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KYDEX® 6565IM Technical Data Sheet

High impact, low heat release injection molding compound for aviation application

KYDEX® 6565IM is a high performance injection molding compound with integral colour specifically engineered to improve aircraft passenger safety.

KYDEX® 6565IM is designed for injection-molded parts to compliment KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet parts, INFORMATION eliminating visual variation due to dissimilar materials. It meets flammability and smoke development requirements outlined in Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d).

  • IFE bezels • Tray tables
  • APPLICATIONS • Armrests • Seat backs
  • Side panels • Bump strips
  • Trim pieces • Other interior components
  • Accent parts
  • Meets the stringent requirements of FAR 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d) in all thicknesses and colours
  • Excellent processing characteristics
  • Available in endless integral colours through custom colour creation
  • Chemical resistant
  • Colour matching coordination with KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet
  • Excellent bonding capability with KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet

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 1.47
Water Absorption, 24 hr ASTM D570 0.06%
Rockwell Hardness, R-Scale ASTM D785 100
Melt Flow Index, 200ºC/2.16kg ASTM D1238 2.86g/10min
Mold Shrinkage ASTM D955 0.25 – 0.45%
MECHANICAL
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 39.8 MPa 5,770 psi
Tensile Modulus ASTM D638 2,799 MPa 406,000 psi
Poisson’s Ratio ASTM D638 0.399
Flexural Strength ASTM D790 61.2 MPa 8,880 psi
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 2,751 MPa 399,000 psi
Compressive Strength, yield ASTM D695 46.7 MPa 6,780 psi
Compressive Modulus ASTM D695 2,627 MPa 381,000 psi
Shear Strength ASTM D732 40.7 MPa 5,910 psi
Bearing Strength, max ASTM D953 185 MPa 26,900 psi
Gardner Drop Dart Impact, GE geometry ASTM D5420 46.3 J 410 in-lb f
THERMAL
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa), unannealed ASTM D648 65.1ºC 149.1ºF
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM E831 72.7 mm/m/ºC 40.4 min/in/ºF
ELECTRICAL
Dielectric Strength, oil ASTM D149 19.7 kV/mm 500 V/mil
FLAMMABILITY2
Vertical Burn, 60-second FAR 25.853(a) Part 1 (a)(i) Pass
Vertical Burn, 12-second FAR 25.853(a) Part 1 (a)(ii) Pass
OSU Heat Release FAR 25.853(d) Part IV Pass
NBS Smoke Density FAR 25.853(d) Part V Pass
1 Values based upon 3.18mm (0.125”) injection molded plaques unless otherwise specified. 2 All thicknesses Not intended for specification purposes.