Low heat release aviation sheet with antimicrobial protection
Introduction
KYDEX® 5555 is specifically formulated to meet the safety needs of the aviation industry. Antimicrobial protection is built-in to continuously fight the growth of microbes.
General
Information
KYDEX® 5555 is a proprietary, high performance acrylic/PVC thermoplastic sheet that meets all fire retardancy require- INFORMATION ments set forth in Federal Aviation Regulations 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d) (old (c)) including low heat release in the OSU HR test. KYDEX® 5555 exceeds the heat release requirement to a level of 55/55. Its excellent properties make it the ideal material to form two-and-three-dimensional aircraft components.
Suggested
Applications
- Seat parts • Armrests
- APPLICATIONS • Bulkhead laminates • Window shades
- Life vest shrouds • Moulding strips
- Passenger service units • Tray tables
- Monitor shrouds • Kick panels
Features
- Meets the stringent requirements of the FAR 25.853 paragraph (d) (replaces para.c), in all thicknesses and colours
- Good formability and extensibility
- Easy to work with once formed
- Stronger cleaning agents can be used without discoloration or damage to surface material
- More resistance to a wider range of concentrated chemicals
- Antimicrobial protection inhibits the growth of bacteria that can cause stains, odors and product deterioration
- Antimicrobial protection is built-in to the sheet so it won’t wash or wear away and lasts for the lifetime of the product
- Antimicrobial protection keeps the surface cleaner between cleanings
- Without antimicrobial protection With antimicrobial protection
- This information is based upon standard laboratory tests and is provided for comparative purposes to substantiate antimicrobial activity for non-public health
- applications. Antimicrobial protection inhibits the growth of microorganisms that can cause stains, odors and product degradation.
Environmental
& Safety
Considerations
SEKISUI KYDEX, LLC is committed to ensuring that its products can be manufactured, transported, stored, used, disposed and & SAFETY recycled with an appropriate regard for safety, health and environmental protection. We support the safe handling of our products.
Please contact our appLab™ department at 800.682.8758 for resources and Safety Data Sheets or visit our website: www.kydex.com.
| Property | Test Method | Typical Value1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYSICAL | |||
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.52 | |
| Water Absorption, 24hr | ASTM D570 | 0.09% | |
| Rockwell Hardness, R-Scale | ASTM D785 | 111 | |
| MECHANICAL | |||
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D638 | 42.6 MPa | 6,180 psi |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 | 3,523 MPa | 511,000 psi |
| Poisson’s Ratio | ASTM D638 | 0.370 | |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D790 | 81.2 MPa | 11,780 psi |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D790 | 3,833 MPa | 556,000 psi |
| Compressive Strength, yield | ASTM D695 | 65.8 MPa | 9,550 psi |
| Compressive Modulus | ASTM D695 | 3,868 MPa | 561,000 psi |
| Shear Strength | ASTM D732 | 49.8 MPa | 7,220 psi |
| Bearing Strength, 4% deflection | ASTM D953 | 37.2 MPa | 5,390 psi |
| Bearing Strength, max. | ASTM D953 | 207 MPa | 30,000 psi |
| THERMAL | |||
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa), annealed | ASTM D648 | 75.9°C | 168.6°F |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ASTM E831 | 66.3 mm/m/°C | 36.8 min/in/°F |
| Electrical | |||
| Dielectric Strength, oil | ASTM D149 | 19.3 kV/mm | 490 V/mil |
| FLAMABILITY2 | |||
| Vertical Burn, 60-second | FAR 25.853(a)(i) | PASS | |
| Vertical Burn, 12-second | FAR 25.853(a)(ii) | PASS | |
| OSU Heat Release | FAR 25.853(d) Part IV | ≤ 55/55 | |
| NBS Smoke Density | FAR 25.853(d) Part V | ≤ 150 | |
| 1 Values based upon 3.20mm (0.125”) sheet unless otherwise specified. 2 All thicknesses and colours Not intended for specification purposes. | |||