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ULTEM™ Resin CRS5201R
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business 20% Glass fiber filled, standard flow Polyetherimide copolymer (Tg 225C) with internal mold release and enhanced chemical resistance to strong acids, bases, aromatics, and ketones. 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.
Product families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant, 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.. 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
- Industrial
- 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 7
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) | 135 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 131 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) | 3 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 5 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 7200 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 6890 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 2 mm/min) | 180 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 213 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) | 5800 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 6890 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) | 145 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
Table 2 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 3.1 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.42 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) | 0.3 - 0.5 | % | SABIC method |
| Density | 1.43 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 1 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.2 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 5 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 7
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.000027 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.000058 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 218 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ | 105 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ | 105 | °C | UL 746B |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) | 225 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ | 105 | °C | UL 746B |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 220 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) | 222 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) | 210 | °C | ISO 75/Be |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) | 205 | °C | ISO 75/Ae |
Table 4 of 7
17 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 2) | min. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) | 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 |
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) | 5 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1.00E+15 | Ω.cm | IEC 60093 |
| Surface Resistivity (ROA) | min. 1.E+15 | Ω | IEC 60093 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) | 26 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) | 16 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 3 | — | IEC 60250 |
Table 5 of 7
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 74 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) | 480 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | 40 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 40 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
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 | 380 - 420 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 365 - 390 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 370 - 410 | °C |
| Melt Temperature | 365 - 390 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 370 - 410 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 355 - 375 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 135 - 165 | °C |
Table 7 of 7
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.5 | 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 |
