Mercedes-Benz DBL 5571

Company Standard Date published: 2015-10

Total no. of pages (including annexes): 13

Person in charge: Elke Stöcker
E-mail: elke.stoecker@daimler.com
Plant: 050; Dept.: TF/VWK
Date of translation: 2016-03 Phone: +49 (0) 7031 90 81572

Profile Sections and Molded Parts Made from

Elastomers (EPDM)
in the Body Area

Foreword

DBL 5571 describes the materials for body seals in the interior and exterior.

This edition supersedes the previous edition 2011-09 of this Standard.

Changes
In comparison with edition 2011-09, the following changes have been made:

- Editorial revision and standards updated

- Test values adapted to the state of the art
- PV 21 not permitted for new designs; PV 14 can be used instead
- For new PV 50, use of elastomer mixtures with reduced conductivity to prevent
contact corrosion in combination with Al or Mg parts as per DBL 5527
- Table 2: Exterior and interior requirements added
- Annex B: Chemical resistance test added

NOTE: This translation is for information purposes only.

The German version shall prevail above all others.

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Contents
1 Scope..................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions ............................................................................................................................5
4 General requirements ............................................................................................................................5
5 Abbreviated material designation for documentation.............................................................................5
6 Technical data ....................................................................................................................................... 5
7 Test methods ......................................................................................................................................... 5
7.1 Stain test........................................................................................................................................... 5
7.2 Test methods for hot light aging and hot light fastness .....................................................................6
7.3 Resistance to chemicals ...................................................................................................................6
Annex A (normative) Technical data .............................................................................................................7
Annex B (normative) Testing the resistance to chemicals and operating fluids ..........................................12
Annex C (informative) Overview of PVs with status NFN ............................................................................13

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1 Scope
This DBL shall be applied for statically and dynamically stressed, non-foamed sealing sections and/or
molded parts made of elastomers predominantly used in the body area.
Permanent thermal stress is possible up to 70 °C. It is also possible to briefly stress component parts up
to 100 °C (see technical data, Table 2, Annex A).
Body seals can already be described with several product versions of DBL 5571.
DBL 5573 shall be applied to foamed sealing sections.
Surface treatments as per DBL 5575 (flock) and DBL 5578 (low-friction coating) have been described
separately.

Table 1: Product versions, overview

Product Hardness
version range Application examples Recommended
PV Shore A polymer type
Firmly seated body seals
10 25 to 80 Gaskets, cup seals, etc.
Interior or exterior EPDM

Same as PV 10
14 > 80 Ebonite, fixed stress or
e.g. clamping base
Interior and/or exterior
Seal stressed by lifting on EPDM blends
20 25 to 80 doors, hood, etc.
Interior or exterior
Seals stressed by friction
30 25 to 80 Gaskets, e.g. dust shield seal,
window guide rail
Interior or exterior
Same as PV 30
40 25 to 80 Convertible seals with requirements for
interior and exterior area

Seals made of an elastomer mixture with EPDM

50 ≥ 25 reduced conductivity to prevent with low
contact corrosion in combination with Al or Mg conductivity
parts. Measured as per DBL 5527
Interior and/or exterior

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2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the referenced document (including any changes) applies.

