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ULTEM™ Resin DT1810EV
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin DT1810EV has an improved ductility, transparent, enhanced flow Polyetherimide blend (Tg 217°C) with internal mold release and enhanced ductility. ECO Conforming, UL94 V0 listed.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
- 3,100.0 MPa
- Additives Included
Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer, Mold Release Agent; Flame Retardant; Heat Stabilizer; Mold Release Agent
- 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
- Industrial
- 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
- UL 94 V2
- 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
- No Added PFAS
- Sustainable
Technical data
Table 1 of 8
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 103 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 85 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 7 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 80 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 3210 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) | 145 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) | 3320 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 5 mm/min) | 98 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) | 80 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 5 mm/min) | 7 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) | 80 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 2500 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 8
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.28 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.28 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 43 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 0.36 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.08 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 56 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 8
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 192 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 192 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) | 173 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 178 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.000055 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.000055 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) | 195 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) | 168 | °C | ISO 75/Ae |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ | 105 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ | 105 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 8
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 1) | min. 0.75 | mm | UL 746A |
Table 5 of 8
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbe Number | 21 | — | ISO 489 |
| Light Transmission (at 1 mm and 1350 nm) | 88 | % | ASTM D1003 |
| Light Transmission (at 1 mm and 850 nm) | 86 | % | ASTM D1003 |
| Refractive Index (at 1350 nm) | 1.619 | — | ISO 489 |
| Refractive Index (at 850 nm) | 1.632 | — | ISO 489 |
Table 6 of 8
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) | 48 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) | No break | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at -30°C) | No break | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 32 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) | 35 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | 2 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 2 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 2 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
Table 7 of 8
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pressure | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Drying Temperature | 135 | °C |
| Drying Time | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) | 12 | Hrs |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 320 - 345 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 95 - 135 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature | 325 - 350 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature | 310 - 330 | °C |
| Screw Speed | 40 - 70 | rpm |
Table 8 of 8
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 3 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 3 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-2 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.75 | mm | UL 94 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 3.0 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 0.75 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 3 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 0.75 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
