ULTEM™ Resin MD147

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Flame Retardant

Polymer Name

Polyether Imide (PEI)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

High Performance Thermoplastics

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Confirms to ECO-Label,

Food Contact Acceptable

Materials Features

Amorphous,

Chemical Resistant,

Creep Resistant,

Dimensional Stability,

Flame Retardant,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Good Mechanical Properties,

High Flow,

High Flowability,

High Stiffness,

High Temperature Resistance,

Low Creep,

Unreinforced,

Very Good Heat Resistance,

Wide Temperature Operating Range

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

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

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. 

 

Key Benefits

• Heat Resistance
• Dimensional Stability
• Dielectric Performance
• Miniaturization and Thin Wall
• Resilience

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Healthcare & Pharma,

Industrial,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Powertrain & UTH

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Interior Fixtures

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics,

Lighting

Consumer Goods — Furniture

Consumer Goods — Housewares

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Consumer Goods — Luggage & Leather Goods

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies,

Surgical Instruments & Trays

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging,

Healthcare Packaging,

Industrial & Transport Packaging

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Connectors,

Switches & Relays

Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Consumer Goods — Stationery, Art & Office Supplies

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Aerospace & Aviation,

Off Road & Recreational Vehicle (RV),

Rail & Mass Transit

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Aerospace Applications,

Appliances,

Automotive Applications,

Automotive Under The Hood,

Building Materials,

Cell Phones,

Circuit Board,

Commercial Appliance,

Commercial Cookware,

Computer Components,

Construction Applications,

Consumer Applications,

Drones,

Earphones,

Electrical Components,

Electrical/Electronic Applications,

Electronic Components,

Energy Management,

Eyeglass Frames,

Eyeglasses,

Food Packaging,

Food Preparation Equipment,

Furniture,

Gas Oven,

Heavy Truck,

Home Appliances,

Industrial Applications,

Jewelry,

Kitchen & Coffee Machines,

LED Lighting,

Lighting Applications,

Medical Device Housings,

Medical Devices,

Medical/Healthcare Applications,

Modular Panel,

Motorcycle,

Personal Accessories,

Pharmaceutical Packaging,

Printer,

Printer Copier,

Rails,

Recreational Vehicle Components,

Reflectors,

Repackager,

Safety Helmets,

Servingware,

Smart Card (ID Card),

Speakers,

Specialty Vehicles,

Sporting Goods,

Suitcase,

Surgical Devices,

Surgical Instruments,

Surgical Tray,

Tablets,

Textile Applications,

Toys,

Watches,

Water Management,

White Goods & Small Appliances,

Wireless Communication

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Applications in Various Industries

• Mobilty
• Connectors
• Water
• Food Service
• Healthcare
• Aerospace
• 5G Antennas / Radomes
• Semiconductors

Properties

Color

Transparent

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Volume Rate (at 360°C, 5.0 kg)	25	cm³/10 min	ISO 1133

Regulatory & Compliance

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

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• Europe

Availability

ULTEM™ resin is available in transparent and opaque custom colors, and can be glass filled for added stiffness.