Wss m99p34 A Label Performance

ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
LABEL PERFORMANCE, INTERIOR WSS-M99P34-A
LABEL PERFORMANCE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR WSS-M99P34-A2
LABEL PERFORMANCE, EXTERIOR WSS-M99P34-A3
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LABEL PERFORMANCE, UNDER HOOD WSS-M99P34-A4
NOT TO BE USED FOR NEW DESIGN
1. SCOPE
These specifications define the performance requirements for all labels. The base materials and adhesive
types that make up the particular label are selected by the supplier to meet the intended application.
2. APPLICATION
These specifications were released originally for labeling requirements of various automotive components.
Applications include (but are not limited to) warning labels, bar code labels, instructional labels, anti-theft
labels, and “patches” having no printing. Types of labels include, but are not limited to, pressure sensitive
adhesives labels and hot stamped labels.
3. REQUIREMENTS
Material specification requirements are to be used for initial qualification of materials.
3.0 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS
Material suppliers and part producers must conform to the Company's Standard Requirements
For Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A).
Unless otherwise noted, the test specimen consists of a label affixed to the production substrate
material. The labels must be applied to the production representative substrate using a production
representative process. The substrate material may be taken from the actual part or may be a
production-representative plaque (having grain if appropriate.)
3.4 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS – All Labels
Requirements apply for each suffix (-A through -A4)
3.4.1 Thickness
Report label thickness on Supplement A.
Report release liner thickness on Supplement A.
Date Action Revisions

2007 02 26 N-STATUS Use one of WSS-M99P41-A10 thru A63; Inserted 3.0; Deleted 3.1,
3.2, 3.3, 3.15, 3.17 & 4; Corrected numbering on 3.10.2,
3.10. 3, 3.10.4, 3.10.5, 3.10.6, 3.11.9, 3.13.5 & 3.10.7 L. Hess
2001 10 10 Revised Revised Titles B. Xu
2000 10 25 Activated L. Koth, Y. Bankowski

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3.4.2 Base film/Adhesive/Release Liner/Print Method
Report basic material type for each layer of the label on Supplement A.
3.4.3 Label Print Color
Report ink color(s) used on the label on Supplement A.
3.4.4 Application Substrate
Report the material the label was affixed to for testing. Unless prior authorization is
obtained from Materials Engineering, the label must be tested on the substrate(s) it will
be adhered to in production. The substrate and substrate color(s) must be recorded on
the Ford Approved Source List and on Supplement A.
3.4.5 Application Process
Any label application parameters that must be set during production must be
documented on Supplement A. (e.g. Hot stamp labels must have a record of process
temperature, time, recommendations, etc.)
3.5 APPEARANCE
The labels shall be free of streaks, blisters, wrinkles, ragged edges, and any other surface
imperfections that will make them unsuitable for the intended usage. The design, color, and gloss
shall be as specified on the engineering drawing. Any release liner must be removable without
soaking in water or any other solvent.
3.6 SETTING TIME FOR NORMAL HANDLING

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The label shall set sufficiently to permit normal handling immediately after application.
3.7 LABEL STRENGTH
During installation, the label must not break, tear, or deface. The release backing shall not tear or
delaminate while being removed from the label.
3.8 PRINT ADHESION
Place a strip of 25 mm wide 3M #898 tape on the printed side of the label. Apply the tape with
moderate thumb pressure to the label and substrate. Remove the tape by pulling one end at a 90°
angle with a quick snap. There shall be no effect on legibility and no graphic delamination from
the substrate.

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3.9 GENERAL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
After each of the exposure conditions described for all label types (Sections 3.11 – 3.14), the film
or label must not show visual evidence of delamination, loss of printing or legibility, loss of
adhesion, curling of edges, staining, blistering, checking, cracking, excessive shrinkage, or any
other effect which would detract from its proper function or appearance.
Where required, the designed destruct mechanism, tell-tail, or UV footprint must be evaluated by
general visual examination and after each test condition using the 180° peel test (per ASTM
D 1000, Para 3.10.3, 304.8 mm/min, 25.4 mm width). Labels shall exhibit the required
characteristics as received and after being subjected to ALL test conditions. "Tamper-evident"
and/or "destruct" must be noted on the engineering drawing, the Ford Approved Source
List, and Supplement A. The particular type of "tamper evident" and/or "destruct" mechanism
must be recorded on the Line Callout.
3.10 LINE CALLOUT REQUIREMENTS
All callout digits shall be specified on the engineering drawing and approved source list.
Create a 7-digit line callout to further characterize the label using the classification system
below.
*All "As specified" (Z) digits must be defined in the supplier submission, on the engineering
drawing and Approved Source List.
Example: An interior label that is heat applied, has high performance adhesion and medium
abrasion, is applied below the beltline to leather and has a UV footprint feature is classified as
follows.
Material Specification with the Callout:

