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KYDEX® FST03 Technical Data Sheet

Fully compliant, pearlescent aviation sheet

KYDEX® FST03 is a proprietary, high performance thermoplastic sheet formulated to meet all Boeing and Airbus toxicity requirements for aircraft interior components. Its integral pearlescence adds a new dimension to aviation interior design.

KYDEX® FST meets all flame, smoke, and heat release requirements set forth in Federal Aviation Regulations INFORMATION (FAR) 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d) as well as toxicity requirements for Airbus (ABD003) and Boeing (BSS7239). Its excellent thermoforming characteristics make it an ideal material for three-dimensional components where pearlescent design effects are desirable.

  • Seat parts • Armrests
  • APPLICATIONS • Bulkhead laminates • Moulding strips
  • Life vest shrouds • Tray tables
  • Passenger service units • Kick panels
  • Monitor Shrouds
  • Integral pearlescent effect
  • Meets the stringent requirements of FAR 25.853 (a) and (d) in all thicknesses and colours
  • Meets toxicity smoke requirements of Airbus (ABD0031) and Boeing (BSS7239)
  • Excellent fabrication and formability characteristics
  • Allows for tight tolerance control
  • Available in a wide range of integral colours

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 1.32
Water Absorption, 24hr ASTM D570 0.15%
Rockwell Hardness, R-Scale ASTM D785 125
MECHANICAL
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 77.2 MPa 11,200 psi
Tensile Modulus ASTM D638 2,620 MPa 380,000 psi
Poisson’s Ratio ASTM D638 0.401
Flexural Strength ASTM D790 108.2 MPa 15,700 psi
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 2,654 MPa 385,000 psi
Compressive Strength, yield ASTM D695 87.6 MPa 12,700 psi
Compressive Modulus ASTM D695 2,813 MPa 408,000 psi
Shear Strength ASTM D732 77.9 MPa 11,300 psi
Bearing Strength, 4% deflection ASTM D953 28.3 MPa 4,100 psi
Bearing Strength, max. ASTM D953 317.2 MPa 46,000 psi
THERMAL
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa), annealed ASTM D648 125.0°C 257°F
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM E831 57.4 mm/m/°C 31.9 min/in/°F
Electrical
Dielectric Strength, oil ASTM D149 15.7 kV/mm 400 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 ≤ 65/65
NBS Smoke Density FAR 25.853(d) Part V ≤ 200
Airbus Smoke Toxicity ABD0031 Pass
Boeing Smoke Toxicity BSS7239 Pass
1 Values based upon 3.20mm (0.125”) sheet unless otherwise specified. 2 All thicknesses and colours Not intended for specification purposes.