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ULTEM™ Resin 4000
ULTEM™ Resin 4000 is a glass fiber, PTFE, and Graphite filled, standard flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). ECO Conforming, UL94 V0 listing.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ULTEM™ Resin
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber, Graphite, PTFE
- Glass Fiber
- Graphite
- PTFE
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant, Lubricant (Unspecified)
- 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.. 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.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Personal Care
- 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 V0
- Key Benefits
- Heat Resistance
- Dimensional Stability
- Dielectric Performance
- Miniaturization and Thin Wall
- Resilience
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Bio-based
- Confirms to ECO-Label
- Low Toxicity
- Sustainable
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
19 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 82 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| PV Limit (at 0.51 m/s) | 2.1 | MPa-m/s | SABIC method |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) | 1.2 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 113 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 137 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) | 8820 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) | 90 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Hardness (Rockwell M) | 85 | — | ASTM D785 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) | 1 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) | 9900 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Stress (Break, 2 mm/min) | 120 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) | 7000 | MPa | ISO 178 |
Table 2 of 7
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.67 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) | 0.11 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) | 0.2 - 0.3 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) | 3.1 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Mold Shrinkage (on Tensile Bar, flow) | 0.1 - 0.3 | % | SABIC method |
| Density | 1.68 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) | 0.7 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) | 0.3 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) | 5 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 7
16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.43 | W/m-°C | ISO 8302 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.000015 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 215 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | 233 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at 23°C to 150°C, xflow) | 0.00005 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) | 212 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) | 0.0000162 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -20°C to 150°C, flow) | 0.0000162 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) | 225 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ | 105 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ | 105 | °C | UL 746B |
Table 4 of 7
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) | 4 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Volume Resistivity | 1.00E+15 | Ω.cm | IEC 60093 |
| Surface Resistivity (ROA) | min. 1.E+15 | Ω | IEC 60093 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 6.2 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 50/60 Hz) | 0.013 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) | 0.022 | — | IEC 60250 |
| Comparative Tracking Index ʳ | 200 | V | IEC 60112 |
| Comparative Tracking Index (M) ʳ | 100 | V | IEC 60112 |
| Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz) | 6.8 | — | IEC 60250 |
Table 5 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) | 15 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) | 15 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Charpy Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 8 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/2C |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) | 160 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Charpy Impact (Notched, at -30°C) | 8 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/2C |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) | 64 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) | 170 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
Table 6 of 7
22 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pressure | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Drying Temperature | 150 | °C |
| Drying Temperature | 135 | °C |
| Drying Time | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) | 10 | Hrs |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 350 - 370 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 370 - 415 | °C |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature | 350 - 370 | °C |
| Melt Temperature | 370 - 415 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 345 - 365 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 360 - 405 | °C |
Table 7 of 7
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ | 0.84 | mm | UL 94 |
| Glow Wire Flammability Index (passes at 960°C) ʳ ᵖ | 3.2 | mm | IEC 60695-2-12 |
| Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ | 48 | % | ISO 4589 |