WSS-M99P34-A1 P1Q4R4S4T5U2
3.10.1 First Digit
Label Type Code Letter
Heat Applied P1
Pressure Sensitive Application P2
Printed, No adhesive P3
Sewn In P4
In Mold P5
As Specified PZ
3.10.2 Second Digit
Adhesion Resistance Code Letter
REMOVABLE Q1
LOW Performance Q2
MEDIUM Performance Q3
HIGH Performance Q4
EXTERIOR non-REMOVABLE Q5
Underhood (A4) Labels Q6
None Q7
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3.10.3 Third Digit
Abrasion Resistance Code Letter
No Abrasion R1
Virtually No Abrasion (40 cycles) R2
LOW Abrasion (100 cycles) R3
MEDIUM Abrasion and Underhood (600 cycles) R4
HIGH Abrasion (3500 cycles) R5
3.10.4 Fourth Digit
Heat Age Condition Code Letter
Engine Under Hood (125 °C) S1

General Under Hood (100 °C) S2
Interior: At or Above Beltline (100 °C) S3
Interior: Below Beltline (90 °C) S4
Interior: Scuff Plate/Floor Area (80 °C) S5
Interior/Exterior (A2) Labels (80 °C) S6
Exterior (70 °C) S7
As Specified SZ
3.10.5 Fifth Digit
Assembly Substrate Code Letter
ABS T1
Acrylic T2
Aluminum T3
Carpet T4
Cloth T5
EVA T6
Glass T7
Leather T8
Fiberboard T9
Painted Metal T10
Polyamide T11
Polyester T12
Polyethylene T13
Polyethylene Film T14
Polyethylene Foam T15
Polycarbonate T16
Polycarbonate/ABS T17
Polypropylene T18
PPE T19
PPS T20
PU foam T21
PVC Flexible T22
PVC Rigid T23
Reclaim Fiber T24
Stainless Steel T25
TPE T26
TPO T27
Woodstock T28
As specified, including PCR and PIR Plastics TZ
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3.10.6 Sixth Digit
Tamper-Evident Label Features Code Letter
None U1
Adhesive UV Footprint U2
Adhesive Word or Pattern U3
Erase Detection U4
UV Topcoat-Face Material U5
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Security Print Feature-Face Material U6
Window – Face Material U7
Combination, list all that apply in parenthesis UX
As specified UZ
3.10.7 Seventh Digit
Scannability Code Letter
N/A – No Barcode V1
Scannable for vehicle life V2
Scannable – As Specified VZ
3.11 LABEL PERFORMANCE, INTERIOR (A)
All label systems are subject to the acceptance requirements of Section 3.9.
The following testing applies to labels affixed to areas of the vehicle in the passenger
compartment and also the trunk area.
3.11.1 Scannability
Note: Only applicable to labels that are intended to be scanned with a barcode
reader. The scannability performance level must be documented on the
engineering drawing, Supplement A, and on the Approved Source List via the
line callout – Seventh Digit.
3.11.1.1 Original
The barcode pattern must be scannable by the type of scanner that will be
used in production.
3.11.1.2 After Conditioning
If the label must be "scannable" for the lifetime of the vehicle and/or for
service requirements, scan samples following conditioning per Para's.
3.11.3, 3.11.4, 3.11.8, 3.11.9. Otherwise, choose the appropriate
paragraphs for the application and record on Supplement A.

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3.11.2 Adhesion
Adhesion must be tested per appropriate classification in Para 3.11.2.1-4 "as received"
and after conditioning per 3.11.3.1-5.
The adhesion performance level must be documented on the engineering drawing,

Supplement A, and on the Approved Source List via the line callout – Second Digit.
3.11.2.1 Removable, min 5 N/m (and easily

(ASTM D 1000, 180° peel, peeled by hand)
appropriate substrate(s),
conditioned per Para 3.3)
Removable, non permanent, non-staining, and easily removed by hand.

For example, labels that contains information that is intended to be
temporary for convenience and/or inventory or process management. Also
includes protective films containing no printed information.
3.11.2.2 Low Performance, min 175 N/m

(ASTM D 1000, 180° peel,
This label classification conveys information that is not safety related nor
governmentally mandated.
3.11.2.3 Medium Performance, min 525 N/m

(ASTM D 1000, 180° peel,
This label classification may convey safety information or governmentally

mandated information that is permanent by virtue of the protected
environment in which it shall be installed.
3.11.2.4 High Performance No label delamination

(FLTM BI 106-01, Part "B", or loss of legibility
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Typically, labels containing safety information, governmentally regulated

permanent labels, or labels required to be permanent for any reason are
"high performance" labels (e.g. Heat transfer labels affixed to fabrics such as
Air Bag Warning Labels on the sun visors and child seat warnings on safety
restraints).
Test Method:
Place a strip of 3M #898 25 mm wide tape along the entire bottom edge of
the label with a 16 +/- 2 mm of the tape width to be on the label. Apply the
tape with moderate thumb pressure to the label and substrate. Remove the
tape by pulling one end at a 90° angle with a quick snap.

