ULTEM™ Resin 2100F

Sustainable Grade

10% Glass fiber filled, standard flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). ECO Conforming, UL94 V0 and 5VA listing. NSF 51 listing. WRAS certification in recognized colors.

This material is food contact compliant in most jurisdictions – exceptions may exist, request a declaration for details.

Product Family

ULTEM™ RESIN FAMILY OF HIGH HEAT SOLUTIONS

Polymer Family

Polyetherimide (PEI)

Processing Technology

Injection Molding

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

Amorphous
Chemical Resistance
Creep resistant
Dimensional stability
Electroplatable
Flame Retardant
Food contact
High stiffness/Strength
High temperature resistance
Hydrolytic Stability
Low Shrinkage
Low Smoke and Toxicity
Low Warpage
No PFAS intentionally added
Non halogenated flame retardant
Sustainable (bio-based offerings)

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Electrical
Energy Management
Eyewear
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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
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Recreational/Specialty Vehicles
Speaker - Earphone
Sport/Leisure
Surgical devices
Textile
Water Management
Wireless Communication

Applications

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Technical Datasheet Data

View different characteristics of the material at a standard test conditions

Region

ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Volume Resistivity	1.E+17	Ω.cm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 1.6 mm	27.6	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Relative Permittivity, 1 kHz	3.5	-	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor, 1 kHz	0.0014	-	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor, 2450 MHz	0.0046	-	ASTM D150
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC}	4	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 1	≥3	mm	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 2	≥1.5	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 3	≥1.5	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 4	≥3	mm	UL 746A
High Voltage Arc Track Rate {PLC}	2	PLC Code	UL 746A
Arc Resistance, Tungsten {PLC}	6	PLC Code	ASTM D495

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Yellow Card Link	View	-	-
UL Yellow Card Link 2	View	-	-
UL Recognized, 94-5VA Flame Class Rating	≥1.9	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating	≥0.41	mm	UL 94
Oxygen Index (LOI)	47	%	ASTM D2863
NBS Smoke Density, Flaming, Ds 4 min	1.8	-	ASTM E662

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C	480	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	53	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm	459	J/m	ASTM D256

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 - 400	°C
Nozzle Temperature	345 - 400	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	345 - 400	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	340 - 400	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	330 - 400	°C
Mold Temperature	135 - 165	°C
Back Pressure	0.3 - 0.7	MPa
Screw Speed	40 - 70	rpm
Shot to Cylinder Size	40 - 60	%
Vent Depth	0.025 - 0.076	mm

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	114	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	115	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	4680	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, brk, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	199	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	5170	MPa	ASTM D790
Hardness, Rockwell M	114	-	ASTM D785

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.34	-	ASTM D792
Water Absorption, (23°C/24hrs)	0.21	%	ASTM D570
Water Absorption, (23°C/Saturated)	1.2	%	ASTM D570
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.6	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 337°C/6.6 kgf	7	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	223	°C	ASTM D1525
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed	210	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed	208	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -20°C to 150°C, flow	3.0E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
Relative Temp Index, Elec	170	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact	170	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact	170	°C	UL 746B

ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Volume Resistivity	1.E+17	Ω.cm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 1.6 mm	27.6	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Relative Permittivity, 1 kHz	3.5	-	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor, 1 kHz	0.0014	-	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor, 2450 MHz	0.0046	-	ASTM D150
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC}	4	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 1	≥3	mm	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 2	≥1.5	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 3	≥1.5	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 4	≥3	mm	UL 746A
High Voltage Arc Track Rate {PLC}	2	PLC Code	UL 746A
Arc Resistance, Tungsten {PLC}	6	PLC Code	ASTM D495

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Yellow Card Link	View	-	-
UL Yellow Card Link 2	View	-	-
UL Recognized, 94-5VA Flame Class Rating	≥1.9	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating	≥0.41	mm	UL 94
Oxygen Index (LOI)	47	%	ASTM D2863
NBS Smoke Density, Flaming, Ds 4 min	1.8	-	ASTM E662

