KYDEX® High impact, fire-rated profile extrusion compound DESCRIPTION KYDEX® acrylic/PVC profile extrusion compounds offers exceptional impact resistance, chemical resistance, rigidity, and flame retardancy. FEATURES High Impact Resistance: Depending of grade KYDEX compound offers 15 ft-lb/in (801 J/m) of Notched Izod impact resistance (ASTM D-256) making it extremely resistant to cracking and abuse. Broad Chemical Resistance: Extruded profiles made with KYDEX compound are extremely resistant to harsh chemicals, solvents, and cleaning agents. Extreme Fire Retardancy: Depending on grade KYDEX compound offers fire retardancy ratings of UL STD 94 V-O and 5V, and FAA flammability compliance. Color Stability: Profile extruded of KYDEX compound exhibit long-term UV color stability. Exterior weatherability is dependent on grade and color. Depending of grade, KYDEX compound exhibits flexural modulus to 450,000 psi (3099 MPa) APPLICATIONS Electrical equipment Business machines Computer equipment Medical equipment Appliances Aircraft interiors Mass transit vehicle interiors Automotive interiors Other high performance applications PROCESSING CHARACTERISTICS KYDEX P26 compound should be processed using rigid PVC extrusion equipment under standard PVC operating conditions: Barrel temperatures in an extruder should be set at 330-340°F (165°-171°C) Adapter and die temperatures should be set at 340-350°F (171°-177°C) Screw RPM's of 23 to 33 are typical Typically single screw extruders are used for pelletized material Conical twin screw extruders are used for powder Pre-drying is not required These suggestions and data are based on information that we believe to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. They are offered in good faith, but without guarantee, as the conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective end user determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale.