Material	Glass reinforced phenol
	Combined with glass fibres, phenol reduces its brittleness and has acceptable mechanical properties, as well as low weight. This composite material allows to exploit the excellent heat and fire resistance properties of phenol, in environments where mechanical strength is not a priority, and low weight and fire security are major requirements. Therefore, it is used for different components in off-shore, aircraft, car and transport industries, especially for cladding parts.
Danish Name	Glasfiberforstærket fenol
Category	Composites, fibre reinforced composites
Products	Slat grill Engine manifold Train window panel
Processes	Most used: Pultrusion Possible: Autoclave injection moulding Injection moulding
Similar materials	Glass fibre Phenol
References	Fiberline Composites A/S Elektro-Isola A/S
Price	December 1997: ca. 14 DKK/kg.
Environmen- tal notes	Creation: Handling of uncured phenol can be harmful for health. Use: See phenol. Disposal: Very difficult to reuse.
Additional Info	Longitudinally E-modulus: ca. 19 GPa Tensile strength: ca.330 MPa The properties of the material can vary according to the content and the orientation of the fibres.
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