Barrday Phenolic Systems

Barrday Phenolic Systems are renowned for their excellent high-temperature resistance, flame resistance, low smoke generation and low toxicity in fire situations. Phenolics are used in vehicle armor applications that utilize these properties in combination with E-glass and other high-performance glass fibers. Phenolics are very rigid, although toughened versions are available with reduced temperature resistance.

Polymer Name: Phenolic Compound

Chemical Family: Phenols & Phenolics

End Uses: Helmets

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polymer Name
Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • High temperature resistance.
  • Excellent flame, smoke and toxicity performance.
  • Modified/toughened versions are available.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Reinforcements
Composites End Use

Technical Details & Test Data

Process Information
  • The following are general recommendations for successful processing. Adjustments may be required to achieve optimum results in your specific manufacturing environment.
  Mil Spec Phenolic Resin(Meets MIL-R-9299C, Grade B)
Resin PSR133
Shelf Life

3 Weeks < RT (77oF, 25oC)

6 Months < 40oF (5oC)

12 Months < 0oF (-18oC)

We recommend that our PSR133 be pressed in the following steps for fixed platen pressing using stops:

  • Set initial platen temperature to 270-280oF.
  • Lay up the material with adequate release film and an edge constraint/containment system (aluminum or steel shims). The shims are necessary to avoid resin overflow or “foaming” around the perimeter. Panel should be pressed to thickness required by MIL-DTL-62474F.
  • Place prepreg into press and close to establish contact pressure (10-40 psi).
  • Hold temperature until panel core reaches 260-270oF.
  • Increase pressure on prepreg to consolidate to required thickness and hold this pressure.
  • Increase platen temperature at a rate of 4-7oF/min until platens reach 340-350oF set point.
  • Hold at temperature and pressure for 30 minutes until core of panel reaches 335-345oF.
  • Reduce platen temperature until core of panel is below 180oF while maintaining pressure.
  • Open press and remove completed panel.

Packaging & Availability

Product Forms
  • Barrday’s phenolic systems are available on a wide variety of fabrics such as E-glass, R-glass, S-glass, aramid and carbon fibers. Our S-glass with Phenolic has been tested to meet MIL-DTL-64154B.