ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

PERFORMANCE, ACOUSTICAL AND INSULATORS, INTERIOR ASSEMBLIES WSS-M99P32-D1

1. SCOPE

This specification defines the minimum durability requirements of all interior and luggage compartment
sound absorption/insulation applications, where various materials are combined to provide an assembly
having acoustical sound absorption/barrier/insulation and/or functional features. This does not include
engine (hood) compartment insulators, thermal insulators, and/or exhaust shields. In addition, ultra high
temperature parts exposed to heat from turbochargers, EGR systems and exhaust pipes are not included.

2. APPLICATION

This specification was released originally for materials used as interior, luggage compartment, for sound
absorption/insulation applications. This specification excludes the following:

• Acoustic wheel arch/well liners. Use WSS-M99P32-D2 and D3 (latest)

• Underbody Shields. Use WSS-M99P32-D4 and D5 (latest)
• Engine/Hood/Tunnel Insulators/. Use WSS-M99P32-D6 (latest)

3. REQUIREMENTS

Materials used in interior applications must meet the Performance, Vehicle Interior Environment Quality
Material/Component Requirements outlined in WSS-M99P2222-D1 (latest). Data must be included in
material submission package.

3.1 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS

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

3.2 FINISHED PART REQUIREMENTS

Detailed part construction must be submitted along with test data for initial approval. Data must be
submitted via the Ford Materials Database (FMD) template. Design Verification (DV) is done on the
part to verify supplier feasibility and Product Verification Testing (PV) is done on production parts.
DV/PV and sample sizes are defined in Table 1.

In addition to the following minimum requirements, production assemblies must withstand normal
handling during shipping, installation, use, and service, without tearing, breaking, or permanently
deforming.

3.3 APPEARANCE
(FLTM BI 109-01)

All appearance properties of exposed materials shall meet the requirements of the relevant
Engineering Department.

Date Action Revisions Rev. 0

2015 02 20 Released C. Kay, D. Murtonen, NA

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3.4 WEIGHT
(FLTM BN 106-01)

Weight of each layer of a composite and/or total composite shall be included on Engineering
Drawing.

3.5 ODOR
(FLTM BO 131-03, Variant C) Rating 3 max

3.6 FOGGING
(SAE J1756, 3 h at 100 °C heating, 21 °C
cooling plate, post test conditioning 16 h)

Fog Number 70 min

The formation of a clear (oily) film, droplets or crystals is cause for rejection.

3.7 FLAMMABILITY
(SAE J369/ISO 3795)

Flammability is affected by the material thickness and density. Conduct testing on the full range of
material thicknesses and densities on part.

Burn Rate 100 mm/minute max

Flame should be applied to the exposed side of the component, which under certain conditions
may include inner/outer surfaces. Supplier shall document test conditions in their Control Plan (for
PV).

3.8 CONSTRUCTION PROPERTIES

3.8.1. Resistance to Mildew

Test Method

Cut specimens from the various thicknesses in the part and/or test all material thicknesses.
Specimen size is 200 x 200 mm unless part size is smaller.

Expose for 7 days in a humidity cabinet maintained at 98 +/- 2% relative humidity and 38 +/-
2 °C.

Evaluation

Remove the part from the cabinet and evaluate immediately. The part shall exhibit no
visible evidence of mildew growth and/or objectionable odor after 7 days exposure in a
humidity cabinet maintained at 98 +/- 2% relative humidity and 38 +/- 2 °C.

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3.8.2. Environmental Cycling (Heat, Humidity and Cold)

Test Method

Conduct with the NVH or approved surrogate assembly mounted on an actual or simulated
production support foundation with the approved retention methods.

