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ULTEM™ Resin HU1004
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business High Temperature, Transparent, Polyetherimide Blend with Improved Ductility and Enhanced Hydrostability. 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
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- High Performance Thermoplastics
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
- 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 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) | 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) | 93 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Instrumented Impact Total Energy (at 0°C) | 99 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Instrumented Impact Total Energy (at -20°C) | 93 | 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 |
