NOVIS™ P-490

Identification & Functionality

Carrier

Polypropylenes (PP),

Resin-based

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Melt Flow Agent,

Processing Aid

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Masterbatches

Additive Masterbatches

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Processing Aids,

Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Easier Processing,

Excellent Flow Properties,

Good Wettability,

High Isotactic,

Low Molecular Weight,

Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution,

Non-Hygroscopic

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Consumer Goods,

Healthcare & Pharma,

Personal Care

Applications

Consumer Goods — Apparel

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Interior

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Disposable Nonwovens

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Baby Diapers,

Wipes, Tissue & Towel

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Polypropylenes (PP)

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Interior Parts,

Fabrics,

Meltblown Nonwovens,

Personal Protection Equipments,

Spunbond Nonwovens

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Applications

Most suited for melt blown and spun PP nonwoven fabric. NOVIS P-490 can also be used as :

• MFI improver in making fine denier multifilament yarn.
• Processing aid in PP injection molding.
• Melt flow improver in highly filled PP compound.
• NOVIS P-490 is used as main polymer raw material for making melt blown non-woven fabric of different specifications. Applications include PPE for medical and hygiene purpose, automobile interior, and packaging.

Processing Conditions

• NOVIS P-490 can be processed on its own in melt blown and spun bond PP non-woven products.
• It is used as an additive in polymer processing and compounding.
• Addition level depends on flow enhancement needed.
• Upto 5% addition to the base composition does not significantly change mechanical properties, while improving processability.
• The known processing parameters of the base polymer serve as basic guideline, but the actual processing conditions vary according to the chosen addition levels of NOVIS.
• For all practical purposes, thermal stability of NOVIS P-490 is of the same order as that of conventional PP.

Properties

Physical Form

Masterbatch,

Solid

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength	16	MPa	ASTM D638/2010
Percentage Elongation	4	%	ASTM D638/2010
Tensile Modulus	580	MPa	ASTM D638/2010
Flexural Modulus	1150	MPa	ASTM D790/2010
Flexural Strength	40	MPa	ASTM D790/2010

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature	161	°C	DSC
Vicat Softening Temperature	149	°C	ASTM 1525/2010

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
MFI (at 230°C/2.16 Kg)	1500 - 1600	g/10min	ASTM D1238
Density	0.903	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Bulk Density	0.51	g/ml	PLUSS® method

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Super Sacks

Packaging Information

• NOVIS specialty polymers are supplied in pre-dried form in 25 Kg (55 lbs) PE lined, HD woven sack-laminated paper bags and 750 Kg (1650 lbs) FIBC’s.
• They should be stored in cool and dry place.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Procedures

• NOVIS P-490 is non- hygroscopic like conventional PP.
• Pre-heating is not required under normal conditions.
• However it should be stored in a cool, dry & well-ventilated place.