Composites Evolution's Evopreg meets stringent rail fire standard

Evopreg PFC502 prepregs are a range of fire-retardant pre-impregnated composite materials based on a polyfurfuryl alcohol (PFA) bioresin. PFA is a thermosetting bioresin derived from crop waste. It is similar to phenolic resin, but with lower toxicity and VOC emissions. In addition to its environmental credentials, it has outstanding fire-retardant properties, plus excellent temperature and chemical resistance. Evopreg PFC502 prepregs can be used to produce a wide range of interior components including wall and ceiling panels, seats, tables and vestibule areas.

Evopreg PFC502 prepregs can be supplied with a wide range of reinforcement fibres and fabric constructions. They can be consolidated by vacuum bagging, press moulding or autoclave, and are designed for applications including rail interiors aircraft interiors, marine, offshore and construction.

“We're greatly encouraged by this set of test results,” stated Composites Evolution's technical director, Brendon Weager. “We had already performed extensive testing to demonstrate compliance against the fire requirements of aircraft passenger interiors, so we were confident of achieving a good level of performance. However, we now have the hard data to demonstrate our materials can also meet the demands of the rail sector whilst enabling new composite design possibilities.”

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