Polymer Resources Ltd. PRL PEI-GP1-TFE5

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Lubricant (PTFE)

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
• PTFE Lubricant : 5%

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Flame Retardant,

Heat Resistance

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	1.27	-	ASTM D792
Density	1.27	-	ISO 1183
Specific Gravity	1.27	-	ISO 1183
Specific Gravity	1.27	-	ASTM D792
Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kg)	5.0 - 30	g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Flow)	5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Molding Shrinkage (at 0.125 in, Across Flow)	5.0E-3 to 7.0E-3	in/in	ASTM D955
Water Absorption (at Saturation, 73°F)	1.1	%	ISO 62
Water Absorption (at Equilibrium, 73°F, 50% RH)	0.6	%	ISO 62

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (at 0.125 in)	500000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.125 in)	15000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (at Break, 0.125 in)	15000	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Yield, 0.125 in)	5	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 0.125 in)	40	%	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (at 0.125 in)	490000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus	440000	psi	ISO 178
Flexural Strength (at 0.125 in)	21000	psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Stress ²	18800	psi	ISO 178
Tensile Modulus	475000	psi	ISO 527-2/1

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 66 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	400	°F	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi, 0.125 in, Unannealed)	385	°F	ASTM D648
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at 73 to 302°F, Flow)	2.2e-05	in/in/°F	ISO 11359-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at -4 to 302°F, Flow)	2.2e-05	in/in/°F	ASTM E831
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at 73 to 302°F, Transverse)	2.2e-05	in/in/°F	ISO 11359-2
Vicat Softening Temperature	409	°F	ISO 306/B120
Vicat Softening Temperature	418	°F	ISO 306/B50
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at -4 to 302°F, Transverse)	2.2e-05	in/in/°F	ASTM E831
Vicat Softening Temperature	425	°F	ASTM D1525 ³

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	-
Maximum Drying Time	8	hr	-
Processing Temperature (Melt)	640 - 750	°F	-

Impact Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Charpy)	5	ft·lb/in²	ISO 179/1eA
Impact Strength (at -22°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	1	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Notched Izod)	1	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Impact Strength (at -22°F, Notched Izod)	3.5	ft·lb/in²	ISO 180/1A
Impact Strength (at 73°F, Notched Izod)	4.2	ft·lb/in²	ISO 180/1A
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Unnotched Izod)	10	ft·lb/in	ASTM D4812
Impact Strength (at 73°F, 0.125 in, Reverse Notch Izod)	22	ft·lb/in	ASTM D256
Gardner Impact Strength (at 0.125 in)	20	in·lb	ASTM D3029

Hardness

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale)	110	-	ASTM D785

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Agency Ratings & Compliance

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• North America

Availability

North America