Group standard TL 527

Issue 2013-03
Class. No.: 55117

Descriptors: ABS, seat side trim panel, radiator grille, glove compartment flap, trim, cover

ABS Graft Polymer, Finished Parts

Material Requirements

3 types: without index, A, B

Previous issues
TL 527: 1966-02, 1987-06, 1997-11, 2002-12, 2010-11

Changes
The following changes have been made to TL 527: 2010-11:
– Requirements added for components that are to be chrome-plated

1 Scope
This Technical Supply Specification (TL) defines the material requirements for finished parts made
of ABS graft polymer such as, e.g., seat side trim panels, radiator grilles, glove compartment flaps,
trims, and covers.
NOTE 1: Using ABS for components that are located on the vehicle exterior and that are subjected
to direct solar radiation is not possible without appropriate surface protection (e.g., paint finish as
per TL 211).

2 Description
Description example for type with high impact strength:
ABS as per TL 527

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Numerical notation acc. to ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

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3 Requirements

3.1 General requirements

Approval of first supply and changes as per Volkswagen Standard VW 01155.
Emission behavior as per VW 50180 (if required in the drawing).
Resistance to open-air weathering as per VW 50185.
Colorimetric evaluation as per VW 50190 (if required in the drawing).
Avoidance of hazardous substances as per VW 91101.
10 finished parts are required for complete testing. For radiator grilles, 5 finished parts are re‐
quired.

3.2 Appearance
The surface and interior of the finished parts must be free of flaws and processing defects such as
flow lines, cracks, voids, or similar faults. Sink marks at the base of ribs and reinforcements are
permissible only if they do not adversely affect function, appearance, and/or assembly of the part.
The finished parts must allow for trouble-free installation. After storage and use, they must not ex‐
hibit the dust accumulation which is characteristic of non-antistatic plastics.

3.3 Manufacture
Injection molding

3.4 Types
– TL 527 ABS graft polymer with high impact strength for injection-molded parts
which are easy to manufacture, e.g., seat side trim panels.
– TL 527-A ABS graft polymer with dimensional stability up to 90 °C for parts that are
subject to greater heat load due to their shape and design, e.g., radiator
grille.
– TL 527-B ABS graft polymer with dimensional stability up to 100 °C for parts installed
in positions that require greater dimensional stability under heat, e.g., glove
compartment flap.

3.5 Marking as per VDA 260

All types: > ABS <

3.6 Conditioning
Prior to testing, the specimens required for the individual tests must be conditioned for at least 48 h
in the ISO 554–23/50 standard climate.

3.7 Evaluation of measurement results

The required numerical values apply to each individual measurement.
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3.8 Material
See section 5.1.
All types: acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene graft polymer, antistatic.

3.9 Color
As per drawing.

3.10 Requirements for components that are to be chrome-plated

The material used must be indicated as being suitable for electroplating by the manufacturer of the
raw material ("electrotype"). Uncoated blanks are used for the material tests. These blanks must
fulfill the requirements specified in TL 528 regarding appearance (section 3.2.2), surface finish
(section 3.2.3), and quality (section 3.3).

4 Properties
See table 1.

Table 1
No. Property Unit Requirement
TL 527 TL 527-A TL 527-B
1 Density g/cm 3
1,04 to 1,08 1,04 to 1,08 1,04 to 1,08
as per DIN EN ISO 1183-1, buoy‐
ancy method
2 Flexural strength MPa ≥60 ≥70
as per DIN EN ISO 178 and
section 5.2
3 Flexural modulus E MPa ≥1926 ≥1900
as per DIN EN ISO 178 and
section 5.2
4 Notched impact strength kJ/m2 – ≥7 –
as per DIN EN ISO 179-1/1eA and
section 5.3
5 Notched impact strength kJ/m2 ≥9 ≥7 ≥8
as per DIN EN ISO 179-1and
section 5.3
6 Impact strength kJ/m2 No fracture
as per DIN EN ISO 179-1/1eU
and section 5.4
7 Impact strength kJ/m2 No fracture ≥30 ≥18
as per DIN EN ISO 179-1 and
section 5.4
8 Dimensional stability under heat °C ≥95 ≥100 ≥105
as per Vicat
as per DIN EN ISO 306, meth‐
od B50 in silicone oil.
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No. Property Unit Requirement

TL 527 TL 527-A TL 527-B
9 Elevated-temperature behavior as per DIN 53497 and section 5.5
9.1 Ageing temperature
9.1.1 (90 ±1) °C - TL 527 Finished parts must exhibit neither embrit‐
9.1.2 (90 ±1) °C - TL 527-A tlement nor other changes in shape, color,
or surface that are visible and/or impair
9.1.3 (100 ±1) °C - TL 527-B
their function.
10 Low-temperature behavior The finished parts must remain fully func‐
as per section 5.6 tional and free of any damage at low tem‐
peratures. They must not exhibit cracks or
other damages after being heated to
23 °C, either. For special requirements,
please refer to the drawing.
11 High-temperature light exposure The light-exposed surface must not exhib‐
as per Test Specification PV 1303 it any changes as compared to the as-re‐
and section 5.7 ceived condition, such as a color change,
(requirement applies only to visi‐ chalking, and/or cracking. Gray-scale lev‐
ble parts in the vehicle interior or if el ≥4 as per
specified in the drawing). Number DIN EN 20105-A02. Slight gloss is per‐
of exposure periods according to missible.
drawing.
12 Flammability As per TL 1010 (if required in drawing
and/or release).

