PHENOLIC GRP - THE SAFER ALTERNATIVE

The benefits of phenolic resin GRP as an accommodation material is discussed. Phenolic resin GPP is similar in concept to conventional polyester/epoxy GPP but offers significant advantages in use. The most important difference is the extremely low risk of ignition and very low smoke and toxic fume emissions should a fire actually occur.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Naval Architect, March 1992, p E135 [4 p, 3 tab, 8 fig]
• Authors:
  • Green, B
• Publication Date: 1992

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fire resistance; Glass fiber reinforced plastics
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00702529
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM