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ULTEM™ DT1820EV

Supplied bySABIC- Last Updated on May 15, 2024

ULTEM™ DT1820EV by SABIC is a polyetherimide (PEI) blend with internal mold release and enhanced ductility. It delivers a smooth, high-gloss finish that provides an exceptional surface for different decorative aesthetics, paint-free color, secondary painting or metallization using physical vapor deposition (PVD).
  • It enables cost-effective stunning metallization to uplift consumer electronics designs.
  • ULTEM™ DT1820EV offers excellent surface hardness to help minimize scratches, and high modulus to help avoid PVD layer cracks.
  • Its high flow enables complex, thin-wall geometries that support miniaturization and weight reduction.
  • Potential applications include camera deco rings, smartphone touch panel frames and smartwatch frames.
ISCC+ certified bio-based version also available for this grade.
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ULTEM™ DT1820EV properties

Mechanical properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Flexural Modulus0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Flexural Strength0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Notched Charpy0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Impact Strength, Notched Izod0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Modulus of Elasticity0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Tensile Strain0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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Tensile Strength at Yield0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Physical properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Density0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Melt-Volume Flow Rate0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Moisture Absorption0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Water Absorption at Saturation0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login

Thermal properties

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CTE, Linear, Parallel to Flow0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
CTE, Linear, Transverse to Flow0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
Vicat Softening Temperature0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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ULTEM™ DT1820EV Processing Guidelines

Injection Molding Processing Guidelines

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