AIREX® T90

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The Fire Resistant Structural Foam

DATA SHEET 11.2016 - Replaces 09.2016
DESCRIPTIONAIREX® T90 is a closed-cell, thermoplastic and recyclable polymer foamwith excellent fire, smoke & toxicity (FST) properties.
It has very good mechanical properties and an extraordinary resistanceto fatigue, is chemically stable, UV-resistant and has negligible water
absorption. It is thermally stable during high temperature processing andpost curing. T90 is designed for easy use with all resin systems andprocessing technologies.
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AIREX T90 is the ideal core material for structural sandwich applications requiring high fire resistance.

CHARACTERISTICS

Superior fire resistance (FAR 25.853; NF 16-101; DIN 5510)
Outstanding fatigue strength
Excellent long term thermal stability up to 100 °C (212 °F)
Best thermal stability in process up to 150 °C (302 °F)
Good thermal insulation
Highly consistent material properties
Easy to process with all types of resin and lamination processes
Good adhesion (skin-to-core bond)Very high chemical stability
No water absorption, no after-expansion, no outgassing

APPLICATIONSRoad and Rail: Floors, sidewalls, front ends, interiors, roofs, engine covers
Marine: Decks, interiors, superstructures
Industrial: Covers, containers, x-ray tables, sporting goods
Architecture and Construction: Roofs, claddings, domes, portable building

PROCESSING
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Contact molding (hand/spray)
Vacuum infusion
Resin infusion / injection (VARTM / RTM)
Adhesive bonding
Pre-preg processing
Compression molding (GMT, SMC)
Thermoforming

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Asia ‫ ׀‬Australia ‫ ׀‬New ZealandAirex AG5643 Sins, Switzerland
T +41 41 789 66 00 ‫ ׀‬F +41 41 789 66 60
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Baltek Inc.
High Point, NC 27261, USA
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3A Composites (China) Ltd.
201201 Shanghai, China
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corematerials.asia@3AComposites.com

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Typical properties for AIREX® T90

Unit(metric)

Density

ISO 845kg/m³Compressive strength
perpendicular to the plane

ISO 844

N/mm²

Compressive modulus
perpendicular to the plane

ISO 844

N/mm²Value1)

T90.60

T90.100

T90.150

T90.210

Average

65

110

145

210

Typ. range

60 - 70

105 - 115

140 - 150

200 - 220

Average

0.80

1.4

2.2

3.8

Minimum

0.7

1.2

2.0

3.2

Average

50

80

105

170

Minimum

35

70

95

145

Average

1.5

2.2

2.7

3.0

Minimum

1.2

1.6

2.2

2.4

Average

85

120

170

225

Minimum

70

90140

180

Average

0.46

0.8

1.2

1.85

Minimum

0.4

0.7

1.1

1.5

Average

12203050

Minimum10.5182644

Average251085

Minimum

15543

Average

0.037

0.035

0.038

0.045

Tensile strength
ASTM C297
perpendicular to the plane

N/mm²

Tensile modulus
ASTM C297
perpendicular to the plane

N/mm²

Shear strength

ISO 1922

N/mm²

Shear modulus

ISO 1922

N/mm²

Shear elongation at breakISO 1922%

Thermal conductivity
at 10°C

EN 12667

W/m.K

Width2)mm ± 5

1220

1220

1220

1220

Length2)mm ± 5

2440

2440

2440

2440

Thickness

mm ± 0.5

5 to 100

5 to 100

5 to 100

5 to 100

Standard sheet

Finishing Options, other dimensions and closer tolerances upon request1)
Minimum values acc. DNV definition; test sample thickness 20 mm except thermal conductivity (50mm)
2)
Alternative width 610 mm, alternative length 1220 mm

Fire performanceStandard

Aircraft

FAR/CS 25.853/ABD0031
FAR/CS 25.853/ABD0031
FAR/CS 25.853/ABD0031
DIN 5510/2 / DIN 54837
DIN 5510/2 / DIN 54837
DIN 5510/2 / DIN 54837
DIN 5510/2 / DIN 53438-2
DIN 5510/2
NF 16-101
NF 16-101

RailRailT90.60
Flammability (60s)
Smoke density
Toxicity
Burning behavior
Smoke densityDripping
Edge flaming
Toxicity (FED)
Flammability
Smoke density
SandwichCore alone

RailEN 45545-2

Building &Construction
Building &Construction

DIN 4102-1

Material Class

EN 13501-1
EN 13501-1
EN 13501-1

Fire reaction behaviour
Smoke production
Flaming droplets3)
4)

