PSA PEUGEOT - CITROËN

Vehicle Norms
B65 4251
SOUNDPROOFING
ACOUSTIC ABSORBENTS
SPECIFICATION

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This is a translation, the French original shall be used in all cases of litigation Date of draft translation: 11/08/2010

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FOREWORD
This standard allows to characterize the material and to specify it to make sure that it fulfills the functional and
materials requirements.

This document, as an experimental standard, is applicable and submitted for observations for a duration of
6 months. If no comments are received by 01/02/2011 at the address: normespsa@mpsa.com the content of this
document shall be confirmed.

Drafted by Checked by Approved by

Françoise QUEIGNEC See list of Participants Frédéric RABAIN

DTI/DITV/PMXP/ECH/MPPO DTI/DITV/PMXP/ECH/MPPO

Date Signature Date Signature Date Signature

04/08/2010 - 04/08/2010 - 04/08/2010 -

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RECORDS

Index Date Nature of modifications

OR 18/12/2003 CREATION OF THE NORM.

A 20/07/2007 EVOLUTION OF THE CHARACTERISTICS.

RECASTING OF TE NORM WITH ADDITION OF NEW MATERIAL

B 04/08/2010
SPECIFICATIONS.

PARTICIPANTS
The following persons took part in the drafting and/or checking of this norm:

DTI/DITV/PMXP/ECH/MPPO Serge PUVILLAND

DTI/DITV/PMXP/ECH/VDSE Alain CHAUVEY
DTI/DITV/RHN/NCF Guy DHENIN

CONTENTS

1. OBJECT AND FIELD OF APPLICATION 4

2. DOCUMENTARY REFERENTIAL 5
2.1. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 5
2.1.1. Norms 5
2.1.2. Regulations 5
2.1.3. Other documents 5
2.2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 5
2.2.1. Norms 5
2.2.2. Reguations 7
2.2.3. Other documents 7
2.3. EXPRESSION ON DOCUMENTS 7
3. TERMINOLOGY 7
3.1. DEFINITIONS 7
3.2. ACRONYMS 7
4. PRINCIPLE 8
5. GENERAL PRESCRIPTIONS 8
5.1. TRACEABILITY 8
5.2. IMPLEMENTATION 8
6. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 9
6.1. REGULATION AND CONSUMERISM 9
6.1.1. For any applications 9
6.1.2. For interior applications 9
6.2. SATISFACTORY APPEARANCE WHEN NEW 10
MAT_VEH_VIS_201 - Be in conformity with the appearance standard (if necessary) 10
6.3. THE MATERIAL MUST KEEP ITS SATISFACTORY CHARACTERISTICS AFTER AGEING WITHOUT USE
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6.3.1. For any applications 11
6.3.2. For interior applications 12
6.3.3. For exterior applications 12

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6.4. THE MATERIAL MUST PRESERVE SATISFACTORY CHARACTERISTICS WITH USE 13

6.4.1. For interior applications 13
6.4.2. For exterior applications 13
7. PARTICULAR CHARACTERISTICS 14
7.1. IDENTIFICATION 14
7.2. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES 14
7.2.1. Resistance to tear (cellular materials) 14
7.2.2. Resistance to compression (cellular materials) 14
7.2.3. Resistance to break (fibrous material) 14
7.2.4. Creep in compression (fibrous material) 14
7.2.5. Volumic mass (cellular materials) 15
7.2.6. Surface mass 15
7.2.7. Thickness and compressibility 15
7.3. THERMAL PROPERTIES 16
Climatic ageing 16
7.4. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 16
7.5. ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES 16
7.6. ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES 16
7.6.1. Complex absorbent: acoustic absorption in diffused filds (alpha cabin) 16
7.6.2. Complex absorbent: acoustic absorption (tube with impedance) 17
7.7. ADHESIVES PROPERTIES 17
7.7.1. Resistance to peeling at falt angle of the proctective film at 23 °C ± 2 °C 17
7.7.2. Resistance to peeling at right angle on coated steel plate droit at 23 °C ± 2 C 18
7.8. ULTRASOUND SEAM PROPERTIES 18
7.8.1. Rigid support - peeling at right angle (test on polypro plate) 18
7.8.2. Flexible support - peeling at flat angle (test on foamed PE or PP sheet (type sealing sheet) 19
8. TESTS TO BE REMADE ON PART 19
APPENDIX ACOUSTIC REQUIREMENT IN ALPHA CABIN 20

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1.OBJECT AND FIELD OF APPLICATION

