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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- Materials Features
- ULTEM™ Photonics Applicational Benefits
- Design Freedom & Miniaturization : Thermoplastics can help enable complex part designs for pluggable and co-packaged optics to replace solutions like glass or thermoset resins. Potential applications include aspherical lenses or lens arrays.
- Integration and Simplification : Thermoplastics are well-suited for the integration of mechanical and optical features to simplify design and assembly for potential cost improvement. Examples include alignment fixtures and overmolding of other thermoplastic materials.
- Mass Production with High Precision : Injection molding of thermoplastics can help enable high precision manufacturing of complex parts at large build numbers.
- Assembly of Mixed Materials : Integration of multiple components can be accomplished with two-shot injection molding:
- Optical and light blocking
- Optical and rigid alignment/mounting
- ULTEM™ Resin For Battery Operated AR/VR Glasses
- High strength to weight ratio enables a thin wall, light weight design.
- Excellent balance of strength and resilience, in addition to light weight, offers flexibility for designers to deliver both comfort and functionality.
- High dimensional stability supports efficient assembly of electronic components.
- ULTEM™ resin’s inherent FR eliminates the need for an additional FR agent, which can cause materials, such as amorphous nylon, to be more brittle and less resilient.
- Adheres to IEC62368-1 electronic safety standards.
- Ultem Resin Attributes for Eyewear Frames
- Super tough
- Meets JIS B7285, includes 20,000 cycles blending repetitions
- Long life cycle
- UV stabilized
- Light weight
- Excellent in chemical and hydrolytic resistance
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Thin wall molding down to 1.2 mm
- Long term heat resistance (RTI > 170°C)
- Available in custom colors
ULTEM resin delivers a broad range of desirable performance properties for eyeglass frames and is also potentially usable in safety and 3D eyewear frames.
Dimensional and Hydrolytic Stability
- Ensures the lenses are retained in the frame
- Extends the product life cycle
Temperature and Chemical Resistance
- Excellent stain and chemical resistance
- High heat deflection temperature protects the frames even when left on the car dashboard in direct sunlight
Design Freedom & Ease of Production
- Precision thin wall molding at 1.2 mm
- Capability for custom colors providing a wide range of esthetic effects
- Enhanced processing window vs. nylons
Density
- Intrinsically lightweight (up to 50% vs. metal)
Mechanical Properties
- Higher flexural modulus at 3510MPa
- Offers elasticity coupled with resistance to deformation, allowing the frame to bend easily yet return to its original shape
- Features of SABIC’s High Performance Automotive Sensors
SABIC’s ULTEM™ 2300 resins offer a balance of properties to address the demanding material requirements of automotive sensors. They can be used for sensors that need to perform under harsh conditions involving moisture, a broad range of temperatures, and automotive fluids.
- High Heat Resistance: High heat stability up to 150°C
- Low Moisture Absorption: Dimensional change <0.06% after 168 hours soak test using water
- Dimensional Stability: Stable thermal expansion Favorable CTE from -40°C to 150°C
- Chemical Resistance: Performs well against standard coolants and automotive fluids
- RoHS Compliance: Regulation to reduce the impact of electronics on health and environment
- Intrinsic Flame Retardance: Without the use of FR modifiers (UL94 V0 and 5VA and FAR25.853)
- ULTEM™ Resin Offers
- Lead times of approximately 4 weeks*
- Up to 55% higher stiffness
- Better dimensional stability vs. PSU
- Excellent property retention at elevated temps:
Tg - 217°C, HDT @ 1.80 MPa: 190°C
- Up to 17% lower CTE than PES/PPSU
- Chemical resistance
- Metal plating compatibility
- Compatibility with multiple sterilization methods
- Availability for stock shapes & films
- Moisture And High Heat Resistance
- ULTEM™ 2300 & 2310 resins are differentiated from other mainstream thermoplastics due to their excellent strength and dimensional stability when exposed to a combination of moisture and high temperatures. Sensors made from competitive materials may fail prematurely when exposed to these harsh conditions.
