ULTEM™ Resin PW2210
SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin PW2210 is an imporved flow 20% glass fiber reinforced amorphous polyetherimide (PEI) resin that is offering a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 217°C. The material has global food contact compliance (FDA, CN, EC), potable water certifications: NSF 61, KTW-BWGL, EN16421. REG4, ACS, WRAS re-certifications are in progress. Features are excellent mechanical, and dimension properties up to high temperatures also under wet conditions. The material offers very good hydrolytic and chemical resistance for an amorphous material. The material is RoHS compliant. Certified colors are natural (transparent amber) and black.
Product families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Flexural Modulus
- 6500.0 - 6500.0 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.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Printing & Packaging
- Availability
ULTEM™ resin is available in transparent and opaque custom colors, and can be glass filled for added stiffness.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Low Toxicity
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taber Abrasion (CS-17, 1 kg) ¹¹ | 17 | mg/1000cy | SABIC method |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 140 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6800 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 210 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6500 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) ¹¹ | 150 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
Table 2 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.3 - 0.5 | % | SABIC method |
| Density ¹¹ | 1.42 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 1 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹ | 0.55 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) ¹¹ | 10 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 7
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Conductivity ¹¹ | 0.28 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000021 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000049 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹ | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) ¹¹ | 223 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 212 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 218 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) ¹¹ | 210 | °C | ISO 75/Be |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) ¹¹ | 205 | °C | ISO 75/Ae |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ¹¹ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ¹¹ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ¹¹ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 7
7 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 |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 3) | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 4) | min. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) | 2 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) | 6 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
Table 5 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 30 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 30 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Charpy Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 9 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/2C |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 35 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 35 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
Table 6 of 7
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 150 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 370 - 410 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 360 - 410 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 370 - 420 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 360 - 410 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 350 - 400 | °C |
| Hopper Temperature ⁷ | 80 - 120 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 140 - 180 | °C |
Table 7 of 7
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Index (LOI) | 46 | % | ISO 4589 |
| UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) | min. 1.9 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) | min. 0.41 | mm | UL 94 |