The present standard defines the technical characteristics to which must satisfy acoustic absorbents.
One understands by absorbents the products which fulfill the function “ acoustic absorption ”. This expression
indicates the dissipation of sound energy in a material subjected to a its incident.
The absorptivity of sound energy of a material is expressed by the absorption coefficient α which can be given by:
• The tube with impedance which gives an absorption coefficient in planar waves, variable with the frequency
and expressed as a percentage: α plan.
These measurements are taken on several planar specimens taken on a part.
The results of measurement are presented in the form of an averaged curve (α plan according to the
frequency).
• The alpha cabin which gives an absorption coefficient in diffused fields, variable with the frequency and
expressed as a percentage: α diffus.
These measurements are taken on a planar specimen of 1,2 m² and / or on a part.
The results of measurement are presented in the form of a curve:
• α diffus according to the frequency, for a specimen.
• equivalent absorption surface coorected according to the frequency for a moulted or a planar part.
Standard curves are established. They permit to index the absorbents in acoustic effectiveness class (class A
to G).
The equivalent absorption surface correted correspond s to a total basorbent surface (absorption coefficient α
= 100 %)which have the same absoprtion capacity of the considered part.
The absorbents often consist of a porous material (fibrous or cellular). They can be covered with an appearance
material with possibly a material of towards:
• the appearance material canbe constitued by textile (nonwoven, woven or knitted).
• The towards material generally consists of nonwoven.
In the case of absorbent comprising glass fiber, the glass fiber rate in the air of the work stations (preparation,
3
assembly) must not exceed the value of e 0,1 fiber/cm according to INRS recommendations.
Respirable and nonrespirable fibers are difined according to documentary note INRS N° ND 1804:
• Respirable fibers: lenght higher than 5 µm, rate of lenght and inferior diameter of 3 µm and inferior diameter
of 3 µm.
• Nonrespirable fibers: lenght higher than 5 µm, rate of lenght on inferior diameter of 3 µm and superior
diameter of 3 µm.

This standard applies to planar or moulded acoustic absorbents, made up by single materials or complexes.
The materials being the subject of a procedure of setting in Material data sheet (FTM) must answer to this present
standard.
This standard does not apply to the absorbents employed in engine compartment as soundproofing under bonnet,
sound-deadening material of apron, sound-deadening material isovac,… which make part of a specific standard
“standard Complex Material for engine soundproofing” and associated with the FTM Complexe Engine
Soudproofing.

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2.DOCUMENTARY REFERENTIAL
2.1.REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
2.1.1.NORMS

B20 0150 PRODUCTS WHICH ARE THE SUBJECT OF A PRODUCT APPROVAL SPECIFICATION
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ISO 9053 ACOUSTICS - MATERIALS FOR ACOUSTICAL APPLICATIONS - DETERMINATION OF

AIRFLOW RESISTANCE
NF EN 29053 ACOUSTICS - MATERIALS FOR ACOUSTICAL APPLICATIONS - DETERMINATION OF
AIRFLOW RESISTANCE

2.1.2.REGULATIONS
Sans objet.

2.1.3.OTHER DOCUMENTS
Sans objet.

2.2.APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.2.1.NORMS

A10 0156 MEASUREMENT OR TEST REPORTS - DRAFTING

A15 0540 MATERIAL DATA SHEET - DEFINITION - PRESENTATION - MANAGEMENT
A12 5500 END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES (ELV) MATERIAL MASS COMPOSITION DATA AND
SUBSTANCE OF PARTS

B20 0250 SUBSTANCES / MATERIALS REGULATED AND USE RESTRICTIONS IN PSA

PEUGEOT CITROEN GROUP
B65 0110 SUPPLIES OF TRIMMING MATERIALS - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
B71 6000 REFERENCE FLUIDS FOR TESTS OF CONTROL RATIO MATERIALS

D10 5495 MATERIALS IN VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - ASSESSMENT OF THE

QUANTITY OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) BY
THERMODESORPTION/GC/MS (FID)
D10 5496 MATERIALS IN VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - SEARCH FOR BASIC AMINE
TYPE VOLATILES IN POLYURETHANE MATERIALS
D10 5517 PARTS IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND BOOT - ASSESSMENT OF ODOUR
STRENGTH - ASSESSMENT AGAINST DAMNING DESCRIPTIVE TERMS
D11 1158 ADHESIVES - PEELING AT FLAT ANGLE
D27 1389 PAINTS COATINGS, RUBBERS AND PALSTICS - ARTIFICIAL AGEING WITH
WEATHER-OMETER
D27 5144 PAINT COATINGS AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS - STAINING
D27 5278 FINISHING PAINT COATINGS - STAINING BY EXTRACTION OF RUBBER IN CONTACT
WITH A GLASS WASH LIQUID

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D40 5535 ANALYSIS OF FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER CARBONYL COMPOUNDS IN THE

