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ULTEM™ Resin AUT195
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
High flow Polyetherimide blend for automotive lighting applications where highly metallized, reflective surfaces are required. Haze onset temperature of 195C (SABIC test method).
Product families
Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Flexural Modulus
- 3,100.0 MPa
- Additives Included
Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer, Plasticizer (Polycarboxylate); Flame Retardant; Heat Stabilizer; Plasticizer (Polycarboxylate)
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Electrical & Electronics
- 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
- Low Toxicity
- Sustainable
- Material Features
- Amorphous
- Chemical Resistant
- Creep Resistant
- Dimensional Stability
- Enhanced Electroplatability
- Flame Retardant
- Good Adhesion
- Good Mechanical Properties
- HIGHLIGHTS
- Long lasting reliability
- Modulus & strength retention after 80°C/85H at1000hrs
- Stable optic signals with temperature
- Dimensional stability over thermal range of -20°C to ~150°C
- Stable optic signals with humidity
- Dimensional robustness over broad environmental humidity
- Passing 200 insertion tests
- Balanced ductility and stiffness performance
- Thin-wall flame resistance
- Inherent FR characteristics, halogen and PFAS-free
- Proven economical mass production
- Easy processing with tight tolerance through molding
- Colored solutions
- Compliance to IEC 61249-2-21 , IPC 4101E and JEDEC JS709B
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 96 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 70 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 145 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 3000 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) | 3100 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 3170 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
Table 2 of 5
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.27 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.26 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, xflow) | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 24 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 0.9 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.5 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 340°C, 5.0 kg) | 16 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
Table 3 of 5
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) | 205 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Be (at 0.45MPa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) | 195 | °C | ISO 75/Be |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 190 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Ae (at 1.8 Mpa, Edgew 120*10*4, sp=100mm) | 180 | °C | ISO 75/Ae |
| Metallized Haze (Onset) | 195 | °C | SABIC method |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.23 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
Table 4 of 5
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 5 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) | 2082 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 53 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) | 2136 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
Table 5 of 5
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature | 130 - 140 | °C |
| Drying Time | 3 - 4 | Hrs |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 340 - 360 | °C |
| Hopper Temperature | 80 - 100 | °C |
| Melt Temperature | 340 - 380 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 330 - 350 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 125 - 140 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature | 340 - 360 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature | 320 - 340 | °C |
