Introduction
KYDEX® 5555 is specifically formulated to meet the safety needs of the aviation industry.
General Information
KYDEX® 5555 is a proprietary, high performance acrylic/PVC thermoplastic sheet that 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. KYDEX® 5555 exceeds the heat release to a level of 55/55. Its excellent properties make it the ideal material to form two-and-three-dimensional aircraft components.
Suggested Applications
- Seat parts
- Armrests
- Bulkhead laminates
- Window shades
- Life vest shrouds
- Moulding strips
- Passenger service units
- Tray tables
- Monitor shrouds
- Kick panels
Features
- Available in over 200 developed colours, various surface textures, and eight thicknesses ranging from 0.71mm and up.
- Very resistant to a wide range of concentrate chemicals, and is therefore easy to clean with aggressive cleaners such as
- Soft Scrub®, Fantastic®, and citrus-based cleaners such as Citri Kleen®. Ammoniated cleaners should be avoided since they can leave a residue.
- Meets the stringent requirements of the FAR 25.853 paragraph (d) (replaces para.c), in all thicknesses and colours.
