ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Date Action Revisions

2008 02 25 N-STATUS Replaced by WSB-M4D924-A G. Kowalski
2005 11 15 Revised Inserted 3.0; Deleted 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.9, 3.10 & 4
1989 11 17 Released SM/EQ9859TP P. Kuntze
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ABS/PC BLEND, MEDIUM IMPACT STRENGTH MOLDING WSK-M4D684-A2
COMPOUND, INTERIOR

NOT TO BE USED FOR NEW DESIGN

1. SCOPE

The material defined by this specification is a medium impact strength easy flow molding compound
based on acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene/polycarbonate (ABS/PC) blend.

2. APPLICATION

This specification was released originally for material used for visible interior body parts.

3. REQUIREMENTS

Material specification requirements are to be used for initial qualification of materials.

3.0 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS

Material suppliers and part producers must conform to the Company's Standard Requirements
For Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A).

3.4 MOLDING COMPOUND

3.4.1 Melt Flow Rate 14 - 20 g/10 minutes
(ISO 1133/ASTM D 1238, 260 C, 5 kg)

The material shall be dried for min of 2 h at 105 - 110 C in a mechanical convection
oven immediately preceding the test.

3.5 MOLDED TEST SPECIMEN

3.5.1 Preparation of Test Specimens

Unless otherwise specified all tests shall be carried out on injection molded one-end
gated test specimens.

The following dimensions are required:

A. 150 min x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm (Tensile Bar, ISO 3167)
B. 120 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm

Specimens with shorter dimensions shall be cut from the center portion of the
test specimen A and/or B. The specimens shall be prepared according to ISO
294. No annealing allowed.


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3.5.2 Density 1.11 - 1.16 g/cm
3

(ISO R 1183, Method A/ASTM D 792, Method A1)

3.5.3 Tensile Strength at Max Load, min 48 MPa
(ISO R 527/ASTM D 638M, 150 x 10 x
4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen, 50 mm/minute)

3.5.3.1 Elongation at Break, min 80%
(Test Method according
to para 3.5.3)

3.5.4 Flexural Modulus, min 1.7 GPa
(ISO 178/ASTM D 790M - Method I,
Procedure A, 80 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm
specimen, 64 mm support span)

3.5.5 Shear Modulus at 23 C 600 - 900 MPa
(ASTM D 4065, forced constant
amplitude, fixed frequency of
1 Hz +/- 15%, strain level below 1%.
Specimen approx. 60 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm
cut from the center of specimen A.
Specimen length between clamps 35 - 40 mm
soak time at each temperature interval:
3 minutes minimum)

Additionally, a Shear Modulus vs. Temperature curve shall be plotted for -50 to +140 C
temperature range, at 5 C minimum intervals. The plotted curve must be within
tolerance range shown on page 5.

3.5.6 Impact Strength, Izod, min
(ISO 180, Method A/ASTM D 256, Method A,
63.5 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen,
10 specimens for each test)

3.5.6.1 At 23 +/- 2 C 40 kJ /m
2


3.5.6.3 At -20 +/- 2 C 35 kJ /m
2


3.5.6.2 At -40 +/- 2 C 25 kJ /m
2


The test specimens must be conditioned for minimum of 6 h at the
above specified temperature prior to impact test. Low temperature
testing shall be done within the cold box, if not possible, test can be
conducted outside, but within 5 s.

3.5.7 Heat Deflection Temperature, min
(ISO 75/ASTM D 648, 120 x 10 x
4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen)

3.5.7.1 At 1.82 MPa 100 C


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3.5.8 Vicat Softening Temperature, min
(ISO 306, 10 x 10 x 4.0 +/- 0.2 mm
specimens. Bath - silicone oil,
temp. raise 50 +/- 5 C/h. Dial
gage reset to "0" after addition of
weight.)

All specimens dry as molded. If not tested immediately after molding, specimens must
be stored in a sealed, moisture-proof container filled with silica gel.

3.5.8.1 At 49.0 N 117 C

3.5.9 Heat Ageing Performance
(ISO 188/ASTM D 573, 1000 h
at 90 +/- 2 C)

3.5.9.1 Tensile Strength Change, max +15%
(Test Method per para 3.5.3)

3.5.9.2 Impact Strength, Izod Change, max -25%
(Test Method per para 3.5.6.1,
specimens to be notched before
heat ageing)

3.6 FLAMMABILITY
(ISO 3795)

Burn Rate, max 100 mm/minute

The specimen size required for material approval is 355 x 100 x 1.6 +/- 0.1 mm with a smooth
surface.

3.7 FOGGING
(SAE J 1756, 3 h at 100 C heating, 21 C cooling
plate, post test conditioning 1 h and 16 h)

Fog Number, min 60

Formation of clear film, droplets or crystals is cause for rejection.

3.8 WEATHERING RESISTANCE

After exposure in accordance with 3.8.1 and 3.8.2 the material shall show no fading or color
change in excess of specified AATCC rating (AATCC Gray Scale for Evaluating Change in
Color, 10 step).

In addition, there shall be no cracking, crazing or other deterioration.

A slight loss of gloss or chalking will be allowed provided an acceptable appearance can be
achieved by washing with mild detergents and water (ratio 5:95 by volume).


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3.8.1 Xenon Arc Weatherometer Rating 4
(SAE J 1885, 300 kJ /m
2
exposure
minimum, specimen size: 150 x
100 mm minimum, 3.2 +/- 0.2 mm thick,
molded in smooth polished mold)

3.8.2 12 months Florida Rating 4
(FLTM BI 160-01, 5 south,
under glass, specimen size:
150 x 100 mm, minimum,
3.2 +/- 0.2 mm thick, molded
in smooth polished mold)

5. GENERAL INFORMATION

The information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the requirements of
this specification.

5.1 COEFFICIENT OF LINEAR THERMAL EXPANSION 7.5 - 8
-5
/ C
(ASTM D 696)

5.2 MOLD SHRINKAGE
(ISO 2577, approx. 150 x 100 x 3.2 +/- 0.2 mm
injection molded specimen)

5.2.1 Molding Shrinkage

After 48 h at 23 +/- 2 C 0.5 - 0.7%

5.2.2 Post Shrinkage
(Separate specimens required for
each test)

After 48 h at 80 C 0.02 - 0.03%

After 30 minutes at 120 C 0.15 - 0.20%

5.3 MELT VOLUME RATE 15 - 21 cm
3
/10 minutes
(ISO 1133/ASTM D 1238,
260 C, 5 kg)

The material shall be dried for min of 2 h at 105 - 110 C in a mechanical convection oven
immediately preceding the test.

5.4 HEAT DEFLECTION TEMPERATURE, min
(ISO 75/ASTM D 648, 120 x 10 x
4.0 +/- 0.2 mm specimen)

5.4.1 At 0.45 MPa 120 C

All specimens dry as molded. If not tested immediately after molding specimens must
be stored in a sealed moisture-proof container filled with silica gel.


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