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ULTEM™ Resin 2312
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business 30% Milled glass filled, enhanced flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). ECO Conforming, UL94 V0 and 5VA listing. 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)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber, Milled Glass Fiber
- Glass Fiber
- Milled Glass Fiber
- 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
- 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
- No Added PFAS
- Sustainable
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) | 85 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 103 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) | 3 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 3.5 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 6000 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 5990 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 179 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) | 145 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) | 6000 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 6550 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) | 160 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
Table 2 of 7
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) | 0.18 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 0.9 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 0.98 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.51 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.3 - 0.4 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow, 3.2 mm) | 0.45 - 0.55 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 10.1 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) | 0.2 - 0.4 | % | SABIC method |
| Density | 1.51 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.5 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 12 | 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) | 207 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.000023 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.000027 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.3 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) | 220 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 211 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) | 213 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) | 206 | °C | ISO 75/Be |
Table 4 of 7
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) | 0 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Relative Permittivity (1 kHz) | 3.7 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 3.4 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 3.49 | — | ASTM D150 |
| 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. 0.81 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 3) | min. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| Volume Resistivity | 1.00E+15 | Ω.cm | IEC 60093 |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 4) | min. 0.81 | mm | UL 746A |
| Surface Resistivity (ROA) | min. 1.E+15 | Ω | IEC 60093 |
| Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) | 7 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
Table 5 of 7
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -40°C) | 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 32 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) | 309 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | 20 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 20 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Charpy Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/2C |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 25 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 25 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
Table 6 of 7
21 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 |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 370 - 410 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 350 - 400 | °C |
| Melt Temperature | 360 - 400 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 340 - 400 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 360 - 400 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 135 - 165 | °C |
Table 7 of 7
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ | 875 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.81 | mm | UL 94 |
