KYDEX^® Thermoplastics Misconceptions

KYDEX^® Thermoplastics are
free of harmful additives:

RoHS, REACH, Prop 65, & UL GREENGUARD Gold certified
Biocompatible: No leaching or endocrine risks
In-mold color: Eliminating risks of VOCs from painting
Chemical and stain resistant
No migration of polymer matrix
Finished products do not contain free vinyl chloride
Free of BPA, PFAs, and all phthalates, including DEHP

No Plasticizers

KYDEX^® Thermoplastics do not rely on plasticizers because it is a rigid PVC, which provides inherently antifungal and antibacterial properties due to the lack of a food source.

Naturally Derived

KYDEX^® Thermoplastics are produced without plasticizers, using technology based on natural gas and salt, which are abundant, stable, and low-impact raw materials.

Inherently Fire Retardant

KYDEX^® Thermoplastics are manufactured without harmful fire retardants.

Bottom Line

KYDEX^® Thermoplastics are safer, more stable, and better suited for environmentally conscious, high-performance design, particularly in sectors where safety, durability, and compliance are critical.

100% Recyclable

KYDEX^® Thermoplastics can be recycled and reused, supporting closed-loop sustainability programs
In-house recycling partner with zero KYDEX^® material waste going to landfill
Over 12 million lbs of KYDEX^® material recycled every year

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015: Quality management system
ISO 10993-5: Cytotoxicity
ISO 10993-10: Sensitization and Irritation testing
ISO 14001:2015: Environmental management system
ISO 14040:2006: Environmental impact of products
ISO 45001:2018: Occupational health and safety management system
AS9100D: Design, development, and production of KYDEX^® products.

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Material Comparison

Material		BPA Free*	PFAs Free*	DEHP Free*	Phthalate* Free	Plasticizer* Free	Bromine* Free	Antimony* Free	Halogenated Flame Retardant* Free	Recyclable	Ability to Resist Aggressive Chemical Disinfectants
RIGID PVC/ ACRYLIC	KYDEX^® T	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■
	KYDEX^® T-IM	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■
	KYDEX^® 110	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■
	KYDEX^® 430	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■
	KYDEX^® 100	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■
SOFT PVC		■	■	VARIES	VARIES	✕	■	■	■	LIMITED	PARTIAL
ABS		■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	PARTIAL
FR-ABS		■	■	■	■	■	✕	VARIES	✕	■	PARTIAL
PC		✕	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	✕
PC/ABS		PARTIAL	■	■	■	■	■	VARIES	VARIES	■	✕
FIBERGLASS		■	■	■	■	■	■	■	VARIES	LIMITED	PARTIAL
RIM (PROCESS)		■	■	■	■	■	■	■	VARIES	LIMITED	PARTIAL
STRUCTURAL FOAM (PROCESS)		■	■	■	■	■	■	■	VARIES	LIMITED	PARTIAL
FR-HIPS		■	■	■	■	■	✕	VARIES	✕	■	PARTIAL
PAINT	ACRYLIC	■	■	■	PARTIAL	PARTIAL	■	■	■	✕	PARTIAL
	POLYURETHANE	■	PARTIAL	■	PARTIAL	PARTIAL	■	■	PARTIAL	✕	PARTIAL
	EPOXY	✕	■	■	■	■	■	■	■	✕	■

KYDEX® Thermoplastics Misconceptions

KYDEX® Thermoplastics arefree of harmful additives: