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ULTEM™ Resin PW2100
SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin PW2100 is an amorphous, opaque, 10% glass fiber reinforced polyetherimide (PEI) plastic offering a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 217?C. This inherently flame retardant resin is KTW, WRAS, ACS, NSF-61 and W270 certified and is US FDA and European Food Contact approved. ULTEM PW2100 resin offers specific colors designed and certified for use in potable water applications.
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
- 4500.0 - 4500.0 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.
- 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
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) | 115 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) | 4 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 4500 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 2 mm/min) | 185 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) | 4500 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) | 140 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
| Taber Abrasion (CS-17, 1 kg) | 15 | mg/1000cy | SABIC method |
Table 2 of 7
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) | 0.4 - 0.6 | % | SABIC method |
| Density | 1.34 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 1 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.6 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 9 | 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) | 0.00003 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.000051 | 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) | 217 | °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 | 0.24 | 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
3 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) | 7 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/2C |
Table 6 of 7
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature | 150 | °C |
| Drying Time | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 360 - 415 | °C |
| Hopper Temperature | 80 - 120 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 370 - 410 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 350 - 405 | °C |
| Mold Temperature | 140 - 180 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature | 350 - 405 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature | 340 - 395 | °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 |
