ULTEM™ MD131A Non Reinforced Transparent Food Compliant PEI Resin

US FDA & EU Food Contact. Enhanced Flow & balance characteristics

ULTEM™ MD131A PEI Resin is built around one core objective—making Processing easier while preserving the Clarity and Reliability expected from Polyetherimide. As a Non-Reinforced, Transparent Material, it supports Applications where Visual Access, Clean Appearance, and consistent Performance must work together without added complexity.

What makes this grade stand out is its High Flow Behavior. During Molding, the Material moves more freely into detailed Cavities, allowing precise reproduction of Complex Geometries and Thin Sections. This reduces Processing Constraints and helps Manufacturers achieve faster Cycle Times with fewer Defects, especially in High-Volume Production.

In regulated environments, Material Purity and Compliance become just as important as Mechanical Properties. ULTEM™ MD131A PEI Resin meets U.S. FDA and EU Food Contact Requirements, making it suitable for use in Systems involving Food Handling, Processing, or Packaging. Its Transparent Nature further supports Visual Inspection, allowing easy monitoring of Flow, Cleanliness, or Internal Conditions.

Rather than maximizing Stiffness, this Material focuses on delivering balanced Mechanical Behavior. It offers dependable Impact Resistance while maintaining clarity, allowing Components to withstand Handling without sacrificing Appearance or Structural Integrity.

Exposure to Cleaning Agents and Processing Environments is also well managed. The Material resists a wide range of Chemicals typically encountered in industrial and food-related systems, helping maintain Performance and extend Service Life under repeated Use and sanitation cycles.

Although ULTEM™ MD131A PEI Resin carries the inherent Flame Resistant nature of the ULTEM family, it is not UL Rated, as its design prioritizes Compliance, Clarity, and Processing Efficiency rather than specific Flame Classifications.

Typical Applications include Food Equipment Components, Transparent Covers, Precision Parts, and General Industrial Components where Visibility, Clean Processing, and consistent Quality are essential.

ULTEM™ MD131A PEI Resin offers a focused solution for manufacturers seeking improved Flow, Regulatory Compliance, and dependable Performance in a Transparent Material. With RoHS Compliance, it also supports Environmentally Responsible Material Selection while enabling efficient and reliable Production.

Notes:

ULTEM™ MD131A PEI Resin
US FDA & EU Food Contact.
Enhanced Flow
RoHS Compliant

ULTEM™ MD131A PEI Resin has 0.50 ~ 0.70 Shrinkage, Flow, 3.2 mm. %

Material HDT, 1.82 MPa, ASTM A648, °C

6.4 mm, unannealed 198

Vicat Softening Temperature Rate

N/a

Material MFI / Melt Flow Rate

Melt flow Rate, 337°C/6.6 kgf = 16

Material Melt Volume Rate, MVR

N/a

Material Flexural Modulus

3720 ( 2.6 mm/min, 100 mm span )

ULTEM™ MD131A are Non UL Rated

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