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ULTEM™ Resin DH1004
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
High Temperature, Transparent, Polyetherimide Blend with Improved Ductility and Enhanced Hydrostability.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Flexural Modulus
- 2,800.0 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.
- Color
- Translucent
- Transparent
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- 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 V0
- Key Benefits
- Heat Resistance
- Dimensional Stability
- Dielectric Performance
- Miniaturization and Thin Wall
- Resilience
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Bio-based
- Low Toxicity
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 95 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 90 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 7 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 85 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 2900 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) | 140 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) | 3000 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) | 97 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) | 80 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) | 7 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) | 80 | % | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) | 136 | MPa | ISO 178 |
Table 2 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Density | 1.28 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 10 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.28 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 14 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 7
15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 214 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 204 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -20°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.000056 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -20°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.000055 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| 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) | 219 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 212 | °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) | 205 | °C | ISO 75/Be |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) | 190 | °C | ISO 75/Ae |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ | 105 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 1) | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 2) | min. 0.75 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 1) | min. 0.75 | mm | UL 746A |
Table 5 of 7
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrumented Dart Impact Ductility (at 0°C) | 100 | % | ASTM D3763 |
| Instrumented Dart Impact Ductility (at -20°C) | 90 | % | ASTM D3763 |
| Instrumented Dart Impact Ductility (at 23°C) | 100 | % | ASTM D3763 |
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) | 88 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Instrumented Impact Total Energy (at 0°C) | 99 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Instrumented Impact Total Energy (at -20°C) | 88 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 70 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) | 3300 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| 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) | 6 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 6 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
Table 6 of 7
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pressure | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Drying Temperature | 150 | °C |
| Drying Time | 6 - 8 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) | 24 | Hrs |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 345 - 390 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 355 - 390 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 335 - 390 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 130 - 160 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature | 345 - 390 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature | 330 - 390 | °C |
| Screw Speed | 40 - 70 | rpm |
Table 7 of 7
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.75 | mm | UL 94 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ | 46 | % | ASTM D2863 |
| NBS Smoke Density (Flaming, Ds 4 min) ᵖ | 0.7 | — | ASTM E662 |
