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ULTEM™ Resin PW2200
SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin PW2200 is a 20% Glass fiber filled, standard flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217?C). Specific grade-colors are designed and certified for use in Potable Water applications. KTW, WRAS, ACS, NSF-61 and W270 certified. US FDA and European Food Contact approved. 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
- Flexural Modulus
- 6500.0 - 6500.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant
- 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.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- 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 5VA
- UL 94 V0
- Key Benefits
- Heat Resistance
- Dimensional Stability
- Dielectric Performance
- Miniaturization and Thin Wall
- Resilience
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Low Toxicity
- No Added PFAS
- Material Features
- Amorphous
- Chemical Resistant
- Creep Resistant
- Dimensional Stability
- Enhanced Electroplatability
- Flame Retardant
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Adhesion
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) | 140 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) | 2 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 6800 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 2 mm/min) | 210 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) | 6500 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) | 150 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
| Taber Abrasion (CS-17, 1 kg) | 17 | mg/1000cy | SABIC method |
Table 2 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) | 0.3 - 0.5 | % | SABIC method |
| Density | 1.42 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 1 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.55 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 7 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 7
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.000021 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.000049 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) | 223 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 212 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) | 218 | °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 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.28 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
Table 4 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) | 2 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 1) | min. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 2) | 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 |
| Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) | 6 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
Table 5 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | 30 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 30 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Charpy Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 9 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/2C |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 35 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) | 35 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
Table 6 of 7
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature | 150 | °C |
| Drying Time | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 370 - 420 | °C |
| Hopper Temperature | 80 - 120 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 370 - 410 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 360 - 410 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 140 - 180 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature | 360 - 410 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature | 350 - 400 | °C |
Table 7 of 7
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.9 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.41 | mm | UL 94 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ | 46 | % | ISO 4589 |