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3.11.3 Appearance and Adhesion after environmental conditioning
Requirements for 3.11.3.1 - 3.11.3.5:
Adhesion must be tested per Para 3.11.2, as appropriate, 1 - 4 h after removal from the
conditioning environments listed below in Paras 3.11.3.1 - 3.11.3.5.
For removable labels, an adverse effect on the substrate (e.g. evidence of staining,
discoloration, gloss change, transfer of adhesive residue on the substrate) is not
permitted.
For low, medium, and high performance labels, the result must be equal to or better than
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the result obtained in 3.11.2 with no loss of legibility or delamination.
3.11.3.1 Heat Age Rating 4

(AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1)
Place the test specimen in an oven as follows:
At or Above Beltline: 168 hours, 100 +/- 2 °C

Below Beltline: 168 hours, 90 +/- 2 °C
Scuff Plate / Floor Area: 168 hours, 80 +/- 2 °C
Special Area 168 hours, TBD by
Materials Engineering
The standard requirement will be assumed to be "At or Above Beltline"

unless otherwise noted on Supplement A, the Approved Source List, and
the Engineering Drawing. The test condition must be documented via the
line callout – Fourth Digit.
If the label will be affixed to various color substrates in production, repeat

this test using one substrate color from each of the following color
categories:
3.11.3.1.1 Red
3.11.3.1.2 Blue
3.11.3.1.3 Black
3.11.3.1.4 Brown
3.11.3.1.5 Tan
3.11.3.2 Heat Resistance
Place the test specimen in an oven for 1 h at 120 +/- 2 °C.
3.11.3.3 Humidity Rating 4

Place the test specimen in a humidity chamber for 168 hours at 38 +/- 2 °C
and 95 - 100% relative humidity.

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3.11.3.4 Environmental Cycle Rating 4

The following general conditioning is a standardized label requirement.

Conditioning requirements may be altered to be consistent with the part
requirement. Prior approval must be obtained from Materials Engineering.
Condition the test specimen as follows:

10 cycles, each cycle shall consist of the following:
-4 h at 100 +/- 2 °C
-4 h at 38 +/- 2 °C and 95 - 100% R.H.
-16 h at -40 +/- 2 °C
3.11.3.5 Resistance to Fade

(SAE J1885, AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1)
488.8 kJ/m2 Rating 4
This is a standardized label requirement. The exposure level may be

increased or decreased to be consistent with the part requirement. Prior
approval must be obtained from Materials Engineering. Exposure level
other than 488.8 kJ/m2 must be recorded on Supplement A, the Engineering
Drawing, and the Approved Source List.
3.11.4 Abrasion Resistance

(FLTM BN 108-02, CS-10 wheel, 500 g load)
The following general conditioning is a standardized label requirement. Conditioning

requirements may be altered to be consistent with the part requirement. Prior approval
must be obtained from Materials Engineering. Abrasion level must be recorded the
engineering drawing, Supplement A, and on the Approved Source List via the line
callout – Third Digit.
Low Abrasion Area: 100 Cycles

(Minimal abrasion expected,
e.g. window glass label)
Medium Abrasion Area: 600 Cycles

(Regular customer vehicle usage
provides an opportunity for abrasion,
e.g. typical seat belt label, seating label,
sunvisor label, etc.)
High Abrasion Area: 3500 Cycles

(Regular customer vehicle usage
provides a constant environment of
abrasion, e.g. seat belt label passing
over a hard plastic guide each time
the seat belt is used)
Virtually no abrasion expected: 40 Cycles

(Label installed in an area protected from abrasion)
Light amount of wear is not cause for rejection; however label must remain legible.

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3.11.5 Resistance to Scuffing 100 Cycles

(FLTM BN 108-04, 0.9 Kg load, A head)
This is a standardized label requirement. Requirements may be altered to be

consistent with the part requirement. Prior approval must be obtained from Materials
Engineering. Scuffing performance level other than this must be recorded on
Supplement A, the engineering drawing, and the Approved Source List.
3.11.6 Crocking, Wet, Dry, and Cleaners, min Rating 4

(FLTM BN 107-01, ISO 105-A02/
AATCC Evaluation Procedure 2)
In addition to wet and dry crocking per the test method, evaluate the following cleaners
(or equivalent) using the procedure for wet crocking:
All Purpose Cleaner (E0AZ-19526-AA)

Glass Cleaner with Ammonia (E4AZ-1199C507-AA)
Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (F2AZ-19521-WA)
IPA (50% v/v IPA and deionized water)
3.11.7 Migration Staining, min Rating 5

