ULTEM™ Resin 1000EF
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ 1000EF Resin is an unreinforced amorphous polyetherimide (PEI) resin that may offer a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 217°C and global food compliance (FDA, CN, EC). The material has an internal mold release. Features are excellent mechanical, electrical and dimensional properties up to high temperatures. The material may offer very good chemical resistance for an amorphous material and is inherently flame retardant offering UL94 V0 and 5V ratings. The material is RoHS compliant and the natural. The base material is transparent amber colored but is also available in custom colors - transparent and opaque.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Flexural Modulus
- 3,300.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant, Mold Release Agent
- Processing Methods
3D Printing, Compression Molding, Extrusion, Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM), Film Extrusion, Foam Extrusion, Injection Compression Molding, Injection Molding, Profile Extrusion
- Note
ᵍ Measurements made from Laboratory test Coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is recommended that mold shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.; ⁷ Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.; ¹¹ The information stated on Technical Datasheets should be used as indicative only for material selection purposes and not be utilized as specification or used for part or tool design.
- Color
- Translucent
- Transparent
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Personal Care
- Printing & Packaging
- 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
- Confirms to ECO-Label
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Low Toxicity
- Sustainable
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
21 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) ¹¹ | 140 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 3300 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 160 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) ¹¹ | 109 | — | ASTM D785 |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) ¹¹ | 106 | — | ISO 2039-2 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 3200 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 50 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 110 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 7 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 115 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6.00E+01 | % | ASTM D638 |
Table 2 of 6
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density ¹¹ | 1.27 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) ¹¹ | 13 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.2 | % | ISO 62-4 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, Equilibrium) ¹¹ | 0.7 | % | ISO 62-4 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.25 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.25 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 1.25 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 1.25 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.27 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) ¹¹ | 9 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Poisson's Ratio ¹¹ | 0.36 | — | ASTM E132 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
Table 3 of 6
17 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 209 | °C | ISO 75/Bf |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 192 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) ¹¹ | 215 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 211 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 211 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 212 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000052 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000052 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹ | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Thermal Conductivity ¹¹ | 0.22 | W/m-°C | ASTM C177 |
| Thermal Conductivity ¹¹ | 0.22 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 210 | °C | ASTM D648 |
Table 4 of 6
15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Adapter - Zone 5 Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 1 Temperature | 325 - 350 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 2 Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 3 Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 4 Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Die Temperature | 325 - 355 | °C |
| Drying Temperature | 140 - 150 | °C |
| Drying Time | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) | 24 | Hrs |
| Head - Zone 6 - Top Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Head - Zone 7 - Bottom Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.01 - 0.02 | % |
Table 5 of 6
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 6 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 6 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 1800 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 1540 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 53 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 50 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) ¹¹ | 1335 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Color (at 23°C) ¹¹ | 36 | J | ASTM D3029 |
Table 6 of 6
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 150 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ | 24 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 350 - 410 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 345 - 405 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 345 - 415 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 340 - 405 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 330 - 400 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 135 - 180 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Screw Speed (Circumferential speed) ⁷ | 0.2 - 0.3 | m/s |
