A new injection molding compound designated KYDEX® IM62, exhibits extreme impact resistance, chemical resistance, and fire retardancy.

The new compound meets stringent flammability requirements: UL 94 V-0/5V and FAR 25.853a. It offers a Notched Izod Impact Resistance of 18 ft.-lbs./in. (953 J/m), tensile strength of 6500 psi (45 MPa), flexural strength of 9400 psi (64.8 MPa), and flexural modulus of 326,000 psi (2248 MPa). It is also highly resistant to a broad spectrum of harsh chemicals, corrosives, and petroleum products.

It does not require drying, and offers favorable flow characteristics.

The compound is recommended as an upgrade from PVC, PC, PPO, PC/ABS, and FR/ABS for such applications as: electrical enclosures, medical equipment, computer equipment, business machines, appliances, and aircraft, automotive and mass transit vehicle components.

It is available in low minimums from stock in natural, black, white, and gray. Custom colors are readily available and lead times are minimal due to recent production capacity increases.

KYDEX IM62 compound is a newly developed injection molding product derived from Kleerdex Company's sheet products for thermoforming, membrane pressing, and fabrication of components requiring exceptional durability and fire retardancy.

The material is compounded at the Company's ISO 9002 certified plant in Bloomsburg, PA.

KYDEX^® P26, a new acrylic/PVC extrusion compound for profile and tubing offers extreme impact resistance, chemical resistance, and fire retardancy.

The new compound offers Notched Izod Impact Resistance of 15 ft.-lbs./in. (801 J/m), higher than other rigid PVCs, ABS, PC, and PC/ABS, and exhibits tensile strength of 6100 psi (45.9 MPa), flexural strength of 9600 psi (62.5 MPa), and flexural modulus of 360,000 psi (2400 MPa). It also carries fire retardancy ratings of UL 94 V-0/5V and FAR 25.853a and resists a broad spectrum of harsh chemicals, corrosives, and petroleum products, making it suitable for components intended for such demanding applications as: recreational and business equipment, building products, and aircraft interiors.

Unlike polycarbonate, it is unaffected by lipids present in body fats, and by gamma rays, making it particularly suitable for a wide range of medical equipment components and disposable medical supplies.

The compound offers favorable flow characteristics and does not require drying.

It is available in low minimums from stock in natural, black, white, and gray, with custom colors available on short lead times.

KYDEX P26 compound is derived from formulations developed for the extrusion of KYDEX sheet products marked for thermoforming, membrane pressing, and fabrication of components requiring exceptional durability and fire retardancy.

The material is compounded at the Company's ISO 9002 certified plant in Bloomsburg, PA.