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C	480	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	53	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm	459	J/m	ASTM D256

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 - 400	°C
Nozzle Temperature	345 - 400	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	345 - 400	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	340 - 400	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	330 - 400	°C
Mold Temperature	135 - 165	°C
Back Pressure	0.3 - 0.7	MPa
Screw Speed	40 - 70	rpm
Shot to Cylinder Size	40 - 60	%
Vent Depth	0.025 - 0.076	mm

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min	114	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	115	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	6	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	4680	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, brk, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	199	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	5170	MPa	ASTM D790
Hardness, Rockwell M	114	-	ASTM D785

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.34	-	ASTM D792
Water Absorption, (23°C/24hrs)	0.21	%	ASTM D570
Water Absorption, (23°C/Saturated)	1.2	%	ASTM D570
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.6	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 337°C/6.6 kgf	7	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	223	°C	ASTM D1525
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed	210	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed	208	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -20°C to 150°C, flow	3.0E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
Relative Temp Index, Elec	170	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact	170	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact	170	°C	UL 746B

ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Volume Resistivity	≥1.E+15	Ω.cm	IEC 60093
Surface Resistivity, ROA	>1.E+15	Ω	IEC 60093
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 0.8 mm	34	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 1.6 mm	27	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 3.2 mm	15	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Relative Permittivity, 1 MHz	2.9	-	IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor, 50/60 Hz	0.0009	-	IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor, 1 MHz	0.0025	-	IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor, 2450 MHz	0.0046	-	IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index	150	V	IEC 60112
Comparative Tracking Index, M	100	V	IEC 60112
Relative Permittivity, 50/60 Hz	3	-	IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC}	4	PLC Code	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 1	≥3	mm	UL 746A
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 2	≥1.5	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 3	≥1.5	mm	UL 746A
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 4	≥3	mm	UL 746A
High Voltage Arc Track Rate {PLC}	2	PLC Code	UL 746A
Arc Resistance, Tungsten {PLC}	6	PLC Code	ASTM D495

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
UL Yellow Card Link	View	-	-
UL Yellow Card Link 2	View	-	-
UL Recognized, 94-5VA Flame Class Rating	≥1.9	mm	UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating	≥0.41	mm	UL 94
Glow Wire Flammability Index 960°C, passes at	3.2	mm	IEC 60695-2-12
Oxygen Index (LOI)	46	%	ISO 4589

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80104 +23°C*	30	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80104 -30°C*	30	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
Charpy Impact, notched, 23°C	7	kJ/m²	ISO 179/2C

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	150	°C
Drying Time	4 - 6	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.02	%
Melt Temperature	370 - 410	°C
Nozzle Temperature	350 - 405	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	360 - 415	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	350 - 405	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	340 - 395	°C
Hopper Temperature	80 - 120	°C
Mold Temperature	140 - 180	°C

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Taber Abrasion, CS-17, 1 kg	15	mg/1000cy	SABIC method
Tensile Stress, break, 5 mm/min	115	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 5 mm/min	4	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	4500	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress, break, 2 mm/min	185	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	4500	MPa	ISO 178
Ball Indentation Hardness, H358/30	140	MPa	ISO 2039-1

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Mold Shrinkage on Tensile Bar, flow	0.4 - 0.6	%	SABIC method
Density	1.34	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated)	1	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH)	0.6	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 360°C/5.0 kg	9	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Thermal Conductivity	0.24	W/m-°C	ISO 8302
CTE, 23°C to 150°C, flow	3.0E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, 23°C to 150°C, xflow	5.1E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Ball Pressure Test, 125°C +/- 2°C	PASSES	-	IEC 60695-10-2
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate A/50	223	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	212	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	217	°C	ISO 306
*HDT/Be, 0.45MPa Edgew 120104 sp=100mm*	210	°C	ISO 75/Be
*HDT/Ae, 1.8 MPa Edgew 120104 sp=100mm*	205	°C	ISO 75/Ae
Relative Temp Index, Elec	170	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact	170	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact	170	°C	UL 746B

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