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ULTEM™ Resin AUT210
- Chemical Family
- Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business Transparent, Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI). Glass transition Temperature (Tg) of 227degC. Haze onset temperature of 212degC (SABIC IP method). Very low outgassing and plateout, for automotive lighting applications where highly metallized, reflective surfaces are required.
Product families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyimide (PI), Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI)
- Polyimide (PI)
- Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI)
- Flexural Modulus
- 3,140.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Color
- Translucent
- Transparent
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- 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
- Low Toxicity
- Sustainable
- Material Features
- Amorphous
- Chemical Resistant
- Creep Resistant
- Dimensional Stability
- Enhanced Electroplatability
- Flame Retardant
- Good Adhesion
- Good Mechanical Properties
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 105 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 88 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 8 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 75 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 3590 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) | 170 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) | 3330 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 5 mm/min) | 103 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) | 88 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 5 mm/min) | 7 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) | 54 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 3320 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 5
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.29 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 11 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 1.03 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.2 | % | ISO 62 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.29 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 16 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 5
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 222 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 221 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) | 215 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) | 201 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 211 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.00005 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.00005 | 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 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) | 196 | °C | ISO 75/Ae |
| Metallized Haze (Onset) | 212 | °C | SABIC method |
Table 4 of 5
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) | 33 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) | 2440 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 37 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) | 38 | 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) | 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 16 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
Table 5 of 5
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 | 380 - 405 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 380 - 405 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 370 - 395 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 135 - 165 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature | 375 - 400 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature | 360 - 380 | °C |
| Screw Speed | 40 - 70 | rpm |
