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'con <br />tainrnnerat Solutions <br />ForTex <br />A New Material for Maximum Durability <br />Icon Containment Solutions, LLC has spent significant time and resources in research and testing the <br />latest advances in flexible materials for the purpose of identifying the most structurally and chemically <br />durable repair and new construction sump entry fittings possible for petroleum UST and AST applica- <br />tions. <br />Icon worked specifically with polymer manufacturers in the U.S and research laboratories, including <br />the European Polymer Research Laboratories at Queens University (Belfast, Ireland), to identify a <br />material durable enough for the challenging environmental conditions of underground sumps and <br />above ground storage containment and transition boxes. This research addressed the compatibility of <br />all the latest fuels, ethanol blends and bio -fuels. Ultimately, a new material, labelled ForTex, was <br />determined to be the best option for these applications. <br />Testing considered the true sump and backfill environments in which repair and pipe entry fittings are <br />installed. With an understanding of the performance of materials currently in this market, Icon <br />reviewed benchmark testing of ForTex for performance longevity in a range of different environmental <br />conditions, including: High Density Hydrocarbons; Ozone; UV; High & Low -Temperatures; Water <br />Saturation, and all current Fuels Saturation; Tensile Strength; Flexibility; and Vibration Stress. ForTex <br />performed better than all of the current industry standard flexible materials. <br />Inall testing conducted in-house and through 3rd parties there was no degradation leading to leak- <br />age. Including Underwriters Laboratories (UL), which was completed in October 2012. All Icon flexible <br />components for Split -Repair and New Construction Sump Fittings are now made with ForTex. Icon's <br />newest line of fittings for new construction, RigidFlex, are manufactured with a combination of <br />glassed nylon housings and ForTex boots, and are backed by the RigidFlex Replacement guarantee for <br />the life of the sump. (please see details) <br />Icon products are to be installed by Icon Certified Installers, and are only intended for uses described <br />in the Icon training and marketing materials. Before use in any other application, user shall determine <br />the suitability of the product by contacting Icon. <br />