DBL 5306 General Technical Delivery Conditions and Test Methods for Interior
Equipment Materials and Similar Products
DBL 5307 Flame Retardant Properties – Interior Trim Parts – Requirements and Test
Specifications
DBL 5452 Foam-Molded Flexible Cellular Polyurethane-Based Materials
DBL 5527 Elastomer Materials with Reduced Conductivity (to Avoid Contact Corrosion)
DBL 5555 Finished Parts and Semi-Finished Products Made of Organic Polymer
Materials - General Conditions and Test Methods
DBL 5575 Textile-Flocked Elastomer Parts for Body Seals and Plastic Parts for Vehicle
Interior
DBL 5578 Elastomer Parts with Anti-Friction Coating
DBL 7530 Screenwash Fluid Concentrate, Summer and Winter Setting
DBL 7906 Self-Adhesive Components
DBL 8585 General Requirements –
Environmental Protection, Hazardous Substances, Dangerous Goods –
Negative Substance List for the Selection of Materials
DBL 5430 Emissions and Odor in the Vehicle Interior
DIN 53504 Testing of Rubber – Determination of Tensile Strength at Break, Tensile
Stress at Yield, Elongation at Break and Stress Values in a Tensile Test
DIN EN 20105-A02 Textiles - Tests for Colour Fastness - Grey Scale for Assessing Change
in Colour
DIN EN ISO 105-B06 Textiles - Tests for Colour Fastness - Part B06: Colour Fastness and Ageing
to Artificial Light at High Temperatures: Xenon Arc Fading Lamp Test
DIN EN ISO 1183-1 Plastics - Methods for Determining the Density of Non-Cellular Plastics -
Part 1: Immersion Method, Liquid Pyknometer Method and Titration Method
DIN EN ISO 868 Plastics and Ebonite - Determination of Indentation Hardness by Means
of a Durometer (Shore Hardness)
DIN ISO 1629 Rubber and Latices – Nomenclature
DIN ISO 2285 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination of Tension Set under
Constant Elongation, and of Tension Set, Elongation and Creep under
Constant Tensile Load
DIN ISO 34-1 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic - Determination of Tear Strength -
Part 1: Trouser, Angle and Crescent Test Pieces
DIN ISO 48 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic - Determination of Hardness
(Hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD)
DIN ISO 815-1 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic - Determination of Compression Set -
Part 1: At Ambient or Elevated Temperatures
ISO 188 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic - Accelerated Ageing and Heat
Resistance Tests
ISO 37 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic - Determination of Tensile Stress-
Strain Properties
ISO 3865 Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Methods of Test for Staining
in Contact with Organic Material
MBN 10459 Determination of Surface Evaluation Criteria for Passenger Car Body
Sealing Systems
MBN 10461 Layout and Structure of Quality-Related Features in a Design Drawing
for Body Sealing Systems (Passenger Cars)
MBN 10505 Artificial Weathering, Florida Mode
MBN 10506 Artificial Weathering, Kalahari Mode

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3 Terms and definitions

DSC Differential scanning calorimetry
ISIR Initial sample inspection report
EPDM Ethylene-propylene-diene rubber
HLA Hot light aging
HLF Hot light fastness
IRHD International rubber hardness degree
RT Room temperature
VOC Volatile organic compounds
OEM Original equipment manufacturer
PKW Passenger car

4 General requirements

For safety requirements, homologation (in particular, exhaust emissions) and quality, the existing statutory
requirements and laws shall be complied with. In addition, the relevant requirements of the Daimler Group
apply.

All materials, procedures, processes, components, and systems shall conform to the current statutory
requirements regarding regulated substances and recyclability.

In deviation from DBL 5555 a new material approval after 10 years shall not be required.
The following shall be observed:
• DBL 8585
• MBN 10459: Determination of Surface Evaluation Criteria for Passenger Car Body Sealing
Systems
• MBN 10461: Layout and Structure of Quality-Related Features in a Design Drawing for Body
Sealing Systems (Passenger Cars)
• The drawing shall specify whether the application is interior or exterior.
If applicable, both requirements shall be specified, e.g. for window guides and convertible seals.

5 Abbreviated material designation for documentation

Example: Elastomer EPDM 70 ± 5 Shore A + DBL 5571.10

6 Technical data
The specified values in Table 2 of Annex A relate to tests on panel material.

7 Test methods
The tests shall be performed on elastomer panels and, if required, on the component. The data
of the results has been specified in Annex A, Table 2. Interior checks shall only be required
if the components are in contact with the vehicle interior.
Both requirements shall be tested if the component is used on the exterior and interior.

7.1 Stain test

Test for staining during wetting with screenwash concentrate for exterior application.
The test shall be performed on specimen strips for initial assessment, and on the component due
to the surface design. A pipette shall be used to apply 4 drops of undiluted screenwash concentrate
to the test strip surface. The spacing of the drops shall be selected so that the drops do not run into each
other (see Figure 1); dry for 24 h at RT. Then expose the test specimen to 1 to 4 cycles of hot light aging.
The staining shall be assessed after each cycle. The surface shall be cleaned using a cloth soaked
with water or, if appropriate, using plastic cleaner. Visible stains shall not be acceptable. The stains shall
be assessed as agreed between Daimler AG and the supplier.

