14 Basic physical and mechanical properties of kenaf/biocom composites Property Test Method Composite: kenaf/biocom Specific weight, g/cm 3 JUS G.S2.51 0,93 Water absorption, % ISO/DP 9674 30,5 Fire resistance UL 94 burns Flexural strength, MPa DIN 53457 30,1 Flexural modulus, GPa DIN 53457 9,0 Impact strength, an5, kJ/m 2 DIN 53453 43,1 Impact strength, an10, kJ/m 2 DIN 53453 65,5 Compression strength, MPa DIN 53454 17,4 ECO-PCCM Third Meeting, Azpettia, Spain, 28-29 September 2005