ULTEM™ Resin AUT200

Sustainable Grade

Transparent high flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). Very low outgassing and plateout, for automotive lighting applications where highly metallized, reflective surfaces are required. Haze onset temperature of 204C (SABIC IP method)

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

Injection Molding

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Colors

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

Amorphous
Chemical Resistance
Creep resistant
Dimensional stability
Electroplatable
High Flow
High stiffness/Strength
High temperature resistance
Hydrolytic Stability
IR Transparent
Low ionics/Outgassing/Liquid particle count
Low Shrinkage
Low Warpage
No PFAS intentionally added
Sustainable (bio-based offerings)
Thin Wall
Transparent/Translucent

Industry

Material previously used in

Automotive Under the Hood

Applications

Possible usage of material

Auto Aftermarket
Auto Electrical
Electrical
Electronic Components
Engine Component
Fog Lamp
Forward Lighting
Heavy Vehicles
LED Lighting
Non-LED Lighting
Overhead
Rear/Signal Lighting
Recreational Vehicle
Wireless Communications

Technical Datasheet Data

View different characteristics of the material at a standard test conditions

Region

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C	1335	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	32	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -30°C	35	J/m	ASTM D256
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C	33	J	ASTM D3763
*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*	5	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80104 -30°C*	5	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80104 sp=62mm*	3	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA

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	110	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	105	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	3590	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	3520	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress, yield, 5 mm/min	105	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 5 mm/min	85	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 5 mm/min	6	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 5 mm/min	60	%	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

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.27	-	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 337°C/6.7 kgf	17.8	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Density	1.27	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated)	1.25	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH)	0.7	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 360°C/5.0 kg	25	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	219	°C	ASTM D1525
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	205	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	197	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed	199	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -40°C to 150°C, flow	5.5E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, -40°C to 150°C, xflow	5.5E-05	1/°C	ASTM E831
CTE, 23°C to 150°C, flow	5.E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, 23°C to 150°C, xflow	5.E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50	211	°C	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120	212	°C	ISO 306
*HDT/Ae, 1.8 MPa Edgew 120104 sp=100mm*	190	°C	ISO 75/Ae
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	193	°C	ISO 75/Af
Metallized Haze Onset	204	°C	SABIC method

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
FMVSS Burning Speed, thickness 2 mm	0 - 5	mm/min	FMVSS 302

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C	33	J	ASTM D3763
*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*	5	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Izod Impact, notched 80104 -30°C*	5	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
*Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80104 sp=62mm*	3	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA

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, yield, 5 mm/min	105	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress, break, 5 mm/min	85	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 5 mm/min	6	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 5 mm/min	60	%	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

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage, xflow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Density	1.27	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated)	1.25	%	ISO 62-1
Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH)	0.7	%	ISO 62
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 360°C/5.0 kg	25	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133
Melt Flow Rate, 337°C/6.7 kgf	17.8	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
CTE, 23°C to 150°C, flow	5.E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
CTE, 23°C to 150°C, xflow	5.E-05	1/°C	ISO 11359-2
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
*HDT/Be, 0.45MPa Edgew 120104 sp=100mm*	200	°C	ISO 75/Be
*HDT/Ae, 1.8 MPa Edgew 120104 sp=100mm*	190	°C	ISO 75/Ae
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	193	°C	ISO 75/Af
Metallized Haze Onset	204	°C	SABIC method

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