MASTERBENT® P bentonite mat — bentomat with polymer additive
Bentonite mat with a polymer additive to the bentonite for foundations, basements and tunnels; permeability coefficient no more than 0.7×10⁻¹¹ m/s.

SAB 5 is a mat of the BentIzol® series with an increased bentonite content: a needle-punched carrier of woven and nonwoven polypropylene holds granules of activated sodium bentonite without polymer additives. The mat serves as an anti-seepage liner for MSW landfills, sludge pits, tank farms, canals, ponds, reservoirs and tailings storage facilities; the permeability coefficient is no more than 1.0×10⁻¹¹ m/s. The material withstands hydrostatic pressure up to 7 atm, remains flexible down to −70 °C, self-heals when punctured and can be installed in any season.
| Manufacturer | BentIzol — OOO “BentIzol”, Vvedenskoye |
|---|---|
| Type | bentonite waterproofing |
| Use | hydraulic structures and dams, tanks and pools |
| Base | geosynthetic roll material: needle-punched carrier of woven (160 µm) and nonwoven (200 µm) polypropylene with bentonite granules (activated sodium bentonite); polymer additives are not permitted |
| Packaging | roll 5 × 40 m, weight 1,080 kg; on a core in a sealed polyethylene film sleeve |
| Application method | compact the base or embankment and clear it of debris, stones and vegetation; unroll the roll with the “black side” down; longitudinal overlap at least 15 cm, transverse at least 30 cm, stagger transverse joints by at least 30 cm; spread bentonite granules evenly in the overlap, about 0.5 kg per linear m; protective cover layer at least 30 cm; laminated layer facing the more aggressive side, overlaps “mat to mat”, “film to film”; on slopes steeper than 1/4–1/5 (depending on soil type) — a cellular geogrid with anchors through the mat, sprinkle puncture points with granules; on vertical surfaces — construction stapler, fastening gun |
| Application temperature | installation in any season at any temperature |
| Key properties | bentonite content 5.0 kg/m²; mass per unit area 5,310 g/m²; permeability coefficient no more than 1.0×10⁻¹¹ m/s; flux no more than 4.5×10⁻⁹ m³/m²·s; static puncture resistance at least 2.0 kN; tensile load at least 12 (longitudinal) / 7 (transverse) kN/m; tear strength at least 400 N/m; dynamic perforation (cone drop) no more than Ø10 mm; thickness at 2 kPa 6.5 mm; flexibility down to −70 °C without damage; resistance to aggressive media pH 4–11; withstands hydrostatic pressure up to 7 atm; service from −70 to +60 °C; self-healing of punctures and cuts; unlimited service life |
| Layer thickness | thickness at a pressure of 2 kPa 6.5 mm |
| Shelf life | recommended storage period no more than two years from the date of manufacture; in covered warehouses or under sheds, protected from moisture, sun, mechanical and chemical damage; no more than 5 rolls high |
| Standards | STO 87299967.003-2022 “Geosynthetic bentonite roll materials of the BentIzol® type. Specifications”; GOST R certificate of conformity; environmental compliance certificate; seismic resistance certificate; QMS GOST ISO 9001:2015; ITB certificate (Instytut Techniki Budowlanej, Poland); opinion of NIIES (RusHydro); opinion of the K.D. Pamfilov AKKh (Academy of Municipal Economy) |
Data from the manufacturer’s technical data sheet. The coating system, number of coats and quantity are selected for your project on request.
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