Automotive component test data
HONDA Certifications HES A 1045-11 Test Data Report
The following performance data is representative of polymer fusion label performance as certified on behalf of Honda Motor Company. All tests referenced within HES A 1045-11 are shown below. Results listed as N/A are due to Polymer Fusion Labeling Technology not being an adhesive-based label.
PERFORMANCE DATA
6-2 Scratch Resistance
Samples were exposed to 4 different pencil hardnesses (B, HB, F, H, HB) for this test. Pencils were held by hand at an approximately 45° angle to the label surface and applied at a speed of 3mm/s in 5 different areas at a length of 10mm each. Samples were then checked for appearance.
6-6 Chemical Resistance
30mm x 220mm samples were installed to a JSPS type friction tester. 50mm x 50mm white cotton cloths soaked in the appropriate chemical for 10 minutes were then applied to the friction point. Friction was applied to a 100mm area on the sample with a force of 2 N and at a speed of 30 return strokes per minute. Samples were then checked for appearance.
6-7 Water Spot Resistance
1cc of purified water was dropped onto the label surface of each sample. Water penetration was then checked and, if not penetrated, the wetted area was struck with a fingertip to promote infiltrated water. Samples were then dried for 24 hrs., followed by 48 hrs. of conditioning, and checked for appearance.
6-8 Discoloration by Chemical
A polyethylene cylinder (40mm x 15mm) was placed over, but in contact with, the sample surface. 5ml of the appropriate test liquid was placed into the cylinder opening and closed with a lid in accordance with each test-liquid condition: 0.1 N H₂SO₄ at room temperature for 24 hrs., and 0.1 N NaOH at 55°C for 4 hrs. After testing, samples were washed, dried, and measured.
6-10 Tack-Free Test
Five 50mm x 50mm pieces of gauze were piled at the center of the sample surface, with a 40mm cylinder weighing 500g placed on top. Samples were conditioned at 70°C for 2 hrs., followed by conditioning at room temperature. All gauze was then removed and samples were checked for adhesion between the sample surface and gauze, as well as any marks left on the sample.
6-13 Combustability Test
In conformance with Honda HES D6003, 100mm x 356mm samples were individually exposed to specific deterioration conditions and then exposed to flame for 15 seconds.
6-14 Stain Resistance
0.2ml of test liquids—Honda Ultra Oil, Soy Sauce, Sauce, and Mitsubishi Grease—were each placed onto samples and conditioned at 80°C for 2 hrs. Samples were then wiped with mild detergent and a soft cloth and checked for staining.
6-17 Heat Resistance
Samples were exposed to 3 heat test conditions: 90°C for 500 hrs., 105°C for 500 hrs., and 105°C for 1000 hrs. Samples were removed and compared to non-exposed baseline samples for discoloration and/or fading, then checked for appearance and adhesion.
6-19 Water Proof Resistance
Samples were exposed to water at a constant temperature of 40°C for 24 hrs., removed, and compared with non-exposed samples for discoloration and/or fading. Samples were then checked for appearance and adhesion.
6-20 Temperature Humidity Resistance
Each sample was exposed to humidity test conditions 5 times at temperatures of 80°C and 105°C. Samples were then compared to non-exposed baseline samples.