- Thermoplastics, such as polyethersulfone (PES and polyamide (PA66), have a higher moisture intake than ULTEM™ resin. Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) and PA66 are less suitable for sensor applications when dimensional stability becomes a critical issue at temperatures exceeding 100°C.
- ULTEM™ 2300 resin is a standard flow 30% glass fiber reinforced polyetherimide (PEI) resin. For even better flow to produce smaller and thinner-wall components, ULTEM™ 2310 resin offers improved melt flow.
- To avoid a breakdown of signals because of a mismatch in thermal expansion, metal-to-metal connectors may still be preferred. ULTEM™ 2300 & 2310 resins, with a coefficient of thermal expansion close to metal, are well suited to over mold these connectors.
- The excellent dimensional stability of these resins can also support the potential for full thermoplastic sensor solutions, which can enable complex designs and simplification of the assembly through part integration of the fluid and connector sides.
- Product Highlight
The ULTEM™ family of amorphous thermoplastic polyetherimide (PEI) resins offer outstanding elevated thermal resistance, high strength and stiffness, and broad chemical resistance. ULTEM™ copolymers are also available for even higher heat, chemical and elasticity needs.
ULTEM™ resins uniquely balance both mechanical properties and processability, offering design engineers exceptional flexibility and freedom. ULTEM™ resins are also inherently flame retardant and possess excellent dielectric character. ULTEM™ resins are therefore an excellent candidate for your electric vehicle battery needs where high heat resistance is required.
With its appreciable flow and dimensional stability, coupled with excellent resistance to Li-ion electrolyte, ULTEM™ resins such as ULTEM™ CRS5011 resin are today being used for insulation of Li-ion cell terminals. Given its excellent dielectric character, ULTEM™ resin is also an ideal candidate for bus bar insulation. For other powertrain elements, such as DC power converters. ULTEM™ UTF120 dielectric film is already enabling high temperature film capacitors.
- Product Highlights
- Long lasting reliability : Modulus & strength retention after 80°C/85H at1000hrs
- Stable optic signals with temperature : Dimensional stability over thermal range of -20°C to ~150°C
- Stable optic signals with humidity : Dimensional robustness over broad environmental humidity
- Passing 200 insertion tests : Balanced ductility and stiffness performance
- Thin-wall flame resistance : Inherent FR characteristics, halogen and PFAS-free
- Proven economical mass production : Easy processing with tight tolerance through molding
- Colored solutions : Compliance to IEC 61249-2-21 , IPC 4101E and JEDEC JS709B
- Key Benefits
- Heat Resistance
- Dimensional Stability
- Dielectric Performance
- Miniaturization and Thin Wall
- Resilience
- ULTEM™ Resin Attributes for Board-to-Board Connectors
- Proven reliable solution that may be used for high performance board-to-board connectors
- Replacement of the PTFE dielectric insulator with an injection moldable and reliable thermoplastic solution
- Provides long-term outstanding dimensional, thermal and mechanical performance over a wide temperature range
- Offers stable dielectrics over a wide temperature and humidity range
- Improved design freedom with custom colors and PFAS-free
- Injection molding offers better design possibilities for improved assembly, functionality and system cost out opportunities
- A wide selection of halogen-, PFAS- and PFOA-free FR solutions
- Most ULTEM resins can be custom colored for part recognition during assembly
- Economical mass production of components and available as a biobased solution
- Proven large series production with high yields
- ISCC+ certified biobased solutions are available to support carbon footprint reduction
- Proven reliable solution that may be used for high performance board-to-board connectors
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Potential Applicational Features
- Fiber Optical Connector
- High IR transmission
- High refractive index
- Low CTE 25 - 200°C
- Design for easy assembly
- On Board Lens Array
