ULTEM™ Resin DU242
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business Enhanced low temperature impact, high flow Polyetherimide blend. ECO Conforming. 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.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer
- 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.; 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
- 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 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
- No Added PFAS
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 24 hrs) ᵍ | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | ASTM D955 |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 24 hrs) ᵍ | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | ASTM D955 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 30 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.24 | — | ASTM D792 |
Table 2 of 6
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 74 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 67 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 2580 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 112 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 2510 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
Table 3 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 160 | °C | ASTM D648 |
Table 4 of 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 181 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) | 2045 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
Table 5 of 6
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 135 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ | 12 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 325 - 350 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 320 - 345 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 310 - 330 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 95 - 135 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Screw Speed ⁷ | 40 - 70 | rpm |
Table 6 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | 1 | mm | UL 94 |
