GMW15516
GMW15516
GMW15516
ENGINEERING
STANDARDS
Material Specification
GMW15340
1 Scope
1.1 Material Description. This specification describes material grades of polyolefin alloy, pellet form, injection
molding compounds.
For the purpose of this specification, polyolefin alloy is defined as an alloy of polypropylene plastic and Ethylene
Propylene (EP) or Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber.
The classification into groups is according to the different properties as described in Table 1.
1.2 Symbols. The material abbreviation according to ISO 11469 is >PP+EP(D)M-M20 <.
1.3 Applicability. Typical applications include the following: Interior Trim.
2 References
Note: Only the latest approved standards are applicable unless otherwise specified.
2.1 External Standards/Specifications.
ASTM D3763
ASTM E831
ISO 75-1
ISO 75-2
ISO 75-3
ISO 179/1eA
ISO 188
ISO 294
ISO 527-1
ISO 527-2
ISO 1133
ISO 1183-1
ISO 1873-2
ISO 3167
ISO 3451-1
ISO 6603-1/2
ISO 105-G02
ISO 11359-2
ISO 11469
GMW14334
GMW14444
GMW14688
GMW15520
GMW15634
GMW16172
GMW16853
2.2 GM Standards/Specifications.
GMW3013
GMW3059
GMW3205
GMW3221
GMW3232
GMW3235
GMW3417
GMW14162
3 Requirements
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3.1 Requirements on Test Specimens. Unless otherwise specified, injection molding of test specimens shall
be accomplished per ISO 294 with the conditions for injection molding from ISO 1873-2. Test methods and
specimen dimensions are also to be in accordance with ISO 1873-2 with the following additions: use ISO 3167,
Type 1A, thickness 4 mm for tensile and flexural properties.
All tests shall be performed on specimens 40 h minimum after molding and immediately following a conditioning
period of 24 h minimum in a controlled atmosphere per GMW3221, Code A, unless otherwise specified. All tests
shall be performed on unannealed specimens.
The values specified in Table 1 shall be met by test specimens in natural or black; the values specified in Table 2
shall be met by integrally colored test specimens. For integrally colored grades where other additive systems
(e.g., stabilizer) are used, the impact values shall not decrease more than 10% from specified minimum value.
All parts manufactured from molding compounds shall be resistant to the media they contact at their place of
use.
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GMW15340
3.2 Emissions Testing of Interior Materials and Parts. For all Code E designated parts per GMW14444,
reference GMW16853 for emissions testing of interior materials and parts.
3.3 Requirements on Delivery. Materials approved to this specification shall meet the requirements of
GMW3013.
Important physical, mechanical and thermal properties that characterize the material are summarized in Table 1
and Table 2.
Note: For each product, the requirements to Table 1 and Table 2 shall be documented by Certification Statement
according to GMW3013. The color shall be specified on drawings, in material specifications and otherwise.
The following are also required for full specification approval. The minimum number of lots per test required is
one in natural:
Poissons Ratio
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GMW15340
Standard
Units
T1, Class U
UV Stable,
Scratch Resistant
(Default if no type
is specified)
Filler Content
ISO 3451-1
Method A
18 to 22
18 to 22
16 to 19
16 to 19
13 to 17
13 to 17
Density
ISO 1183-1
g/cm3
1.01 to 1.05
1.01 to 1.05
1.01 to 1.03
1.01 to 1.03
0.95 to 1.01
0.95 to 1.01
g/10
minimum
19 to 23
19 to 23
9 to 13.5
9 to 13.5
19 to 23
19 to 23
ISO 1133
g/10
minimum
22.1 to 26.7
22.1 to 26.7
11 to 15
11 to 15
Report Results
Report Results
ISO 527-1
ISO 527-2