5 h at -30 +/- 2 °C
30 minutes at 23 +/- 2 °C and 50% R.H.
5 h at 80 +/- 2 °C
30 minutes at 23 +/- 2 °C and 50% R.H.
2 h at 50 +/- 2 °C and 95 +/- 5% R.H.
30 minutes at 23 +/- 2 °C and 50 % R.H.
5 h at -30 +/- 2 °C
30 minutes at 23 +/- 2 °C and 50% R.H.
5 h at 80 +/- 2 °C

Evaluation

Remove the assembly from the cabinet and evaluate immediately. The part shall exhibit no
visible and objectionable appearance such as distortion, blistering, delamination,
expansion, shrinkage or warpage which will interfere with normal function or cause
objectionable and unsightly gaps. No mold formation shall be present.

In addition, any objectionable appearance observed during the test should be reported.

3.8.3 Heat Aging

(7 days at 80 +/- 2 °C)

Test one assembly.

Evaluation

Remove the assembly from the cabinet and evaluate immediately. The part shall exhibit no
visible and objectionable appearance such as distortion, blistering, delamination,
expansion, shrinkage or warpage which will interfere with normal function or cause
objectionable and unsightly gaps.

In addition, any objectionable appearance observed during the test should be reported.

3.8.4 Resistance of Insulators to various Test Reagents

(ASTM D896)

The finished or surrogate part shall not dissolve, exhibit tackiness or delaminate when
immersed in each of the following test reagents for a 4 hour period. Use a separate
specimen for each test reagent.

Test Reagents:
1. Deionized water
2. 3% (by weight) Salt (NaCl) solution in deionized water
3. Windex or similar commercial window cleaner

3.8.5 Corrosiveness to Steel Rating 4 min

(SAE J1389)

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3.9 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

3.9.1 Breaking Strength (non-foam materials only)

(ASTM D5034, for test set-up and procedure, exception of speed 25 mm/minute)
Report value of load at break

Specimens to be cut from flat areas of the finished part and distance between clamps at
beginning of test should be 100 mm.

3.9.1.1 Original Report Only, N

Individual values to be reported with the data submission package.

For the below, test requirement is -30% max change from average original
breaking strength. Test requirement can be met if the change is greater than 30%,
but the resulting value is above original value.

3.9.1.2 Change After Humidity Aging Report % of

(48 h at 38 +/- 2 °C and 95 +/- 2% R.H.; 1 h at change
room temperature)

3.9.1.3 Change After Heat Aging Report % of

(Conditions per para.3.8.3.1) change

3.9.1.4 Change After Immersion in Water Report % of

(48 h in distilled water at room temperature) change

3.9.2 Tear Resistance Test (foam materials only)

(ASTM D3574 Test F) Report Value, kPa

3.9.3 Compression Force Deflection Test (foam materials only)

(ASTM D3574 Test C) Report Value, kPa

Shall not compress more than 70% of the original thickness after loading with 35 kg.
Upon removing the load, the material shall recover at least 65% of the compressed
distance.

3.9.4 Constant Deflection Compression Set Test (foam materials only)

(ASTM D3574 Test D)

Original Report Value, %

3.9.4.1 Steam Autoclave Aging Exposure +/- 40% max from

(ASTM D3574 Test J2, 5 hours at 120 C +/- 5 °C Original Value
Followed by Constant Deflection Compression
Set Test (ASTM D3574 Test D)

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3.9.4.2 Dry Heat Aging Exposure +/-10% max from

(ASTM D3574 Test K) Original Value
22 hours at 140 °C or maximum temperature as mutually agreed
upon, followed by Constant Deflection Compression Set Test
(ASTM D3574 Test D)

3.9.5 Peel Strength (Interior Laminates only)

(FLTM BN 151-05, Method B)

Samples must meet at least one of the following requirements:

- Achieve peel strength value of 6 N/50 mm, min
- Adhesion of the covering material must exceed cohesive strength of the substrate

3.9.6 Moisture Absorption 30% max

Cut a 200 x 200 +/-10 mm specimen from the part to be tested and seal any cut edges, e.g.
with wax. Weigh the specimen nearest to 0.1 g.

Condition part/section in suspended position at 38 +/- 2 °C and 95 +/- 2% R.H. for 24 h.

