ULTEM™ Resin PW2300
SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin PW2300 is a standard flow 30% glass fiber reinforced polyetherimide resin. The material is suitable for potable water applications. It has global food approvals and PW certifications for KTW-BWGL, EN16421, ACS, WRAS, NSF-61 and NSF-REG4. The material may offer excellent dimension stability, strength, stiffness and creep resistance up to high temperature due to its high glass transition temperature of 217°C. The material also offers good hydrolytic resistance. The material is opaque and available in natural and black color. 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
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Flexural Modulus
- 9600.0 - 9600.0 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.; 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
- Opaque
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- 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
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density ¹¹ | 1.51 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.1 | % | ISO 62-4 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, Equilibrium) ¹¹ | 0.6 | % | ISO 62-4 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.16 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ | 0.16 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 0.9 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 9.00E-01 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) ¹¹ | 6 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.51 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) ¹¹ | 5 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ¹¹ | 0.2 - 0.4 | % | SABIC method |
Table 2 of 7
16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 175 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2.4 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 10500 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 240 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ | 9600 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) ¹¹ | 165 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) ¹¹ | 110 | — | ISO 2039-2 |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) ¹¹ | 114 | — | ASTM D785 |
| Taber Abrasion (CS-17, 1 kg) ¹¹ | 20 | mg/1000cy | SABIC method |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 175 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2.5 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹ | 10400 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
Table 3 of 7
18 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 215 | °C | ISO 75/Bf |
| Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ | 210 | °C | ISO 75/Af |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) ¹¹ | 225 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 220 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 213 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.000018 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.000048 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Thermal Conductivity ¹¹ | 0.31 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹ | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 215 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 212 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 211 | °C | ASTM D648 |
Table 4 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ᵖ ¹¹ | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 1) ᵖ ¹¹ | min. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) ᵖ ¹¹ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 3) ᵖ ¹¹ | min. 1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 4) ᵖ ¹¹ | min. 3 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) ᵖ ¹¹ | 3 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) ᵖ ¹¹ | 6 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
Table 5 of 7
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 10 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 10 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 40 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 40 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 10 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 1.00E+01 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 40 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 40 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 90 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 80 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) ¹¹ | 470 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 600 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
Table 6 of 7
16 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 - 410 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 345 - 420 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 340 - 410 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 330 - 400 | °C |
| Hopper Temperature ⁷ | 80 - 120 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 135 - 180 | °C |
| Shot to Cylinder Size ⁷ | 40 - 60 | % |
Table 7 of 7
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 1.2 | mm | UL 94 |
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | min. 0.25 | mm | UL 94 |
| Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 2.0 mm) ᵖ | 900 | °C | IEC 60695-2-13 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 2 mm) ᵖ | 960 | °C | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ | 50 | % | ASTM D2863 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ | 48 | % | ISO 4589 |
