KYDEX® Prelaminated Panels |
KYDEX Prelaminated Panels are uniquely different from other prelaminated panels
because they have a KYDEX surface. Since 1965, KYDEX sheet has been used by
hospitals, airports, hotels, schools, retail stores, etc. as a protective
surfacing for walls and doors in high traffic and abuse areas (reference
Sweet's Catalog File Section 09985/NUD). KYDEX surfacing is an extremely
durable, chemical resistant, fire-rated laminate that is highly resistant to
impact, abrasion, stains, scuffs, chipping and cracking.
KYDEX Prelaminated Panels are comprised of KYDEX protective surfacing, factory
bonded to common substrates, including 3/8" fire-rated particleboard and 3/8"
Oriented Strand Board (OSB waferboard). Color matched moldings are also
available.
Basic Use: Ideal for most vertical applications and many
horizontal applications. May be used on counters, store fixtures, displays,
cabinetry, hospital and medical case goods and many applications where
high-pressure laminates would typically be used. KYDEX Prelaminated Panels can
also be used in environmentally controlled building interiors as wall protection
in areas subject to high traffic and abuse. Panels can also be provided with
KYDEX surfacing on both sides and used as partitions.
Application Limitations:
- KYDEX Prelaminated Panels should be specified for interior use only.
- KYDEX Prelaminated Panels are not recommended for applications where
temperature may exceed 100ºF (38ºC).
- KYDEX Prelaminated Panels are not recommended for horizontal surfaces where
hot items may be placed, such as kitchen countertops and fast food franchise
checkout counters.
- KYDEX Prelaminated Panels are not recommended for use in high moisture areas
or in standing water, for edge swelling and moisture absorption by substrate
will occur.
Applicable Standards: KYDEX Surface - Surface burning
characteristics (flame spread and smoke developed) are classified by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and meet or exceed Class I/A fire code
requirements.
Fire-Rated Particleboard Substrate - Surface burning characteristics (flame
spread and smoke developed) are classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
and meet and exceed Class I/A fire code requirements.
Food Status: KYDEX Prelaminated Panels have a USDA accepted
surface in Polar White #62000 and Beige #72005.
Composition and Materials: KYDEX surfacing is .028" thick and is a
semi-rigid, fire-retardant acrylic-PVC Alloy thermoplastic sheet material. Color
is integral throughout the surface so minor scratches are inconspicuous. Texture
and gloss are permanently embossed as the sheet is manufactured, not in a
secondary lamination.
Fire-rated particleboard substrate is made from Western softwood particles and
highly effective fire retardant chemicals bonded with special formulas of resins
and waxes. Oriented Strand Board (OSB waferboard) substrate is made by
thermo bonding aspen wafers with exterior phenolic resins under extreme heat and
pressure.
Standard Panel Sizes (3/8" Substrate): 4' x 8', 4' x 9', 4' x 10'
Standard Colors: Polar White #62000, Beige #72005, Pinstripe
#52070, Angora #72174, Calcutta Black #52000
Standard Texture: (P-1) Hair-cell. Other colors, textures,
substrates, thicknesses and panel sizes are available with certain minimum
requirements.
Color matched moldings are available.
TECHNICAL DATA
KYDEX Surface
Abrasion Resistance
Taber Test (weight loss in grams CS-10 wheels, 1 kg/wheel, 1000 cycles): ASTM
D-1044, 0.015
Hardness-Rockwell L: ASTM D-785, 57
Flame Spread: ASTM E-84, 25
Smoke Developed: ASTM E-84, 40
Chemical Resistance ASTM D-543
Material, 7 Day Immersion at 73ºF
50% Hydrofluoric Acid, No Change
62% Perchloric Acid, No Change
30% Sulfuric Acid, No Change
70% Nitric Acid, Very Slight Discoloration
50% Nitric Acid, No Change
5% Acetic Acid, No Change
10% Citric Acid, No Change
Oleic Acid, No Change
10% Sodium Hydroxide, No Change
10% Ammonium Hydroxide, No Change
5% Phenol, Very Slightly Whitened
10% Sodium Chloride, No Change
95% Ethyl Alcohol, No Change
Acetone, Attacked
Ethyl Acetate, Attacked
Ethyl Dichloride, Attacked
Carbon Tetrachloride, Very Slightly Whitened
Toluene, Attacked
Heptane, No Change
Water, No Change
Trichloroethylene, Attacked
Lube Oil MIL LO 5606, No Change
Jet Fuel JP 4, No Change
KYDEX sheet meets Type 1 Grade 2 rigid PVC chemical resistance.
SUBSTRATES
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Classified Wood Particleboard
Surface Burning Characteristics, UL723
(Based on 100 for untreated red oak)
Flame Spread - 20
Smoke Developed - 25
MAINTENANCE
Dirt and stains can be completely cleaned from the KYDEX surface with liquid
cleaners, such as 409, Fantastic, Spray-9, etc. Powdered cleaners are not
recommended. Ground-in dirt should be scrubbed with a short, stiff bristled
brush. Extremely tough stains, spray paint, graffiti, etc. can be removed with
DRW-II or anti-vandal spray.
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