| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polyetherimide (PEI) | 
| Manufacturer | SABIC Innovative Plastics (GE Plastics) | 
| Trade Name | Extem | 
| Port | Ningbo port,China | 
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF | 
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union | 
| Download PDF | SABIC Innovative Plastics EXTEM VH1003F PEI Copolymer (Asia Pacific).pdf  | 
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com | 
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.30 g/cc | 1.30 g/cc | ASTM D792 | 
| Density | 1.30 g/cc | 0.0470 lb/in³ | ISO 1183 | 
| Moisture Absorption | 0.600 % | 0.600 % | 23°C / 50% RH; ISO 62 | 
| Water Absorption at Saturation | 1.75 % | 1.75 % | ISO 62 | 
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.0050 - 0.0070 cm/cm | 0.0050 - 0.0070 in/in | on Tensile Bar; SABIC Method | 
| 0.0050 - 0.0070           cm/cm @Thickness 3.20 mm | 0.0050 - 0.0070           in/in @Thickness 0.126 in | SABIC Method | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.0050 - 0.0070           cm/cm @Thickness 3.20 mm | 0.0050 - 0.0070           in/in @Thickness 0.126 in | SABIC Method | 
| Melt Flow | 15.5           g/10 min @Load 6.60 kg, Temperature 367 °C | 15.5           g/10 min @Load 14.6 lb, Temperature 693 °F | ASTM D1238 | 
| Melt Index of Compound | 8.0           g/10 min @Load 5.00 kg, Temperature 360 °C | 8.0           g/10 min @Load 11.0 lb, Temperature 680 °F | MVR [cm^3/10 min]; ISO 1133 | 
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, H358/30 | 140 MPa | 20300 psi | ISO 2039-1 | 
| Tensile Strength at Break | 78.0 MPa | 11300 psi | 5 mm/min; ISO 527 | 
| 96.0 MPa | 13900 psi | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 95.0 MPa | 13800 psi | 5 mm/min; ISO 527 | 
| 96.0 MPa | 13900 psi | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 | |
| Elongation at Break | 50 % | 50 % | 5 mm/min; ISO 527 | 
| 50 % | 50 % | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 | |
| Elongation at Yield | 6.0 % | 6.0 % | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 | 
| 8.5 % | 8.5 % | 5 mm/min; ISO 527 | |
| Tensile Modulus | 3.11 GPa | 451 ksi | 1 mm/min; ISO 527 | 
| 3.51 GPa | 509 ksi | 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 | |
| Flexural Strength | 159 MPa | 23100 psi | 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span; ASTM D790 | 
| Flexural Yield Strength | 123 MPa | 17800 psi | 2 mm/min; ISO 178 | 
| 155 MPa | 22500 psi | 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span; ASTM D790 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 3.08 GPa | 447 ksi | 2 mm/min; ISO 178 | 
| 3.17 GPa | 460 ksi | 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span; ASTM D790 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.690 J/cm | 1.29 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 | 
| 0.740           J/cm @Temperature -30.0 °C | 1.39           ft-lb/in @Temperature -22.0 °F | ASTM D256 | |
| Izod Impact, Unnotched | NB | NB | ASTM D4812 | 
| Izod Impact, Notched (ISO) | 4.00 kJ/m² | 1.90 ft-lb/in² | 80*10*4; ISO 180/1A | 
| 5.00           kJ/m² @Temperature -30.0 °C | 2.38           ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F | 80*10*4; ISO 180/1A | |
| Izod Impact, Unnotched (ISO) | NB | NB | 80*10*4; ISO 180/1U | 
| NB @Temperature -30.0 °C | NB @Temperature -22.0 °F | 80*10*4; ISO 180/1U | |
| Charpy Impact Unnotched | NB | NB | Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm; ISO 179/1eU | 
| NB @Temperature -30.0 °C | NB @Temperature -22.0 °F | Edgew 80*10*4 sp=62mm; ISO 179/1eU | |
| Dart Drop, Total Energy | 33.0           J @Temperature 23.0 °C | 24.3           ft-lb @Temperature 73.4 °F | ASTM D3763 | 
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow | 50.0           µm/m-°C @Temperature -40.0 - 150 °C | 27.8           µin/in-°F @Temperature -40.0 - 302 °F | ASTM E 831 | 
| 50.0           µm/m-°C @Temperature 23.0 - 150 °C | 27.8           µin/in-°F @Temperature 73.4 - 302 °F | ISO 11359-2 | |
| CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow | 50.0           µm/m-°C @Temperature -40.0 - 150 °C | 27.8           µin/in-°F @Temperature -40.0 - 302 °F | ASTM E 831 | 
| 50.0           µm/m-°C @Temperature 23.0 - 150 °C | 27.8           µin/in-°F @Temperature 73.4 - 302 °F | ISO 11359-2 | |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.220 W/m-K | 1.53 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F | ASTM E 1530 | 
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 237           °C @Thickness 6.40 mm | 459           °F @Thickness 0.252 in | unannealed; ASTM D648 | 
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 228 °C | 442 °F | Flatw 80*10*4 sp=64mm; ISO 75/Af | 
| 217           °C @Thickness 3.20 mm | 423           °F @Thickness 0.126 in | unannealed; ASTM D648 | |
| 230           °C @Thickness 6.40 mm | 446           °F @Thickness 0.252 in | unannealed; ASTM D648 | |
| Vicat Softening Point | 238 °C | 460 °F | Rate B/120; ISO 306 | 
| 242 °C | 468 °F | Rate B/50; ASTM D1525 | |
| 242 °C | 468 °F | Rate B/50; ISO 306 | |
| Glass Transition Temp, Tg | 247 °C | 477 °F | |
| Oxygen Index | 45 % | 45 % | ISO 4589 | 
| Glow Wire Test | 850 °C | 1560 °F | IEC 60695-2-13 | 
| 960           °C @Thickness 3.20 mm | 1760           °F @Thickness 0.126 in | IEC 60695-2-12 | 
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Haze | 2.0 % @Thickness 2.54 mm | 2.0 % @Thickness 0.100 in | ASTM D1003 | 
| Transmission, Visible | 58 % | 58 % | 2.54 mm; ASTM D1003 | 
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Constant | 3.41 @Frequency 100 Hz | 3.41 @Frequency 100 Hz | ASTM D150 | 
| 3.41 @Frequency 1000 Hz | 3.41 @Frequency 1000 Hz | ASTM D150 | |
| Dielectric Strength | 17.0           kV/mm @Thickness 3.20 mm | 432           kV/in @Thickness 0.126 in | in oil; ASTM D149 | 
| Dissipation Factor | 0.0010 @Frequency 1000 Hz | 0.0010 @Frequency 1000 Hz | IEC 60250 | 
| 0.0070 @Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz | 0.0070 @Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz | IEC 60250 | |
| 0.0080 @Frequency 100 Hz | 0.0080 @Frequency 100 Hz | IEC 60250 | |
| 0.025 @Frequency 50.0 - 60.0 Hz | 0.025 @Frequency 50.0 - 60.0 Hz | IEC 60250 | |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 175 V | 175 V | IEC 60112 | 
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments | 
|---|---|---|
| Ball Pressure Test, 125°C +/- 2°C | Passes | IEC 60695-10-2 |