Specimen 1A,
1 mm/minute test
speed
MPa
1600 to 2260
1600 to 2260
Report Results
Report Results
1600 to 2260
1600 to 2260
ISO 527-1,
ISO 527-2
Specimen 1A,
50 mm/minute test
speed
MPa
17
17
17
17
17
17
ISO 527-1,
ISO 527-2
Specimen 1A,
50 mm/minute test
speed
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
ISO 527-1,
ISO 527-2
50 mm/minute test
speed
%
Retention
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Property
Tensile Elongation
T1, Class P
Paintable Version
of T1 (No UV or
Scratch Additives)
T2, Class U
Higher Impact,
UV Stable,
Scratch Resistant
T2, Class P
Paintable Version
of T2 (No UV or
Scratch Additives)
T3, Class U
Low Density UV
Stable, Scratch
Resistant
T3, Class P
Paintable Version
of T3 (No UV or
Scratch
Additives)
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GMW15340
Standard
Units
T1, Class U
UV Stable,
Scratch Resistant
(Default if no type
is specified)
Multiaxial Impact
Strength at 23 C
ASTM D3763,
Specimen 100 mm
diameter x 3.2 mm
or 100 mm x
100 mm x 3.2 mm,
6.6 m/s speed
J at
maximum
load
18
All failures must
be ductile
18
All failures must
be ductile
Multiaxial Impact
Strength at Cold
Temperature
ASTM D3763,
100 mm diameter x
3.2 mm or 100 mm
x 100 mm x
3.2 mm, 6.6 m/s
speed
J at
maximum
load
20 at (minus)
-30 C
All failures must
be ductile
20 at (minus)
-30 C
All failures must
be ductile
Multiaxial Impact
Strength at Cold
Temperature after
Heat Aging
(1000 h 5 h at
105 C 3 C) Note 1
ASTM D3763,
100 mm diameter x
3.2 mm or 100 mm
x 100 mm x
3.2 mm, 6.6 m/s
speed
% Energy
Retention
100%
All failures must
be ductile
100%
All failures must
be ductile
100%
All failures must
be ductile
100%
All failures must
be ductile
100%
All failures must
be ductile
100%
All failures must
be ductile
Multiaxial Impact
Strength at 23 C
ISO 6603-1/2,
Specimen 60 mm
diameter x 2 mm or
60 mm x 602 mm x
2 mm plaque, 4.4
m/s speed
J at
maximum
load
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
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Report Results
Multiaxial Impact
Strength at Cold
Temperature
ISO 6603-1/2,
Specimen 60 mm
diameter x 2 mm or
60 mm x 602 mm x
2 mm plaque, 4.4
m/s speed
J at
maximum
load
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
Property
T1, Class P
Paintable Version
of T1 (No UV or
Scratch Additives)
T2, Class U
Higher Impact,
UV Stable,
Scratch Resistant
T2, Class P
Paintable Version
of T2 (No UV or
Scratch Additives)
T3, Class U
Low Density UV
Stable, Scratch
Resistant
T3, Class P
Paintable Version
of T3 (No UV or
Scratch
Additives)
18
All failures must
be ductile
18
All failures must
be ductile
18
All failures must
be ductile
18
All failures must
be ductile
24 at (minus)
-40 C
All failures must
be ductile
24 at (minus)
-40 C
All failures must
be ductile
20 at (minus)
-30 C
All failures must
be ductile
20 at (minus)
-30 C
All failures must
be ductile
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GMW15340
Standard
Units
T1, Class U
UV Stable,
Scratch Resistant
(Default if no type
is specified)
ISO 6603-1/2,
Specimen 60 mm
diameter x 2 mm or
60 mm x 602 mm x
2 mm plaque,
4.4 m/s speed
%
Retention
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Notched Charpy
Impact at 23 C
ISO 179/1eA
kJ/m2
40
40
49
49
Report Results
Report Results
Notched Charpy
Impact at Cold
Temperature
ISO 179/1eA
kJ/m2
4 at (minus)
-30 C
4 at (minus)
-30 C
3.5 at (minus)
-40 C
3.5 at (minus)
-40 C
4 at (minus)
-30 C
4 at (minus)
-30 C
Heat Deflection
Temperature (HDT),
Method B, 0.45 MPa
ISO 75-1,
ISO 75-2, ISO 75-3
flatwise
102
102
102
102
102
102
0.6 to 0.75
0.6 to 0.75
0.6 to 0.75
0.6 to 0.75
0.6 to 0.75
0.6 to 0.75
0.6 to 0.75
0.6 to 0.75
0.6 to 0.75
