind of flame retardant will generate a lot of toxic gases and corrosive substances during combustion, which can choke people exposed to the fumes and can damage costly equipment.Â
Here is another blog that spells out other issues with EPDM Waterproofing.