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(ULTEM** 1000 and 2300)
Typical Properties of Stock Shapes*
| Property | Units | Test Method | ULTEM 1000 Unfilled | ULTEM 2300 30% Glass Filled | |
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Specific Gravity | ASTM D 792 | 1.27 | 1.51 | |
| Moisture Absorption, 24hrs | % | ASTM D 570 | 0.25 | 0.20 | |
| Moisture Absorption Equilibrium | % | ASTM D 570 | 1.25 | 0.90 | |
| Flammability, 3.1mm sample thk |
UL 94 | V-0 | V-0 | ||
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Tensile Strength | psi | ASTM D 638 | 16,700 | 18,000 |
| Tensile Elongation | psi | ASTM D 638 | 30 | 3 | |
| Tensile Modulus | psi | ASTM D 638 | 480,000 | 800,000 | |
| Flexural Strength | psi | ASTM D 638 | 20,000 | 28,000 | |
| Flexural Modulus | psi | ASTM D 790 | 500,000 | 850,000 | |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength | ft-lb/in notch | ASTM D 256 | 0.6 | 1.0 | |
| Rockwell Hardness | ASTM D 785 | M114 | M115 | ||
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Heat Deflection Temperature @ 264 psi | °F | ASTM D 648 | 400 | 410 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | in/in/°F | ASTM E 831 | 3.10x10-5 | 1.10x10-5 | |
| Continuous Service Temperature | °F | UL 746B | 340 | 340 | |
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Dielectric Strength | V/mil | ASTM D 149 | 830 | 770 |
| Volume Resistivity | ohm-cm | ASTM D 257 | 1016 | 1016 | |
| Dielectric Constant @ 60 Hz | ASTM D 149 | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| Dissipation Factor @ 60 Hz | ASTM D 792 |
0.0015 |
0.0017 |
| Property data is based upon testing conducted on samples fabricated from stock shapes to better represent the characteristics of machined parts. These values may differ from those found in resin manufacturers’ published literature since resin property data is based upon injection molded test samples. |
Regulatory Information
The material used to produce unfilled Sustatec PEI products complies
with FDA regulations in 21 CFR 177.1595, and is chemically acceptable
by USDA Standards.
Typical production lots of the material used to produce unfilled
Sustatec PEI products have been found to meet the criteria for USP
Class VI Plastics.
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Key Applications |
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| Application | Key Performance Characteristic |
| Medical device handles | Autoclavability, USP Class VI compliance |
| Electronic/semiconductor test and measurement components | High dielectric strength, low ionic impurities, low thermal expansion, thermal stability |
| Fluid handling manifolds and connectors | Transparency, chemical resistance, thermal stability |
 *All information contained herein is presented in good faith based upon testing and practical experience. These values are not intended for use in establishing specification values. Sustaplast does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of this information and it is the customer’s sole responsibility to determine the suitability of the products in any given application. **ULTEM is a registered tradename of GE plastics. |
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