S O L D NITE SURFACE Designs for your imagination INTRODUCTION Novanite is an acrylic solid surface manufactured in Mexico by Plastiglas de Mexico S.A. C.V. It is a material with pleasant feeling to the touch. It is a synthetic mineral stone made with special resins based on methyl methacrylate and mineral fillers of alumina-ATH. It is a highly hygienic product that doesnt absorb liquids and by the nature of its composition it is an anti-bacterial material since it doesnt allow the formation of fungal or bacterial growth. Its attributes allow designers architects interior designers and all kinds of part manufacturers to create environments to enjoy and elegance to live. 1 APPLICATIONS Because of its attributes Novanite can be considered in different applications and multiple market segments. We recommend usage of Novanite indoors. For applications outdoors or extreme we can design a specific product to satisfy the needs and performance expected upon request. The most common applications of Novanite are Counters at hotels airports banks convenience stores transportation terminals phone companies and fast-food restaurants. In laboratories hospitals and clinics as covering walls. Furniture in hotels stores restaurants and bars. Sink and bathroom counters shower bases and walls. Kitchen countertops. Because of its versatility Novanite can be used on unlimited applications with infinite designs. BENEFITS Novanite is available in a range of colors and designs that capture your imagination to create and innovate lifestyles and trends in the interior design Hygienic and aseptic Anti-bacterial by nature in humid environments or in contact with organic material Novanite doesnt allow the formation fungi or bacteria neither the penetration of liquids that may stain the surface. Because of its attributes it is a product recommended for medical hospital and laboratory applications. 2 2 Durable Because of its totally solid and non-porous surface Novanite prevents maintenance
or continuous repairs that translate into a long lifespan giving value to your investment. Aesthetic Novanite with its range of colors and grains natural stone look ease of fabrication capacity to be formed with heat and possibility to be combined with materials such as acrylic wood and metal gives a sophisticated and elegant appearance to your creations. Cleaning and ease of maintenance Due to its compact and solid composition Novanite does not allow penetration of stains or dirt which makes its surface easy to be cleaned with water and cotton flannels even impregnated with commercial cleaning products. When Novanite slightly scratches it is easy to be repaired with cleaning powders and fibers. Solid colors can be simply polished with cloths impregnated of liquid wax or polishers emulsion based for furniture. Impact Resistance Novanite presents up to 50 more resistance to impacts that other solid surfaces available in the market. This makes Novanite a high performance material. Its Impact resistance levels are above other materials such as ceramic processed marble natural marble and polyester resin based products. 3 Chemical Resistance Novanite has a high chemical resistance in its multiple applications which adds a differentiated durability factor to the properties of the material. Novanite resists acids and low concentrations of alkaline compounds. Its surface must beware to excessive exposure to aggressive organic solvents acids and pure alkalis. Heat Resistance Novanite is a product designed to withstand the temperature related to its applications however its use is limited to extreme conditions. Flame Retardant Novanites composition retards flame spread which makes it to be a great alternative in construction commercial medical and residential applications. Its mineral content makes it suitable to extinguish the flame and release carbon non-toxic combustion gases in open environments. Renewable Because of the continuous use of the product scratches or ligh
t spots may appear on the surface. These can be removed quite easily using abrasive products like sandpaper and polishing procedures. Inert Novanite is an inert non-toxic and non- chemically reactive material to common chemical products under normal conditions of use. It is also a reliable product for use in applications where hygiene It is important. 4 Ease of Fabrication Novanite is processed as easy as wood without requiring expensive or specialized equipment. The product can be processed even with manual tools. Some common fabrication processes associated to Novanite are Cutting with radial saws and manual saws with circular disks of carbide tungsten. Routing or manual milling with bits or carbide tungsten profilers. Cutting with CNC of 3 to 6 axles with tooling for carbide tungsten. Cementing with compatible adhesives made in the color of the sheet. These adhesives are made from a two-component system that allows seamless joints. Grinding and polishing of surfaces with acrylic solid surfaces abrasive systems. Thermoforming for curves and surprising parts using heating systems by radiation convection and infrared light. 5 PRODUCT RANGE Thickness Sizes 48x96 30x96 0.472 Yes Yes 0.236 Yes Yes 0.236 available upon request Minimum batches per product may apply. COLORS Novanite is offered in a range of different colors and granites as per the following classification STANDARD COLORS NV-100 WHITE NV-101 IVORY 6 Translucent colors NV-099 ULTRA WHITE ICEBERG NV-104 RUBY RED NV-107 PEARL NV-116 MAGENTA NV-118 NAVY GREY NV-119 CRETE 7 NV-120 MUSTARD NV-121 KIWI NV-122 SALMON NV-123 JACARANDA NV-124 LIME NV-402 SPARKLE BLACK 8 SPECIAL GRANITES NV-305 SNOW WHITE NV-300 CARIBBEAN NV-308 PYRENEES STANDARD GRANITES NV-200 JADE NV-201 SPRING 9 NV-304 MINERAL GRAY NV-203 TOBACCO NV-205 QUARTZ NV-207 COBALT NV-302 CANCUN NV-306 CONFETTI 10 PHYSICAL CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES TYPICAL VALUE TYPICAL VALUE REFERENCE NORM 1.66 4.36 1.42 7757 7.26 1.42 4954 86 58 x x x
0.228 x 1.64 4.29 1.45 6970 7.3 1.49 4744 85 58 x x x 0.228 35 ASTM-D-792 ASTM-D-638 ASTM-D-638 ASTM-D-638 ASTM-D-790 ASTM-D-790 ASTM-D-790 ASTM-D-785 ASTM-D-2583 ISSFA-SST-3.1.0 NEMA-LD-3-3.4 ISSFA-SST-8.1-00 NEMA-LD-3-3.5 ISSFA-SST-9.1-00 NEMA-LD-3-3.6 ASTM-D-256 ISSFA-S-ST 6.1-00 ANSI-Z124 43 x x x ASTM-D-3029 ANSI-Z124 PROPERTY -Density grcm3 -Tensile strength Kpsi -Max Elongation -Tensile module Kpsi -Bend strength Kpsi -Max elongation in bending -Bending module Mpa -Rockwell Hardness -Barcol Hardness -Stain resistance -Surface hot water resistance -High temperature resistance -Izod impact lb-ftin -Impact Resistance -Gardner impact lb-in Total fracture reference 0.236 thickness -Cigarret burn resistance PACKAGING All Novanite sheets are supplied with no superficial protection. If the customer requires it we can offer film protection in one side. 11 ADDITIONAL SERVICES Plastiglas de Mexico offers color matching upon request. For this case minimum batches and color match fee will apply. Please review minimum production batch for custom colors with our Customer Service Department. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Plastiglas de Mxico offers technical support to assist customers in setting the proper processing conditions for optimizing Novanite sheet performance. LIMITED WARRANTY Plastiglas de Mexico warrants its NOVANITE cell cast acrylic sheets against any origin manufacture defect. Warrant covers properties and characteristics expressed on the catalogs of product. This is a limited warranty only for the NOVANITE cell cast acrylic sheets. No transformation or installation jobs are considered on it. This limited warranty does not consider any fault or damage during sheet transformation or installation. Customer should follow the technical recommendations for processing NOVANITE cell cast acrylic sheets. This limited warranty does not consider any damage caused for the excessive heat exposure and or any non recommended chemical agents used for cleaning and maintenance. Custo
mer should see the Plastiglas de Mexicos recommended maintenance methods. Plastiglas de Mexico has no liability under any circumstance for the cost of removal of defective sheet or the installation of replacement sheet or for indirect incidental or consequential damage. In order to make a claim under the foregoing warranty please contact Plastiglas de Mxico or one of our representatives. You will be required to show a representative evidence of the problem and provide a purchase order number and or information regarding batch number printed on the label of the acrylic sheet. 12 13
