ULTEM™ Resin 1010
SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin 1010 is an unreinforced amorphous polyetherimide (PEI) resin that offers a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 217°C and improved flow. Its features include excellent mechanical, electrical, and dimensional properties up to high temperatures. The material also offers very good chemical resistance for an amorphous material and is inherently flame retardant, offering UL94 V0 and 5V ratings as well as aerospace FAR 25.853 compliance. ULTEM™ Resin 1010 is RoHS compliant, and the natural, uncolored material is halogen-free according to standards IEC 61249-2-21, IPC 4101E, and JEDEC JS709B. Compliance for colored variants needs to be checked on a case-by-case basis. The base material is transparent amber-colored but is also available in custom colors, both transparent and opaque. 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)
- Flexural Modulus
- 3,300.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant
- Processing Methods
3D Printing, Compounding, Compression Molding, Extrusion, Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM), Film Extrusion, Foam Extrusion, Injection Compression Molding, Injection Molding, Profile Extrusion
- Note
ᵃ Back Pressure, Screw Speed, Shot to Cylinder Size and Vent Depth are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding. 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.; 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.; 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.; 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.; 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.
- Color
- Custom
- Opaque
- Translucent
- Transparent
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Personal Care
- Printing & Packaging
Technical data
Table 1 of 8
21 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) ¹¹ | 140 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 3200 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 3300 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) ¹¹ | 3400 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 165 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) ¹¹ | 160 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 160 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) ¹¹ | 109 | — | ASTM D785 |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) ¹¹ | 106 | — | ISO 2039-2 |
| Taber Abrasion (CS-17, 1 kg) ¹¹ | 10 | mg/1000cy | ASTM D1044 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 3200 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 3350 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
Table 2 of 8
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density ¹¹ | 1.27 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.2 | % | ISO 62-4 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, Equilibrium) ¹¹ | 0.7 | % | ISO 62-4 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.25 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.25 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 1.25 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 1.25 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) ¹¹ | 25 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 340°C, 5.0 kg) ¹¹ | 13 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.27 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) ¹¹ | 17.8 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Poisson's Ratio ¹¹ | 0.36 | — | ASTM E132 |
Table 3 of 8
20 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹ | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -20°C to 150°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000052 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -20°C to 150°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000052 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000052 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000052 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 207 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 210 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 190 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 201 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 192 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 209 | °C | ISO 75/Bf |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ¹¹ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 8
32 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity ¹¹ | 1.00E+15 | Ω.cm | IEC 60093 |
| Volume Resistivity ¹¹ | 1.00E+17 | Ω.cm | ASTM D257 |
| Surface Resistivity (ROA) ¹¹ | min. 1.E+15 | Ω | IEC 60093 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 0.8mm) ¹¹ | 33 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) ¹¹ | 25 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) ¹¹ | 28 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) ¹¹ | 16 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) ¹¹ | 19.7 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹ | 2.9 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) ¹¹ | 0.006 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz) ¹¹ | 2.9 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 50/60 Hz) ¹¹ | 0.0005 | — | IEC 60250 |
Table 5 of 8
15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Adapter - Zone 5 Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 1 Temperature | 325 - 350 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 2 Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 3 Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Barrel - Zone 4 Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Die Temperature | 325 - 355 | °C |
| Drying Temperature | 140 - 150 | °C |
| Drying Time | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) | 24 | Hrs |
| Head - Zone 6 - Top Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Head - Zone 7 - Bottom Temperature | 330 - 355 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.01 - 0.02 | % |
Table 6 of 8
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Color (at 23°C) ¹¹ | 33 | J | SABIC method |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 41 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 32 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) ¹¹ | 1174 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 1500 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 1600 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
Table 7 of 8
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 150 | °C |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ | 24 | Hrs |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 345 - 415 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 350 - 410 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 340 - 405 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 135 - 180 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 345 - 405 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 330 - 400 | °C |
| Screw Speed (Circumferential speed) ⁷ | 0.2 - 0.3 | m/s |
Table 8 of 8
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (passes at 960°C) ʳ ᵖ | 3.2 | mm | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| NBS Smoke Density (Flaming, Ds 4 min) ᵖ | 2 | — | ASTM E662 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ | 47 | % | ISO 4589 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ | 44 | % | ASTM D2863 |
| UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 3 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.75 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-2 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.4 | mm | UL 94 |
