FlexGuard®2120

Global Technical Services Annual Performance Tests

Test Report : M F G 2 0 2 2 - 1 1 - 1 1 1 7 8 Date : 12/10/2022

Reported by: Cai Yangguang Checked by: Daisy Li Page 1 of 3

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

- SAE J2192, SAE J369

- FMVSS 302
- BH100-016A, BH 100-003B

PURPOSE:

Annual performance tests for FlexGuard®2120 produced by ChangShu plant.

TEST DESCRIPTION:

1. Heat Aging, 240 hours @175℃

2. Flammability per SAE J369/FMVSS 302
3. Low Temperature Flexibility per BH 100-016A
4. Fluid Resistance per BH100-003B

TEST CONDITIONS:

- Temperature : from 22°C to 24°C

- Relative humidity : from 45% to 55%

DESCRIPTION OF TEST SPECIMENS:

FlexGuard®2120 2001001903S Lot NO.220907025

TEST PROCEDURE AND RESULTS:

Test #1: Heat Aging, 240 hours @175°C

Procedure: The following was performed on three samples of the product:
 A sample was cut to length of 200mm.
 The sample was put into the convection oven and keep the temperature at 175°C for 240h.
 After 240 hours, the sample was removed from the oven and allowed to cool to room temperature.
 The sample was wrapped around a mandrel with a diameter equal to four times (4X) the nominal ID
of the test sample at a uniform rate of one turn per 10 seconds.
 The sample was visually examined for any change in appearance or other signs of degradation.

Requirement: No sign of any degradation or cracks when wrapped around 4X mandrel.

Results: All samples passed with no sign of degradation or cracks when wrapped around 4X mandrel.

Form : Technical Service Report Template – Ref. form for procedure F-0903
Rev. 3 Date: 03/17/2020
This test report shall not be part of any purchase order or agreement. Tenneco makes no warranty or representation whatsoever, express or implied, oral or written, concerning
any part of this test report and the client receiving this test report acknowledges and agrees that this test report is provided “AS IS”, “WHERE IS” and “WITH ALL FAULTS”. The
client receiving this test report further acknowledges and agrees that Tenneco shall not be responsible for any claims or actions related to the use of this test report.
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Test #2: Flammability per SAE J369/FMVSS 302

Procedure: The following was conducted on three samples of the product:
 A sample was cut to a length of 360mm.
 The sample was placed on a horizontal U-shaped fixture that has markings every 25mm.
 A U-shaped metal frame was then placed on top of the U-shaped fixture in order to keep the sample
flat during testing.
 The end of the sample that was in the bottom of the “U” of the U-shaped fixture was clamped closed.
 Using a Bunsen burner, a flame was applied for 15seconds to the unclamped end of the sample.
 When the flame reached a point 38mm along the sample, a timer was started.
 The time for the flame to progress an additional 250mm was measured.
 If the flame did not travel to the far end of the sample, the time to reach the point where the flame
extinguished was measured.
 The burn rate was calculated in mm/min.

Per SAE J369

DNI (Does not ignite) Sample did not support combustion

SE/0 (Self - extinguishing) Sample ignited but extinguished before reaching 1st gauge mark
SE/NBR (Self-extinguish / Sample ignited but extinguished before burning for 60s after and 51mm
no burn rate) from the start timing
SE/B (Self-extinguish with Sample burned past the 1st gauge mark but extinguished before the
a burn rate in mm/min) flame reach the 2nd gauge mark
B (burn rate in mm/min) Sample burned the entire 254mm between 1 st and 2nd gauge mark
RB (rapid burning) Sample transmitted a flame at a rate too fast to measure
Per FMVSS 302
 The test specimen does not burn; or
 The propagation of the flame is not more than 102mm per minute; or
 The flame extinguishes within 60s after removal of the ignition flame and the flame does not travel
more than about 50mm.

Requirement: Self-extinguished or Burn rate < 100 mm/min

Results: All samples self-extinguished before reaching the first mark.

Test #3: Low Temperature Flexibility per BH 100-016A

Procedure: The following was performed on three samples of each product:
 A sample was cut to 200mm in length.
 The sample was placed in an environmental chamber set at -70°C.
 After 4 hours, the sample was removed from the chamber. A taped wire bundle with an outer
diameter equal to 80% of nominal ID of the sample was inserted into the sample.
 The sample/wire assembly was then wrapped around a mandrel with a diameter equal to four times
(4X) the nominal ID of the test sample at a uniform rate of one turn per 10 seconds.
 The sample was visually inspected for any sign of degradation.

Requirement: No sign of any degradation or cracks when wrapped around 4X mandrel.

Results: All samples passed with no sign of degradation or cracks.

Test #4: Fluid Resistance per BH 100-003B

Procedure: The following was performed on 3 samples of the product per each fluid:

Form : Technical Service Report Template – Ref. form for procedure F-0903
Rev. 3 Date: 03/17/2020
This test report shall not be part of any purchase order or agreement. Tenneco makes no warranty or representation whatsoever, express or implied, oral or written, concerning
any part of this test report and the client receiving this test report acknowledges and agrees that this test report is provided “AS IS”, “WHERE IS” and “WITH ALL FAULTS”. The
client receiving this test report further acknowledges and agrees that Tenneco shall not be responsible for any claims or actions related to the use of this test report.
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 A sample was cut to 51 mm in length.

 The sample was immersed in one of the following automotive fluids for 30 minutes:
- 5% NaCl solution
- 50% antifreeze solution
- Windshield washer fluid
- Automatic transmission fluid
- Power steering fluid
- Heavy duty brake fluid
- SAE 5W30 engine oil
- ASTM Reference Fuel C
- Diesel fuel
 Remove the samples from the fluids after 30 minutes and wipe gently with a paper towel to remove
excess fluid.
 Record all visual observations such as delamination or deformation of the sample.

Requirement: No visible change in appearance, sign of degradation, or loss of flexibility.

Results: All samples passed, with no visible change in appearance or any sign of degradation.

CONCLUSION:

Our results were reported above.

Form : Technical Service Report Template – Ref. form for procedure F-0903
Rev. 3 Date: 03/17/2020
This test report shall not be part of any purchase order or agreement. Tenneco makes no warranty or representation whatsoever, express or implied, oral or written, concerning
any part of this test report and the client receiving this test report acknowledges and agrees that this test report is provided “AS IS”, “WHERE IS” and “WITH ALL FAULTS”. The
client receiving this test report further acknowledges and agrees that Tenneco shall not be responsible for any claims or actions related to the use of this test report.