(FLTM BN 103-01, ISO 105-A02/
AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1 and 2)
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There shall be no evidence of injurious exudation, adhesion (tackiness), separation or

color transfer when placed face to face with itself and the standard vinyl test material.
The specimens and the accessory test materials must not show any surface
deterioration, change in color tone (hue), or any other defects.
3.11.8 Soiling and Cleanability

(FLTM BN 112-08, ISO 105-A02/
After Cleaning, min Rating 4
3.11.9 Low Temperature Resistance
Test panels prepared per Para. 3.3 should be conditioned for 4 h at -35 +/- 2 °C.
3.11.9.1 Cold Flexibility

(FLTM BN 102-01)
Original (as received) -35 +/- 1 °C

After 168 hours at 80 +/- 2 °C -35 +/- 1 °C
In addition to the general requirements, the label shall remain flexible and
exhibit no cracking when bent around a 6.4 mm mandrel (label side up)
immediately after exposure.

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3.11.10 Resistance to “W” Flex

(FLTM BN 102-02)
ONLY for labels affixed to flexible materials which may experience flexing with the
part, e.g. luggage shade, seat, cargo net. This excludes labels affixed to fabric-
covered visors and seatbelt labels.
3.11.10.1 Original 45,000 cycles
3.11.10.2 After aging 225 kJ/m2 (SAE J1885) 10,000 cycles
3.11.10.3 After aging 168 hours at 100 +/- 2 °C 30,000 cycles
3.11.11 Resistance to Flex Fold

(FLTM BN 102-04 Method A)
ONLY for labels affixed to flexible materials which may experience flexing with the
part, e.g. luggage shade, seat, cargo net. This excludes labels affixed to fabric-
covered visors and seatbelt labels.
3.11.11.1 Original Flex Fold 100,000 cycles
3.11.11.2 Aged 168 hours at 100 +/- 2 °C 50,000 cycles

mechanical convection oven,
plus flex fold
Note: The label must be centered on the 250 x 300 mm material substrate.
3.11.12 Resistance to Laundering, min 30 Cycles

(ASTM D 2724-11)
Note: Only applicable for labels applied to interior trim pieces which are designed to
be removed and laundered, such as child seat fabric or removable tote bags.
3.11.13 Odor
(FLTM BO 131-01)
Max rating 2
Note: Test to be run on the label alone, not affixed to the substrate.
3.11.14 Fogging
(SAE J1756, 3 h at 100 °C heating,
21 °C cooling plate, post test conditioning 1 h and 16 h)
Fog Number, min 70
Note: Test to be run on the label alone, not affixed to the substrate.
Formation of clear film, droplets or crystals is cause for rejection unless it can be
determined by FTIR analysis and concurred upon by Ford Materials Engineering that
the deposits do not contribute to windshield fog (e.g. water droplets.)

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3.11.15 Flammability
(ISO 3795, SAE J369)
Burn Rate, max 100 mm/minute
Test shall be conducted with the label 100 % bonded to the substrate to form a material
composite.
3.11.16 Battery acid resistance
FOR LABELS AFFIXED ON VEHICLE BATTERY AND BATTERY SHIELDS ONLY
Apply label onto appropriate substrate and allow to cure for 24 hours at 23 °C before
starting test. Evenly distribute ten drops (approximately every 1 ½") of 10% by weight of
sulfuric acid (Sp. Gravity 1.260 +/- 0.005) around the outside edge of the label with half
of each drop on the label, the other half on the substrate. Five isolated drops are to be
placed on the printed area of the label away from the cut edges. One drop is equal to
0.06 mL. The test conditions are as follows:
3.11.16.1 Place the acid prepared label/panel into an air circulating oven in a
horizontal plane at 80 +/- 2 °C for 16 hours.
3.11.16.2 Place a separate set of prepared test label/panels on a flat surface at

ambient laboratory temperature for four weeks.
The label must display no lack of adhesion due to acid attack. The pressure
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sensitive adhesive must have good acid resistance. Acid discoloration at
the die cut edges must not exceed more than 1/16" from the edge into the
label area.
3.12 LABEL PERFORMANCE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR (A2):
The following testing applies to labels affixed to areas of the vehicle such as the doorjamb or
inside the fuel filler door. The requirements contain a mix of interior and exterior testing.
3.12.1. Scannability
engineering drawing, Supplement A, and on the Approved Source List via
the line callout – Seventh Digit.
3.12.1.1 Original
used in production.

