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Mirafi Mirafi FW404 US Fabric Equivalent is US 230

NTPEP APPROVED - GTX-2019-01-284. US 230 is a woven monofilament filtration geotextile made of 100% high-tenacity polypropylene yarns. US 230 resists ultraviolet and biological deterioration, rotting, naturally encountered basics and acids. Polypropylene is stable within a pH range of 2 to 13. US 230 will satisfy the requirements as outlined in AASHTO M-288-06 for Permanent Erosion Control & Subsurface Drainage (<15% fines) and meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:

Mirafi® FW 404 geotextile is composed of high-tenacity polypropylene monofilament yarns, which are woven into a stable network such that the yarns retain their relative position. Mirafi® FW 404 geotextile is inert to biological degradation and resistant to naturally encountered chemicals, alkalis, and acids. TenCate Geosynthetics Americas Laboratories are accredited by Geosynthetic Accreditation Institute – Laboratory Accreditation Program (GAI-LAP). NTPEP Listed. This data sheet for Mirafi® FW 404 is provided for comparison purposes only.

Mirafi Mirafi FW404 Test Data

Property Test Method English Metric
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D-4632 400 x 320 lbs 1,780 x 1,424 N
Elongation @ Break ASTM D-4632 15 % 15 %
CBR Puncture ASTM D-6241 1,150 lbs 5,118 N
Trapezoidal Tear ASTM D-4533 150 x 165 lbs 668 x 734 N
Apparent Opening Size(1,2) ASTM D-4751 40 US Sieve 0.425 mm
Permittivity(1) ASTM D-4491 0.9 Sec⁻¹ 0.9 Sec⁻¹
Water Flow Rate(1) ASTM D-4491 70 g/min/f² 2,852 L/min/m²
Percent Open Area CW-02215 1 % 1 %
UV Resistance @ 500 Hours ASTM D-4355 90 % 90 %
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