ULTEM™ Resin AR9100

Sustainable Grade

10% Glass fiber filled, standard flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). Meets FAR 25.853 and OSU 65/65 with low toxicity, smoke, and flame evolution. ECO Conforming.

Product Family

ULTEM™ RESIN FAMILY OF HIGH HEAT SOLUTIONS

Polymer Family

Polyetherimide (PEI)

Processing Technology

Injection Molding

Where to buy

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Colors

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

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

Industry

Material previously used in

Aerospace
Rail

Applications

Possible usage of material

Air Cabin Interiors
Enclosures

Technical Datasheet Data

View different characteristics of the material at a standard test conditions

Region

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
FAA Flammability, FAR 25.853 A/B	NATURAL	-	FAR 25.853
OSU total heat release (2 minute test)	5	kW-min/m²	FAR 25.853
OSU peak heat release rate (5 minute test)	40	kW/m²	FAR 25.853
Vertical Burn a (60s) passes at	0	Seconds	FAR 25.853
Vertical Burn b (12s) passes at	0	Seconds	FAR 25.853
NBS Smoke Density, Flaming, Dmax	5	-	ASTM E662
NBS Smoke Density, Flaming, Ds 1.5 min	0	-	ASTM E662
NBS Smoke Density, Flaming, Ds 4 min	5	-	ASTM E662

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	69	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm	480	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	365 - 390	°C
Nozzle Temperature	360 - 380	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	365 - 390	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	355 - 375	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	345 - 365	°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	110	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	119	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	8	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	4340	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	193	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	5030	MPa	ASTM D790

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.32	-	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.6	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 337°C/6.6 kgf	6.9	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed	207	°C	ASTM D648

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
FAA Flammability, FAR 25.853 A/B	NATURAL	-	FAR 25.853
OSU total heat release (2 minute test)	5	kW-min/m²	FAR 25.853
OSU peak heat release rate (5 minute test)	40	kW/m²	FAR 25.853
Vertical Burn a (60s) passes at	0	Seconds	FAR 25.853
Vertical Burn b (12s) passes at	0	Seconds	FAR 25.853
NBS Smoke Density, Flaming, Dmax	5	-	ASTM E662
NBS Smoke Density, Flaming, Ds 1.5 min	0	-	ASTM E662
NBS Smoke Density, Flaming, Ds 4 min	5	-	ASTM E662

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	69	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm	480	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	365 - 390	°C
Nozzle Temperature	360 - 380	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	365 - 390	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	355 - 375	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	345 - 365	°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	110	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	119	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	8	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	4340	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	193	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	5030	MPa	ASTM D790

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.32	-	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.6	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 337°C/6.6 kgf	6.9	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed	207	°C	ASTM D648

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ULTEM™ Resin AR9100

Product Family

Polymer Family

Processing Technology

Where to buy

Colors

Features

Industry

Applications

Technical Datasheet Data

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

IMPACT

INJECTION MOLDING

MECHANICAL

PHYSICAL

THERMAL

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

IMPACT

INJECTION MOLDING

MECHANICAL

PHYSICAL

THERMAL

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