0.6 to 0.75
0.6 to 0.75
0.6 to 0.75
N/A
Report Results
N/A
Report Results
N/A
Report Results
N/A
Report Results
N/A
Report Results
N/A
Report Results
Property
Multiaxial Impact
Strength at Cold
Temperature after
Heat Aging
(1000 h 5 h at
105 C 3 C) Note 1
T1, Class P
Paintable Version
of T1 (No UV or
Scratch Additives)
T2, Class U
Higher Impact,
UV Stable,
Scratch Resistant
T2, Class P
Paintable Version
of T2 (No UV or
Scratch Additives)
T3, Class U
Low Density UV
Stable, Scratch
Resistant
T3, Class P
Paintable Version
of T3 (No UV or
Scratch
Additives)
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GMW15340
Standard
Units
T1, Class U
UV Stable,
Scratch Resistant
(Default if no type
is specified)
Coefficient of Linear
Thermal Expansion
(CLTE) Flow
Direction (report one
lot for information only)
ASTM E831 or
ISO 11359-2
105
mm/mm/C
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
ASTM E831 or
ISO 11359-2
105
mm/mm/C
Report Results
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Report Results
mm/minute
No burn or flame
front transmission across
the surface at a
rate greater than
100 mm/minute
No burn or flame
front transmission
across the
surface at a rate
greater than
100 mm/minute
No burn or flame
front transmission across
the surface at a
rate greater than
100 mm/minute
No burn or flame
front transmission across
the surface at a
rate greater than
100 mm/minute
No burn or flame
front transmission across
the surface at a
rate greater than
100 mm/minute
No burn or flame
front transmission across
the surface at a
rate greater than
100 mm/minute
Rating
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
mg
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
g/g
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
Property
Flammability
(report one lot)
GMW3232
Emission Testing of
Interior Materials.
For initial approval,
test 1 lot in black.
GMW16853
Odor
Fogging
Emissions
GMW3205 Code
B3
GMW3235-B-Y1T2
GMW15634
Volatile Organic
Compound (VOC)
value
Semi-volatile
Organic Compound
(SVOC) value
T1, Class P
Paintable Version
of T1 (No UV or
Scratch Additives)
T2, Class U
Higher Impact,
UV Stable,
Scratch Resistant
T2, Class P
Paintable Version
of T2 (No UV or
Scratch Additives)
T3, Class U
Low Density UV
Stable, Scratch
Resistant
T3, Class P
Paintable Version
of T3 (No UV or
Scratch
Additives)
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Property
Chemical Resistance
GMW14334 (report
one lot in black)
Laser Scoreable
(report one lot in black)
Paintability
Standard
GMW14334-ARating 1
Jenoptik or Similar
Evaluation for
Residual Wall
Thickness
GMW16172 using
any GMW15520A
Soft Touch
Approved Paint
with Flame
Treatment
Preparation
GMW15340
Units
T1, Class U
UV Stable,
Scratch Resistant
(Default if no type
is specified)
T1, Class P
Paintable Version
of T1 (No UV or
Scratch Additives)
T2, Class U
Higher Impact,
UV Stable,
Scratch Resistant
T2, Class P
Paintable Version
of T2 (No UV or
Scratch Additives)
T3, Class U
Low Density UV
Stable, Scratch
Resistant
T3, Class P
Paintable Version
of T3 (No UV or
Scratch
Additives)
Not
applicable
Rating 1
Not Required
Rating 1
Not Required
Rating 1
Not Required
Not
applicable
Laser Scoreable
and not Visible
Not Required
Laser Scoreable
and not Visible
Not Required
Laser Scoreable
and not Visible
Not Required
Not Required
Table 1 for
Interior Plastics
per GMW16172
and Multiaxial
Impact at
(minus) -30 C
Not Required
Table 1 for
Interior Plastics
per GMW16172
and Multiaxial
Impact at
(minus) -30 C
Not Required
Table 1 for
Interior Plastics
per GMW16172
and Multiaxial
Impact at
(minus) -30 C
Not
applicable
Note 1: Heat aging according to ISO 188 Method A (air oven method).
