Exolon® FR

The Exolon® FR solid sheet, which has been tested for its fire-resistant properties, is used wherever the use of flame retardant materials is required, for example, in public transport vehicles or in the production of electrical appliances. If, for example, a fire source develops as a result of a short circuit, this can spread quickly. Exolon® FR can significantly reduce the spread of flames compared to other transparent, thermoplastic materials.

Exolon® FR is UL94-V0 rated as of 2 mm thickness, and complies with EN 45545-2 (European fire standard for rail applications) requirements R4, R22, R23 and R24.

Exolon® FR-C is UL94-V0 rated as of 3 mm thickness, and provides improved optical clarity and light transmission.

Typical applications for Exolon® FR sheets include:

• Lighting fixtures in railway vehicles or other modes of public transport

• Electrotechnical components and guards which have to comply with the following fire protection requirements:

  • UL94: Fire protection requirements for the use of plastic materials for parts in devices and applications, for example plastic casings, switches, etc.

  • EN 45545-2 or FAR 25.853: Fulfilment of the fire protection requirements for material use in railway vehicles or in the field of aviation, for example, for lamp covers, linings, etc.

• Any application where improved fire behaviour is needed for fire safe solutions

Available types:

• Exolon® FR clear 099: in 2 to 5 mm sheet thickness in the format 2050 x 3050 mm

• Exolon® FR-C clear 099: in 3, 4, 5 and 6 mm sheet thickness in the format 2050 x 3050 mm

• Exolon® FR DX white 139: in 3 mm sheet thickness in the format 2050 x 3050 mm

The sheets offer protection against involuntary breakage and wilful destruction. Exolon® FR sheets can be thermoformed, cold-curved and machined with ease.