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service requirements, scan samples following conditioning per Paras
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3.12.3, 3.12.6, 3.12.7, 3.12.8. Otherwise, choose the appropriate
3.12.2 Adhesion
Adhesion must be tested per appropriate classification in Para 3.12.2.1 - 3 "as received"
and after conditioning per 3.12.3.1 - 5. Adhesion performance level must be noted on
Supplement A, the Engineering Drawing, and on the Approved Source List via the Line
Callout – Second Digit.
3.12.2.1 Removable, min 5 N/m (and easily

Removable, non-permanent, non-staining, and easily removed by hand. For

example, labels that contain information that is intended to be temporary for
convenience and/or inventory or process management. Also includes
protective films containing no printed information.
3.12.2.2 Low Performance, min 175 N/m

(ASTM D 1000, 180° peel,
This label classification conveys information that is not safety related nor
government mandated.
3.12.2.3 Medium Performance, min 525 N/m

(ASTM D 1000, 180° peel,
This label classification may convey safety information or governmentally

mandated information that is permanent by virtue of the protected
environment in which it shall be installed.
3.12.3 Appearance and Adhesion after environmental conditioning
Requirements for 3.12.3.1 – 3.12.3.5:
Adhesion must be tested per Para.3.12.2, 1 - 4 h after removal from the conditioning
environments listed below in Paras. 3.12.3.1 - 3.12.3.5
The result must be equal or greater than the result listed in Para. 3.12.2.
No visual evidence of adhesion loss, delamination, peeling, blistering, cracking, or any

other type of failure. In addition, the material shall not be removed without being
destroyed.

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For removable labels, peel an additional sample by hand 1 - 4 h after removal from the
conditioning environment. Min. adhesion 5 N/mm width; and easily peeled by hand.
In addition, after the label is removed, no adverse affect on the substrate (e.g. evidence
of staining, discoloration, gloss change, transfer of adhesive residue on the substrate) is
permitted after the exposures listed below in paragraphs 3.12.3.1 - 3.12.3.4.
3.12.3.1 Heat Age

This test condition must be recorded on the engineering drawing,

Supplement A, and on the Approved Source List via the Line Callout –
Fourth Digit.
3.12.3.3 Humidity
Test panels prepared per Para. 3.3 are cured for 15 min at 23 +/- 2 °C.
The panels are then placed in a humidity chamber for 168 hours at 38 +/-
2 °C, 95 - 100% R.H.
Additional panels are prepared in the same manner and are then placed in a
mechanical convection oven for 15 min at 121 +/- 2 °C. These panels are
then placed in the humidity chamber for 168 hours at 38 +/- 2 °C, 95 -
100% R.H.
3.12.3.4 Environmental Cycle


-4 h at 100 +/- 2 °C
-4 h at 38 +/- 2 °C and 95 - 100% R.H.
-16 h at - 40 +/- 2 °C
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3.12.3.5 Water Immersion, min 24 h
Not required for removable labels
Test panels prepared per Para. 3.3 are completely immersed in a water bath
maintained at 32 +/- 2 °C.

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3.12.4 Crocking, Wet, Dry, and Cleaners, min Rating 4

(FLTM BN 107-01, ISO 105-A02/
In addition to wet and dry crocking per the test method, evaluate the following cleaners
(or equivalent) using the procedure for wet crocking:
All Purpose Cleaner (E0AZ-19526-AA)

Glass Cleaner with Ammonia (E4AZ-1199C507-AA)
IPA (50% v/v IPA and deionized water)
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Aliphatic Petroleum Naptha (M14J148)
ASTM Fuel C w/10% ethanol (see ASTM D471 for Fuel C)
3.12.5 Fluid Resistance
Test panels prepared per Para. 3.3 are immersed for 24 h in Aliphatic Petroleum Naptha
(M14J148) at 23 +/- 2 °C. The panels are dried prior to examination.
3.12.6 Abrasion Resistance, min 40 cycles

The above general conditioning is a standardized label requirement. Conditioning

callout - Third Digit.
3.12.7 Low Temperature Resistance
Test panels prepared per Para. 3.3 shall be conditioned for 4 h at -35 +/- 2 °C.
3.12.8 Salt Spray Resistance, min 48 h

(ASTM B 117)
3.12.9 Odor
(SAE J1351)
Max rating 2
Test to be run on the film by itself.
3.13 LABEL PERFORMANCE, EXTERIOR (A3):
The following testing applies to labels affixed to areas of the vehicle such as the trailer hitch,
toneau cover, pick-up bed, body-side moldings, bumpers, or exterior body panels.
3.13.1 Scannability

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3.13.1.1 Original
used in production.
service requirements, scan samples following conditioning per Paras. 3.13.3
and 3.13.6. Otherwise, choose the appropriate paragraphs for the
application and record on Supplement A.
3.13.2 Adhesion - as received, min 325 N/m width

(ASTM D 1000, 180°peel,
appropriate substrate(s), condition
per Para 3.3)
For removable labels, min 5 N/m (and easily