T90.100

T90.150

T90.210

passedpassedpassedpassedpassedpassedpassedpassedpassedpassedpassedpassed
S4
S4
S4
S4
SR2
SR2
SR2
SR2
ST2
ST2
ST2
ST2
S1/K1
S1/K1
S1/K1
tbd
<0.1
<0.1<0.1
<0.1
M2
M1
M1
M1
F1
F1
F1F13)
HL3 achievable, depending on sandwich design4)
HL3 achievable
tbd

B1

tbd

B1tbd

Cs2
d0tbd

C
s2d0

Certificates available for specific sandwich designs
Depending on density, thickness and application; test results on request

The data provided gives approximate values for the nominal density and DNV minimum values according to DNV type approval
certificate.
The information contained herein is believed to be correct and to correspond to the latest state of scientific and technical knowledge.
However, no warranty is made, either expressed or implied, regarding its accuracy or the results to be obtained from the use of suchinformation. No statement is intended or should be construed as a recommendation to infringe any existing patent.
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Unit(imperial)

Typical properties for AIREX® T90
Density

ISO 845lb/ft³Compressive strength
perpendicular to the plane

ISO 844

psi

Compressive modulus
perpendicular to the plane

ISO 844psi

Tensile strength
ASTM C297
perpendicular to the planepsi

Tensile modulus
ASTM C297
perpendicular to the planepsi

Shear strength

ISO 1922

psi

Shear modulus

ISO 1922

psi

Shear elongation at breakISO 1922%

Thermal conductivity
at 50°F

EN 12667

Btu.in/hr.ft2.F

Value1)

T90.60

T90.100

T90.150

T90.210

Average

4.1

6.8

9.1

13

Typ. range

3.7 - 4.4

6.6 - 7.2

8.7 - 9.4

12.5 - 13.7

Average

116

203

319

551

Minimum

102

174

290

464

Average

7’250

11’600

15’23024’650

Minimum

5’075

10’15013’78021’025

Average

218

319

392

435

Minimum

174

232

319

350

Average

12’32517’40024’65032’630

Minimum

10’15013’05020’30026’100

Average

67116

174268Minimum

58102

160

215

Average

1’740

2’900

4’350

7’250

Minimum

1’520

2’610

3’770

6’380

Average251085

Minimum

1554

3

Average

0.257

0.243

0.263

0.3122)in ± 0.2484848482)

Lengthin ± 0.2

9696

96

96

Thicknessin ± 0.02

⅛ to 4⅛ to 4⅛ to 4⅛ to 4

WidthStandard sheet

Finishing Options, other dimensions and closer tolerances upon request
1)
3
Minimum values acc. DNV definition; test sample thickness 20 mm ( /4”) except thermal conductivity 50mm (2”)2)
Alternative width 24”, alternative length 48”

Fire performanceStandard

Aircraft

FAR/CS 25.853/ABD0031
FAR/CS 25.853/ABD0031
FAR/CS 25.853/ABD0031
DIN 5510/2 / DIN 54837
DIN 5510/2 / DIN 54837
DIN 5510/2 / DIN 54837
DIN 5510/2 / DIN 53438-2
DIN 5510/2
NF 16-101
NF 16-101

RailRailT90.60
Flammability (60s)
Smoke density
Toxicity
Burning behavior
Smoke density
Dripping
Edge flaming
Toxicity (FED)
Flammability
Smoke density
SandwichCore alone

T90.100

T90.150

T90.210

passedpassedpassedpassedpassedpassedpassed
passedpassedpassedpassedpassedS4S4S4S4SR2SR2SR2SR2ST2ST2ST2ST2
S1/K1
S1/K1
S1/K1
tbd
<0.1
<0.1
<0.1<0.1
M2
M1M1
M1
F1F1F1F13)
HL3 achievable, depending on sandwich design
4)
HL3 achievable

RailEN 45545-2

Building &Construction
Building &Construction

DIN 4102-1

Material Classtbd

B1

tbd

B1

EN 13501-1
EN 13501-1
EN 13501-1

Fire reaction behaviour
Smoke production
Flaming dropletstbdCs2d0tbdCs2d03)
4)

Certificates available for specific sandwich designs
Depending on density, thickness and application; test results on request

The data provided gives approximate values for the nominal density and DNV minimum values according to DNV type approval
certificate.
The information contained herein is believed to be correct and to correspond to the latest state of scientific and technical knowledge.
However, no warranty is made, either expressed or implied, regarding its accuracy or the results to be obtained from the use of suchinformation. No statement is intended or should be construed as a recommendation to infringe any existing patent.
GM--TDS-122
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