ULTEM™ Resin MD131A

Sustainable Grade

Transparent, enhanced flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). US FDA and EU Food Contact compliant.

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
Food contact
Good Processability
High Flow
High stiffness/Strength
High temperature resistance
Hydrolytic Stability
Low Warpage
No PFAS intentionally added
Sustainable (bio-based offerings)
Thin Wall

Industry

Material previously used in

Building Component
Commercial Appliance
Eyewear
Home Appliances
Industrial Packaging
Material Handling

Applications

Possible usage of material

Aerospace
Air Cabin Interiors
Airline Service
Heavy Vehicles
Microwave Oven
Servingware
Small Appliance

Technical Datasheet Data

View different characteristics of the material at a standard test conditions

Region

ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Arc Resistance, Tungsten {PLC}	5	PLC Code	ASTM D495
Hot Wire Ignition {PLC)	1	PLC Code	UL 746A
High Voltage Arc Track Rate {PLC}	2	PLC Code	UL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ign, surface {PLC}	3	PLC Code	UL 746A
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC}	4	PLC Code	UL 746A

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm	1922	J/m	ASTM D256
Gardner, 23°C	23	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 - 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 Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	70	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	3720	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	165	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	3720	MPa	ASTM D790

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.36	-	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 337°C/6.6 kgf	16	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed	198	°C	ASTM D648
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
Arc Resistance, Tungsten {PLC}	5	PLC Code	ASTM D495
Hot Wire Ignition {PLC)	1	PLC Code	UL 746A
High Voltage Arc Track Rate {PLC}	2	PLC Code	UL 746A
High Ampere Arc Ign, surface {PLC}	3	PLC Code	UL 746A
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC}	4	PLC Code	UL 746A

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm	1922	J/m	ASTM D256
Gardner, 23°C	23	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 - 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 Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	70	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min	3720	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	165	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span	3720	MPa	ASTM D790

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.36	-	ASTM D792
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.5 - 0.7	%	SABIC method
Melt Flow Rate, 337°C/6.6 kgf	16	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed	198	°C	ASTM D648
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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IMPACT

INJECTION MOLDING

MECHANICAL

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THERMAL

ELECTRICAL

IMPACT

INJECTION MOLDING

MECHANICAL

PHYSICAL

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