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KYDEX® 5555RCL Technical Data Sheet

Recycle grade, low heat release aviation sheet

KYDEX® 5555RCL is a proprietary, integrally coloured, high performance thermoplastic sheet specifically formulated to meet the fire safety needs of the aviation industry. KYDEX® 5555RCL is an environmentally sustainable solution containing 50 to 100% recycle content intended for hidden components where colour variation and minor surface imperfections are acceptable.

KYDEX® 5555RCL is formulated to exceed the fire safety needs of the aviation industry with a maximum heat INFORMATION release of 55/55 and smoke development of 150. KYDEX® 5555RCL is a cost effective solution for non-aesthetic and hidden parts.

  • Hidden components
  • APPLICATIONS • Non-aesthetic part
  • Meets the stringent requirements of the FAR 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d)
  • Environmentally sustainable with a recycle content of 50 to 100%
  • Cost effective solution for non-aesthetic, hidden parts
  • Available in select colours and textures
  • Excellent formability and fabrication characteristics

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.

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, 24 hr ASTM D570 0.09%
Rockwell Hardness, R-Scale ASTM D785 105
MECHANICAL
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 39.9 MPa 5,800 psi
Tensile Modulus ASTM D638 3,309 MPa 480,000 psi
Flexural Strength ASTM D790 68.9 MPa 10,000 psi
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 2,999 MPa 435,000 psi
Izod Impact, notched ASTM D256 48 J/m 0.9 ft-lb/in f
Gardner Drop Dart Impact, GE ASTM D5420 12.7 J 112 in-lb f
THERMAL
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) annealed ASTM D648 72.8°C 163.0°F
Coeffecient of Thermal Expansion ASTM E831 66.3 µm/m/°C 36.8 µin/in/°F
ELECTRICAL
Dielectric Strength, oil ASTM D149 18.7 kV/mm 475 V/mil
FLAMMABILITY2
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 Total: ≤55 kW/m2 Total: ≤55 kW/m2
NBS Smoke Density FAR 25.853(d) Part V Ds max ≤150
1 Values based upon 3.18mm (0.125”) sheet unless otherwise specified. 2 All thicknesses and colours Not intended for specification purposes.