MATERIALS OF VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BY LIQUID
CHROMATOGRAPHY
D41 1009 PLASTIC SHEETS - TENSILE
D41 1048 CELLULAR MATERIALS FLEXIBLE AND SEMI-RIGID - TEAR STRENGTH (TROUSER
TYPE TEST SPECIMEN)
D41 1541 CELLULAR MATERIALS, FLEXIBLE AND SEMI-FLEXIBLE - COMPRESSION STRENGTH
D44 1221 MATERIALS WITH VELVETED SURFACE - RESISTANCE TO SCRAPING
D45 1012 SHEET MATERIALS - SURFACE MASS
D45 1045 CELLULAR MATERIALS - APPARENT VOLUMIC MASS
D45 1195 FLEXIBLE MATERIALS - THICKNESS AND COMPRESSIBILITY
D45 1197 FELTS - WADDING - DELAMINATION
D45 1216 FELTS, WADDINGS AND ASSIMILATE MATERIALS - RESIDUAL SET IN
COMPRESSION
D45 1333 MATERIALS INTERIOR TO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - HORIZONTAL
COMBUSTIBILITY
D45 1394 CELLULAR MATERIALS FLEXIBLES OR SEMI-FLEXIBLES - THICKNESS
DETERMINATION
D45 1429 CELLULAR MATERIALS - ABSORPTION OF WATER
D45 1727 TRIM MATERIALS FOR INTERIOR AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT PARTS -
FOGGING - CONDENSATION
D45 5403 FELTS AND CELLULAR MATERIALS - DEFORMATION UNDER CONSTANT PRESSURE
D45 5430 FELTS, WADDING, POLYURETHANE FOAMS ACOUSTIC FACTOR OF ABSORPTION
MEASURE WITH THE TUBE WITH IMPEDANCE
D47 1005 GARNISHING MATERIALS - WATER AND OTHER STAINING
D47 1217 FELTS - PADDING - WOOD FIBER - BEHAVIOUR IN HUMID ATMOSPHERE
RESISTANCE TO MICRO-ORGANISMS
D47 1309 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MATERIALS AND PARTS - AGEING FOLLOWING A GIVEN
CLIMATIC CYCLE
D47 1431 MATERIALS AND PARTS IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - APPEARANCE
BEHAVIOUR TO ARTIFICIAL LIGHT AT HIGH AND MEAN TEMPERATURES
D47 1924 PLASTICS AND RUBBERS - OCCASIONAL CONTACT WITH VEHICLES FLUIDS
D47 5440 APPEARANCE BEHAVIOUR TO DAMPING - POROUS MATERIALS
D49 1977 FIBROUS AND CELLULAR MATERIALS - ACOUSTIC ABSORPTION IN DIFFUSED
FIELDS
D51 1485 ADHESIVES - PEELING AT RIGHT ANGLE

DIN 75201B DETERMINATION DE LA REACTION A L'EMBUAGE DES MATERIAUX DE

L'AMENAGEMENT INTERIEUR DES AUTOMOBILES
ISO 9073-2 TEXTILES - TEST METHODS FOR NONWOVENS - PART 2: DETERMINATION OF
THICKNESS

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2.2.2.REGUATIONS

1907/2006/CE REACH
Settlement (CE) n° 1907/2006 of the European Parlia ment and the Council of December
18th, 2006 concerning the recording, the evaluation and the authorization of chemical
substances
2000/53/CE UNUSABLE VEHICLES
Directive on the unusable vehicles

2.2.3.OTHER DOCUMENTS

INRS N° ND 1804 FIBROUS MATERIALS - DIMENSIONAL CHA RACTERISTICS - MEASUREMENT OF

POLLUTION LEVELS
PMXP_PCL08_0126 SPECIFICATION OF MANUFACTURE OF SAMPLES INTENTED TO ACOUSTIC
ASBORPTION MEASUREMENT (ALPHA CABIN AND TUBE WITH IMPEDANCE)

2.3.EXPRESSION ON DOCUMENTS

A10 0156 MEASUREMENT OR TEST REPORTS - DRAFTING

A15 0540 MATERIAL DATA SHEET - DEFINITION - PRESENTATION - MANAGEMENT

3.TERMINOLOGY
A dictionary (glossary) of the main terms and their definitions used within the activities of the Department "Amont
Technico-Industriel" can be consulted in-house via the glossary Nectar (http://nectar.inetpsa.com). This glossary is
constantly up-dated.

3.1.DEFINITIONS
Not applicable.

