PF CP 201

Shortening PF CP
Color Brown or deep red (phenol)
Coloring options Limited to dark colors.
Common uses PF CP 201 has the highest mechanical strength among paper-reinforced phenolic plastics. Furthermore, PF CP 201 has good electrical properties at normal humidity.
Structural formula Networks produced by condensation of phenol and formaldehyde.
Type Phenol, paper reinforced
  • Benefits
  • Limitations
  • Documents
  • Rigid material with good all-round properties.
  • High dimensional stability when loaded over a wide area temperature range.
  • Chemical resistance to common solvents, weak acids and most detergents.
  • Used for moldings practically always with fillers or reinforcing agents of very different kinds from wood flour to glass fabric.
  • Staining only with dark colors.
  • Affected by strong oxidizing acids and bases.
  • Tendency to bridge at high electrical voltages.
  • Not suitable for outdoor use.
  • Absorbs moisture in small amounts.