Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PEI-G30

Identification & Functionality

Fillers Included

Glass Fiber

Polymer Name

Polyether Imide (PEI)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

High Performance Thermoplastics

Processing Method

Injection Molding

Additive

Flame Retardant

Filler and Reinforcement

• Filler : Glass Fiber
• Reinforcement : 30% Filler by Weight

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Flame Retardant,

Heat Resistance,

UL Flame Rated

Features

• Flame Retardant
• High Heat Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Appliances,

Medical Devices

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.51	—	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kg)	5.0 - 22	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (Flow)	1.0E-3 to 4.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Water Absorption (24 hrs)	0.16	%	ASTM D570
Water Absorption (at Equilibrium, 73°F)	0.9	%	ASTM D570
Specific Gravity	1.51	—	ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (at 0.125 in)	1350000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	23500	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	23500	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)	3	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	1290000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	32000	psi	ASTM D790

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	412	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	410	°F	ASTM D648
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at -4 to 302°F, Flow)	1.0e-05	in/in/°F	ASTM E831
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at -4 to 302°F, Transverse)	2.3e-05	in/in/°F	ASTM E831
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.06 in)	221	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Electrical Property (at 0.12 in)	221	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.06 in)	221	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Impact Property (at 0.12 in)	221	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.06 in)	221	°F	UL 746
Relative Thermal Index Strength Property (at 0.12 in)	221	°F	UL 746
Vicat Softening Temperature	440	°F	ASTM D1525 ²

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity	30000000000000000	ohms·cm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength (at 0.0625 in, in Air)	620	V/mil	ASTM D149
Dielectric Strength (at 0.0625 in, in Oil)	760	V/mil	ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (at 1 kHz)	3.7	—	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (at 1 kHz)	0.0015	—	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (at 2 GHz)	0.0053	—	ASTM D150

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (at 0.06 in, All)	V-0	—	UL 94
Flame Rating (at 0.12 in, All)	V-0	—	UL 94

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	290 - 300	°F	—
Drying Time	4.0 - 6.0	hr	—
Front Temperature	650 - 750	°F	—
Middle Temperature	640 - 750	°F	—
Mold Temperature	225 - 350	°F	—
Rear Temperature	630 - 750	°F	—
Suggested Shot Size	40 - 60	%	—
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	—
Suggested Maximum Moisture Content	0.02	%	—
Processing Temperature (Melt)	640 - 750	°F	—

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	1.5	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Unnotched Izod)	8	ft·lb/in	ASTM D4812
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Reverse Notch Izod)	8.7	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256

Hardness

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness	114	—	ASTM D785

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Quality Standards

UL Yellow Card (E113219)

Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• North America

Availability

North America