3.2.ACRONYMS
For the requirements of this norm, the following acronyms are defined:
ST: Technical Specification
FTM: Material data sheet
TBBA: Tertiobutylbenzoic Acid
COV: Volatil Organic Compounds
TEDA: Triethylenediamine

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4.PRINCIPLE
The requirements are declined depending on the performances ensured by the material in terms of:
• Regulation and consumer protection,
• Appearance when new,
• Appearance and ageing without use,
• Appearance and ageing after use,
• Conformity with the PSA technical specialty rules,
• Technical (mechanical, thermal, etc.) characteristics.
On the other hand, the main requirements are the subject of a numbering that allows tracing them in accordance
with the Automotive Systems Engineering system. Example: MAT_VEH_TMA_301 for the resistance to
microorganisms (mildew).
They are identified by a code of MAT_XXX_YYY_ZZZ type, with:
• MAT for material
• XXX that allows locating the application (perimeter)
VEH for the whole vehicle
INT for the interior applications
EXT for the exterior applications
SCM for the application under the engine hood
• YYY that specifies the location
TMA for all the applications within the perimeter
VIS for the visible applications within the perimeter
NVI for the hidden applications within the perimeter
• ZZZ that indicates a serial number

5.GENERAL PRESCRIPTIONS
These prescriptions are those of the norm B65 0110 " SUPPLIES OF TRIMMING MATERIALS - GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS " except for paragraph indicated below which is supplemented as follows:
D - APPROVAL OF SUPPLIES
When sampling, the supplier must precise the nature and the detailed percentage of the differents
components of the product.
These prescriptions must be completed by the norms:
• A15 0540 "MAETRIAL DATA SHEET - DEFINITION - PRESENTATION - MANAGEMENT"
No unspecified modification of one of these materials can be done without the agreement of the PSA Group
technical department.
Any evolution of the materials need OBLIGATORILY a new approbation.
• B20 0250 "SUBSTANCES / MATERIALS REGULATED AND USE RESTRICTIONS IN THE PSA PEUGEOT
CITROËN GROUP"

5.1.TRACEABILITY
The materials must be traced from the raw material lots up to the final product.
Each material must be characterized by a commercial reference and by a lot number.

5.2.IMPLEMENTATION
The mean of implementation is descirbe in the FTM.

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6.GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
6.1.REGULATION AND CONSUMERISM
6.1.1.FOR ANY APPLICATIONS

MAT_VEH_TMA_101 - Respect the regulation on the substances

• Any material must be in conformity with the norm B20 0250.
Requirement: Conformity with the requirements of the Directive 2000/53/CE.

• Any material must comply with the regulation 1907/2006/CE REACH candidate list.
Requirement: Obligation of stating the substances in the candidate list (if the % of substance > 0.1 % of mass) in
conformity with the PSA norm B20 0250.

6.1.2.FOR INTERIOR APPLICATIONS

6.1.2.1.MAT_INT_TMA_103 - Respect the regulation on the combustibility

The tests are carried out in accordance with the test method D45 1333 when new, after ageing for 100 hours at 100
°C and 100 hours at 40 °C and 95% relative humidity .
Requirement: The combustibility rate must be less than or equal to 100 mm/min. The type of combustion must be
indicated.

6.1.2.2.MAT_INT_TMA_111 - Respect the list of prohibited compounds

The following products are prohibited for specific applications. The must not be present in the material.

Bisphenol A except for the polycarbonate or polycarbonate composite parts

Tin disulfide
TBBA (tert-butyl benzoic acid)
Phenol and epoxy resins for felts in interior compartment
Phenolic isomers for the PU foam in block
• M. isopropyl phenol CAS 618-45-1

• O. isopropyl phenol CAS 88-69-7

• P. isopropyl phenol CAS 99-89-8

• 2-6 diisopropylphenol CAS 2078-54-8

• 2,4-diisopropylphenol CAS 2934-05-6

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6.1.2.3.MAT_INT_TMA_112 - Meet the requests or the requirements for the rates of the components
The proportion of the following compounds must be specified. The amount is evaluated in accordance with the
methods DIN 75210B for the phthalates, D10 5495 and D10 5496 for the amines.

Presence IF YES
List of the components to be evaluated:
YES NO RATE
DIN 75201B Heavy organic compounds, including the phtalates (DOP, DBP, ...)
D10 5495 Total Amines (TEDA, …)
D10 5495 Total VOC
D10 5495 Benzene
D10 5495 Toluene
D10 5495 Xylene
D10 5495 Ethylbenzene
D10 5495 Styrene
Requirements State the rate

6.1.2.4.MAT_INT_TMA_113 - Respect the rate of formaldehyde

The formaldehyde content of the materials for the vehicle interior is measured in accordance with the test method
D40 5535.
Requirement: The rate must be < 10 mg/kg.

6.1.2.5.MAT_INT_TMA_114 - Satisfay the performances in terms of smell intensity and nature

The test is carried out in accordance with the test method D10 5517.
Requirements: • The smell intensity must be < 3.5, and the standard deviation ≤ 0.7.
• Nature of the unacceptable descriptors to be evaluated:
• Food / Vegetables,
• Fisk,
• Rotten egg,
• Trash can / Garbage,
• Animal,
• Pungent.

