Full Description

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose/Material Description.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) skin, manufactured in slush or cast-method, by powder or liquid, high heat, or medium heat and ultraviolet (UV) stabilized, with no fabric backing, but may include a foam back-layer. The material shall be compounded to be flexible and free from tackiness. It shall be free from pinholes, pitting or dimpling. The material shall be capable of being routinely handled in the manufacturing process without damage. This specification covers material and some manufactured skin performance requirements.

Symbols.

The material abbreviation according to ISO 11469 is PVC.

Applicability.

Typical applications include the following: Instrument Panel, Door Trim Panels and Console Panels.

Remarks.

The specification is classified by temperature of part location usage for heat stabilization and functionality. If no type is specified, Type 1A is assumed.

a. Type 1: Instrument Panel - High heat modified (defined as 120 °C), Passenger Air Bag (PAB) deployable.

1. Type 1A: Laser Scored

2. Type 1B: Cold Knife Scored

b. Type 2: Non-PAB deployable, all other panels - medium impact modified (defined as 95 °C)