ULTEM™ RESIN HU1010
DESCRIPTION
ULTEM HU1010 resin is an unreinforced amorphous polyetherimide (PEI) resin that may offer a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 217°C and
improved flow. The intended use for this material is in medical devices and pharmaceutical applications. The materials is biocompatible (ISO 10993 or
USP Class VI) and Healthcare management of change applies . The material may offer Steam-, Peroxide-, Gamma-, EtO-, UV-C- and E-beam resistance for
repeated sterilization cycles. It may offer global food compliance (FDA, CN, EC). Features are excellent mechanical, electrical and dimensional properties
up to high temperatures. The material may offer very good chemical resistance for an amorphous material and is inherently flame retardant offering UL94
V0 and 5V ratings. The material is RoHS compliant. The base material is transparent amber colored but is also available in custom colors - transparent and
opaque.
ISCC+ certified renewable bio-based solutions are available for this grade via differentiated color nomenclature.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Flame Retardant, Chemical Resistance, Good Processability, High Flow, Hydrolytic Stability, Low Warpage,
Thin Wall, Amorphous, Low Shrinkage, IR Transparent, Low Moisture Absorption, UV-C resistant, Sustainable
(bio-based offerings), Transparent/Translucent, Biocompatability-ISO10993, Food contact,
Features
Healthcare/Formula lock, Non Cl/Br flame retardant, Non halogenated flame retardant, Autoclave/Steam
sterilizable, Creep resistant, Dimensional stability, High stiffness/Strength, High temperature resistance,
Sterilizable, No PFAS intentionally added, Additive Manufacturing
Fillers Unreinforced
Polymer Types Polyetherimide (PEI)
Additive manufacturing, Extrusion Blow Molding, Film Extrusion, Injection Molding, Profile Extrusion,
Processing Techniques
Extrusion, Extrusion compounding, Compression molding, Injection compression molding, Foam Extrusion
Regional Availability Europe, Asia, Americas
INDUSTRY SUB INDUSTRY
Hygiene and Healthcare Pharmaceutical Packaging and Drug Delivery, Surgical devices, General Healthcare, Patient Testing
TYPICAL PROPERTY VALUES Revision 20230918
PROPERTIES TYPICAL VALUES UNITS TEST METHODS
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MECHANICAL
Tensile Stress, yield, 50 mm/min 110 MPa ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 50 mm/min 6 % ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 50 mm/min 50 % ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min 3200 MPa ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min 160 MPa ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min 3300 MPa ISO 178
Ball Indentation Hardness, H358/30 140 MPa ISO 2039-1
Hardness, Rockwell M 106 - ISO 2039-2
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min 115 MPa ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min 7 % ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min 60 % ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min 110 MPa ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min 7 % ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min 60 % ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min 3350 MPa ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span 165 MPa ASTM D790
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Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span 3200 MPa ASTM D790
Flexural Stress, yld, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span 160 MPa ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span 3400 MPa ASTM D790
Hardness, Rockwell M 109 - ASTM D785
Taber Abrasion, CS-17, 1 kg 10 mg/1000cy ASTM D1044
Tensile Strain, break, 50 mm/min 50 % ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min 3200 MPa ISO 527
Flexural Stress, yield, 2 mm/min 160 MPa ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min 3300 MPa ISO 178
Ball Indentation Hardness, H358/30 140 MPa ISO 2039-1
Hardness, Rockwell M 106 - ISO 2039-2
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min 115 MPa ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 50 mm/min 7 % ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 50 mm/min 60 % ASTM D638
Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min 110 MPa ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min 7 % ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min 60 % ASTM D638
PROPERTIES TYPICAL VALUES UNITS TEST METHODS
Tensile Modulus, 5 mm/min 3350 MPa ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span 165 MPa ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span 3200 MPa ASTM D790
Flexural Stress, yld, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span 160 MPa ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span 3400 MPa ASTM D790
Hardness, Rockwell M 109 - ASTM D785
Taber Abrasion, CS-17, 1 kg 10 mg/1000cy ASTM D1044
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IMPACT
Izod Impact, unnotched 80*10*4 +23°C NB kJ/m² ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact, unnotched 80*10*4 -30°C NB kJ/m² ISO 180/1U
Izod Impact, notched 80*10*4 +23°C 5 kJ/m² ISO 180/1A
Izod Impact, notched 80*10*4 -30°C 5 kJ/m² ISO 180/1A
Charpy 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm 4 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA
