Group standard TL 527

Issue 2020-05
Class. No.: 55117

Descriptors: ABS, cover, door trim panel, door waist rail, glove compartment lid, radiator grille, seat, side trim panel,
suitable for electroplating, trim panel

ABS Graft Polymer, Finished Parts

Materials Requirements

3 types: no suffix, A, B

Previous issues
TL 527: 1966-02, 1987-06, 1997-11, 2002-12, 2010-11, 2013-03

Changes
The following changes have been made to TL 527: 2013-03:
a) Section 3.1 "General requirements": VW 52000 and VW 50026 added
b) Section 2 "Designation": Example designation changed
c) Section 3.1 "General requirements": Requirement for emission behavior and colorimetric eval-
uation moved to Table 1
d) Table 1, consec. no. 1 "Density": Requirements changed
e) Table 1, consec. no. 3 "Flexural modulus E": Requirements changed
f) Table 1, consec. no. 5 "Impact strength": Requirements changed
g) Table 1, consec. no. 6 "Dimensional stability under heat": Requirements changed
h) Table 1, consec. no. 7 "High-temperature behavior": Aging temperatures removed (tempera-
tures as per drawing)
i) Table 1, consec. no. 11/Table 1, consec. no. 12: Footnote added
j) Appendix A "List of released materials" added
k) Section 4 "Notes on testing": Notes on testing revised
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l) Standard edited

Contents
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1 Scope ......................................................................................................................... 2
2 Designation ................................................................................................................ 2
3 Requirements ............................................................................................................. 2
3.1 General requirements ................................................................................................ 2
3.2 Properties ................................................................................................................... 3

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3.3 Manufacture ............................................................................................................... 3

3.4 Types .......................................................................................................................... 3
3.5 Marking as per German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) standard
VDA 260 ..................................................................................................................... 3
3.6 Conditioning ............................................................................................................... 3
3.7 Evaluation of the measurement results ...................................................................... 3
3.8 Material ...................................................................................................................... 3
3.9 Color ........................................................................................................................... 3
3.10 Requirements for parts that are to be chrome-plated ................................................ 4
3.11 Requirements for properties ....................................................................................... 4
4 Notes on testing ......................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Material ...................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Flexural strength ........................................................................................................ 5
4.3 Notched impact strength ............................................................................................ 6
4.4 Impact strength .......................................................................................................... 6
4.5 High-temperature behavior ........................................................................................ 6
4.6 Low-temperature behavior ......................................................................................... 6
4.7 High-temperature light exposure ................................................................................ 6
5 Applicable documents ................................................................................................ 7
Appendix A List of released materials ........................................................................................... 9

1 Scope
This standard defines the materials requirements for finished parts made of ABS graft polymer
such as, e.g., seat side trim panels, radiator grilles, glove compartment lids, trim panels, and cov-
ers.
NOTE: The use of ABS for parts 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
Technical Supply Specification TL 211).

2 Designation
Example designation for the high-temperature-resistant type:
ABS as per TL 527-B

3 Requirements

3.1 General requirements

Approval of first supply and changes as per Volkswagen standard VW 01155.
Resistance to open-air weathering as per VW 50185.
Material conformity as per VW 91101.
Materials sample inspection as per VW 52000
Granular material for thermoplastic parts as per VW 50026
For decorative exterior parts not in body color, the determination of color and gloss as per
VW 50196 additionally applies.
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10 finished parts are necessary for complete testing. Deviating from this requirement, 5 finished
parts are required in the "radiator grille" use case.

3.2 Properties
The surface and interior of the finished parts must be free of irregularities caused by manufacturing
(e.g. flow lines, cracks, voids). Sink marks at the base of ribs and reinforcements are only permissi-
ble if they do not adversely affect the function, appearance, and/or assembly of the parts. The fin-
ished parts must allow for trouble-free installation. After storage and use, they must not have any
dust accumulation which is characteristic of non-antistatic plastics.

