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ULTEM™ Resin 4001
ULTEM™ Resin 4001 is a PTFE filled, standard flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). ECO Conforming, UL94 V0 and 5VA listing.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Fillers Included
- PTFE
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant, Lubricant (Unspecified)
- 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.. ʳ UL Ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses, colors and regions. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- 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.
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 5VA
- 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
- Sustainable
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
20 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 103 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| PV Limit (at 0.51 m/s) | 1.9 | MPa-m/s | SABIC method |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 40 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 3350 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) | 95 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 151 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) | 75 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 3400 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) | 6 | % | ISO 527 |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) | 110 | — | ASTM D785 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) | 30 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 3000 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.33 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 9.5 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) | 0.6 - 0.8 | % | SABIC method |
| Density | 1.33 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 1.1 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.6 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 13 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 7
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 200 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.26 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.000039 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.00004 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) | 215 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 208 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) | 210 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) | 200 | °C | ISO 75/Be |
Table 4 of 7
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) | 2 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 1) | min. 0.38 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 0) | min. 1.6 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 1) | min. 0.38 | mm | UL 746A |
| Volume Resistivity | 1.00E+15 | Ω.cm | IEC 60093 |
| Surface Resistivity (ROA) | min. 1.E+15 | Ω | IEC 60093 |
| Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) | 6 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
| Comparative Tracking Index ʳ | 150 | V | IEC 60112 |
Table 5 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | 10 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 8 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) | 534 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 11 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 117 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 9 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) | 1281 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
Table 6 of 7
22 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pressure | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Drying Temperature | 150 | °C |
| Drying Temperature | 135 | °C |
| Drying Time | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) | 10 | Hrs |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 350 - 370 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 360 - 415 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 350 - 370 | °C |
| Melt Temperature | 370 - 410 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 345 - 365 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 350 - 405 | °C |
Table 7 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.38 | mm | UL 94 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (passes at 960°C) ʳ ᵖ | 3.2 | mm | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ | 48 | % | ISO 4589 |
