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ULTEM™ Resin MD131A
Transparent, enhanced flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). US FDA and EU Food Contact compliant.
Product families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Color
- Transparent
- 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.
- Key Benefits
- Heat Resistance
- Dimensional Stability
- Dielectric Performance
- Miniaturization and Thin Wall
- Resilience
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Bio-based
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Sustainable
- Material Features
- Amorphous
- Chemical Resistant
- Creep Resistant
- Dimensional Stability
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Flow
- Good Mechanical Properties
- Good Processability
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 110 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 70 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) | 3720 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 165 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 3720 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
Table 2 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 16 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.36 | — | ASTM D792 |
Table 3 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 198 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 6
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) | 2 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC) | 1 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) | 5 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (Surface, PLC) | 3 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
Table 5 of 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) | 1922 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Color (at 23°C) | 23 | J | ASTM D3029 |
Table 6 of 6
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 |
