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Carbon Fiber Remanufacturing (CFR) FIREPAN Oxidized PAN Fiber (FPC 9230)

FPC 9230 is Oxidized PAN fiber, in a discontinuous chopped fiber form. The OPAN fiber is rated at >45 LOI, is an excellent fire retardant textile fiber with effective heat blocking and fire barrier properties. These fibers are ideal for economical processing into fire retardant nonwoven fabrics and felts for furniture upholstery, carpet underlayment, high temperature furnace insulation, and other related applications without the addition of harmful chemicals. OPAN fibers can be considered for replacement of meta-aramid fiber based insulations for improved properties. FPC 9230 does not burn, melt or drip, instead the fibers char and will self-extinguish. FPC 9230 is also an effective acoustical insulation fiber.

Functions: Reinforcement, Textile Fiber

Chemical Family: Polyacrylonitriles

Reinforcement Material: Acrylic

Reinforcement Form: Chopped Fiber

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Reinforcement Form
    Reinforcement Material
    Composite Materials Functions
    Industrial Additives Functions

    Features & Benefits

    Industrial Additives Features
    Product Highlights

    FPC 9230 is an aerospace-grade certified fiber recovered in the aerospace industry. This large volume fiber source boasts consistent quality, manufactured in an ISO 9002 manufacturing facility. A proprietary process is utilized to chop and open the fiber to the ideal form for conversion to felts and yarns, in typical air-lay and carding processes and equipment.

    Key Benefits

    FPC 9230 is characterized by:

    • Superior flame resistance
    • No additional harsh flame retardant chemistry required
    • Economical price
    • Large supply

    Applications & Uses

    Compatible Reinforcements
    Industrial Additives End Use
    Suggested Applications

    FPC 9230 is recommended for use in:

    • Fire blocker fabrics for Aircraft seats
    • Mattress and furniture flame barriers
    • Welding blankets
    • Economical and superior replacement for meta-aramid fiber based insulations
    • Industrial Insulations
    • Automotive Insulations
    • Protective apparel
    • Carbon/Carbon brakes and clutches (precursor)

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Typical Fiber Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Carbon Content62%
    Density1.37g/cm3
    Fiber Length50 - 76mm
    Linear Density1.7dtex
    Typical Thermal & Electrical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Electrical Resistivity8.0x10-8ohm-cm
    LOImin. 45%
    Thermal Conductivity0.4W/m-ºK

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance