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KYDEX® 4545 Technical Data Sheet

Ultra low heat release and smoke density aviation sheet

KYDEX® 4545 is a proprietary, high performance thermoplastic sheet specifically formulated to exceed the heat release and smoke density requirements in FAR 25.853 making it an ideal material for composite constructions.

KYDEX® 4545 exceeds the flammability and smoke development requirements outlined in Federal Aviation Regulations INFORMATION (FAR) 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d). Its low heat release and smoke density offers an enhanced level of safety for interior components while making it an ideal material for composite constructions. Its wide processing window and ease of thermoforming makes it perfect for complex parts.

  • Seat parts
  • APPLICATIONS • Armrests
  • Bulkhead laminates
  • Moulding strips
  • Passenger service units
  • Tray tables
  • Monitor shrouds
  • Kick panels
  • Exceeds the stringent requirements of FAR 25.853(d) in all thicknesses and colors
  • Excellent formability and fabrication characteristics
  • Processes similar to KYDEX® 6565 and KYDEX® 5555
  • Allows for tight tolerance control
  • Available in a wide range of colors
  • Available in P3 – Velour Matte texture

SEKISUI KYDEX, LLC is committed to ensuring that its products can be manufactured, transported, stored, used, dis- & SAFETY posed and recycled with an appropriate regard for safety, health and environmental protection. We support the safe

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Property Test Method Typical Value1
PHYSICAL
Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.49
Water Absorption, 24hr ASTM D-570 0.07%
Rockwell Hardness, R-scale ASTM D785 113
MECHANICAL
Tensile Strength ASTM D-638 54.8 MPa 7,950 psi
Tensile Modulus ASTM D-638 3,689 MPa 535,000 psi
Poisson’s Ratio ASTM D-638 0.38
Flexural Strength ASTM D-790 87.6 MPa 12,700 psi
Flexural Modulus ASTM D-790 3,605 MPa 523,000 psi
Compressive Strength, yield ASTM D-695 68.3 MPa 9,900 psi
Compressive Modulus ASTM D-695 3,785 MPa 549,000 psi
Shear Strength ASTM D-732 52.4 MPa 7,600 psi
Bearing Strength, 4% deflection ASTM D-953 39.5 MPa 5,730 psi
Bearing Strength, max. ASTM D-953 253.7 MPa 36,800 psi
THERMAL
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) annealed ASTM D648 75.3°C 168°F
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM E-831 56.9 µm/m/°C 31.6 µin/in/°F
ELECTRICAL
Dielectric Strength, oil ASTM D-149 >18.7 kV/mm >475 V/mil
FLAMMABILITY2
Vertical Burn, 60-second Vertical Burn, 12-second FAR 25.853(a)(i) FAR 25.853(a)(ii) Pass Pass
NBS Smoke Density FAR 25.853(d) Part V Dsmax <150
OSU Heat Release FAR 25.853(d) Part IV Total: <45 kW-min/m2 Peak: <45 kW/m2
1 Values based upon 3.18mm (0.125”) sheet unless otherwise specified. 2 All thicknesses 0.71mm (0.028”) and above Not intended for specification purposes.