Recycle grade, Class 1/A rated thermoplastic sheet
Purpose
KYDEX® 160RCL is an environmentally sustainable solution containing recycle content intended for hidden components or visible applications where color variation and minor surface imperfections are acceptable.
General
Information
KYDEX® 160RCL is a recycle grade product that meets Class 1/A building code ratings up to a thickness of 3.18mm (0.125”). Its recycle content can contribute to a building’s environmental accreditation and certification such as LEEDS credits.
Suggested
Applications
- Sound Diffusers & Acoustical Panels
- Interior Architectural Components
- Miscellaneous Applications
Features
- Class 1/A rated up to 3.18mm (0.125”)
- A sustainable solution with recycle content to contribute to a building’s environmental accreditation/certification
- Resistant to a wide range of concentrated chemicals, allowing the use of stronger cleaning agents with no discoloration or surface damage
- Good formability and extensibility
- Easy to fabricate and machine
Environmental
& Safety
Considerations
SEKISUI KYDEX, LLC is committed to ensuring that its products can be manufactured, transported, stored, used, disposed and recycled with an appropriate regard for safety, health and environmental protection. We support the safe handling of our products.
Please contact our appLab™ department at 800.682.8758 for resources and Safety Data Sheets or visit our website: www.kydex.com.
| Property | Test Method | Typical Value1,2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYSICAL | |||
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.47 | |
| Moisture Absorption, 24 hrs. @ 50°C | ASTM D570 | 0.09% | |
| MECHANICAL | |||
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D638 | 42.7 MPa | 6,200 psi |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 | 2,523 MPa | 366,000 psi |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D790 | 65.5 MPa | 9,500 psi |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D790 | 2,482 MPa | 360,000 psi |
| Izod Impact, notched | ASTM D256 | 374 J/m | 7 ft-lb/in2 |
| Gardner Drop Dart Impact, GE | ASTM D5420 | 45.2 J | 400 in-lbf |
| THERMAL | |||
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) annealed |
ASTM D648 | 78.3°C | 170°F |
| FLAMMABILITY | |||
| Steiner Tunnel Flame Spread/Smoke Development |
ASTM E84 | Class 1/A3 | |
| 1 Values based upon 3.18mm (0.125”) sheet unless otherwise specified. 2 Values are representative and not guaranteed as actual values may vary due to recycle content variability 3 All thicknesses 3.18mm (0.125”) and below. Not intended for specification purposes. This information supersedes all previously published data. | |||