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Figure 1: Test specimen holder with test media

7.2 Test methods for hot light aging and hot light fastness

Hot light aging shall be verified for all interior parts. The test shall be performed according
to DIN EN ISO 105-B06 (see also DBL 5306).
The exposure conditions are:
• 3 (normal); irradiance 1,2 W/m² (420 nm)
• For instrument type C, filter system BS/SL shall be used.
The exposure time shall be 4 cycles of HLF, approx. 280 h. One cycle shall be carried
out up to ΔE 4,3±0,4 of light fastness reference 6 (exposed/covered).
The determination of aging (HLA) shall be performed as follows:
• Determination of end point: 4 cycles of HLF.
• A new light fastness reference 6 shall be used for each cycle.
• Assessment: comparison of exposed test specimen with original specimen
for light source D65.
The assessment shall be performed based on the gray scale in accordance
with DIN EN 20105-A02.

7.3 Resistance to chemicals

The chemicals shall be selected as per the vehicle areas specified in Annex B.

Execution of drop test

Using a pipette, drops shall be applied to the surface and, after an exposure time of 10 min, dried in 60 °C
circulating air for 30 min. The surface shall be evaluated 24 h after application.

Assessment
Changes visible with the naked eye by a normally sighted person are not permissible.
Changes in the degree of gloss shall only be indicated if they cannot be removed with a wet cloth (water).

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Annex A (normative)
Technical data
Table 2: Technical data

Technical data Units Limit requirements, product versions (PV) Test specification

10 14 20 30 40 50
DIN ISO 1629
Material - Indicate when sampling

DIN EN ISO 1183-1

Density g/cm³ Indicate when sampling Buoyancy method A
Tolerance ± 0,02 g/cm³
DIN EN ISO 868
Shore A Indicate when sampling reading time 3 s

DIN ISO 48,

Microhardness IRHD Indicate when sampling method M or CM

DBL 5555
Extractable % Indicate when sampling
matter
DBL 5555
Ash content % Indicate when sampling
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Contact corrosion Elastomer DBL 5527

mixture with
in connection Ω Not applicable only PV 50
reduced
with Al or Mg parts conductivity
Tensile strength
at least MPa ISO 37
S 2 dumbbells

Shore A Deviation:
at hardness of < 35 5,0 - 5,5 6,0 5,0 Test rate
200 mm/min
at hardness of 35 to 65 6,0 - 6,0 6,0 6,0

at hardness of > 65 to 80 7,0 - 7,0 7,0 6,0

at hardness of > 80 - 6,0 - - 5,0

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Technical data Units Limit requirements, product versions (PV) Test specification
(continued)
10 14 20 30 40 50
Elongation at break ISO 37
at least % S 2 dumb bells
DIN 53504
Shore A
at hardness of < 35 300 - 350 350 Deviation:
Test rate
at hardness of 35 to 65 250 - 300 300 200 mm/min

at hardness of > 65 to 80 200 - 250 250

at hardness of > 80 - 80 - 80

Tear propagation resistance DIN ISO 34-1

at least N/mm Method A

Shore A Coupon specimen either

at hardness of < 35 4,0 - 4,0 5,0 4,0 6 mm or 2 mm thick

at hardness of 35 to 65 4,5 - 5,0 7,0 5,0

at hardness of > 65 to 80 5,0 - 7,0 8,0 6,0

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at hardness of > 80 - 4,0 - - 4,0

Compression set DIN ISO 815-1

max. % Method B
At hardness of > 80 35 - 35 30 40 Test duration: (22+2) h
compression set not Test temp.: (70±2) °C
applicable
Tension set DIN ISO 2285
max. % 35 - 35 30 40 Method B
At hardness of > 80 Test duration (22+2) h
tension set not applicable Test temp.: (70±2) °C

Cold reference value °C ≤ -35 DBL 5555 (DSC)

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Technical data Units Limit requirements, product versions (PV) Test specification
(continued)
10 14 20 30 40 50
ISO 3865 method A
Contact staining Tested when in contact with body paint only (roof application deviating
Migration staining - test at 90 °C)
Extraction staining No staining permissible Irradiation time 24 h
Visual assessment
Heat aging ISO 188
resistance Flow rate 0,25 to 3 m/s;
Change in hardness A ±5 Air changes >
Shore 30 x per h
Heat storage
Panel 7 d/70 °C
Test strip, at least (10 x 1 cm)
And test on component % 1 DIN EN ISO 868
Dimensional change of reading time 3 s
length/width max.
Tensile strength
at least MPa ISO 37
Type 2 dumbbell
Shore A Deviation:
at hardness of < 35 3,5 - 4,0 4,0 4,0 Test rate
200 mm/min
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at hardness of 35 to 65 4,5 - 4,5 5,0 5,0

