A brief product introduction to Earth Shield Thermoplastic Waterstop, as manufactured by JP Specialties, Inc. of Lake Elsinore, CA.

1. ®
Earth Shield Waterstop —
Brief Product Overview
David R. Poole — President
ACI 350 Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures — Subcommittee K & G Secretary

2. Who we are...
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Column And Pipe Waterstop Seal

3. What is Waterstop?
Waterstops play a
critical role in the
integrity of concrete
structures. They
provide a fluid-tight
diaphragm when
embedded in, and
running through
concrete joints.

4. Typical
Waterstop
Joints

5. Hydrophobic Waterstop (continued)
TPV — Thermoplastic Vulcanizate
waterstop is used most frequently
in applications requiring resistance
to fuels, solvents, ozone, acids,
and other aqueous chemical
solutions (EPA Title 40).
Has a much higher operating
temperature rating than standard
PVC.
Additional applications include
projects requiring (or desiring) NSF
61 certification for drinking water
safety or GreenSpec® listing.
Rubber/plastic alloy. Fully heat-
weldable.

6. Hydrophobic Waterstop (continued)
Earth Shield® TPV Waterstop has
the best physical properties of any
commercially available waterstop,
regardless of polymer.
Wide service temperature rating.
Proven chemical resistance per
ASTM D471 testing.

7. TPV Retrofit for Circular
Protrusions
Earth Shield® Column & Pipe Fitting (part no. JP320LC1.XX)
3 9/32quot;
[83.34]
9/16quot;
R 9/32quot;
[14.29]
[R 7.14]
3/16quot;
[4.76]
7/8quot;
[22.23]
7/16quot;
[11.11]
3 11/16quot;
1/4quot; [93.66]
[6.35]
3/16quot;
[4.76]