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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 PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density1.27 g/cc ASTM D792
Linear Mold Shrinkage0.003 - 0.005 cm/cm 3.2 mm sample
Melt Flow2.6 g/10 min 295°C/6.6kg; ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength, Ultimate93 MPa ASTM D638
Elongation at Break85 % ASTM D638
Modulus of Elasticity2.9 GPa ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus3.1 GPa 3.2 mm sample; ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched0.9 J/cm 3.2 mm sample; ASTM D256

Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)190 °C 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) sample; ASTM D648
UL RTI, Electrical140 °C UL 746B
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact115 °C UL 746B
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact140 °C UL 746B
Flammability, UL94V-0 0.8 mm

Processing Properties
Processing Temperature332 - 354 °C Suggested injection molding melt temperature
Mold Temperature93 - 135 °C 
Drying Temperature135 °C 
Dry Time4 - 6 hour 12 hr Max.

 


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