ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

TAPE, POLYETHYLENE, PRESSURE SENSITIVE, INTERIOR ESB-M3G123-B

(ANTISQUEAK)

1. SCOPE

The material defined by this specification is a ultra high molecular weight polyethylene film backed with
a pressure sensitive adhesive and release paper liner.

2. APPLICATION

This specification was released originally for materials used to prevent friction and noise between
interior trim parts.

3. REQUIREMENTS

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 SETTING TIME FOR NORMAL HANDLING

The film shall set sufficiently to permit normal handling immediately after application.

3.5 FILM PROPERTIES

3.5.1 Color transparent

3.5.2 Thickness, min

(ASTM D 1000)

Film plus Adhesive 0.13 mm

Release Liner 0.08 mm

3.5.3 Tensile Strength, min 5.2 N/mm width

(ASTM D 1000)

3.5.4 Elongation at Break, min 200%

(ASTM D 1000)

3.6 FOGGING
(FLTM BO 116-03, 3 h at 100 °C)

Fog Number, min 60

Film to be tested with adhesive side up; liner side on the beaker bottom.

The formation of droplets or coalescence into a clear film is cause for rejection.

Date Action Revisions

2005 10 13 Revised Inserted 3.0; Deleted 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.19, 4
1995 01 17 Revised NB00E10043064155 Revised para 3.5 CDS KPM
1991 02 22 Released NB00I10043054068 A. W. Brownes JBM LWM
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3.7 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS

Substrate test specimens may be obtained from slab stock and/or unpainted production parts.
Except where otherwise noted, tests shall be conducted on test panels for the substrate listed
below by applying the film per the following procedure:

• Clean test panels with a 50/50 solution of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol.

• Peel off the backing liner from the film in a smooth continuous motion. Do not pull the
film from the liner.

• Position the film on the test panel.

• Roll forward and backward the full length of the film with a roller described in ASTM D
1000.

• Test panels with applied film shall be condition for 48 h at 23 +/- 2 °C and 50%
relative humidity prior to exposure. Test shall be completed within 4 h after removal
from the conditioning environment, unless otherwise noted.

3.7.1 Substrate

3.7.1.1 Polycarbonate, Low Temperature

Impact Resistance
(ESB-M4D100-Type)

3.7.1.2 Current Production

Paint Systems per
(FLTM BI 103-02, Method "C")

3.8 ADHESION
(ASTM D 1000, Method A, except determine adhesion
to substrates listed in para 3.7.1)

The adhesive shall produce a durable bond between the film and the substrate surface with the
following minimum peel strengths:

3.8.1 As Received
(Conditioned for 48 h at 23 +/- 2 °C
at 50 +/- 5% relative humidity)

3.8.1.1 Plastic Substrate 175 N/m

3.8.1.2 Current Production 350 N/m

Paint Systems

3.8.2 Aged

3.8.2.1 Plastic Substrate 274 N/m

3.8.2.2 Current Production 526 N/m

Paint Systems

Test method: Expose duplicate samples to each of the following conditions:

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• 72 h at 70 +/- 2 °C

• 48 h at 38 +/- 2 °C and 95 - 100% relative humidity

• 5 cycles consisting of 4 h at 70 +/- 1 °C, 4 h at 38 +/- 2 °C and 95 - 100% relative

humidity, and 16 h at -30 +/- 2 °C

• 240 h water immersion per FLTM BI 104-01 (painted panels only)

• 240 h salt spray per FLTM BI 103-01 (painted panels only)

3.9 PREPARATION OF TEST PANELS FOR RESISTANCE PROPERTIES

The film shall be tested on actual plastic or paint panel substrates (refer to para. 3.7.1 approved
substrates), by applying the film per the following procedure.

• Cut film samples 75 x 100 mm.

• Clean test panels with a 50/50 solution of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol.

• Peel off the backing liner from the film in a smooth continuous motion. Do not pull the film
from the liner.

• Position the film on the test panel.

• Using a plastic squeegee, smooth out the film using firm overlapping strokes, working from
the center of the panel. Carefully work out all air bubbles.

Test panels with applied film shall be conditioned for 48 h at 23 +/- 2 °C and 50 +/- 5%
relative humidity prior to exposure. Tests shall be completed within 4 h after removal from
the conditioning environment, unless otherwise noted.

3.10 RESISTANCE PROPERTIES

After each of the following exposures, the film must not show evidence of edge curling,
delamination, moderate yellowing, loss of adhesion or any other effect which would detract from
its proper function or appearance.

Note: If the substrate material delaminates, shrinks or deforms under the following conditions, it
is not a cause for rejection providing the film does not delaminate.

3.10.1 Humidity Resistance

Test Method: Condition the test panel in a humidity cabinet for 7 days at 38 +/- 2 °C
and 95 - 100% relative humidity.

3.10.2 Heat and Cold Resistance

Test Method: Condition the test panel in an oven for 2 h at 100 +/- 2 °C and examine.
Then cool for 2 h at - 30 +/- 2 °C and reexamine. Repeat for 5 cycles.

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3.10.3 Heat Resistance

Test Method: Condition the test panel in an oven for 30 minutes at 120 +/- 2 °C.

3.10.4 Fluorescent Sun Lamp Staining 240 h

(FLTM BU 105-01)

3.10.5 Water Immersion 240 h

(FLTM BI 104-01, painted panels only)

3.10.6 Salt Spray 240 h

(FLTM BI 103-01, painted panels only)

3.11 HEAT AGING, min 4 Rating

After exposure for 7 days at 80 +/- 2 °C, the material shall not show evidence of edge curling,
exhibit staining or color tone change in excess of the specified rating of the AATCC Gray Scale
for Evaluation Change in color (10 step).

3.12 FLAMMABILITY
(ISO 3795/SAE J369)

Burn Rate, max 100 mm/minute

Tests shall be conducted on the substrates listed in para 3.7.1 with the film affixed to form a
material composite.

3.13 FILM STRENGTH

During installation, the film must not break, tear, or deface. The release liner shall not tear or
delaminate while being removed from the film.

3.14 ODOR, max 2 Rating

(SAE J1351)

3.15 ABRASION RESISTANCE, min 2000 Cycles

(FLTM BN 108-02, CS-10 wheels,
1000 g load and backed with
S-37 specimen mounting sheet)

The material shall not exhibit evidence of wearthrough in the abraded area. Production material
shall be equal to or better than that exhibited by the material approved for production by the
Interior Materials Engineering Section.

3.16 SCUFFING RESISTANCE, min 2000 Cycles

(FLTM BN 108-04, "A" head,
900 g load and backed with
S-37 specimen mounting sheet)

There shall be no evidence of cracking or peeling in the scuffing area. Production material shall
be equal to or better than that exhibited by the material approved for production by the Interior
Materials Engineering Section.

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3.17 STORAGE STABILITY

The material shall be stored at temperatures below 41 °C away from all sources of heat and
sunlight. Heat greatly accelerates aging. Under these storage conditions, the minimum shelf
life of the material shall be 12 months. Adequate conditioning permits the material to obtain its
optimum application properties.

3.18 FUNCTIONAL APPROVAL

Materials being evaluated for approval to this specification shall be subjected to a production
trial. Functional trial results must be approved by the affected assembly operation and Design
Engineering. Results shall be made available to Materials Engineering prior to material
approval and release.

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