ULTEM™ Resin 1000EF

Sustainable Grade

ULTEM 1000EF Resin is an unreinforced amorphous polyetherimide (PEI) resin that may offer a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 217°C and global food compliance (FDA, CN, EC). The material has an internal mold release. Features are excellent mechanical, electrical and dimensional properties up to high temperatures. The material may offer very good chemical resistance for an amorphous material and is inherently flame retardant offering UL94 V0 and 5V ratings. The material is RoHS compliant and the natural. The base material is transparent amber colored but is also available in custom colors - transparent and opaque.

ISCC+ certified renewable bio-based solutions are available for this grade via differentiated color nomenclature.

Product Family

ULTEM™ RESIN FAMILY OF HIGH HEAT SOLUTIONS

Polymer Family

Polyetherimide (PEI)

Processing Technology

Additive manufacturing
Extrusion Blow Molding
Film Extrusion
Injection Molding
Profile Extrusion
Extrusion
Extrusion compounding
Compression molding
Injection compression molding
Foam Extrusion

Where to buy

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Colors

All colors are customizable. Refer our ColorXpress tool to check color availability

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

Amorphous
Chemical Resistance
Creep resistant
Dimensional stability
Electroplatable
Enhanced mold release
Flame Retardant
Food contact
Good Processability
High stiffness/Strength
High temperature resistance
Hydrolytic Stability
IR Transparent
Low Shrinkage
Low Smoke and Toxicity
No PFAS intentionally added
Non halogenated flame retardant
Sustainable (bio-based offerings)
Transparent/Translucent
UV-C resistant

Industry

Material previously used in

Aerospace
Automotive Under the Hood
Building Component
Circuit Boards/Additives
Commercial Appliance
Consumer Goods
Drone Solutions
Electrical
Energy Management
Eyewear
Furniture
General Healthcare
Heavy Truck
Home Appliances
Industrial Packaging
Lighting
Material Handling
Mobile Phone - Computer - Tablets
Motorcycle
Patient Testing
Personal Accessory
Personal and Professional Hygiene
Pharmaceutical Packaging and Drug Delivery
Printer Copier
Rail
Recreational/Specialty Vehicles
Speaker - Earphone
Sport/Leisure
Surgical devices
Textile
Water Management
Wireless Communication

Applications

Possible usage of material

Coffee Maker/Espresso Machine
Commercial Storage/Cookware
Food Processor
Medical Device
Monitoring and Imaging
Personal Care

Technical Datasheet Data

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Region

EXTRUSION BLOW MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	140 - 150	°C
Drying Time	4 - 6	Hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative)	24	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.01 - 0.02	%
Melt Temperature (Parison)	320 - 355	°C
Barrel - Zone 1 Temperature	325 - 350	°C
Barrel - Zone 2 Temperature	330 - 355	°C
Barrel - Zone 3 Temperature	330 - 355	°C
Barrel - Zone 4 Temperature	330 - 355	°C
Adapter - Zone 5 Temperature	330 - 355	°C
Head - Zone 6 - Top Temperature	330 - 355	°C
Head - Zone 7 - Bottom Temperature	330 - 355	°C
Screw Speed	10 - 70	rpm
Mold Temperature	65 - 175	°C
Die Temperature	325 - 355	°C

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80104 +23°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80104 -30°C*	NB	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, notched 80104 +23°C*	6	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80104 -30°C*	6	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80104 sp=62mm*	4	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
*Charpy -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80104 sp=62mm*	4	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C	1800	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, unnotched, -30°C	1540	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	53	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -30°C	50	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm	1335	J/m	ASTM D256
Gardner, 23°C	36	J	ASTM D3029

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	150	°C
Drying Time	4 - 6	Hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative)	24	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.02	%
Melt Temperature	350 - 410	°C
Nozzle Temperature	345 - 405	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	345 - 415	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	340 - 405	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	330 - 400	°C
Mold Temperature	135 - 180	°C
Back Pressure	0.3 - 0.7	MPa
Screw speed (Circumferential speed)	0.2 - 0.3	m/s
Shot to Cylinder Size	40 - 60	%
Vent Depth	0.025 - 0.076	mm

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yield, 50 mm/min	110	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 50 mm/min	6	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 50 mm/min	50	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	3200	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min	160	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	3300	MPa	ISO 178
Ball Indentation Hardness, H358/30	140	MPa	ISO 2039-1
Hardness, Rockwell M	106	-	ISO 2039-2
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	115	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min	7	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min	60	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	110	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	7	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	60	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	3350	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	165	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	3200	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Stress, yld, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	160	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	3400	MPa	ASTM D790
Hardness, Rockwell M	109	-	ASTM D785
Taber Abrasion, CS-17, 1 kg	10	mg/1000cy	ASTM D1044

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Density	1.27	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Moisture Absorption, (23°C/50% RH/24hrs)	0.2	%	ISO 62-4
Moisture Absorption, (23°C/50% RH/Equilibrium)	0.7	%	ISO 62-4
Water Absorption, (23°C/24hrs)	0.25	%	ISO 62-1
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated)	1.25	%	ISO 62-1
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 360°C/5.0 kg	13	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Specific Gravity	1.27	-	ASTM D792
Water Absorption, (23°C/24hrs)	0.25	%	ASTM D570
Water Absorption, (23°C/Saturated)	1.25	%	ASTM D570
Melt Flow Rate, 337°C/6.6 kgf	9	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Poisson's Ratio	0.36	-	ASTM E132
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage, xflow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
*HDT/Bf, 0.45 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	209	°C	ISO 75/Bf
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	192	°C	ISO 75/Af
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate A/50	215	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	211	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	212	°C	ISO 306
CTE, -40°C to 150°C, flow	5.2E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, -40°C to 150°C, xflow	5.2E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Ball Pressure Test, 125°C +/- 2°C	PASS	-	IEC 60695-10-2
Thermal Conductivity	0.22	W/m-°C	ISO 8302
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed	210	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed	201	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	207	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	190	°C	ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	211	°C	ASTM D1525
CTE, -20°C to 150°C, flow	5.2E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -20°C to 150°C, xflow	5.2E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
Thermal Conductivity	0.22	W/m-°C	ASTM C177

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