To help global aerospace customers comply with increasingly stringent standards for flame smoke toxicity (FST) performance of interior aircraft components, Sabic's Innovative Plastics business has introduced its new next-generation LEXAN XHR 5000 (extremely low heat release) sheet for aircraft window shades. LEXAN XHR 5000 sheet is designed for multi-layer window shade systems requiring advanced FST properties and opacity. Not only does this industry-leading solution meet demanding safety requirements, it also helps improve comfort in the cabin environment with a high-quality appearance and enhanced room-darkening properties. Sabic's ongoing investment in advanced materials technologies for the aerospace sector demonstrates the company's commitment to helping aircraft OEM customers meet toughening regulations, greatly expand thermoforming design options, improve aesthetics and heighten the consumer flying experience. “There's no question that Sabic ranks among the top in the worldwide aircraft sector with exceptional high-performance materials that comply with the toughest safety requirements and deliver critically important benefits,” said Jack Govers, general manager, Specialty Film & Sheet, Sabic. “The new availability of LEXAN XHR sheet can help our aerospace customers solve their most pressing FST, design and performance needs and marks the debut of a new industry standard that will clearly make major contributions to the future of aircraft interior design.” www.sabic-ip.com