The frequency of grading must be < 6/10 for each descriptor, if there are no exceptions specified in the test method.
Depending on the project, the descriptors can be monitored or required.

6.2.SATISFACTORY APPEARANCE WHEN NEW

MAT_VEH_VIS_201 - BE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE APPEARANCE STANDARD (IF
NECESSARY)
Requirement: It must be in conformity with the appearance standard.

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6.3.THE MATERIAL MUST KEEP ITS SATISFACTORY CHARACTERISTICS AFTER

AGEING WITHOUT USE
6.3.1.FOR ANY APPLICATIONS

6.3.1.1.MAT_VEH_TMA_301 - Resist to the microorganisms (mildew s)

The tests are carried out in accordance with the test method D45 1217. The results are evaluated after 7 and 30
days.
Requirements: After these tests, no unpleasant smell and no mildew are allowed (evaluation 24 hours after the
end of this test

6.3.1.2.MAT_VEH_TMA_302 - Not cause staining after contact with paint (cellular materials)
The tests are carried out on smooth plates according to the test method D27 5144.
Requirement: Saining must be quoted 0, 1 or 2.

6.3.1.3.MAT_VEH_TMA_303 - Respect the performances of condensation (Fogging

The tests are carried out in accordance with the test method D45 1727. The material is exposed for 3 hours at a
temperature of 80 °C, 90 °C, 100 °C (to be specified according to the application) after 24 hours of conditioning of
the test specimens in a desiccator.
Requirements: • The fogging factor must be ≥ 85 % with a standard deviation ≤ 5 %.
• No colored deposit, no formation of streaming droplets or of crystals is allowed.

6.3.1.4.MAT_INT_VIS_415 - Respect at dust (fibrous materials)

Fibrous materials must not present fibers deliminat itself on surface.

DELAMINATION

D45 1197 The test is carried out on specimens to verify the cohesion of the material.
The resistance to delamination must be ≥ 30 N/dm².
Note: If the found value is lower than the requirement, the supplier must propose a
technical solution avoiding the peripheral grinding (by ex the absorbent could be
Requirements covered of nonwoven or welded in periphery). Tests of conditioning, handling are to
be envisaged to check the good behavior of the patch insono
In all cases, give the delamination value.

ADHESION OF APPEARANCE / TOWARDS COATINGS (One face or 2 faces)

This test is carried out when an appearance or towards coating exists.

The test is carried out before and after the test of behaviour to climatic cycles D47 1309
D45 1197 EF, AF or BF according to application, following the procedure below:
• the coating is separate from its support on a lenght of 100 mm ± 5 mm,
• the support is fixed in the superior jaw and the coating is fixed in the inferior jaw.

Resistance to peeling must be higher or equal to 3 N / 5 cm when new and after the
Requirements
climatic ageing.

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6.3.2.FOR INTERIOR APPLICATIONS

6.3.2.1.MAT_INT_VIS_311 - Resist to UV
The tests are carried out according to the test method D47 1431.
The durations of tests are different according to the degree of exposure:
• Not very exposed interior parts - Sustainability 3 years and 5 years: Filter type KG1 and exposure at
150 hours.
• Exposed interior parts - Sustainability 3 years - exposure at 200 hours.
• Exposed interior parts - Sustainability 5 years - exposure at 200 hours and 300 hours.
• Very exposed interior parts - Sustainability 3 years - exposure at 240 hours.
• Exposed interior parts - Sustainability 5 years - exposure at 240 hours and at 300 hours.

Requirements: • Sustainability 3 years: grey scale quotation ≥ 4 without hue deviation at 150 hours or
200 hours or 240 hours (to be specified according to the application).
• Sustainability 5 years: requirement of sustainability 3 years verified AND grey scale
quotation ≥ 3/4 without hue deviation at 300 hours.
For not very exposed parts, sustainability 3 years = sustainability 5 years.

6.3.3.FOR EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS

6.3.3.1.MAT_EXT_VIS_322 - Exposure to light

The test is carried out according to the test method D27 1389 with Weather-Ometer type CI 35A or CI 4000, from
the firm ATLAS (1 cycle = 168 h).

The number of cycles is to be precised according to the application

Requirements: • Sustainability 3 years: grey scale quotation ≥ 4 without hue deviation except PBT and PET ≥ 3
without hue deviation after N cycles.
• Sustainability 5 years: requirement of sustainability 3 years verified AND grey scale quotation ≥
3/4 without hue deviation after N cycles.

