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ULTEM™ Resin CRS5211R
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business 20% Glass fiber filled, enhanced flow Polyetherimide copolymer (Tg 225C) with internal mold release and enhanced chemical resistance to strong acids, bases, aromatics, and ketones. ECO conforming. This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.
Product families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant, Mold Release Agent
- Flame Retardant
- Mold Release Agent
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Note
ᵖ UL ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses and colors. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Printing & Packaging
- Availability
ULTEM™ resin is available in transparent and opaque custom colors, and can be glass filled for added stiffness.
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 5VA
- UL 94 V0
- Key Benefits
- Heat Resistance
- Dimensional Stability
- Dielectric Performance
- Miniaturization and Thin Wall
- Resilience
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Bio-based
- Confirms to ECO-Label
- Low Toxicity
- No Added PFAS
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 137 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 144 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 3 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 6890 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 213 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 6890 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
Table 2 of 7
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 5.5 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.45 | — | ASTM D792 |
Table 3 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 218 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ | 105 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ | 105 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ | 105 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 2) | min. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 3) | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 4) | min. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) | 5 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
Table 5 of 7
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 74 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) | 459 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
Table 6 of 7
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pressure | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Drying Temperature | 150 | °C |
| Drying Time | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) | 24 | Hrs |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 365 - 390 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 365 - 390 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 355 - 375 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 135 - 165 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature | 360 - 380 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature | 345 - 365 | °C |
| Screw Speed | 40 - 70 | rpm |
Table 7 of 7
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 94 |