Adhesion performance levels must be recorded on the engineering drawing,

Supplement A, and the Approved Source List via the Line Callout – Second Digit.
3.13.3 Appearance and Adhesion after 550 N/m width

environmental conditioning, min
Adhesion must be tested per Para. 3.13.2, 1 - 4 h after removal from the conditioning
environments listed below in Paras. 3.13.3.1 - 3.13.3.6.
For removable labels, min 5 N/mm width and easily

removed by hand
For removable labels, peel an additional sample by hand 1 – 4 h after removal from
conditioning environment. Also, after a label is removed, no adverse effect on the
substrate (e.g. evidence of staining, discoloration, gloss change, transfer of adhesive
residue on the substrate) is permitted after the exposure listed below in Paras. 3.13.3.1
- 5.
No visual evidence of adhesion loss, delamination, peeling, blistering, cracking, or any

other type of failure. In addition, the material shall not be removed without being
destroyed.
3.13.3.1 Heat Age

This test condition must be recorded on the engineering drawing,

Supplement A, and the Approved Source List via Line Callout – Fourth Digit.
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3.13.3.3 Humidity
Test panels prepared per Para. 3.3 are cured for 15 min at 23 +/- 2 °C.
The panels are then placed in a humidity chamber for 168 hours at 38 +/-
2 °C, 95 - 100% R.H.
Additional panels are prepared in the same manner and are then placed in a
mechanical convection oven for 15 min at 121 +/- 2 °C. These panels are
then placed in the humidity chamber for 168 hours at 38 +/- 2 °C, 95 - 100%
R.H.
3.13.3.4 Environmental Cycle


-4 h at 100 +/- 2 °C
-4 h at 38 +/- 2 °C and 95 - 100% R.H.
-16 h at - 40 +/- 2 °C
3.13.3.5 Salt Spray 240h

(ASTM B 117)
3.13.3.6 Water Immersion, min 240 h
NOT required for REMOVABLE labels
Test panels prepared per Para. 3.3 are completely immersed in a water bath
maintained at 32 +/- 2 °C.
3.13.4 Resistance to Fade
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3.13.4.1 Xenon Arc Weatherometer
(SAE J1960, AATCC) Rating 4
Exposure, min 2500 kJ/m2
Not required for removable labels.

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3.13.4.2 12 Months Florida, min Rating 4

(SAE J1976, under glass,
Not required for removable labels.
For routine approval of existing technologies, the accelerated weathering

results (Para. 3.13.4.1) will be used for approval until natural weathering
results (Para. 3.13.4.2) are available. When differences arise in the test
results of Para. 3.13.4.1 and Para. 3.13.4.2, the natural weathering results
shall prevail.
3.13.5 Chemical Resistance
Immerse test panels in the fluids for the time and temperature indicated, remove and
wipe dry with an absorbent cloth. Printed text must remain legible when wiped with cloth
after exposure. There shall be no significant adhesion loss based on visual
examination.
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3.13.5.1 Mineral spirits, 23 °C +/- 2 °C, one hour
3.13.5.2 Glass cleaner with Ammonia (E4AZ-1199C507-AA), 23 °C +/- 2 °C, one

hour
3.13.5.3 ASTM Fuel C w/10% ethanol, 23 °C +/- 2 °C, one hour (See ASTM D 471
for Fuel C)
3.13.5.4 ASTM Service Fluid 105, 23 °C +/- 2 °C, one hour (See ASTM D 471 for
Service Fluid 105)
3.13.5.4 Windshield washer solvent (WSB-M8B16-A2), 23 °C +/- 2 °C, one hour
Report label and text condition.
3.13.6 Abrasion Resistance, min 100 cycles

Light amount of wear is not cause for rejection; however label must remain legible
The above general conditioning is a standardized label requirement. Conditioning

callout - Third Digit.
3.13.7 Steam Resistance, min 80% Retention
Using a 50 X 100 mm sample, direct a steam jet with the equipment described in FLTM
BI 107-05 to the 50 mm edge at a distance of approximately 200 mm for one minute at a
right angle to the surface then one minute at a 10° angle to the surface. Failure occurs if
more than 20% of the sample is lifted off.

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3.13.8 Air Pressure Resistance, min 80% Retention
Using a 50 x 100 mm sample, direct a stream of air at a pressure of 414 to 522 kPa
using a 2.4 mm diameter orifice to the 50 mm edge at a distance of approximately
75 mm for three minutes at a right angle to the surface and then for 3 minutes at a 10°
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angle to the surface. Failure occurs if more than 20% of the sample is lifted off.
3.14 LABEL PERFORMANCE, UNDER HOOD (A4):

All label systems are subject to the acceptance
requirements of Section 3.9.
3.14.1 Scannability
3.14.1.1 Original
used in production.
service requirements, scan samples following conditioning per Para's.
3.14.3.1, 3.14.3.5-6, and 3.14.5. Otherwise, choose the appropriate
3.14.2 Adhesion - as received, min 300 N/m width

