EN 45545 Compliant
RE HL3 Grade
Carbon Fibre
E-Glass Fibre
Press Moulding
Autoclave
RE HL3 Grade
Carbon Fibre
E-Glass Fibre
Press Moulding
Autoclave
The C86 / G86 series is a phenolic resin flame-retardant prepreg manufactured using a modified phenolic resin impregnated into carbon fibre fabric (C86) and E-glass fibre fabric (G86). The resin system combines rigidity with outstanding flame resistance, delivering excellent drapeability and mechanical performance.
- Low heat release rate during combustion
- Low smoke density — suited to enclosed passenger environments
- Meets fire retardant grade EN 45545, RE HL3
- Available in press moulding and autoclave processing
- Curing at 130–150°C with a short gel time of 10–15 min at 130°C
- Fibre options: carbon (Toray / Aksaca) or E-glass (2400 Tex)
Fire Safety Compliance: Tested by DSC at 10°C/min heating rate. Meets EN 45545 rail transit fire retardant requirements at Hazard Level RE HL3 — applicable to aircraft, high-speed rail, and marine interior decorative structural components.
Resin Base Characteristics
| Chemical Properties | Thermosetting phenolic resin |
| Curing Temperature | 130–150°C |
| Gel Time | 10–15 min at 130°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | 125–130°C (120 min / 130°C) | 125–130°C (60 min / 150°C) |
| Moulding Process | Press moulding, Autoclave |
| Storage | 25 days at 23°C | 360 days at −18°C |
Carbon Fibre Prepreg Specifications — C86
| Grade | Fibre Construction | Resin Content | FAW (g/m²) | Width (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Storage 23°C | Storage −18°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8642T2-200 | 2K, 2×2 Twill | 42 ± 2% | 200 ± 6 | 1000 ± 10 | 0.23 ± 0.01 | 25 days | 360 days |
| C8642T2-400 | 12K, 2×2 Twill | 42 ± 2% | 400 ± 10 | 1000 ± 10 | 0.44 ± 0.01 | 25 days | 360 days |
E-Glass Fibre Prepreg Specifications — G86
| Grade | Fibre Construction | Resin Content | FAW (g/m²) | Width (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Yarn Type | Storage 23°C | Storage −18°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G8633P1-380 | 1×1 Plain Weave | 33 ± 2% | 380 ± 20 | 1000 ± 10 | 0.36 ± 0.02 | E-Glass 2400 Tex | 25 days | 360 days |
* DSC test, heating rate 10°C/min. Standard roll width 1000 mm. Custom widths available on request.