Charpy -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm 4 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C 1600 J/m ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, unnotched, -30°C 1500 J/m ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C 32 J/m ASTM D256
Izod Impact, notched, -30°C 41 J/m ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Reverse Notched, 3.2 mm 1174 J/m ASTM D256
Gardner, 23°C 33 J SABIC method
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THERMAL
HDT/Bf, 0.45 MPa Flatw 80*10*4 sp=64mm 209 °C ISO 75/Bf
HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80*10*4 sp=64mm 192 °C ISO 75/Af
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate A/50 215 °C ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50 211 °C ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/120 212 °C ISO 306
CTE, -40°C to 150°C, flow 5.2E-05 1/°C ISO 11359-2
CTE, -40°C to 150°C, xflow 5.2E-05 1/°C ISO 11359-2
Ball Pressure Test, 125°C +/- 2°C PASS - IEC 60695-10-2
Thermal Conductivity 0.22 W/m-°C ISO 8302
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed 210 °C ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, unannealed 201 °C ASTM D648
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed 207 °C ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed 190 °C ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50 211 °C ASTM D1525
CTE, -20°C to 150°C, flow 5.2E-05 1/°C ASTM E831
CTE, -20°C to 150°C, xflow 5.2E-05 1/°C ASTM E831
Thermal Conductivity 0.22 W/m-°C ASTM C177
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Relative Temp Index, Elec 170 °C UL 746B
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Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact 170 °C UL 746B
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Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact 170 °C UL 746B
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PHYSICAL
Density 1.27 g/cm³ ISO 1183
Moisture Absorption, (23°C/50% RH/24hrs) 0.2 % ISO 62-4
Moisture Absorption, (23°C/50% RH/Equilibrium) 0.7 % ISO 62-4
Water Absorption, (23°C/24hrs) 0.25 % ISO 62-1
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated) 1.25 % ISO 62-1
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Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 360°C/5.0 kg 25 cm³/10 min ISO 1133
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 340°C/5.0 kg 13 cm³/10 min ISO 1133
Specific Gravity 1.27 - ASTM D792
Water Absorption, (23°C/24hrs) 0.25 % ASTM D570
Water Absorption, (23°C/Saturated) 1.25 % ASTM D570
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed 190 °C ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temp, Rate B/50 211 °C ASTM D1525
CTE, -20°C to 150°C, flow 5.2E-05 1/°C ASTM E831
CTE, -20°C to 150°C, xflow 5.2E-05 1/°C ASTM E831
Thermal Conductivity 0.22 W/m-°C ASTM C177
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Relative Temp Index, Elec 170 °C UL 746B
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Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact 170 °C UL 746B
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Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact 170 °C UL 746B
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PHYSICAL
Density 1.27 g/cm³ ISO 1183
Moisture Absorption, (23°C/50% RH/24hrs) 0.2 % ISO 62-4
Moisture Absorption, (23°C/50% RH/Equilibrium) 0.7 % ISO 62-4
PROPERTIES TYPICAL VALUES UNITS TEST METHODS
Water Absorption, (23°C/24hrs) 0.25 % ISO 62-1
Water Absorption, (23°C/saturated) 1.25 % ISO 62-1
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 360°C/5.0 kg 25 cm³/10 min ISO 1133
Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 340°C/5.0 kg 13 cm³/10 min ISO 1133
Specific Gravity 1.27 - ASTM D792
Water Absorption, (23°C/24hrs) 0.25 % ASTM D570
Water Absorption, (23°C/Saturated) 1.25 % ASTM D570
Melt Flow Rate, 337°C/6.6 kgf 17.8 g/10 min ASTM D1238
Poisson's Ratio 0.36 - ASTM E132
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Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm 0.5 – 0.7 % SABIC method
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Mold Shrinkage, xflow, 3.2 mm 0.5 – 0.7 % SABIC method
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ELECTRICAL
Volume Resistivity 1.E+15 Ω.cm IEC 60093
Surface Resistivity, ROA >1.E+15 Ω IEC 60093
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 0.8 mm 33 kV/mm IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 1.6 mm 25 kV/mm IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 3.2 mm 16 kV/mm IEC 60243-1
Relative Permittivity, 1 MHz 2.9 - IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor, 1 MHz 0.006 - IEC 60250
Relative Permittivity, 50/60 Hz 2.9 - IEC 60250
Dissipation Factor, 50/60 Hz 0.0005 - IEC 60250
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Dielectric Constant
at 1.1 GHz 3.01 - -
at 5 GHz 3.02 - -
at 10 GHz 3.02 - -
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Dissipation Factor
at 1.1 GHz 0.0012 - -
at 5 GHz 0.0024 - -
at 10 GHz 0.0027 - -
Comparative Tracking Index 150 V IEC 60112
Comparative Tracking Index, M 100 V IEC 60112
Volume Resistivity 1.E+17 Ω.cm ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength, in air, 1.6 mm 32.7 kV/mm ASTM D149
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 1.6 mm 28.0 kV/mm ASTM D149
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 3.2 mm 19.7 kV/mm ASTM D149
