Chemically pure, cellulose material that contains no resins or bonding agents. Extremely high internal bond strength. Will not delaminate or separate, even in water. Resistant to oils, gasolines, and most solvents. Red color. Tensile strength: MD-18,000 PSI, CD-9000 PSI. Compressive strength 35,000 PSI. Hardness, Rockwell, R Scale 80. Dielectric strength, short time, volts/mil: 1/64" - 230, 1/16" - 200, 1/8" - 195. Heat resistance, continuous (UL File #E48013) 110°C. Mechanical, 115°C. Electrical. Water absorption, 24 hours - 66%.