ULTEM™ Resin HU1000E

Sustainable Grade

ULTEM HU1000E resin is an unreinforced amorphous polyetherimide (PEI) resin that may a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 217°C. The material contains an internal mold release. The intended use for this material is in medical devices and pharmaceutical applications. The material is biocompatible (ISO 10993 or USP Class VI) and Healthcare management of change applies. The material may offer Steam-, Hydrogen Peroxide-, Gamma-, EtO-, UV-C- and E-beam resistance for repeated sterilization cycles. It may offer global food compliance (FDA, CN, EC). 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. The base material is transparent amber colored but is also available in custom colors - transparent and opaque.

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

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Colors

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

Additive Manufacturing
Amorphous
Autoclave/Steam sterilizable
Biocompatability-ISO10993
Chemical Resistance
Creep resistant
Dimensional stability
Enhanced mold release
Flame Retardant
Food contact
Good Processability
Healthcare/Formula lock
High Flow
High stiffness/Strength
High temperature resistance
Hydrolytic Stability
IR Transparent
Low Moisture Absorption
Low Shrinkage
Low Warpage
No PFAS intentionally added
Non Cl/Br flame retardant
Non halogenated flame retardant
Sterilizable
Sustainable (bio-based offerings)
Transparent/Translucent
UV-C resistant

Industry

Material previously used in

General Healthcare
Patient Testing
Pharmaceutical Packaging and Drug Delivery
Surgical devices

Applications

Possible usage of material

Animal Testing
Fluid Delivery
Lab Ware and Clinical Diagnostics
LED Lighting
Medical Device
Medical Facility Infrastructure
Monitoring and Imaging
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Packaging & Drug Delivery
Renal and Blood Handling
Respiratory
Surgical Devices
Surgical Tray

Technical Datasheet Data

View different characteristics of the material at a standard test conditions

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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	33	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 1.6 mm	25	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 3.2 mm	16	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1
Relative Permittivity, 1 MHz	2.9	-	IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor, 1 MHz	0.006	-	IEC 60250
Relative Permittivity, 50/60 Hz	2.9	-	IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor, 50/60 Hz	0.0005	-	IEC 60250
Dielectric Constant
– at 1.1 GHz	3.01	-	-
– at 5 GHz	3.01	-	-
– at 10 GHz	3.01	-	-
Dissipation Factor
– at 1.1 GHz	0.0012	-	-
– at 5 GHz	0.0012	-	-
– at 10 GHz	0.0012	-	-
Comparative Tracking Index	150	V	IEC 60112
Comparative Tracking Index, M	100	V	IEC 60112
Volume Resistivity	1.E+17	Ω.cm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength, in air, 1.6 mm	32.7	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 1.6 mm	28.0	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 3.2 mm	19.7	kV/mm	ASTM D149
Relative Permittivity, 100 Hz	3.15	-	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor, 100 Hz	0.0015	-	ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity, 1 kHz	3.15	-	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor, 1 kHz	0.0012	-	ASTM D150

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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