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Fire retardant thermoplastic sheet for lamination and surfacing. | | L | | LAMINATING GRADE FIRE RATED SHEET | General Information
KYDEX L thermoplastic sheet is a very durable, damage resistant surfacing material that has been successfully used in many laminating applications including store fixtures; exhibits; doors; and partitions. Unlike most high-pressure laminates, color is integral throughout the sheet. It has excellent durability for easier handling. It is Class I/A rated (.040" (1mm) and thinner) and is listed by Underwriter's Laboratories as UL Std 94 V-0. Notched Izod impact resistance is 15 ft-lbs/in (801 J/m).
Features
Manufacturers and Specifiers have selected KYDEX sheet for surfacing and laminating applications because of its unique characteristics when compared to traditional laminating materials:
* toughness and durability
* solid, integral color
* chemical resistance
* fire retardancy
* excellent fabrication qualities
* resistance to cracking and chipping
* very low moisture absorption
* thermoformability
* flexibility to allow small radius bends
* thicknesses up to .318 in. (8.13 mm )
* availability in rollstock (<= .040 in. (1 mm))
Note: KYDEX L is a thermoplastic sheet that will expand and contract with temperature fluctuations.
Fabrication: KYDEX L can be thermoformed to produce 3-dimensional parts with excellent detail. It is easy to work and can be drilled, punched, brake formed or routed using standard metal and/ woodworking equipment. KYDEX L is not recommended for use on horizontal surfaces where hot items may be placed such as kitchen countertops and is not recommended for field application to walls as a wallcovering material.
RIPH: KYDEX is endorsed by the Royal Institute of Public Health for conformance to the standard of Hygienic Merit
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| | Property | Test Method | Typical Value 1 | | Specific Gravity | ASTM D-792 | 1.35 | | Water Absorption % | ASTM D-570 | 0.07 | | Tensile Strength | ASTM D-638 | 6,100 psi
(42 MPa) | | Elongation % | ASTM D-638 | 110 | | Flexural Strength | ASTM D-790 | 9,600 psi
(66 MPa) | | Modulus of Elasticity | ASTM D-790 | 360,000 psi
(2482 MPa) | | Notched Izod Impact Resistance, @ 73° F (23 ° C) | ASTM D-256 | 15 ft-lbs/in
(801 J/m) | | Rockwell Hardness (R Scale) | ASTM D-785 | 94 | | Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | ASTM D-696 | 3.8x10-5 in/in/°F (2.1x10-5 mm/mm/°C) | | Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) unannealed | ASTM D-648 | 151°F
(66.2° C) | | Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) annealed | ASTM D-648 | 168° F
(75.5° C) | | Flammability: IUL Component Recognition | UL Standard 94 2 | V-0 3 | | Surface Burning Characteristics: Flame Spread Smoke Developed | ASTM E-84 @ .040" (1.02 mm) | 15 / 170 | 1All Values are based upon 0.125" (3.175mm) sheet unless otherwise specified.
2Underwriter's Laboratories Inc., File E115252
3All gauges .028" (0.71 mm) and above
Not intended for specification purposes.
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| Applications |
| Exhibits and displays |
| Store Fixture Components |
| Kiosk Housings | |
| Certifications |
| UL Std. 94 V-0 (listed) |
| Class I/A, UL Std. 723 (independent lab) | |
| Textures |
| P-E SMOOTH NAP |
| P-7 STIPPLE |
| P-F LEVANT |
| P-H SEVILLE |
| P-A SMOOTH |
| P-C LEVEL HAIRCELL |
| P-3 VELOUR MATTE |
| P-8 SUEDE |
| P-1 HAIRCELL |
| P-G CONTOUR | |
| Thicknesses |
| .028" (0.7mm) |
| .040" (1.0mm) |
| .060"(1.5mm) |
| .080"(2.0mm) |
| .093"(2.4mm) |
| .125"(3.2mm) |
| .156"(4.0mm) |
| .187"(4.8mm) |
| .250"(6.4mm) |
| .312"(7.9mm) |
| .325"(8.3mm) |
| .375"(9.6mm) |
| .425"(10.8mm) |
| .500"(12.7mm) | |
| Colors and Patterns |
| Calcutta Black |
Black |
Chocolate |
Pastel Blue |
| Cabernet |
Dusty Rose |
Orange |
Bordeaux |
| Cocoa |
Misty Mauve |
Polar White |
Angora |
| Sandy Beach |
Daybreak |
Snowflake |
Montery |
| Ivory |
Red |
Rooster Red |
Beige |
| Treasure Chest |
Amethyst |
Mystic Green |
Peacock Blue |
| Thunder |
Twilight |
Canyon Blue |
Cadet Blue |
| Buoyant Bllue |
Parchment |
Pinstripe |
Dark Gray |
| Pewter Gray |
Rouge |
Custom-matched colors |
| Over 2000 custom colors |
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NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for
reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis
for design specifications or quality control.
All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
KYDEX® is a registered trademark of Kleerdex Company
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