KYDEX® 5555HI-ION Technical Data Sheet

High impact, low heat release aviation sheet with advanced antimicrobial protection

Introduction

KYDEX® 5555HI-ION is a proprietary, high performance thermoplastic sheet with integral colour specifically engineered to improve aircraft passenger safety. Its built-in antimicrobial protection continuously fights the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria on its surface.

General
Information

KYDEX® 5555HI-ION is designed to provide material deformation when used in components subjected to HIC INFORMATION (Head Injury Criterion) testing for increased passenger safety. It exceeds the flammability and smoke development requirements outlined in Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d). KYDEX® 5555HI-ION exceeds a 55/55 heat release level and 150 smoke development. Its KYDEX ION Technology™ is integral to the sheet. It will not wash or wear away and will last for the life of the product.

Suggested
Applications

Seat parts • Armrests
APPLICATIONS • Bulkhead laminates • Moulding strips
Life vest shrouds • Tray tables
Monitor Shrouds • Kick panels

Features

Improved impact properties over traditional thermoplastics for HIC compliance seating requirements
Reduces cost of compliance by decreasing the total number of expensive and time consuming 16g tests
Increases design freedom to create more complex seat geometries
Decreases weight by eliminating the need for heavy reinforcements or thick gauges
Exceeds the stringent requirements of FAR 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d) in all thicknesses and colours
Excellent formability and fabrication characteristics
Allows for tight tolerance control
Available in a wide range of integral colours
Antimicrobial protection inhibits the growth of bacteria on the sheet surface
Antimicrobial protection is built-in to the sheet so it won’t wash or wear away and lasts for the life of the sheet
Antimicrobial protection keeps the surface cleaner between cleanings

Environmental
& Safety
Considerations

SEKISUI KYDEX, LLC is committed to ensuring that its products can be manufactured, transported, stored, used, & SAFETY disposed and recycled with an appropriate regard for safety, health, and environmental protection. We support the safe handling of our products. Contact SEKISUI KYDEX appLab™ team for more details about KYDEX ION TechnologyTM, resources, and Safety Data Sheets at 800.682.8758 or visit our website: www.kydex.com.

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	1.48
Water Absorption, 24hr	ASTM D570	0.07%
Rockwell Hardness, R-scale	ASTM D785	100
MECHANICAL
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	41.9 MPa	6,070 psi
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	3,220 MPa	467,000 psi
Poisson’s Ratio	ASTM D638	0.376
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	65.4 MPa	9,480 psi
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	2,965 MPa	430,000 psi
Compressive Strength, yield	ASTM D695	52.9 MPa	7,670 psi
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	3,047 MPa	442,000 psi
Shear Strength	ASTM D732	39.6 MPa	5,750 psi
Bearing Strength, 4% deformation	ASTM D953	28.8 MPa	4,180 psi
Bearing Strength, max	ASTM D953	193 MPa	28,000 psi
Gardner Drop Dart Impact, GE	ASTM D5420	25.4 J	225 in-lbff
THERMAL
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa), annealed	ASTM D648	73.9°C	165.0°F
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	ASTM E831	62.1 mm/m/oC	34.5 min/in/oF
ELECTRICAL
Dielectric Strength, oil	ASTM D149	20.3 kV/mm	515 V/mil
2 FLAMABILITY
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. Preliminary in-house testing, values may changed with third party validation testing. 2 All thicknesses and colours Not intended for specification purposes.