TECAPEI EF natural
TECAPEI EF natural

TECAPEI EF natural (PEI) is an unreinforced polyetherimide from our sustainable stock shapes solutions, designed for applications in a variety of industries such as healthcare, aerospace interiors, consumer electronics and food processing, among others. 

With a reduced carbon footprint, this biopolymer represents a greener alternative to conventional PEI polyetherimide material. The mass-balanced bioplastic offers equally outstanding mechanical strength and rigidity, with the property profile encompassing remarkable hydrolysis resistance and dimensional stability. Additionally, it ensures a comparatively high long-term service temperature.
TECAPEI EF natural is available as an environmentally friendly bio PEI stock shapes in the form of bio PEI plates and rods.

TECAPEI EF natural is part of Ensinger's "Reuse for Tomorrow" solutions, which includes carefully developed products that contribute significantly to environmental protection through their reduced carbon footprint. 

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Facts

Chemical designation
PEI (Polyetherimide)
Colour
amber
Density
1.28 g/cm3

Main Features

  • from bio-based/ biomass-balanced raw materials with optimized PCF
  • high thermal and mechanical capacity
  • resistance against high energy radiation
  • high dimensional stability
  • inherent flame retardant

Target industries

Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    3200 MPa 1mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 127 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength at yield 127 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at yield (tensile test) 7 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 35 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Flexural strength 164 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    3300 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Compression modulus 2800 MPa 5mm/min, 10 N EN ISO 604
    Compression strength 23/41/92 MPa 1% / 2% / 5% EN ISO 604
    Impact strength (Charpy) 113 kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
    Notched impact strength (Charpy) kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eA
    Shore hardness 88 D DIN EN ISO 868
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature 216 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Melting temperature n.a. C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Heat distortion temperature C HDT, Method A ISO-R 75 Method A
    Thermal conductivity 0.21 W/(k*m) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Specific heat 1.2 J/(g*K) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Service temperature 200 C short term NN
    Service temperature 170 C long term NN
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 5 10-5*1/K 23-60°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 5 10-5*1/K 23-100°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 6 10-5*1/K 100-150°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    surface resistivity 1014 -
    volume resistivity 1014 Ω*cm -
    Dielectric strength kV/mm DIN 53483-1
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Resistance to hot water/ bases + - -
    Flammability (UL94) V0 - corresponding to DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
    Resistance to weathering - - -
    Water absorption 0.05 - 0.1 % 24h / 96h (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62
    Water absorption % saturation (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62

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