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ULTEM™ Resin 2312EPR
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
30% Milled glass filled, high flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C) with internal mold release and enhanced electroplatability. ECO Conforming, UL94 V0 listing.
Product families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber, Milled Glass Fiber
- Glass Fiber
- Milled Glass Fiber
- Flexural Modulus
- 5,500.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant, Mold Release Agent
- Processing Methods
- Digital Light Processing, 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
- 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
- Confirms to ECO-Label
- Low Toxicity
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 94 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 94 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 2 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 2 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 6480 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) | 156 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) | 5580 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 5 mm/min) | 80 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) | 80 | 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) | 5300 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 7
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.48 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) | 0.4 - 0.6 | % | SABIC method |
| Specific Gravity | 1.48E+00 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.4 - 0.6 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) | 0.4 - 0.6 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 13.7 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 0.9 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.5 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 14 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 7
18 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 211 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 216 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) | 204 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) | 199 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 206 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 202 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.000037 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.000032 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.000035 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.000039 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) | 213 | °C | ISO 306 |
Table 4 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) | 4 | 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 |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) | min. 0.75 | mm | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 4) | min. 0.4 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 4) | min. 0.4 | mm | UL 746A |
| Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) | 5 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
Table 5 of 7
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) | 15 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) | 330 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 39 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | 25 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 25 | 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) | 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 25 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 25 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
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
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.4 | mm | UL 94 |
