PFA Prepreg | Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.

Products

Materials used in aircraft interiors are subject to stringent fire resistance requirements under national regulations, with the aim of preventing the spread of fire in order to ensure the safety of passengers and crew in the event of a fire occurring inside or outside the aircraft.For this reason, Fesneau resin, which has high fire resistance properties, has long been used as an aircraft interior material.
In response to the growing focus on the circular economy in recent years, we have developed sbPFA® prepreg, which impregnates glass cloth substrate with PFA (PolyFurfuryl Alcohol) derived from non-edible biomass, as a solution with low CO₂ emissions.

Production Plant

Shizuoka Plant

Laboratory

High Performance Plastic Technology Development Laboratory

Features

Reduced environmental impact and enhanced corporate value

It reduces the carbon footprint by 49%, which was difficult to achieve with conventional phenolic resin prepregs, and contributes significantly to the aviation industry's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. This promotes the improvement of corporate ESG ratings and brand image. The use of non-edible biomass raw materials enables sustainable procurement and enhances environmental consideration throughout the supply chain.

High Safety and Compatibility with Existing Processes

It ensures the excellent flame retardancy, low smoke emission, and low toxicity (FST) performance essential for aircraft interior materials, while being handled in exactly the same way as conventional phenolic resin prepregs. This enables a smooth transition to environmentally conscious materials without requiring new capital investment or significant changes to manufacturing processes. It allows companies to continue providing highly safe products while maintaining manufacturing efficiency.

CFP (Carbon Footprint) Result