SABIC Innovative Plastics ULTEM® LTX300A Polyetherimide, Unfilled, Injection Grade
Subcategory: Polyetherimide; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Close Analogs: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced on August 31st, 2007, the completion of its purchase of GE Plastics.
Material Notes: Data for 3.2 mm (1/8 in) samples unless otherwise noted. Data provided by GE Plastics.
Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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Density | 1.27 g/cc | 0.0459 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.003 - 0.005 cm/cm | 0.003 - 0.005 in/in | 3.2 mm sample |
Melt Flow | 2.6 g/10 min | 2.6 g/10 min | 295°C/6.6kg; ASTM D1238 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 93 MPa | 13500 psi | ASTM D638 |
Elongation at Break | 85 % | 85 % | ASTM D638 |
Modulus of Elasticity | 2.9 GPa | 421 ksi | ASTM D638 |
Flexural Modulus | 3.1 GPa | 450 ksi | 3.2 mm sample; ASTM D790 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 0.9 J/cm | 1.69 ft-lb/in | 3.2 mm sample; ASTM D256 |
Thermal Properties |
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Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 190 °C | 374 °F | 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) sample; ASTM D648 |
UL RTI, Electrical | 140 °C | 284 °F | UL 746B |
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 115 °C | 239 °F | UL 746B |
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 140 °C | 284 °F | UL 746B |
Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | V-0 | 0.8 mm |
Processing Properties |
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Processing Temperature | 332 - 354 °C | 630 - 669 °F | Suggested injection molding melt temperature |
Mold Temperature | 93 - 135 °C | 199 - 275 °F | |
Drying Temperature | 135 °C | 275 °F | |
Dry Time | 4 - 6 hour | 4 - 6 hour | 12 hr Max. |
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