5 Notes on testing

5.1 Material
The identity test is performed by means of infrared spectroscopy.

5.2 Flexural strength

The flexural stress is determined at maximum load as per DIN EN ISO 178; except that the speci‐
men deviates as follows: length: (50 ±1) mm; width: (6 ±0,2) mm; thickness of specimen is thick‐
ness of finished product (up to a max. of 4 mm); support distance: 40 mm; radius of support (1,0 to
1,2) mm; test speed: (14 ±1) mm/min. Specimens taken from finished parts with one-sided graining
or paint coat must be placed on the test machine support in such a way that the grained or painted
side faces the loading edge.

5.3 Notched impact strength

If, for reasons of equipment and/or specimen shape and size, a test as per table 1, consec. no. 4
cannot be performed, the following procedure may be used as a substitute:
Impact resistance test (impact on broad side) as per DIN EN ISO 179-1, except that the specimen
deviates as follows: specimen length is (50 ±1) mm, width is (6 ±0,2) mm, thickness of specimen is
thickness of finished product (up to a max. of 4 mm); support distance: 40 mm, pendulum impact
tester up to 4 J, e.g., type 5102 made by Zwick.
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The specimens are provided with a 0,8 mm wide notch on the broad side. The notch depth is 1/3 of
the specimen thickness. The edges outlining the notch root must have a curvature radius of
<0,1 mm.
Specimens taken from finished parts with one-sided graining or paint coat must be notched on the
grained or painted side and then placed on the supports of the pendulum impact tester so that the
center of the notch is located precisely in the impact plane. It is important to ensure that the notch
is on the side facing away from the hammer edge.
Please note that this procedure requires prior agreement.

5.4 Impact strength

If, for reasons of equipment and/or specimen shape and size, a test as per table 1, consec. no. 6
cannot be performed, the following procedure may be used as a substitute:
Impact resistance test (impact on broad side) as per DIN EN ISO 179-1, except that the specimen
deviates as follows: specimen length is (50 ±1) mm, width is (6 ±0,2) mm, thickness of specimen is
thickness of finished product (up to a max. of 4 mm); support distance: 40 mm, pendulum impact
tester up to 4 J, e.g., type 5102 made by Zwick.
Specimens taken from finished parts with one-sided graining or paint coat are to be placed on the
supports of the pendulum impact tester so that the grained or painted side is on the side facing
away from the hammer edge.
Please note that this procedure requires prior agreement.

5.5 Elevated-temperature behavior

Aging at elevated temperature test as per DIN 53497, method B, performed on at least two com‐
plete finished parts; aging period (22 +2) h.

5.6 Low-temperature behavior

A minimum of 2 complete finished parts are aged in air at (-30 ±1) °C; aging period (22 +2) h.

5.7 High-temperature light exposure

If the number of exposure periods is not defined in the drawing, the following rule applies:
– 3 periods of exposure for components in areas subject to indirect solar radiation.
– 5 periods of exposure for components in areas subject to direct solar radiation (e.g., door waist
rail).
– 10 periods of exposure for components in areas subject to the highest solar radiation (e.g.,
rear shelf).

6 Applicable documents
The following documents cited in this standard are necessary to its application.
Some of the cited documents are translations from the German original. The translations of Ger‐
man terms in such documents may differ from those used in this standard, resulting in terminologi‐
cal inconsistency.
Standards whose titles are given in German may be available only in German. Editions in other
languages may be available from the institution issuing the standard.
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PV 1303 Non-Metallic Materials; Exposure Test of Passenger Compartment Com‐

ponents
TL 1010 Materials for Vehicle Interiors; Burning Behavior; Material Requirements
TL 528 Chrome-Plated Plastic Parts; Material Requirements
VW 01155 Vehicle Parts; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 50180 Components in the Passenger Compartment; Emission Behavior
VW 50185 Vehicle Parts; Resistance to Open-Air Weathering
VW 50190 Interior Trim Components; Metrological Evaluation of Color and Gloss
Level; Visual Evaluation of Chrome Surfaces
VW 91101 Environmental Standard for Vehicles; Vehicle Parts, Materials, Operat‐
ing Fluids; Avoidance of Hazardous Substances
DIN 53497 Testing of Plastics; Hot Storage Test on Mouldings Made of Thermo‐
plastic Moulding Materials without External Mechanical Stressing
DIN EN 20105-A02 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part A02: Grey scale for assessing
change in colour
DIN EN ISO 1183-1 Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics -
Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration meth‐
od
DIN EN ISO 178 Plastics - Determination of flexural properties
DIN EN ISO 179-1 Plastics - Determination of Charpy impact properties - Part 1: Non-instru‐
mented impact test
DIN EN ISO 306 Plastics - Thermoplastic materials - Determination of Vicat softening
temperature (VST)
ISO 554 Standard atmospheres for conditioning and/or testing; Specifications
VDA 260 Components of motor vehicles - Marking of material