TECAPEI ® Unfilled PEI

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General Info

TECAPEI® is a Ultem® PEI Polyetherimide thermoplastic that is translucent and amber in color, with exceptional mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. TECAPEI® also has high creep resistance over a wide range of temperature, good resistance to hydrolysis, and good dimensional stability.

Key Properties

Excellent Machinability and Finishing Characteristics
Excellent Mechanical Strength
High Dielectric Strength
High Mechanical Strength
Inherent Flame Resistance with Low Smoke Evolution
Low Dissipation Factor Over a Wide Range of Frequencies
Outstanding Heat Resistance
Ensinger extrudes Sabic Innovative Polymers™ Ultem® 1000 series natural which complies with FDA regulations 21 CFR 177.1595 for all food types under Conditions of Use A through H in Table 2 of 21 CFR 176.170 (c).
Since the resin used to extrude this product complies with the FDA regulation it should be chemically acceptable to the USDA for repeat use applications in slaughtering, processing, transporting and storage areas in direct contact with meat or poultry products
NSF Compliant Standard 51 - Sabic Innovative Polymers™ Ultem® 1000 series natural are NSF 51 listed for all food types up to a temperature of 375 F.
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Low Outgassing Material
Total Mass Loss (TML%) .40%
Collected Volatile Condensable Materials (CVCM%) 0.00%
Water Vapor Regained (WVR%) 0.06%

Limitations

Chemical Resistance to Organic Solvents and Aromatic Hydrocarbons (includes many oils, fuels and greases)

Applications

Aerospace Components
Autoclave Components
Electrical Connectors
Electrical Insulator Components
Housings
Medical Device Components
Structural Components

Resin Trade Names

Sabic Innovative Polymers™ Ultem® 1000 series natural

Manufacturer Trade Names

TECAPEI®

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

Available Colors

Amber Transparent
Black

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of TECAPEI ® Unfilled PEI

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Imidized Amorphous Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PEI Polyetherimide
Trade Name			TECAPEI®
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Amber Transparent
Manufacturer			Ensinger
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.27
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.046
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.25
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	1.25
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	17,500
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	430,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	40
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	28,000
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	480,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	21,500
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	480,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell M111
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	0.6
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	3.1
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	201
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	394
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	170
		°F	338
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-50
		°F	-58
Thermal Conductivity	ASTM C117	BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F	1.5
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	V-0
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149	V/mil	830
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	3.15
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	0.001
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			Yes
USDA			Yes
NSF			Yes
3-A Dairy			No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
UV Resistant			Yes
Relative Cost			$$$
Machinability			3

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

TECAPEI® is a registered trademark of Ensinger. ULTEM® is a registered trademark of SABIC.

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