(ASTM D 1000, 180° peel, appropriate
substrate(s), conditioned for 24 h
prior to testing)
This test condition must be recorded on the engineering drawing, Supplement A, and
the Approved Source List via the Line Callout – Fourth Digit.
3.14.3 Appearance and Adhesion - after environmental conditioning

Apply a 1-inch strip of the label material to be tested to the substrate and allow the
finished sample to dwell for a minimum of 24 hours. Immerse test panels in the fluids
or exposed conditions as indicated in para 3.14.3, remove and wipe dry with an
absorbent cloth.
Appearance
There shall be no visual evidence of peeling, blistering, cracking, blurring, loss of
printing, excessive shrinkage, or any other effect that would render it to be transferable
or illegible.
Adhesion
Perform 180° peel adhesion 1 - 4 hours after removal from each condition listed in
Para's 3.14.3.1 – 3.14.3.6. Adhesion must meet the minimum adhesion requirements
listed below except for removable labels.

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For removable labels, min 5 N/mm width and easily

removed by hand
Peel an additional sample by hand 1 – 4 h after removal from conditioning environment.

Also, after a label is removed, there shall be no adverse effect on the substrate (e.g.
evidence of staining, discoloration, gloss change, transfer of adhesive residue on the
substrate).
For all other labels.
3.14.3.1 Heat Resistance, min 440 N/m width
3.14.3.2 Fuel Resistance, min 350 N/m width

(ASTM Fuel C w/ 10%
ethanol, 1 h at 23 +/- 2 °C,
see ASTM D 471 for Fuel C)
3.14.3.3 Oil Resistance, min 300 N/m width

(ASTM Service Fluid 105, 2h at
120 +/- 2 °C, see ASTM D 471
for Service Fluid 105 )
3.14.3.4 Coolant Resistance, min 440 N/m width
Make 1000 mL of a 50/50 solution of current factory fill ethylene glycol

(WSS M97B51-A1) and water. Pour boiling solution on test samples.
3.14.3.5 Humidity Resistance, min 440 N/m width

(168 hours at 38 +/- 2 °C, 95 - 100% R.H.)
3.14.3.6 Environmental Cycling 440 N/m width
Hold the panel for 1 h at -40 +/- 2 °C and then expose to heat for 1 h at 121
+/- 2 °C. Repeat for 4 cycles.
3.14.4 Chemical Resistance
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Apply a label to the substrate and allow the finished sample to dwell for a minimum of
24 hours. Immerse the test panel in the fluids or exposed conditions as indicated in
para 3.14.4., remove and wipe dry with absorbent cloth. There shall be no blistering
and only slight softening or dulling. Printed text must remain legible when wiped with
cloth after exposure. There shall be no significant adhesion loss based on visual
examination.
3.14.4.1 ASTM Fuel C w/10% ethanol, 23 °C +/- 2 °C, one hour

(See ASTM D 471 for Fuel C)
3.14.4.2 Brake fluid (Dot 4), 50 °C +/- 2 °C, one hour
3.14.4.3 ASTM Service Fluid 105, 120 °C +/- 2 °C, two hours
(See ASTM D 471 for Service Fluid 105)
3.14.4.4 Report label and text condition.

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3.14.5 Abrasion Resistance 600 cycles

Light amount of wear is not cause for rejection; however label must remain legible. The
above general conditioning is a standardized label requirement. Conditioning
callout – Third Digit.
3.14.6 Heat Aging
For labels placed directly on the engine: 1000 h at 125 +/- 2 °C
For all other underhood labels: 1000 h at 100 +/- 2 °C
There shall be no blistering, peeling, cracking, delamination, excessive shrinkage,

yellowing, or fading. All printed text must remain legible. Labels shall not be able to be
removed from substrate without being destroyed.
This test condition must be recorded on the engineering drawing, Supplement A, and
the Approved Source List via the Line Callout – Fourth Digit.
3.14.7 Steam Resistance, min 80% Retention
Using a 50 X 100 mm sample, direct a steam jet with the equipment described in FLTM
BI 107-05 to the 50 mm edge at a distance of approximately 200 mm for one minute at a
right angle to the surface and then for one minute at a 10° angle to the surface. Failure
occurs if more than 20% of the sample is lifted off.
3.14.8 Air pressure resistance 80% Retention
Using a 50 x 100 mm sample, direct a stream of air 414 to 522 kPa pressure with a
2.4 mm diameter orifice to the 50 mm edge at a distance of approximately 75 mm for
three minutes at a right angle to the surface and then for 3 minutes at a 10° angle to the
surface. Failure occurs if more than 20% of the label is lifted off.
3.14.9 Battery Acid Resistance
FOR LABELS AFFIXED ON BATTERY TRAYS AND BATTERY SHIELDS ONLY
Apply label onto appropriate substrate and allow to cure for 24 hours at 23 °C before
starting test. Evenly distribute ten drops (approximately every 1 ½") of 10% by weight of
sulfuric acid (Sp. Gravity 1.260 +/- 0.005) around the outside edge of the label with half
of each drop on the label, the other half on the substrate. Five isolated drops are to be
placed on the printed area of the label away from the cut edges. One drop is equal to
0.06 mL. The test conditions are as follows:
3.14.9.1 Place the acid prepared label/panel into an air circulating oven in a
horizontal plane at 80 +/- 2 °C for 16 hours.
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3.14.9.2 Place a separate set of prepared test label/panels on a flat surface at

