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ULTEM™ Resin 2100
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin 2100 is a polyetherimide (PEI), 10% Glass fiber filled, standard flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217°C) . ECO Conforming, UL94 V0 and 5VA listing. NSF 51 listing, WRAS certification in recognized colors.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.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant
- 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.. ʳ UL Ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses, colors and regions. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Personal Care
- 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
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taber Abrasion (CS-17, 1 kg) | 15 | mg/1000cy | SABIC method |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 114 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) | 115 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 115 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) | 4 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 6 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 4500 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 4680 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 2 mm/min) | 185 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 199 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) | 4500 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 5170 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
Table 2 of 7
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) | 0.21 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 1.2 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 1 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.5 - 0.6 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 7 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.34 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) | 0.4 - 0.6 | % | SABIC method |
| Density | 1.34 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.6 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 9 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 7
16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.24 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 223 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 212 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.00003 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 210 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.000051 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 208 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -20°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.00003 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) | 223 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 7
24 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) | 2 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Relative Permittivity (1 kHz) | 3.5 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1.00E+15 | Ω.cm | IEC 60093 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1.00E+17 | Ω.cm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) | 27 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) | 27.5 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Dissipation Factor (at at 1 kHz) | 0.0014 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 2450 MHz) | 0.0046 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 2450 MHz) | 0.0046 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Surface Resistivity (ROA) | min. 1.E+15 | Ω | IEC 60093 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 0.8mm) | 34 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
Table 5 of 7
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | 30 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) | 480 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 53 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 30 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Charpy Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 7 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/2C |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) | 459 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
Table 6 of 7
21 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 | 345 - 400 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 360 - 415 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 350 - 400 | °C |
| Melt Temperature | 370 - 410 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 340 - 400 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 350 - 405 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 135 - 165 | °C |
Table 7 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.9 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.41 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.38 | mm | UL 94 |
| UV-light (Water exposure/immersion) ᵖ | F1 | — | UL 746C |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ | 47 | % | ASTM D2863 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ | 46 | % | ISO 4589 |
| NBS Smoke Density (Flaming, Ds 4 min) ᵖ | 1.8 | — | ASTM E662 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (passes at 960°C) ʳ ᵖ | 3.2 | mm | IEC 60695-2-12 |