6.3.3.2.MAT_EXT_VIS_324 - Resist to staining due to atomotive fluids (occasional contact)

The test is carried out according to the method D47 1924: humid cataplasm for the applications mudguard*,
canopy**, …) with the fluids below:
• Other fluids can be employed according to the application see norm B71 6000,
• Water * and **,
• Gazole at 23 °C*,
• Unleaded Super 95 fuel at 23 °C *,
• Glass wash liquid great cold: ethanol 73/27 at 23 °C **.
Requirements: None anomaly or degradation of the product, non appearance default.
A colour change can be accepted according to the application (non visible) after contact with one
of these fluids
Note if the liquid is absorbed by the product.

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6.4.THE MATERIAL MUST PRESERVE SATISFACTORY CHARACTERISTICS WITH USE

6.4.1.FOR INTERIOR APPLICATIONS

6.4.1.1.MAT_TMA_VIS_401 - Resist to mechanicale sollicitations (fatigue)

The test is carried out according to the method D45 5403 Deformation under constant pressure.
The test is carried for horizontal localisations locate in the compartment or in the boot 22 h at 23 °C, 50 % HR.
Requirements: Deformation measured after 15 min and 7 days of relaxation.
The deformation after 7 days must be < 6 %.

6.4.1.2.MAT_INT_VIS_414: Resist to attrition

The test is carried out according to the method D44 1221.
The test can be required on the appearance face or on the 2 faces of the specimen.
Test conditions:
• Load: 0,4 kg,
• Number of cycles: 50.
Requirements: At the end of the testn no degradationof the surface must be observed in directions L and T.
A light fluff shedding and/or some stretched fibers can be allowed.
Note: according to the application type and / or after assembly tests, it can be necessary to add nonwoven or to
propose a solution allowing a non grinding.

6.4.2.FOR EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS

These tests are to be realised on parts particularly exposed to water or moisture (ollector of canopy, doors,
mudguard, …).

6.4.2.1.Resist to himidity: Behiour to damping of the appearance

The test is carried out according to the method D47 5440 to appreciate the product capacity to absorb water by
migration on the section.
Realise the tests on specimens representative of the solution suggested in series.
Te result expressed in % of take of mass after 22 hours of immersion and 15 minutes, 1 hour and 24 hours of
draining of the test specimens positioned in vehicle configuration.
Requirements: After 24 hours of draining, the value to reach by default is 0.
Transmit the curve of loss of water in function of the duration until complete evacuation of the
liquid.

6.4.2.2.Resist to humidity: Water absorption

The test is carried out according to the method D45 1429 on specimens representative of the solution suggested in
series, without preliminary immersion in alcohol.
The result is espressed in % of take of mass after 22 hours of immersion and 15 minutes, 1 hour and
24 hours of draining of the test specimens in horizontal and vertical position.
Requirement: After 24 hours of draining in horizontal and vertical position, the value to reach by default is 0.
Transmit the curve of loss of water in function of the duration until complete evacuation of the liquid.

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6.4.2.3.Resist to humidity: Behaviour to humid ambiance

The test consit in measurement of take of water on specimens having remained 4 days in climatic enclosure at
40 °C and 95 % HR.
Requirement: Water absorption measured 15 min after the end of the test must be 0.

7.PARTICULAR CHARACTERISTICS
7.1.IDENTIFICATION
The composition of the material is defined in the FTM.
The Supplier must inform the number of FTM corresponding to the definition:
Mask of generic FTM Fibrous Absorbant/Cellular: 01378_10_01722

If this one already exists, it is enough to mention the n° of approval type F31 xxxx.
The supplier must give the composition of each material implemented in the manufacture of the soundproofing.
Reference of the product to be given.
Nature, description of fibers (sizes in dtex and %) of the various components with spread of each component,
binder,…, adhesive if existing (ref., nature, thickness, adhesive quantity,…).
Color: specify the color on the appearance face and the towards face.
The description of green materials used is defined in the FTM according to the norm A12 5500.

7.2.PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
7.2.1.RESISTANCE TO TEAR (CELLULAR MATERIALS)
The test is carried out according to the method D41 1048 on representative specimens. Tear, specimen type pants
on thickness >10 mm.
Requirement: Direction Lenght and Through ≥ 100 N/m.

7.2.2.RESISTANCE TO COMPRESSION (CELLULAR MATERIALS)

The test is carried out according to the method D41 1541 on representative spcimens of dimension
50 mm x 50 mm without moulding skin on a thickness from 4 mm to 35 mm.
• at 25 % = P25/5 cycle
th

• at 50 % = P50/5 cycle
th

• at 65 % = P65/5 cycle
th

Requirement: Give the curve effort /sinking.

P50/5 must be comprise between:
• 5 kPa and 7 kPa for horizontal applications (type floor soundproofing),
• 4 kPa and 6 kPa for vertical applications (type apron soundproofing).

7.2.3.RESISTANCE TO BREAK (FIBROUS MATERIAL)

The test is carried out according to the method D41 1009 on representative specimens in the direction L
(manufacture) and T.
Requirement: Resistance ≥ 12 N /5 cm for the 2 directions.