ambient laboratory temperature for four weeks.
The label must display no lack of adhesion due to acid attack. The pressure
sensitive adhesive must have good acid resistance. Acid discoloration at
the die cut edges must not exceed more than 1/16" from the edge into the
label area.
3.14.10 Thermal Shear Adhesion
Required only for labels placed on a vertical surface. Cut a 51 mm x 75 mm specimen

from the label sample. Apply the specimen to the test panel so 25 mm of the 75 mm
side is hanging over the edge. Adhere a piece of tape to the part of the label which is
hanging over the edge to reinforce it. Attach a 100 g weight to this edge and suspend
the test panel in a vertical position in an oven set at 121 °C for 24 hours. Failure occurs
if printing is distorted and if the label slips more than 5 mm.
3.16 LOT CERTIFICATION
Lot certification requirements shall be included in suppliers process control plan and defined in the
Ford Purchasing Agreement and engineering drawing.
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SUPPLEMENT A
Specification Number:
Callout Number:
Supplier Name
Address
Contact person (name/title/phone/fax):
Product ID Code/Trade name:
Product Construction:
Tamper Evident Description:
Label Thickness:
Release Liner Thickness:
Base film/Adhesive/Release Liner/Print Method:
Label Print Color(s):
Ford part name and number to which this label is applied:
Substrate(s) and substrate color(s)to which this label has been affixed for testing:
Application Process Parameters:
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Conditioning Requirements for this application (Heat, Fade, Abrasion):
Signed & Dated:

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ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

LABEL PERFORMANCE, INTERIOR WSS-M99P34-A

LABEL PERFORMANCE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR WSS-M99P34-A2

LABEL PERFORMANCE, EXTERIOR WSS-M99P34-A3

NOT TO BE USED FOR NEW DESIGN

Material specification requirements are to be used for initial qualification of materials.

3.0 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS

3.4 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS – All Labels

Requirements apply for each suffix (-A through -A4)

Report label thickness on Supplement A.

Report release liner thickness on Supplement A.

Date Action Revisions

2000 10 25 Activated L. Koth, Y. Bankowski

3.4.2 Base film/Adhesive/Release Liner/Print Method

3.4.3 Label Print Color

Report ink color(s) used on the label on Supplement A.

3.4.4 Application Substrate

3.4.5 Application Process

3.6 SETTING TIME FOR NORMAL HANDLING

3.7 LABEL STRENGTH

3.8 PRINT ADHESION

Printed copies are uncontrolled

3.9 GENERAL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

3.10 LINE CALLOUT REQUIREMENTS

Material Specification with the Callout:

3.10.1 First Digit

Label Type Code Letter

3.10.2 Second Digit

Adhesion Resistance Code Letter

Printed copies are uncontrolled

3.10.3 Third Digit

Abrasion Resistance Code Letter

3.10.4 Fourth Digit

Heat Age Condition Code Letter

Engine Under Hood (125 °C) S1

3.10.5 Fifth Digit

Assembly Substrate Code Letter

Printed copies are uncontrolled

3.10.6 Sixth Digit

Tamper-Evident Label Features Code Letter

3.10.7 Seventh Digit

Scannability Code Letter

3.11 LABEL PERFORMANCE, INTERIOR (A)

3.11.1.2 After Conditioning

Printed copies are uncontrolled

The adhesion performance level must be documented on the engineering drawing,

3.11.2.1 Removable, min 5 N/m (and easily

Removable, non permanent, non-staining, and easily removed by hand.

3.11.2.2 Low Performance, min 175 N/m

3.11.2.3 Medium Performance, min 525 N/m

This label classification may convey safety information or governmentally

3.11.2.4 High Performance No label delamination

Typically, labels containing safety information, governmentally regulated

Printed copies are uncontrolled

3.11.3 Appearance and Adhesion after environmental conditioning

Requirements for 3.11.3.1 - 3.11.3.5:

the result obtained in 3.11.2 with no loss of legibility or delamination.

3.11.3.1 Heat Age Rating 4

Place the test specimen in an oven as follows:

At or Above Beltline: 168 hours, 100 +/- 2 °C

The standard requirement will be assumed to be "At or Above Beltline"

If the label will be affixed to various color substrates in production, repeat