ULTEM™ Resin HU1000E
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM HU1000E resin is an unreinforced amorphous polyetherimide (PEI) resin that may a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 217°C. The material contains an internal mold release. The intended use for this material is in medical devices and pharmaceutical applications. The material is biocompatible (ISO 10993 or USP Class VI) and Healthcare management of change applies. The material may offer Steam-, Hydrogen Peroxide-, Gamma-, EtO-, UV-C- and E-beam resistance for repeated sterilization cycles. It may offer global food compliance (FDA, CN, EC). Features are excellent mechanical, electrical and dimensional properties up to high temperatures. The material may offer very good chemical resistance for an amorphous material and is inherently flame retardant offering UL94 V0 and 5V ratings. The material is RoHS compliant. The base material is transparent amber colored but is also available in custom colors - 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, Mold Release Agent
- Processing Methods
- 3D Printing
- 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.
- Color
- Translucent
- Transparent
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Personal Care
- 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
- Biocompatible
- Confirms to ECO-Label
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Low Toxicity
- No Added PFAS
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
21 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) ¹¹ | 140 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 3300 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| 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 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 3200 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 50 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 6 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 110 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 7 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 115 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 60 | % | ASTM D638 |
Table 2 of 7
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density ¹¹ | 1.27 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) ¹¹ | 13 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| 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 |
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.27 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) ¹¹ | 9 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Poisson's Ratio ¹¹ | 0.36 | — | ASTM E132 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹ | 0.5 - 0.7 | % | SABIC method |
Table 3 of 7
17 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 209 | °C | ISO 75/Bf |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 192 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) ¹¹ | 215 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 211 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 211 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 212 | °C | ISO 306 |
| 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 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹ | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Thermal Conductivity ¹¹ | 0.22 | W/m-°C | ASTM C177 |
| Thermal Conductivity ¹¹ | 0.22 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 210 | °C | ASTM D648 |
Table 4 of 7
25 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 7
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 7
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 6 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 6 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 1800 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 1540 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 53 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 50 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) ¹¹ | 1335 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Color (at 23°C) ¹¹ | 36 | J | ASTM D3029 |
Table 7 of 7
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 150 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ | 24 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 350 - 410 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 345 - 405 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 345 - 415 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 340 - 405 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 330 - 400 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 135 - 180 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Screw Speed (Circumferential speed) ⁷ | 0.2 - 0.3 | m/s |
