KYDEX® 6565
KYDEX® 6565 meets all fire retardancy requirements set forth in Federal Aviation Regulations 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d) (old (c)) including low heat release (65/65) in the OSU rate of heat release test. High performance, thermoplastic sheet specifically formulated to meet low heat release requirements for aviation interiors.
Product families
Applications
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
- Other Basic Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Kydex KYDEX
- Density
- 1480.0 - 1480.0 kg/m³
- Polymer Name
- Thermoplastic (unspecified)
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Features
Available in over 200 custom colors, various textures and eight thicknesses ranging from 0.71mm (0.028) and up; Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners such as Soft Scrub®, Fantastic®, and citrus-based cleaners such as Citri Kleen® (avoid ammoniated cleaners); Meets the stringent requirements of FAR 25.853 paragraph (d) in all thicknesses and colors; Forms deep draws with low forces when heated to the upper end of forming temperature range; Crisp detail, minimal rejects; Can be formed on all standard presses and cut on all standard die-cutting machines; Secondary operations are easily performed and include: machining, sawing, blanking, punching, etc.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Quality Standards
- FAR 25.853
- Material Features
- Flame Retardant
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearing Strength | max. 258.5 | MPa | ASTM D-953 |
| Bearing Strength (4% Defelection) | 33 | MPa | ASTM D-953 |
| Compressive Modulus | 2944 | MPa | ASTM D-695 |
| Compressive Strength (Yield) | 65 | MPa | ASTM D-695 |
| Flexural Modulus | 2896 | MPa | ASTM D-790 |
| Flexural Strength | 70 | MPa | ASTM D-790 |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.39 | — | ASTM D-638 |
| Shear Strength | 55 | MPa | ASTM D-732 |
| Tensile Modulus | 3144 | MPa | ASTM D-638 |
| Tensile Strength | 45 | MPa | ASTM D-638 |
Table 2 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale) | 94 | — | ASTM D-785 |
| Specific Gravity | 148 | — | ASTM D-792 |
| Water Absorption (24 hr.) | 0.08 | % | ASTM D-570 |
Table 3 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Hardness | 94 | Scale R | ASTM D-785 |
Table 4 of 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 69.5 | um/m/°C | ASTM E-831 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi (1.8 MPa) Annealed) | 78.3 | °C | ASTM D648 |
Table 5 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Strength (Oil) | 18.1 | kV/mm | ASTM D-149 |
Table 6 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| NBS Smoke Density | Pass | FAR 25.853(d) Part IV |
| OSU Heat Release | Pass | FAR 25.853(d) Part IV |
| Vertical Burn (12-second) | Pass | FAR 25.853(a)(i) |
| Vertical Burn (60-second) | Pass | FAR 25.853(a)(i) |