at hardness of 65 to 80 5,0 - 5,0 6,0 5,0

at hardness of > 80 - 5,0 - - 4,0

Elongation at break
At least %

Shore A
at hardness of < 35 250 - 300 300

at hardness of 35 to 65 200 - 250 250

at hardness of 65 to 80 150 - 200 200

at hardness of > 80 - 70 - 70

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Technical data Units Limit requirements, product versions (PV) Test specification
(continued)
10 14 20 30 40 50
Ozone test Not applicable to 100 % EPDM
for material blends DBL 5555
max. Level 0

Self-adhesive finish - According to requirement on drawing DBL 7906

Color - According to drawing

(colored coating) Color chart agreement with Design department required According to requirement
on drawing
Component test PV 40 only Assessment criteria: PV 40 only
- The parts shall not show any changes compared with the as-supplied condition Component test
Material combination which would impair their application (e.g. embrittlement, warpage, shrinkage, Based on DBL 5452
Convertible seals and lengthening of the finished parts, separation of fastening/assembly parts,
e.g. EPDM + sealing foam embrittlement of the adhesive, blistering, fragility, and cracks, discoloration, tack). Heat aging
7 d/140 °C

The following additionally applies to interior application:

Limit requirements, product versions (PV)

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Technical data Units Test specification

(continued) 10 14 20 30 40 50
Hot light aging e.g. inner edge protection, dust shield seal For components
Exposure period: 280 h exposed to solar radiation
(4 cycles) Assessment of the 4th cycle in the interior only
No cracking DIN EN ISO 105-B06
Change
Gray scale at least Level 4 3

Burning test mm/min Compliance mandatory DBL 5307.10

Fogging test mg
Compliance mandatory DBL 5430
Odor test method B3 Rating

Emission analysis -
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The following additionally applies to exterior application:

Limit requirements, product versions (PV)

Technical data Units Test specification
(continued) 10 14 20 30 40 50
Stain test For wetting with
Screenwash concentrate e.g. outer roof frame seal, dust shield seal screenwash concentrate
Hot light aging only
Exposure period: 280 h No staining visible on the surface. A 001 986 7571
(1-4 cycles) DBL 7530
Assessment of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th cycles See Section 7.1 and 7.2
Change 3 Figure 1 for procedure
Gray scale at least Level 4 DIN EN 20105-A02
DIN EN ISO 105-B06

Artificial weathering For application

Kalahari mode No cracking or detachment in visible area only
Florida mode
Change Level 4 3 MBN 10505
Gray scale at least MBN 10506

Resistance to chemicals See component position on the vehicle (Annex B) For procedure,
- Chemicals shall be selected according to MB specifications. see Section 7.3
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No change in the degree of gloss or stains which cannot be removed Annex B

with a wet cloth (water).

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Annex B (normative)
Testing the resistance to chemicals and operating fluids
The test shall be performed using the most recent variant of the following:

1. WinterFit screenwash concentrate (medium: water 1:2) A 002 986 1471 09

2. Inside glass cleaner A 001 986 38 71
3. Tar remover A 001 986 40 71
4. Insect remover A 002 986 11 71 11
5. Plastic cleaner A 001 986 94 71
6. Car shampoo A 001 986 41 71 10
7. Rim cleaner A 001 986 34 71 14
8. Terostat 8550 (cleaner) A 005 989 1971
9. Brake fluid DOT4+ A 000 989 08 07
10. Anticorrosion agent/antifreeze A 000 989 08 25
11. Hydraulic fluid A 001 989 24 03
12. Transmission fluid A 000 989 28 03
13. FAM B testing fuel acc. to DIN 51604 1-3
14. Diesel fuel from filling station

Engine compartment
Roof area
1, 9, 10, 11, 12,
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
Rear area
Windshield area 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 13, 14
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8

Rim cover
Front area Side area 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8

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Annex C (informative)
Overview of PVs with status NFN
Table 3: Overview of PVs with status NFN
Product Hardness
version range Application examples Recommended
PV Shore A polymer type
Same as PV 20 EPDM
21 > 80 Ebonite, lifting stress or EPDM blends

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