KYDEX® Thermoplastics have distinct design, cost, and environmentaladvantages over fiberglass.
Light weight, KYDEX® Thermoplastics are 100% recyclable making them an environmentally sound solution that supports end-of-life recyclability and life-cycle design. The manufacturing processes do not outgas VOCs or produce hazardous waste.
KYDEX® Thermoplastics offer more complex geometries and improved aesthetics than fiberglass alternatives.
As part numbers increase, costs are reduced using KYDEX® Thermoplastics because they are less labor intensive and do not require painting.
- Excellent part consistency and geometries
- Integral Colour
- Infused Imaging™ technology
- Wide variety of textures
- Dimensional stability
- Inconsistent quality
- Typically requires painting
- Decorative cap required
- Limited textures
- Inconsistent dimensional stability
- Recyclable
- Safe to process
- Non-recyclable
- Hazardous to process
Cleanability & Chemical Resistance
Aggressive cleaning agents and disinfectants are critical in eliminating surface bacteria and fungi to reduce the spread of disease.
Testing results confirmed that KYDEX® Thermoplastics:
- are not adversely affected by industry leading cleaners and disinfectants
- perform without loss of surface finish, colour fastness, or degradation of mechanical and physical properties
Using the right materials and understanding their compatibility with disinfectants is vital to ensuring a long, functional life.
against
COVID19
| Callington Aero Glass Cleaner (ethanol) | ✔ |
| Callington CH2200 (ethanol, alcohol solvent) | ✔ |
| Callington Fresh n Clean (alcohol, denatured) | ✔ |
| Celeste MicroGreen™ AGR ((d)-limonene) | ✔ |
| Celeste MicroGreen™ NG (proprietary ingredients) | |
| Celeste SP-NG85000 Interior Cleaner Complete (alcohols, ethoxylated) | ✔ |
| Celeste Sani-Cide 32 (ammonium chloride (quat)) | ✔ |
| Celeste Sani-Cide EX3 (lactic acid) Recognized by the CDC | ✔ |
| Celeste Sani-Cide FSC (ammonium chloride (quat)) | ✔ |
| Celeste Sani-Com® (ethanol) | ✔ |
| McGean Cee-Bee 90 (n-butoxypropanol) |
KYDEX® Thermoplastics with Infused Imaging™ technology provides the look of texture on a flat surface that can be easily cleaned and disinfected.
- proprietary process that embeds imagery into thermoplastic material
- gives designers the power to create bespoke environments and brand experiences
- imagery will not chip, fade, or delaminate
- can use colour and imagery without sacrificing strength, durability, or cleanability