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ULTEM™ Resin AUT200AR
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business High flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217°C) with low level of transparent mold release. Very low outgassing and plateout for optimally reduced need for mold cleaning. May be beneficial for automotive lighting applications where highly metallized, reflective surfaces are required. Haze onset temperature of 204°C (SABIC IP method).
Product families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Flexural Modulus
- 3,300.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Mold Release Agent
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Color
- Translucent
- Transparent
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Electrical & Electronics
- Availability
ULTEM™ resin is available in transparent and opaque custom colors, and can be glass filled for added stiffness.
- Key Benefits
- Heat Resistance
- Dimensional Stability
- Dielectric Performance
- Miniaturization and Thin Wall
- Resilience
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Bio-based
- Sustainable
- Material Features
- Amorphous
- Chemical Resistant
- Creep Resistant
- Dimensional Stability
- Excellent Aesthetics
- Good Aesthetics
- Good Mold Release
- Good Surface Appearance
- HIGHLIGHTS
- Long lasting reliability
- Modulus & strength retention after 80°C/85H at1000hrs
- Stable optic signals with temperature
- Dimensional stability over thermal range of -20°C to ~150°C
- Stable optic signals with humidity
- Dimensional robustness over broad environmental humidity
- Passing 200 insertion tests
- Balanced ductility and stiffness performance
- Thin-wall flame resistance
- Inherent FR characteristics, halogen and PFAS-free
- Proven economical mass production
- Easy processing with tight tolerance through molding
- Colored solutions
- Compliance to IEC 61249-2-21 , IPC 4101E and JEDEC JS709B
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 5 mm/min) | 105 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) | 85 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 5 mm/min) | 6 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) | 60 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 3200 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) | 160 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) | 3300 | MPa | ISO 178 |
Table 2 of 6
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 1.25 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.7 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 25 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Density | 1.27 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 3 of 6
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.00005 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.00005 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) | 215 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 211 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) | 212 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) | 200 | °C | ISO 75/Be |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) | 190 | °C | ISO 75/Ae |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) | 193 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
| Metallized Haze (Onset) | 204 | °C | SABIC method |
Table 4 of 6
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) | 33 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 3 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
Table 5 of 6
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 | 345 - 400 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 350 - 400 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 340 - 400 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 135 - 165 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature | 345 - 400 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature | 330 - 400 | °C |
| Screw Speed | 40 - 70 | rpm |
Table 6 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMVSS Burning Speed (Thickness 2 mm) | 0 - 5 | mm/min | FMVSS 302 |