After 1 h at 23 +/- 2 °C and 50 +/- 2% R.H. weigh the part/section to the nearest 0.1 g and
determine increase of weight in percent based on the original weight.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

The information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the requirements of
this specification. Contact gmfs@ford.com for questions concerning Engineering Material Specifications.

4.1 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Component supplier shall meet the NVH program specific targets as directed by Ford D&R activity
through the Request for Quote document. These targets are program dependent and run at Ford
NVH facilities.

4.1.1 Sound Absorption:

The component shall meet the Sound Absorption Target Curve in the 400 Hz to 10 kHz
frequency range as specified in the Request for Quote. The measurements should be
conducted in the Ford Alpha Cabin. The target curve should be specified on the
Engineering Drawing.

4.1.2 Sound Transmission Loss:

The component shall meet the Sound Transmission Loss Target Curve in the 200 Hz to 10
kHz frequency range as specified in the Request for Quote. The measurements should be
conducted in the Ford Sound Transmission Loss Chamber. The target curve should be
specified on the Engineering Drawing.

4.1.3 Sound Insulation:

The component shall meet the Sound Insulation Loss Target Curve in the 100 Hz to 10 kHz
frequency range as specified in the Request for Quote. The measurements should be
conducted in the Ford APAMAT Chamber. The target curve should be specified on the
Engineering Drawing.

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Test method:

Shoddy
A1: Felt or

A2: PU Foam

A3: EPP Foam

Fleece
A4: Non-woven

A5: Glass Fiber

Sample size required for DV and PV.

Weight
3.4 FLTM BN106-01: Substrate and 3(DV+PV) 3(DV+PV) 3(DV+PV) 3(DV+PV) 3(DV+PV)
Total Weight
3(DV+PV) 3(DV+PV) 3(DV+PV) 3(DV+PV) 3(DV+PV)
Odor
3.5 per per per per per
FLTM BO131-03
condition condition condition condition condition
Fogging
3.6 3(DV+PV) 3(DV+PV) 3(DV+PV) 3(DV+PV) 3(DV+PV)
SAE J1756 (Photometric)
Flammability
3.7
Interior Burn Rate 100mm/min 5(DV+PV) 5(DV+PV) 5(DV+PV) 5(DV+PV) 5(DV+PV)
maximum
3.8.1. Resistance to Mildew 1(DV) 1(DV) 1(DV) 1(DV) 1(DV

3.8.2 Environmental Cycling 1(DV+PV) 1DV+PV) 1(DV+PV) 1(DV+PV) 1(DV+PV)

3.8
Construction 3.8.3 Heat Aging 1(DV+PV) 1DV+PV) 1(DV+PV) 1(DV+PV) 1(DV+PV)
Properties
1(DV) per 1(DV)per 1(DV) per 1(DV)per 1(DV)per
3.8.4 Resistance to Test Reagents
reagent reagent reagent reagent reagent

3.8.5 Corrosiveness to Steel 1(PV) 1(PV) 1(PV) 1(PV) 1(PV)

3.9.1.1 Breaking Strength- Original 5(PV) 5(PV) 5(PV)

3.9.1.2 Change After Humidity Aging 5(PV) 5(PV) 5(PV)

3.9.1.3 Change After Heat Aging 5(PV) 5(PV) 5(PV)

3.9.2 Tear Resistance 3(PV) 3(PV)

3.9.3 Compression Force Deflection 3(PV) 3(PV)

3.9 Physical
Properties Constant Deflection Compression-
3.9.4 3(PV) 3(PV)
Original
After Steam Autoclave Aging
3.9.4.1 3(PV) 3(PV)
Exposure
After Dry Heat Aging Exposure
3.9.4.2 3(PV) 3(PV)

Peel Strength (Laminates only)

3.9.5 3(PV) 3(PV) 3(PV) 3(PV) 3(PV)

3.9.6 Moisture Absorption 1(PV) 1(PV) 1(PV) 1(PV) 1(PV)

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