- Can withstand reflow soldering peak temperature up to 260°C
- Complex interconnect designs for co-packaged optics
- Sensor Lens
- Option for partial overmolding to reduce light scattering
- High IR transmission
- High flow for complex tooling
- Fiber Optical Connector
- Applications in Various Industries
- Mobilty
- Connectors
- Water
- Food Service
- Healthcare
- Aerospace
- 5G Antennas / Radomes
- Semiconductors
Properties
- Flame Rating
- Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density ¹¹ 1.51 g/cm³ ISO 1183 Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, 24hrs) ¹¹ 0.1 % ISO 62-4 Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH, Equilibrium) ¹¹ 0.6 % ISO 62-4 Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ 0.16 % ASTM D570 Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹ 0.16 % ISO 62-1 Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ 0.9 % ISO 62-1 Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ 0.9 % ASTM D570 Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg) ¹¹ 6 cm³/10 min ISO 1133 Specific Gravity ¹¹ 1.51 - ASTM D792 Melt Flow Rate (at 337°C, 6.6 kgf) ¹¹ 5 g/10 min ASTM D1238 Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ¹¹ 0.2 - 0.4 % SABIC method - Mechanical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Tensile Stress (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ 175 MPa ISO 527 Tensile Strain (Break, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ 2.4 % ISO 527 Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ 10500 MPa ISO 527 Flexural Stress (Break, 2 mm/min) ¹¹ 240 MPa ISO 178 Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min) ¹¹ 9600 MPa ISO 178 Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30) ¹¹ 165 MPa ISO 2039-1 Hardness (Rockwell M) ¹¹ 110 - ISO 2039-2 Hardness (Rockwell M) ¹¹ 114 - ASTM D785 Taber Abrasion (CS-17, 1 kg) ¹¹ 20 mg/1000cy SABIC method Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ 175 MPa ASTM D638 Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 5 mm/min) ¹¹ 2.5 % ASTM D638 Tensile Modulus (at 5 mm/min) ¹¹ 10400 MPa ASTM D638 Flexural Stress (Break, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) ¹¹ 230 MPa ASTM D790 Flexural Modulus (at 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span) ¹¹ 9400 MPa ASTM D790 Flexural Stress (Break, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ 250 MPa ASTM D790 Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ 9700 MPa ASTM D790 - Thermal Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Heat Deflection Temperature/Bf (at 0.45 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ 215 °C ISO 75/Bf Heat Deflection Temperature/Af (at 1.8 Mpa, Flatw 80*10*4, sp=64mm) ¹¹ 210 °C ISO 75/Af Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate A/50) ¹¹ 225 °C ISO 306 Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ 220 °C ISO 306 Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ 213 °C ISO 306 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, flow) ¹¹ 0.000018 1/°C ISO 11359-2 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 150°C, xflow) ¹¹ 0.000048 1/°C ISO 11359-2 Thermal Conductivity ¹¹ 0.31 W/m-°C ISO 8302 Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹ Pass - IEC 60695-10-2 Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ 215 °C ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ 212 °C ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ 211 °C ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ 210 °C ASTM D648 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -20°C to 150°C, flow) ¹¹ 0.000018 1/°C ASTM E831 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -20°C to 150°C, xflow) ¹¹ 0.000048 1/°C ASTM E831 Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹ 180 °C UL 746B Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹ 170 °C UL 746B Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹ 180 °C UL 746B - Electrical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Volume Resistivity ¹¹ 1.00E+15 Ω.cm IEC 60093 Volume Resistivity ¹¹ 3.00E+16 Ω.cm ASTM D257 Surface Resistivity (ROA) ¹¹ min. 1E+15 Ω IEC 60093 Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 0.8mm) ¹¹ 35 kV/mm IEC 60243-1 Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) ¹¹ 