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ULTEM™ Resin HU1110
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business Enhanced flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). ECO Conforming. For medical devices and pharmaceutical applications. Healthcare management of change; biocompatible (ISO 10993 or USP Class VI); food contact compliant; Steam, Gamma, EtO, and E-beam sterilizable. 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
- 3,300.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant
- 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
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- 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
- UL 94 V2
- Key Benefits
- Heat Resistance
- Dimensional Stability
- Dielectric Performance
- Miniaturization and Thin Wall
- Resilience
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Bio-based
- Biocompatible
- Confirms to ECO-Label
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Low Toxicity
- No Added PFAS
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
18 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taber Abrasion (CS-17, 1 kg) | 10 | mg/1000cy | SABIC method |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 110 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 85 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 5 mm/min) | 110 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 5 mm/min) | 6 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 7 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) | 60 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 70 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 3500 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 3720 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) | 174 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) | 140 | MPa | ISO 178 |
Table 2 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.36 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.36 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 1.2 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.65 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 340°C, 5.0 kg) | 12 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 21 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 16 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
Table 3 of 7
19 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) | 0.000055 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) | 0.000055 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) | 0.000055 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) | 0.000055 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.26 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.00005 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.00005 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) | 210 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 200 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 219 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) | 205 | °C | ISO 306 |
Table 4 of 7
7 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. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 2) | min. 0.75 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 3) | min. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 4) | min. 0.75 | mm | UL 746A |
| Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) | 5 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
Table 5 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (at 23°C) | 28 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 56 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 5.60E+01 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) | 1922 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Color (at 23°C) | 23 | J | ASTM D3029 |
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
5 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. 0.75 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-2 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.4 | mm | UL 94 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (passes at 960°C) ʳ ᵖ | 3.2 | mm | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ | 47 | % | ISO 4589 |