Relative Permittivity, 100 Hz 3.15 - ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor, 100 Hz 0.0015 - ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity, 1 kHz 3.15 - ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor, 1 kHz 0.0012 - ASTM D150
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Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC} 4 PLC Code UL 746A
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Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 1 ≥3 mm UL 746A
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Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 2 ≥0.75 mm UL 746A
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High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 3 ≥3 mm UL 746A
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High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 4 ≥0.75 mm UL 746A
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High Voltage Arc Track Rate {PLC} 2 PLC Code UL 746A
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Arc Resistance, Tungsten {PLC} 5 PLC Code ASTM D495
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FLAME CHARACTERISTICS
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UL Yellow Card Link E121562-100044748 - -
UL Recognized, 94-5VA Flame Class Rating ≥3 mm UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating ≥0.75 mm UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-2 Flame Class Rating ≥0.4 mm UL 94
Oxygen Index (LOI) 44 % ASTM D2863
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 1.6 mm 28.0 kV/mm ASTM D149
Dielectric Strength, in oil, 3.2 mm 19.7 kV/mm ASTM D149
Relative Permittivity, 100 Hz 3.15 - ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor, 100 Hz 0.0015 - ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity, 1 kHz 3.15 - ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor, 1 kHz 0.0012 - ASTM D150
(2)
Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC} 4 PLC Code UL 746A
(2)
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 1 ≥3 mm UL 746A
(2)
Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 2 ≥0.75 mm UL 746A
(2)
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 3 ≥3 mm UL 746A
(2)
High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 4 ≥0.75 mm UL 746A
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High Voltage Arc Track Rate {PLC} 2 PLC Code UL 746A
PROPERTIES (2) TYPICAL VALUES UNITS TEST METHODS
Arc Resistance, Tungsten {PLC} 5 PLC Code ASTM D495
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FLAME CHARACTERISTICS
UL Yellow Card Link E121562-100044748 - -
UL Recognized, 94-5VA Flame Class Rating ≥3 mm UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating ≥0.75 mm UL 94
UL Recognized, 94V-2 Flame Class Rating ≥0.4 mm UL 94
Oxygen Index (LOI) 44 % ASTM D2863
Oxygen Index (LOI) 47 % ISO 4589
NBS Smoke Density, Flaming, Ds 4 min 2 - ASTM E662
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INJECTION MOLDING
Drying Temperature 150 °C
Drying Time 4–6 Hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative) 24 Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content 0.02 %
Melt Temperature 350 – 410 °C
Nozzle Temperature 345 – 405 °C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature 345 – 415 °C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature 340 – 405 °C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature 330 – 400 °C
Mold Temperature 135 – 180 °C
Back Pressure 0.3 – 0.7 MPa
Screw speed (Circumferential speed) 0.2 – 0.3 m/s
Shot to Cylinder Size 40 – 60 %
Vent Depth 0.025 – 0.076 mm
EXTRUSION BLOW MOLDING
Drying Temperature 140 – 150 °C
Drying Time 4–6 Hrs
Drying Time (Cumulative) 24 Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content 0.01 – 0.02 %
Melt Temperature (Parison) 320 – 355 °C
Barrel - Zone 1 Temperature 325 – 350 °C
Barrel - Zone 2 Temperature 330 – 355 °C
Barrel - Zone 3 Temperature 330 – 355 °C
Barrel - Zone 4 Temperature 330 – 355 °C
Adapter - Zone 5 Temperature 330 – 355 °C
Head - Zone 6 - Top Temperature 330 – 355 °C
Head - Zone 7 - Bottom Temperature 330 – 355 °C
Screw Speed 10 – 70 rpm
Mold Temperature 65 – 175 °C
Die Temperature 325 – 355 °C
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) Measurements made from laboratory test coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is
recommended that mold shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.
(4) Based on SPDR testing technique on dry as molded specimens.
(5) 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.
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Barrel - Zone 2 Temperature 330 – 355 °C
Barrel - Zone 3 Temperature 330 – 355 °C
Barrel - Zone 4 Temperature 330 – 355 °C
Adapter - Zone 5 Temperature 330 – 355 °C
Head - Zone 6 - Top Temperature 330 – 355 °C
Head - Zone 7 - Bottom Temperature 330 – 355 °C
Screw Speed 10 – 70 rpm
Mold Temperature 65 – 175 °C
Die Temperature 325 – 355 °C
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) Measurements made from laboratory test coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is
recommended that mold shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.
(4) Based on SPDR testing technique on dry as molded specimens.
(5) 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.
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