EXTEM™ Resin RH1016UCL
- Chemical Family
- Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business EXTEM™ Resin RH1016UCL is an unreinforced amorphous thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resin that offers a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 279°C. It has excellent mechanical, electrical, and dimensional properties up to high temperatures. The material has good near-IR transparency and a high refractive index, making it an excellent candidate for surface-mount technology (SMT) at the JEDEC standard temperature of 260°C, requiring injection-molded optical lenses and connectors. The material is RoHS compliant, and the natural, uncolored material is halogen-free according to standards IEC 61249-2-21, IPC 4101E, and JEDEC JS709B.
Product families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- EXTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyimide (PI), Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI)
- Polyimide (PI)
- Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI)
- Flexural Modulus
- 3000.0 - 3000.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- 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
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Benefits
- Long Term Heat Resistance
- Excellent stability of physical and mechanical properties at elevated temperatures thanks to high glass transition temperature of up to 280°C. Available with relative thermal indices (RTI) higher than 200°C (preliminary).
- Strength and Stiffness
- Outstanding strength, stiffness and creep resistance with predictable performance up to 230°C (preliminary). EXTEM™ XH resin is approximately 50% stronger at 170°C than ULTEM™ resin. Unfilled, transparent grades are equal in strength to other thermoplastics with opacifying fillers.
- Dimensional Stability
- Among the most dimensionally stable thermoplastics available, offering predictability over a broader temperature range exceeding 200°C. Filled grades offer exceptionally high-tolerance dimensional capabilities.
- Environmental Stress & Cracking Resistance
- Unlike most other amorphous thermoplastics, EXTEM™ resins retain strength and resist stress cracking when exposed to automotive and aircraft fluids, aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids as well as chlorinated solvents such as methylene chloride.
- Flammability, Smoke Generation & Toxicity
- Inherently flame-retardant without the use of halogenated additives, which can pose an environmental risk. EXTEM™ resin is exceptionally difficult to ignite, with a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of 45% (preliminary). EXTEM™ resin is expected to retain the UL performance and flame, smoke and toxicity strengths of ULTEM™ resin.
- Processability
- EXTEM™ resin can be processed in conventional drying and injection molding or extrusion equipment capable of running ULTEM™ resin and other high heat thermoplastics. EXTEM™ resin can be film and profile extruded, thermoformed, extrusion blow molded, extruded into stock shapes, and injection molded. Flowability can be tailored to meet customer applications through product and processing design and flows similar to ULTEM™ resins.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Chlorine-free
- Halogen-free
- Lead-free
- Low Toxicity
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 165 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 3000 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 75 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 4 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2870 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.35 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.55 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ | 1 - 1.2 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 367°C, 6.6 kgf) ¹¹ | 10 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
Table 3 of 6
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 272 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 263 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 252 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -20°C to 150°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000049 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -20°C to 150°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000053 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
Table 4 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbe Number ¹¹ | 17.6 | — | ISO 489 |
| Light Transmission (at 1 mm and 850 nm) ¹¹ | 82 | % | ASTM D1003 |
| Refractive Index (at 1350 nm) ¹¹ | 1.649 | — | ISO 489 |
| Refractive Index (at 850 nm) ¹¹ | 1.663 | — | ISO 489 |
Table 5 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 900 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 50 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 33 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 2.5 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
Table 6 of 6
15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 175 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 6 - 8 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ | 24 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 385 - 415 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 385 - 410 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 390 - 410 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 390 - 405 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 380 - 400 | °C |
| Intake Throat temperature ⁷ | 70 - 100 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 175 - 220 | °C |
| Back Pressure (Plastic Pressure) ⁷ | 5 - 10 | MPa |
