ULTEM™ Resin 2120
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin 2120 is a high-flow, 10% glass fiber-reinforced polyetherimide resin. This material is RoHS compliant, intrinsically flame retardant without the use of FR modifiers, and offers UL94 V0 at over 0.5 mm. It offers excellent dimensional stability, strength, stiffness, and creep resistance at high temperatures due to its high glass transition temperature of 217°C. This material is opaque and can be custom colored. SABIC offers renewable bio-based solutions certified by ISCC+ for this grade, which are available through differentiated color nomenclature.
Product families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Flexural Modulus
- 4920.0 - 4920.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant
- Processing Methods
Compression Molding, Extrusion, Injection Molding, Thin Wall Injection Molding
- Note
ᶠ Measurement meets requirements as specified in ASTM D4496; 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
- Opaque
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 V0
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Bio-based
- Low Carbon Footprint (PCF)
- Low Toxicity
- Sustainable
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density ¹¹ | 1.24 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.7 kgf) ¹¹ | 20 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 337°C, 6.7 kg) ¹¹ | 12 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow) ᶠ ¹¹ | 0.3 - 0.5 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage (xflow) ᶠ ¹¹ | 0.3 - 0.5 | % | SABIC method |
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.34 | — | ASTM D792 |
Table 2 of 7
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 124 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 4.2 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 4960 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 4920 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 205 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 5100 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 3 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 120 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 5100 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 220 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 220 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
Table 3 of 7
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 205 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 214 | °C | ISO 75/Bf |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 218 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 215 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.0000315 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.0000592 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ¹¹ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ¹¹ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ¹¹ | 170 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | 1.00E+13 | Ω.cm | ASTM D257 |
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) | 3 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) | 27 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 1) | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 0) | min. 0.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 2) | min. 0.5 | mm | UL 746A |
Table 5 of 7
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 33.2 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 2.7 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 31.7 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 2.6 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 3.8 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 45 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 50 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 29 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 28 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 510 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
Table 6 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 - 400 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 345 - 400 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 345 - 400 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 340 - 400 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 330 - 400 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 135 - 165 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Screw Speed ⁷ | 40 - 70 | rpm |
Table 7 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.5 | mm | UL 94 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 3.0 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 0.5 mm) ᵖ | 825 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 3 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 1.5 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 0.5 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
