ULTEM™ Resin 2400F
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business 40% Glass fiber filled, standard flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). Resin is RoHS compliant. UL94 V0 listing. US FDA and European Food Contact approved. Effective June, 2007 this grade will no longer be supported with biocompatibility information and should not be used for medical applications which require biocompatibility. Alternative grade HU2400. 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
- Flexural Modulus
- 10,000.0 MPa
- 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
- 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 V0
- Key Benefits
- Heat Resistance
- Dimensional Stability
- Dielectric Performance
- Miniaturization and Thin Wall
- Resilience
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Bio-based
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Low Toxicity
- No Added PFAS
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) | 180 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) | 2 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 11500 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 2 mm/min) | 240 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) | 10000 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) | 170 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
| Taber Abrasion (CS-17, 1 kg) | 20 | mg/1000cy | SABIC method |
Table 2 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) | 0.1 - 0.3 | % | SABIC method |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 0.8 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.4 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 5 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Density | 1.61 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 3 of 7
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.000014 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.000045 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) | 230 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 217 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) | 225 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) | 215 | °C | ISO 75/Be |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) | 210 | °C | ISO 75/Ae |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.33 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
Table 4 of 7
16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 3.1 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz) | 3.5 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Surface Resistivity (ROA) | min. 1.E+15 | Ω | IEC 60093 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1.00E+15 | Ω.cm | IEC 60093 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 0.8mm) | 35 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) | 26 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) | 16 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 50/60 Hz) | 0.0025 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) | 0.0019 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Comparative Tracking Index ʳ | 150 | V | IEC 60112 |
| Comparative Tracking Index (M) ʳ | 100 | V | IEC 60112 |
Table 5 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | 35 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 35 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 40 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 40 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
Table 6 of 7
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature | 150 | °C |
| Drying Time | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 380 - 420 | °C |
| Hopper Temperature | 80 - 100 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 370 - 410 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 370 - 410 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 140 - 180 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature | 370 - 410 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature | 350 - 390 | °C |
Table 7 of 7
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.25 | mm | UL 94 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ | 875 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.0 mm) ᵖ | 850 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 1 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ | 48 | % | ISO 4589 |
