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KYDEX® 100 is available in a wide range of standard and custom colors, textures, and sheet sizes. It is Underwriters Laboratories, Inc® recognized for UL Std 94 V-0, 5V and has 961 J/m (18 ft-lbs/in) Notched Izod impact resistance. A high impact, fire-rated alloy sheet that is tough, durable, proprietary, that brings new dimensions to thermoformers.

Polymer Name: Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Physical Form: Sheets

Features: Chemical Resistant, Excellent Izod Impact, Flame Retardant, Good Rigidity

Density: 1350.0 - 1350.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 2400.0 - 2400.0 MPa

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Identification & Functionality

Technologies

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Good for deep or hard to form parts
  • More rigid, parts will deform less when loaded
  • High Notched Izod impact resistance offers unsurpassed resistance to breakage
  • Meets highest standard for chemical resistance for thermoplastic materials
  • Passes UL Std 94 V-0 and 5V in all thicknesses and colors
  • Uniform wall thickness and crisp detail
  • Easy machining and fabricating using conventional methods and equipment

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Aircraft Interiors
  • Mass Transit Vehicle Interior Components
  • Equipment Housings
  • Medical Products

Properties

Flame Rating
Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bearing Strengthmax. 206MPaASTM D953
Bearing Strength (4% Defelection)30MPaASTM D953
Compressive Modulus2600MPaASTM D695
Compressive Strength (Yield)52MPaASTM D695
Elongation160%ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus2310MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strength63MPaASTM D790
Gardner Drop Dart Impact65JASTM D5420
Notched Izod Impact961J/mASTM D256
Shear Strength46MPaASTM D732
Tensile Modulus2400MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength42MPaASTM D638
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Absorption (24 hrs. at 50°C)0.09%ASTM D570
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)94ASTM D785
Specific Gravity1.35ASTM D792
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness94Scale RASTM D785
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion7.56 x 10⁻⁵°CASTM D696
Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi (1.8 MPa) Umannealed)78.3°CASTM D648
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Strength (Oil)16.5kV/mmASTM D149
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
BS 476 (Part 7 at 2mm)Class 1Y
BS 476 (Part 7 at 3.22mm)Class 1
Component RecognitionV - 0,5VUL Standard 94, UL Standard 746C
Motor Vehicle Safety StandardPassFMVSS 302
Vertical Burn (12-second)PassFAR 25.853(a)(i)
Vertical Burn (60-second)PassFAR 25.853(a)(i)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance