Ultem 1000 Technical Property Data

Ultem l000 polyetherimide is an amorphous, high-performance polymer with exceptional flame and heat resistance. It performs continuously to 340°F (171°C), making it ideal for high strength/high heat applications, and those requiring consistent dielectric properties over a wide frequency range. It is hydrolysis resistant, highly resistant to acidic solutions and capable of withstanding multiple autoclaving cycles.

Ultem 100 is FDA and USP Class VI compliant. FDA compliant colors of Ultem are also available on a custom basis. Ultem commonly is machined into parts for reusable medical devices, analytical instrumentation, electrical/electronic insulators and a variety of structural components requiring high strength and rigidity at elevated temperatures.

 

Physical Properties Metric English Comments
Density 1.28 g/cc 0.0462 lb/in³  ASTM D792
Water Absorption 0.25 % 0.25 %  24 hour immersion; ASTM D570
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium 0.2 % 0.2 %  Water Vapor Regained
Water Absorption at Saturation 1.25 % 1.25 %  Immersion; ASTM D570
Outgassing - Total Mass Loss 0.4 % 0.4 %  
Collected Volatile Condensable Material 0 % 0 %  

Chemical Properties
Ionic Impurities - Na (Sodium) 6.4 ppm 6.4 ppm  
Ionic Impurities - K (Potassium) 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm  
Ionic Impurities - Fe (Iron) 0.7 ppm 0.7 ppm  

Mechanical Properties
Hardness, Rockwell M 112 112  ASTM D785
Hardness, Rockwell R 125 125  ASTM D785
Hardness, Shore D 86 86  ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength, Ultimate 114 MPa 16500 psi  ASTM D638
Elongation at Break 80 % 80 %  ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus 3.45 GPa 500 ksi  ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus 3.45 GPa 500 ksi  ASTM D790
Flexural Yield Strength 138 MPa 20000 psi  ASTM D790
Compressive Yield Strength 152 MPa 22000 psi  10% Deflection; ASTM D695
Machinability 30 % 30 %  QEPP 10 to 100 scale
Shear Strength 103 MPa 15000 psi  ASTM D732
Compressive Modulus 3.31 GPa 480 ksi  ASTM D695
Coefficient of Friction 0.42 0.42  Dynamic; Dry vs. Steel; PTM55007
K (wear) Factor 2900 2900  10-10 in3-min/lb-ft-hr; PTM55007
Limiting Pressure Velocity 0.0657 MPa-m/sec 1875 psi-ft/min  PTM55007
Izod Impact, Notched 0.267 J/cm 0.5 ft-lb/in  ASTM D256A

Electrical Properties
Surface Resistivity per Square Min 1e+013 ohm Min 1e+013 ohm  EOS/ESD S11.11
Dielectric Constant 3.15 3.15  1 MHz; ASTM D150(2)
Dielectric Strength 32.7 kV/mm 830 V/mil  Short Term; ASTM D149(2)
Dissipation Factor 0.0013 0.0013  1 MHz; ASTM D150(2)

Thermal Properties
CTE, linear 68°F 55.8 µm/m-°C 31 µin/in-°F  ASTM E831 (TMA)
Thermal Conductivity 0.122 W/m-K 0.85 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F  
Maximum Service Temperature, Air 171 °C 340 °F  Continuous Service Without Load
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 204 °C 400 °F  ASTM D648
Glass Temperature 215 °C 419 °F  ASTM D3418
Flammability, UL94 V-0 V-0  UL94

Descriptive Properties
Compliance - Canada AG Not Compliant  
Compliance - Dairy 3A Not Compliant  
Compliance - FDA Compliant  
Compliance - NSF Compliant  
Compliance - USDA Compliant  
Compliance - USP Class VI Compliant  
Service in Alcohols Acceptable  
Service in Aliphatic Hydrocarbons Limited  
Service in Aromatic Hydrocarbons Unacceptable  
Service in Chlorinated Solvents Unacceptable  
Service in Continuous Sunlight Acceptable  
Service in Ethers Acceptable  
Service in Inorganic Salt Solutions Acceptable  
Service in Ketones Unacceptable  
Service in Steam Acceptable  
Service in Strong Acids Unacceptable  
Service in Strong Alkalies Unacceptable  
Service in Weak Acids Acceptable  
Service in Weak Alkalies Acceptable