7.2.4.CREEP IN COMPRESSION (FIBROUS MATERIAL)

The test is carried out according to the method D45 1216 on representative specimens at the temperatures of
23 °C (test A) and 70 °C (test B).

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Requirement: the creep in compression must be ≤ 30 % after test A and ≤ 40 % after test B.

7.2.5.VOLUMIC MASS (CELLULAR MATERIALS)

The test is carried out according to the method D45 1045 on specimens sampled in heart without moulding skin.
Requirement: Without.

7.2.6.SURFACE MASS
The test is carried out according to the method D45 1012
Capability: Validation realised on a production with 10 averages of 4 specimens per width of production.
Specimen of 220 mm x 280 mm.
Requirement: Without.

7.2.7.THICKNESS AND COMPRESSIBILITY

Fibrous materials: The test is carried out according to the method D45 1195.
Thicknesss E1, E10 et E100 are measured. Compressibility is deduced.

theoric thickness E0 The supplier transmit the thickness of the product when manufactured and the minimal
garanteed thickness at delivery.
Capability: Validation realised on a production with 10 averages of 4 specimens per width of
production.
A4 size, distributor in plexi plate 200 mm x 200 mm and foot of 30 g and diameter
50 cm². (ISO 9073-2).
Product thickness E1 For information
Thickness E10 Thickness E10 is the measure which serve of recpetion control of the component supplier
Capability: Validation realised for a production with 10 averages of 4 specimenss per width
of production.
Thickness E100 Capability: Validation realised for a production with 10 averages of 4 specimenss per width
of production .
Compressibility

Requirement: Compressibility (E10-E100/E10): average value > 20 %.

Cellular material: Thickness E1, E10 et E100 are measured according to the method D45 1394. Compressibiliy is
deduced.
Requirement: Without.

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7.3.THERMAL PROPERTIES
CLIMATIC AGEING
The test is carried out according to the method D47 1309.
Test conditions:
• 4 BF cycles for parts located in the engine compartment,
• 4 EF, AF or BF cycles for parts located in the passenger compartment or in the boot according to their
localisation.
Note: For parts located in the passenger compartment in contact with steel plates which temperature is very hight
(example: tunnel), the test is carried out following the BF cycle.
Requirement: At the end of the test, none deformation, none let go and non appearence modification must be
observed. The possible dimensional variations must be:
• Lenght: ∆L ≤ 0,5 %,
• Width: ∆l ≤ 0,5 %.

7.4.MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Sans objet.

7.5.ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Sans objet.

7.6.ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES
7.6.1.COMPLEX ABSORBENT: ACOUSTIC ABSORPTION IN DIFFUSED FILDS (ALPHA
CABIN)

Expression of
Document Characteristics Requirements
results
Absorption in diffused fields brought back to 1m ²
must reach 0.8. The class is fixed according to the
frequency for which the absorption of material
reaches a value of 0.8. For more raised frequencies,
absorption must be with the top of 0.8 (see graphic
The Supplier must below). It is tolerated a value of absorption lower
Realiser the
take into account the than 0.8 but higher than 0.7 per only one third
absoprtion measure
procedure of octave.
on palnar sample
realization of the
from 1 m to 1,2 m.
D49 1977 plan samples: Classes are designed by letters:
The thickness must
correspond to the • A corresponds to tha higher class. The cutoff
PMXP_PCL08_0126 frequency is at the third octave 630 Hz.
nominal theorical
thickness. • F corresponds to the weakest class. The cutoff
frequency is at the third octave 2000 Hz.
The other letters correspondent to the third octave
800 Hz, 1000 Hz, 1250 Hz, 1600 Hz.

Curves in Appendix: Class X.

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7.6.2.COMPLEX ABSORBENT: ACOUSTIC ABSORPTION (TUBE WITH IMPEDANCE)

Expression of
Document Characteristics Requirements
results
Measure realised on size 1m²20 used for the
The test is carried out characterization in alpha cabin.
on plan sample of Must be reproduced on the curve:
1,20 m² responding to The field of • materials, thicknesses and surface weights of the
the acoustic class in measurement of the various components constituting the complex
alpha cabin to test curve is from 100 Hz
D45 5430 to 6300 Hz and the • the date of the test, the logo supplier or firm under
above treating the test.
field of exploitation
from
250 Hz to 6300 Hz. Measurements on parts are comparative with the
The test is carried out measurement carried out on the planar format 1.20 m²
on specimens from with technology and the process of processing suggested
the part to answer the purpose in the alpha chamber.

7.7.ADHESIVES PROPERTIES
According to the type of application, the adhesive is validated according to the characteristics below by the
component supplier.
Specify the support on which the product is positioned to carry out the tests (ex: on PP plate, finishing paint,
EPDM,…).
For the tests on finishing paint to use coated sheet of cataphoresis and on standard finish gray aluminum + BASF
VER28.

