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KYDEX® 6185 meets FAR 25.853 (a) for use in aircraft interior parts. Maximum recommended service temperature is approximately 85 - 90°C (185 - 190°F) depending on thermoforming technique and application. KYDEX® 6185 is a proprietary thermoplastic sheet with improved heat distortion temperature (HDT) for higher in-service temperatures while providing excellent extensibility, good impact resistance and excellent solvent resistance.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic (unspecified)

Processing Methods: Thermoforming

Density: 1330.0 - 1370.0 kg/m³

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    Features & Benefits

    Features
      Available in thicknesses from 1.00mm (0.040”) and up and in eight distinctive textures and custom colors
    • Meets the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration FAR 25.853 (a) in all thicknesses for vertical burn
    • Heat distortion temperature (HDT) is 85°C (185°F) unannealed at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) and a high 90°C (195°F) after annealing
    • Excellent forming properties, uniform wall thickness and crisp detail
    • Easy machining and fabricating using conventional methods and equipment

    Applications & Uses

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    Applications
    • Aircraft Interiors
    • Equipment Housings

    Properties

    Mechanical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Bearing Strengthmax. 198MPaASTM D953
    Bearing Strength (4% Defelection)19.3MPaASTM D953
    Flexural Modulus2241MPaASTM D790
    Flexural Strength66MPaASTM D790
    Notched Izod Impact267J/mASTM D256
    Tensile Strength44MPaASTM D638
    Physical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)104ASTM D785
    Specific Gravity1.33 - 1.37ASTM D792
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Rockwell Hardness104Scale RASTM D785
    Thermal Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi (1.8 MPa) Annealed)85°CASTM D648
    Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi (1.8 MPa) Annealed)90.6°CASTM D648
    Flammability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Vertical Burn (12-second)PassFAR 25.853(a)(i)
    Vertical Burn (60-second)PassFAR 25.853(a)(i)

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