Note 2: For reference only. This property does not indicate the shrinkage to be used to cut tools for production parts.
N/A = Not applicable
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GMW15340
Standard
Unit
T1, Class U
UV Stable, Scratch Resistant
(Default if no type or class is
specified)
Multiaxial Impact
Cold Temperature
J at
maximum
load
Multiaxial Impact
Cold Temperature
J at
maximum
load
Report Results
Report Results
Report Results
Notched Charpy
Impact at Cold
Temperature
ISO 179/1eA
kJ/m2
4 at (minus) -30 C
4 at (minus) -30 C
Colorfastness to
Light, Natural
Weathering
Color Change
Surface Defects
N/A
E = 3.0 maximum.
No objectionable tackiness,
blotchiness, or other undesirable
surface defects.
E = 3.0 maximum.
No objectionable tackiness,
blotchiness, or other undesirable
surface defects.
E = 3.0 maximum.
No objectionable tackiness,
blotchiness, or other undesirable
surface defects.
Colorfastness to
Light,
Accelerated
Color Change
Surface Defects
Not
applicable
E = 3.0 maximum.
No objectionable tackiness,
blotchiness, or other undesirable
surface defects.
E = 3.0 maximum.
No objectionable tackiness,
blotchiness, or other undesirable
surface defects.
E = 3.0 maximum.
No objectionable tackiness,
blotchiness, or other undesirable
surface defects.
Not
applicable
Rating of 4 minimum.
(Also there shall be no more than a
noticeable change in hue or
chrome, and no objectionable
tackiness, blotchiness, loss of
grain, wrinkling or other
undesirable effects)
Rating of 4 minimum.
(Also there shall be no more than a
noticeable change in hue or
chrome, and no objectionable
tackiness, blotchiness, loss of
grain, wrinkling or other
undesirable effects)
Rating of 4 minimum.
(Also there shall be no more than a
noticeable change in hue or
chrome, and no objectionable
tackiness, blotchiness, loss of
grain, wrinkling or other
undesirable effects)
Alternatively:
Colorfastness to
Artificial Light
GMW14162/C/26 MJ/m2
T2, Class U
Higher Impact, UV Stable, Scratch
Resistant
T3, Class U
Low Density UV Stable, Scratch
Resistant
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GMW15340
Properties
Standard
Unit
T1, Class U
UV Stable, Scratch Resistant
(Default if no type or class is
specified)
T2, Class U
Higher Impact, UV Stable, Scratch
Resistant
T3, Class U
Low Density UV Stable, Scratch
Resistant
Scratch
Resistance
GMW14688-A-10 N:
GM North American Appearance
Engineering (NAAE) Interior
WPEPGLD Plastic Color Submission
Plaque. For initial approval in
MATSPC, test 1 lot in ebony (black),
gray and neutral.
For color approval, each color must
be tested. For other regions use the
Master Plaques with the Grains,
Colors and Gloss Levels as Defined
in the CTDAR-Sheet of the
Corresponding GM Program.
0.5
Across Opel N111 and Uniform
742 grains only
0.5
Across Opel N111 and Uniform
742 grains only
0.5
Across Opel N111 and Uniform
742 grains only
Scratch
Resistance after
Heat
Age Note 1, Note 2
GMW14688-A-10N;
GM NAAE Interior WPEPGLD Plastic
Color Submission Plaque.
For initial approval in MATSPC, test 1
lot in ebony (black), gray and neutral.
For color approval, each color must
be tested.
0.5
Across Opel N111 and Uniform
742 grains only
0.5
Across Opel N111 and Uniform
742 grains only
0.5
Across Opel N111 and Uniform
742 grains only
Emission Testing
of Interior
Materials:
For initial approval,
test 1 lot in gray
and neutral
(brown).
For color specific
approval, no
additional testing is
necessary.
GMW16853
Odor
GMW3205 Code B3
Rating
GMW3235-B-Y1-T2
Not
applicable
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
Fogging
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GMW15340
Properties
Standard
Unit
T1, Class U
UV Stable, Scratch Resistant
(Default if no type or class is
specified)
T2, Class U
Higher Impact, UV Stable, Scratch
Resistant
T3, Class U
Low Density UV Stable, Scratch
Resistant
Emissions
GMW15634
VOC value
SVOC value
g/g
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
Per GMW16853
Flammability
GMW3232
mm/minute
Colorfastness to
Burnt Gas
Not
applicable
E 1.5; YI 2.0
E 1.5; YI 2.0
E 1.5; YI 2.0
Note 1: Heat aging for 168 h at 100 5 C according to ISO 188 Method A (air oven method). Test after 24 h recovery.
Note 2: Aged specimens shall have at least the same scratch results relative to unaged specimens tested concurrently.
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GMW15340
Type, Class
T1, Class U
T1, Class P
T2, Class U
T2, Class P
T3, Class U
T3, Class P
4 Manufacturing Process
Not applicable.
6 Approved Sources
Materials supplied to this specification must be approved by General Motors.
A list of approved materials can be found in MATSPC. This GM Material File is provided to third parties to reduce
redundant testing of materials. If approved material already listed is used, the part supplier can use GM Material
File reference for Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) material approval. If the decision is made to use a
not yet approved material, contact the Regional Materials Engineer of the Plastics Global Subsystem Leadership
Team for details on the approval process. The material approval process must be completed prior to PPAP start
date of the part supplied to General Motors.
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5.1 Legal Regulations. All materials must satisfy applicable laws, rules, regulations and recommendations valid
in the country of usage.
5.2 Language. In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall
take precedence.
5.3 Inspection and Rejection. Samples of components or materials released to a GM material specification
shall be tested for conformity with the requirements of this material specification and approved by the responsible
Engineering department prior to commencement of delivery of bulk supplies.
A new approval must be received for any changes, e.g., properties, manufacturing process, location of
manufacture, etc. If not otherwise agreed, all testing and documentation normally required for initial release must
be completed.
It is the responsibility of the supplier to inform the customer in a timely manner, without solicitation, and to include
documentation of all modifications of materials and/or processes and to apply for a new release.
If not otherwise agreed, all release tests shall be repeated and documented by the supplier prior to
commencement of delivery of non-conforming bulk supplies. In individual cases, a shorter test can be agreed to
between the responsible Engineering department and the supplier.
5.4 Material Safety Data Sheets/Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS). For new product submissions, or when a
change in chemical composition of an existing product has occurred, a complete copy of the Material Safety
Data Sheet/Safety Data Sheet must be submitted in compliance with the Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) requirements or other country-specific MSDS/SDS
requirements. In addition, product MSDS/SDS submissions must be in compliance with specific country General
Motors TMC003 Material Safety Data Sheet/Safety Data Sheet guidance documents where available.
5.5 All materials supplied to this standard must comply with the requirements of GMW3059, Restricted and
Reportable Substances for Parts.
GMW15340
7 Notes
7.1 Glossary.
MATSPC: Global repository of GM approved materials for corresponding GM Engineering Standards.
WPEPGLD: Gloss Master Designation
7.2 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols.
~
Approximately
AATCC
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
ADVP&R
Analysis Developmental, Validation Plan and Report
CLTE
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
EP
Ethylene Propylene
EPDM
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
HDT
Heat Deflection Temperature
GHS
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
MFR
Melt Flow Rate
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
MVR
Melt Volume Rate
NAAE
North American Appearance Engineering
PP
Polypropylene
PPAP
Production Part Approval Process
SDS
Safety Data Sheet
SVOC
Semi-volatile Organic Compound
UV
Ultraviolet
VOC
Volatile Organic Compound
8 Coding System
This standard shall be referenced in other documents, drawings, etc., as follows:
Material per GMW15340P-E/P-M20-T1-Class U
Where:
GMW
= GM Worldwide
15340
= Sequential number
P
= Plastics
E/P
= Thermoplastic Polyolefin
M20
= Filler content defined in Table 1
T1, Class U
= Code defined in Table 1
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GMW15340
Publication Date
Description (Organization)
OCT 2008
Initial publication.
JUL 2011
Added Types to Table 1 and revised Table 2 Property Requirements for Types.
(Global Plastics Team)
JUN 2014
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