7.7.1.RESISTANCE TO PEELING AT FALT ANGLE OF THE PROCTECTIVE FILM AT

23 °C ± 2 °C

Expression of
Document Characteristics Requirements
results
• At new At new ≤ 0,15 N/cm

• Afte 1 AF cycle (D47 1309) After 1 AF cycle: ± 20 %

D11 1158 (No tear of the film. None let go of
the film is tolerated during transport,
storage and handling)

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7.7.2.RESISTANCE TO PEELING AT RIGHT ANGLE ON COATED STEEL PLATE DROIT AT

23 °C ± 2 C

Expression of
Document Characteristics Requirements
results
Before ageing
• After 10 min at 23 °C ± 2 °C ≥ 3 N/cm
• After 24 h at 23 °C ± 2 °C - Standard Standard: ≥ 5 N/cm
After climatic ageing
• After 5 AF cycles, comparative to the
standard at 24 h.
Delta ≤ 20 %
• After 10 AF cycles, comparative to
5 AF cycles.
After humid cataplasm
• H7 comparative to the standard 24 h. Delta ≤ 20 %
After fluids exposure (2h)
• Ageing by protective / protective
removal, comparative to the standard 24
h.
Time between bonding and fluid contact:
D51 1485 4 h.
Time of exposure: protective 24 h
protection removal then rinsage.
Drying time: 2 h.
• Ageing with cleaning product (sodium
lauryl sulfate diluted at 10 g/L),
comaprative to the standard 24 h. Delta ≤ 20 %
Time between bonding and fluid contact:
4 h.
Time of exposure: 24 h.
Drying time: sans.
• Ageing with glass wash liquid
comparative to the standard 24 h.
Time between bonding and fluid contact:
4 h.
Time of exposure: 1 min.
Drying time: 15 min.

7.8.ULTRASOUND SEAM PROPERTIES

For a delivered product welded the component supplier or Supplier of the part must imperatively answer and inform
the values of the specifications following:
The tests are carried out on the support used for the function with a spot weld. To indicate the diameter of the
electrode and the pellet-size of spot weld.

7.8.1.RIGID SUPPORT - PEELING AT RIGHT ANGLE (TEST ON POLYPRO PLATE)

Expression of
Document Characteristics Requirements
results
At new. N / point At new and after ageing ≥ 8 N /
D51 1485 point.
After climatic ageing 4 BF cycles N / point * Precise le type of failure
D471309. (adhesive, cohesive, …).

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7.8.2.FLEXIBLE SUPPORT - PEELING AT FLAT ANGLE (TEST ON FOAMED PE OR PP

SHEET (TYPE SEALING SHEET)

Expression of
Document Characteristics Requirements
results
At new and after ageing ≥ 1 N /
At new. N / point
point.
After climatic ageing 4 BF cycles N / point * precise the type of failure
D471309. (adhesive, cohesive, …).
• Ageing by protective / protective
removal, comparative to the standard
24 h.
Time between bonding and fluid contact:
Delta ≤ 20 %
4 h.
Time of exposure: protective 24 h
protective removal then rinsage.
Drying time: 2 h.
D51 1485 • Ageing with cleaning product (sodium
lauryl sulfate diluted at 10 g/L),
comparative to the standard 24 h.
Time between bonding and fluid contact: Delta ≤ 20 %
4 h.
Time of exposure: 24 h.
Drying time: sans.
• Ageing with glass wash liquid,
comparative to the standard 24 h.
Time between bonding and fluid contact:
Delta ≤ 20 %
4 h.
Time of exposure: 1 min.
Drying time: 15 min.

8.TESTS TO BE REMADE ON PART

If no FTM exists: all the tests are to be realized on the part
If a FTM is validated and where the process influences the characteristics of the material, certain tests are to be
realized on part.
The list below takes into account these tests:
• § 7.2.5. Specific gravity (honeycombed materials),
• § 7.2.6. Weight per unit area,
• § 7.2.7. Thickness and compressibility,
• § 7.6.2. Complex absorbing: acoustic absorption (tube with impedance),
• § 7.3.1.4. Grip of coatings aspect/towards (a face or 2 faces).

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Appendix
Acoustic requirement in alpha cabin

Classe d'absorption en champ diffus

1
Classe A
0,9
0,8 Classe B
en champ diffus

0,7 Classe C
0,6 Classe D
Alpha

0,5 Classe E
0,4
Classe F
0,3
Classe G
0,2
0,1
0
0

0
00

50

00

00

00

50

00

00

00

00

0
00
40

50

63

80

Fréquence
10

12

16

20

25

31

40

50

63

80
10

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