3.3 Manufacture
The finished parts must be manufactured using 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, electroformed
mold types
– TL 527-A ABS graft polymer with dimensional stability under heat up to 90 °C for
parts that are subject to greater heat load due to their shape and design,
e.g., radiator grilles
– TL 527-B ABS graft polymer with dimensional stability under heat up to 100 °C for
parts having an installation position that requires greater dimensional stabil-
ity under heat for the material, e.g., glove compartment lids, door waist rails

3.5 Marking as per German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) standard
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 standard atmosphere as per VW 50554 - 23/50-2.

3.7 Evaluation of the measurement results

The required numerical values apply to each individual measurement.

3.8 Material
All types: Acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene graft polymer, antistatic
See section 4.1.

3.9 Color
As per drawing
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3.10 Requirements for parts that are to be chrome-plated

For the material used, the manufacturer of the raw material must specify that the material is suita-
ble for electroplating ("electroplating-compatible"). Uncoated blanks are used for the material tests.
These blanks must meet the requirements defined in TL 528 in terms of appearance (section
"Blank appearance and stress"), surface texture (section "Surface texture of the uncoated molded
part"), and quality (section "Finished part").

3.11 Requirements for properties

The requirements for properties are shown in table 1.

For released materials, only a reduced test scope needs to be verified, as identified in column
"No." in table 1 with the footnote a). For a list of released materials, see appendix A.
Table 1
No. Property Unit Requirement
TL 527 TL 527-A TL 527-B
1 Density
g/cm3 1,02 to 1,08 1,04 to 1,08
as per DIN EN ISO 1183-1, buoyancy method
2 Flexural strength
MPa ≥ 60 ≥ 70
as per DIN EN ISO 178 and section 4.2
3 Flexural modulus E
MPa - ≥ 1 900
as per DIN EN ISO 178 and section 4.2
4 Notched impact strength as per section 4.3
4.1 Notched impact strength
kJ/m2 - ≥7 -
as per DIN EN ISO 179-1/1eA
4.2 Notched impact strength
kJ/m2 ≥9 ≥7 ≥8
as per DIN EN ISO 179-1
5 Impact strength
kJ/m2 No fracture
as per DIN EN ISO 179-1/1fU and section 4.4

6a) Dimensional stability under heat according to

Vicat
as per DIN EN ISO 306, method B50
Potential part humidity must be taken into ac- °C ≥ 93 ≥ 100 ≥ 105
count;
the specimens must be dried if necessary
(2 h/80 °C).

7a) High-temperature behavior as per Finished parts must not have any embrittlement or
section 4.5 other changes in shape, color, or surface that are
visible and/or that impair the parts' function.
8 Low-temperature behavior The finished parts must remain fully functional at low
as per section 4.6 temperatures and remain free of any damage. They
must not have any cracks or other damage after
heating to 23 °C, either; see drawing for special re-
quirements.
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Table 1 (continued)
No. Property Unit Requirement
TL 527 TL 527-A TL 527-B

9a) High-temperature light exposureb) The surface exposed to light must not have any
as per Test Specification PV 1303 and changes when compared to the as-received condi-
section 4.7 tion, e.g., color changes, chalking, and/or cracking.
Gray-scale grade ≥ 4 as per
DIN EN 20105-A02 Slight gloss is permissible.

10a) Flammability
If required in the drawing
as per TL 1010

11a) Emission behavior

If required in the drawing
as per VW 50180

12a) Colorimetric evaluation

If required in the drawing
as per VW 50190
a) This must be verified in the reduced test scope for released materials. For a list of released materials, see appendix A.
b) The requirement only applies to visible parts in the vehicle interior or if specified in the drawing. Number of light exposure periods
as per drawing

