ULTEM™ Resin HU2110
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business 10% Glass fiber filled, enhanced flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). UL94 V0 and 5VA listing. For medical devices and pharmaceutical applications. Healthcare management of change, biocompatible (ISO 10993 or USP Class VI), food contact compliant; Steam, Gamma, EtO, and E-beam sterilizable. 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
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Flexural Modulus
- 6,890.0 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.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- 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
- Labeling Claims
- Bio-based
- Biocompatible
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Low Toxicity
- No Added PFAS
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 114 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 115 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 6 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 4610 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) | 225 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) | 6850 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 5 mm/min) | 115 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) | 115 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 5 mm/min) | 2 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) | 2 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 4500 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) | 228 | MPa | ISO 178 |
Table 2 of 7
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.2 - 0.4 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 11.3 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Density | 1.42 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 0.9 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.5 | % | ISO 62 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.34 | — | ASTM D792 |
Table 3 of 7
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 220 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 220 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 207 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) | 0.00003 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) | 0.00003 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) | 0.000051 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) | 0.000051 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) | 213 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) | 205 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
| 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 |
Table 4 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) | 2 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 1) | min. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 2) | 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) | 6 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
Table 5 of 7
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) | 8 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 48 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) | 64 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | 64 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 70 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 7 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
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 | 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 7 of 7
2 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. 0.25 | mm | UL 94 |