26 kV/mm IEC 60243-1 Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 1.6mm) ¹¹ 30.3 kV/mm ASTM D149 Dielectric Strength (in oil, at 3.2mm) ¹¹ 15 kV/mm IEC 60243-1 Relative Permittivity (50/60 Hz) ¹¹ 3.3 - IEC 60250 Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) ¹¹ 3.4 - IEC 60250 Dissipation Factor (at 50/60 Hz) ¹¹ 0.0016 - IEC 60250 Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz) ¹¹ 0.0023 - IEC 60250 Dielectric Constant (at at 1.1 GHz) ᵃ ¹¹ 3.51 - - Dielectric Constant (at at 10 GHz) ᵃ ¹¹ 3.6 - - Dielectric Constant (at at 5 GHz) ᵃ ¹¹ 3.59 - - Dissipation Factor (at at 1.1 GHz) ᵃ ¹¹ 0.0029 - - Dissipation Factor (at at 10 GHz) ᵃ ¹¹ 0.0046 - - Dissipation Factor (at at 5 GHz) ᵃ ¹¹ 0.0036 - - Comparative Tracking Index ʳ ¹¹ 150 V IEC 60112 Comparative Tracking Index (M) ʳ ¹¹ 100 V IEC 60112 Dielectric Strength (in air, at 1.6mm) ¹¹ 24.8 kV/mm ASTM D149 Relative Permittivity (1 kHz) ¹¹ 3.7 - ASTM D150 Dissipation Factor (at at 1 kHz) ¹¹ 0.0015 - ASTM D150 Comparative Tracking Index (UL, PLC) ᵖ ¹¹ 4 PLC Code UL 746A Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 1) ᵖ ¹¹ min. 3 mm UL 746A Hot Wire Ignition (PLC 3) ᵖ ¹¹ min. 1.5 mm UL 746A High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 3) ᵖ ¹¹ min. 1.5 mm UL 746A High Ampere Arc Ignition (PLC 4) ᵖ ¹¹ min. 3 mm UL 746A High Voltage Arc Track Rate (PLC) ᵖ ¹¹ 3 PLC Code UL 746A Arc Resistance (Tungsten, PLC) ᵖ ¹¹ 6 PLC Code ASTM D495 - Impact Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ 10 kJ/m² ISO 180/1A Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ 10 kJ/m² ISO 180/1A Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at 23°C) ¹¹ 40 kJ/m² ISO 180/1U Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*4, at -30°C) ¹¹ 40 kJ/m² ISO 180/1U Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ 10 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ 10 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ 40 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm) ¹¹ 40 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eU Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ 90 J/m ASTM D256 Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ 80 J/m ASTM D256 Izod Impact (Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm) ¹¹ 470 J/m ASTM D256 Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ 600 J/m ASTM D4812 Izod Impact (Unnotched, at -30°C) ¹¹ 600 J/m ASTM D4812 - Injection Molding
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Drying Temperature ⁷ 150 °C - Drying Time ⁷ 4 - 6 Hrs - Drying Time (Cumulative) ⁷ 24 Hrs - Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ 0.02 % - Melt Temperature ⁷ 350 - 410 °C - Nozzle Temperature ⁷ 345 - 410 °C - Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ 345 - 420 °C - Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ 340 - 410 °C - Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ 330 - 400 °C - Hopper Temperature ⁷ 80 - 120 °C - Mold Temperature ⁷ 135 - 180 °C - Shot to Cylinder Size ⁷ 40 - 60 % - Vent Depth ⁷ 0.025 - 0.076 mm - Screw Speed ⁷ 40 - 70 rpm - Screw Speed (Circumferential speed) ⁷ 0.15 - 0.25 m/s - Back Pressure ⁷ 0.3 - 1.5 MPa - - Flame Characteristics
Value Units Test Method / Conditions UL Recognized (94-5VA Flame Class Rating) ᵖ min. 1.2 mm UL 94 UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ min. 0.25 mm UL 94 Glow Wire Ignitability Temperature (at 2.0 mm) ᵖ 900 °C IEC 60695-2-13 Glow Wire Flammability Index (at 2 mm) ᵖ 960 °C IEC 60695-2-12 UV-light (Water exposure/immersion) ᵖ F1 - UL 746C Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ 50 % ASTM D2863 Oxygen Index (LOI) ᵖ 48 % ISO 4589 NBS Smoke Density (Flaming, Ds 4 min) ᵖ 1.6 - ASTM E662 - Note
- ᵃ Back Pressure, Screw Speed, Shot to Cylinder Size and Vent Depth are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding. Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.
- ᵖ UL ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses and colors. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.
- ʳ UL Ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses, colors and regions. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.
- ⁷ Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.