4 Notes on testing

4.1 Material
The identity test is performed with infrared spectroscopy.

4.2 Flexural strength

The flexural stress must be determined at the maximum load as per DIN EN ISO 178, but:
Specimen length: (50 ±1) mm
Specimen width: (6 ±0,2) mm
Specimen thickness: Based on article thickness (up to a maximum of 4 mm)
Distance between supports: 40 mm
Support radius: 1,0 mm to 1,2 mm
Test speed: (14 ±1) mm/min
Specimens taken from finished parts that are grained or painted on one side must be placed on the
test machine support in such a way that the grained or painted side faces the loading edge.
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4.3 Notched impact strength

If, due to equipment and/or specimen shape and size, a test as per table 1, consec. no. 4.1 cannot
be performed, the following procedure (as per table 1, consec. no. 4.2) can be used, following con-
sultation with the purchaser:
Impact strength test (broadside impact) as per DIN EN ISO 179-1, but:
Specimen length: (50 ±1) mm
Specimen width: (6 ±0,2) mm
Specimen thickness: Based on article thickness (up to a maximum of 4 mm)
Distance between supports: 40 mm
Test device: Pendulum impact tester as per DIN EN ISO 13802
A 0,8-mm-wide notch must be made on the broad side of the specimens. The notch depth must be
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 that are grained or painted on one side must be notched 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.
However, this requires prior agreement with the purchaser.

4.4 Impact strength

Specimens taken from finished parts grained or painted on one side must be placed on the sup-
ports of the pendulum impact tester such that the grained or painted side faces the direction of im-
pact.
Test device: Pendulum impact tester as per DIN EN ISO 13802

4.5 High-temperature behavior

Heat aging test in forced-air oven with closed damper flap on at least two complete finished parts;
temperatures as required in the drawing; aging duration of (22 +2) h

4.6 Low-temperature behavior

Aging of at least two complete finished parts; temperatures as required in the drawing; aging dura-
tion of (22 +2) h

4.7 High-temperature light exposure

If the number of exposure periods is not defined in the drawing, the following applies:
– 3 exposure periods for parts in areas with indirect solar radiation
– 5 exposure periods for parts in areas with direct solar radiation (e.g., door waist rail)
– 10 exposure periods for parts in areas with maximum solar radiation (e.g., dashboard)
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5 Applicable documents
The following documents cited in the standard are required for the application of this standard:
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.

PV 1303 Non-Metallic Materials; Xenon Arc Light Aging of Vehicle Interior Com-
ponents
TL 1010 Materials for Vehicle Interiors; Burning Behavior; Material Requirements;
updated translation: 2018-06
TL 211 Coating of Plastic Exterior Parts; Requirements
TL 528 Chrome-Plated Plastic Parts; Material Requirements
VW 01155 Vehicle Parts; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 50026 Granular Material for Components Made From Thermoplastics and Ther-
moplastic Elastomers; Classification and Basic Principles of Use
VW 50180 Components, Semi-Finished Products, and Materials in the Vehicle Inte-
rior; Emission Behavior
VW 50185 Testing for Resistance to Open-Air Weathering on Whole Vehicles and of
Components
VW 50190 Vehicle Interior Equipment Components; Measurement-Based Evalua-
tion of Color and Gloss Level; Visual Evaluation of Chrome Surfaces
VW 50196 Decorative Exterior Parts in Non-Body Color; Determining Color and
Gloss
VW 50554 Standard Atmospheres and Room Temperatures; Requirements on
Standard Atmospheres
VW 52000 Material Sample Inspection; Requirements and Documentation
VW 91101 Environmental Standard for Articles; Material and Chemical Conformity
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 pycnometer method and titration meth-
od
DIN EN ISO 13802 Plastics - Verification of pendulum impact-testing machines - Charpy,
Izod and tensile impact-testing
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)
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VDA 260 Components of motor vehicles; marking of material

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Appendix A (informative) List of released materials

The list of released materials is stored on the ONE.Konzern Business Plattform (ONE.KBP) –
Volkswagen Group Supply (www.vwgroupsupply.com):
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