- ¹¹ The information stated on Technical Datasheets should be used as indicative only for material selection purposes and not be utilized as specification or used for part or tool design.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Quality Standards
- ULTEM™ Resin May Support
- Electrical: UL94 V0 & 5VA, UL94 F1, UL746B
- Telecom: Telcordia GR-326, TIA/EIA-604-10A
- Mobility: FMVSS, IATF 16949, ISO 14001
- Food Service: FDA, NSF, EFSA, JHOSPA
- Water: NSF, WRAS, KTW
- Semiconductors: FM
- Healthcare: ISO 10993, FDA, USP Class VI, compatible with multiple sterilization methods
- Aerospace: ABD 0031, BMS, FAR25.853, OSU 55/55 & NBS smoke density tests
Technical Details & Test Data
- ULTEM™ 2300 Resin Features Test Data
ULTEM™ 2300 resin provides similar mechanical and chemical performance. Both grades offer excellent dimensional stability, strength, stiffness, chemical resistance, and creep resistance under high temperatures due to their high glass transition temperature of 217°C.
ULTEM 2300 resin: high strength & heat stability performance
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) X-Flow
Moisture absorption
High coolant* resistance (aging at 130°C)
σb retention (%) Exposure time PPA PPS PA46 ULTEM™ 2300 Resin
250 hrs 71 79 25 96 500 hrs 66 79 17 96 1000 hrs 67 72 18 99 2000 hrs 29 69 12 93 3000 hrs 15 67 6 98 * Coolant: Havoline DEXCOOL - Ethylene Glycol 80-97% (antifreeze), σb (%) retention of tensile stress at break, σy (%) at yield Chemical resistance to automotive fluids
Chemical Exposure
methodTemp (°C) Time (days) ULTEM™ 2300
Resin σy (%)Burmah Oil Bot 26 Transmission Fluid Wipe 23 7 100 Smear once 135 7 100 Havoline Dexron III Smear once 135 7 100 Wipe 23 7 100 Transmission Fluid Smear once 135 7 100 Engine oil Immersion 23 7 101 Immersion 60 7 88 - Lightweight Solution In AR Glasses With ULTEM™ Resin
Balance of Comfort & Performance
LLVISION wanted to develop a new generation of AR glasses that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help individuals with hearing-loss to “see the voice” during conversation. The new product, named “LEION Hey”, was the first to be designed for consumer usage, offering an embedded 400mAh battery and eliminating the need for cables. However, the additional functionality added to the total weight of the glasses, making them potentially uncomfortable to wear on daily basis. The challenge arose to find a lightweight, flame retardant (FR), and high-performance material to reduce the total weight to less than 80 grams. The material also needed to be compliant with IEC 62368-1 electronic safety standards since the onboard computer and battery are integrated into the legs.
The Solution : High Strength ULTEM™ 1000 Resin
SABIC proposed ULTEM™ 1000 resin, a high performance, inherent FR polyetherimide (PEI) material, for consideration in the legs of LLVISION “LEION Hey” AR glasses. The high strength-toweight ratio of ULTEM™ resin helped LLVISION to address their key challenges. In addition, the excellent balance of stiffness and resilience of ULTEM™ resin provided the right clamping force, giving the end-user an overall more comfortable wearing experience. Compared to incumbent amorphous nylon solutions, the excellent dimensional stability of the ULTEM™ material supported LLVISION to create a more efficient assembly of the electronic components within the legs.
- Test Data
Modulus VS. Temperature
ULTEM resin maintains high modulus up to 217 °C.
Weight loss in TGA at 225°C/437°F. Samples conditioned 24hrs at 120°C
ULTEM resin outperforms glass-filled PPA and glass-filled PPS with lower outgassing performance.
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Compared with glass-filled PPA and glass-filled PPS, ULTEM resin keeps a low and stable CTE between -40°C to 200°C and maintains better dimensional stability over a wide temperature range.
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
- Availability
ULTEM™ resin is available in transparent and opaque custom colors, and can be glass filled for added stiffness.