NOVAPOL PF-0218-F: specs and equivalent grades
NOVA Chemicals butene copolymer LLDPE (2.0 MI, 0.918 density) with process antioxidant only, for stretch wrap, blending and industrial packaging. Published data, grades from other producers to ask about, and how to request a quote from one gaylord.
Request a QuoteThe short answer
NOVAPOL PF-0218-F is NOVA Chemicals' butene copolymer linear low density polyethylene film resin with a process antioxidant only (no slip or antiblock). NOVA lists it for stretch wrap, blend resin and industrial packaging. Published melt index is 2.0 g/10 min, measured at 190°C / 374°F, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238, and density is 0.918 g/cm³ (ASTM D792), per NOVA's PF-0218 series data sheet. NOVA Chemicals has been part of Borouge Group International, the OMV and ADNOC (XRG) venture, since the deal completed at the end of March 2026; the NOVAPOL brand name is unchanged. Grades from other producers to ask about include Formolene L42022B, Petrothene GA502024 and ExxonMobil LL 1002 (now ExxonMobil C4LL 2018). They are not identical, so compare the data sheets and run a trial before switching.
Also written as: PF-0218-F, PF0218F, NOVAPOL PF-0218 series. The same base resin comes as PF-0218-B (slip 751 ppm, antiblock 3150 ppm) and PF-0218-D (slip 1500 ppm, antiblock 6300 ppm). Quote the full code from your drawing or bag label; the letter suffix changes the additive package.
Buying NOVAPOL PF-0218-F: one gaylord to a railcar · supplier COA on every prime lot · ships from 22+ partner warehouse locations · a polymer chemist checks the grade code before we quote · we aim to quote within one to three business days
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NOVAPOL PF-0218-F specs from the data sheet
Typical values from NOVA Chemicals' NOVAPOL PF-0218 Series data sheet (February 26, 2018), for the PF-0218-F version. NOVA notes typical values are average laboratory values, not specifications; the lot COA shows what you actually receive. Values only compare at the same test method and condition.
| Property | Value | Test method or note |
|---|---|---|
| Producer (brand owner) | NOVA Chemicals (part of Borouge Group International since the end of March 2026) | PF-0218 Series data sheet, February 26, 2018 |
| Polymer | Butene copolymer LLDPE | |
| Process | Blown film (film data on the sheet) | Data sheet |
| Additives | PF-0218-F: process antioxidant only. PF-0218-B: slip 751 ppm, antiblock 3150 ppm. PF-0218-D: slip 1500 ppm, antiblock 6300 ppm. | Data sheet |
| Melt index | 2.0 g/10 min | 190°C / 374°F, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238 |
| Density | 0.918 g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Film tested | 25 µm (1.0 mil) blown film; 2.5 in extruder, 4 in die, 100 mil die gap, 2.5:1 BUR | Data sheet; properties depend on operating conditions |
| Dart drop impact, F50 | 100 g | ASTM D1709/A |
| Elmendorf tear, MD / TD | 110 g / 330 g | ASTM D1922 |
| Low friction puncture | 7 J/mm (29 in-lb/mil) | NOVA Chemicals method |
| Tensile strength, MD / TD | 32 MPa (4,600 psi) / 25 MPa (3,600 psi) | ASTM D882 |
| Yield strength, MD / TD | 10 MPa (1,500 psi) / 10 MPa (1,500 psi) | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation, MD / TD | 660 % / 700 % | ASTM D882 |
| 1% secant modulus, MD / TD | 170 MPa (24,700 psi) / 190 MPa (27,600 psi) | ASTM D882 |
| Haze | 14 % | ASTM D1003 |
| Gloss at 45° | 43 | ASTM D2457 |
| Food contact | NOVA states the PF-0218 series complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) for olefin polymers. | Data sheet |
| Packaging forms | Bulk hopper cars, hopper trucks, boxes, sea bulk containers or bags | Data sheet |
| Storage | Clean, dry place at ambient temperature; prolonged or improper storage can degrade properties | Data sheet |
| Drying | Not published on the data sheet | PF-0218 Series sheet |
| Melt temperature | Not published on the data sheet | PF-0218 Series sheet |
Source data sheets are listed at the bottom of this page. Confirm against the current sheet for your exact grade code and color.
The producer's sheet gives no drying step; polyethylene does not normally need drying, but material moved from a cold warehouse into a warm plant can pick up surface condensation, so let it reach room temperature in the closed box before opening.
Grades to ask about instead of NOVAPOL PF-0218-F
These grades from other producers have similar published specs. None is a drop-in replacement: additive packages, flow at processing shear rates, color and approvals differ. If your part, drawing or customer approval names NOVAPOL PF-0218-F, any change needs your approval and usually a trial.
| Grade | Producer | Melt flow | Density | Key property | How it compares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formolene L42022B | Formosa Plastics USA | 2.0 g/10 min (190°C / 374°F, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238) | 0.919 g/cm³ (ASTM D1505) | Dart 65 g/mil; tear MD / TD 110 / 570 g/mil; haze 35% (25 µm blown film, 2.5:1 BUR) | Close match. Gas-phase butene LLDPE for blown and cast film (blending, industrial liners and packaging, garment bags, coextrusion). Same MI, density 0.001 higher. L42022B has no slip or antiblock; L42022E2 adds 7,000 ppm antiblock and 1,350 ppm slip. Formosa states it meets FDA 21 CFR 177.1520. Film data are per mil, so compare at the same gauge. Quote this alternative › |
| Petrothene GA502024 | LyondellBasell | 2.0 g/10 min (190°C / 2.16 kg) | 0.918 g/cm³ (23°C) | Dart F50 120 g; Elmendorf tear MD / TD 170 / 400 g; 1% secant modulus MD / TD 32,000 / 36,000 psi | Close match. Pelletized LLDPE for blown or cast film; GA502024 has higher antioxidant for cast film and no slip or antiblock. Same MI and density. LyondellBasell's product page does not state the comonomer or film gauge for the film values. See our Petrothene GA502024 page. Quote this alternative › |
| ExxonMobil LL 1002 (ExxonMobil C4LL 2018 Series) | ExxonMobil | 2.0 g/10 min (190°C / 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238) | 0.918 g/cm³ (ASTM D792) | Dart 70 g (ASTM D1709A); Elmendorf tear MD / TD 90 / 400 g; haze 4.4% with 10% LDPE added (25.4 µm blown film) | Close match on paper. Ethylene 1-butene LLDPE for blown film; C4LL 2018.YB has no slip, antiblock or processing aid. Same MI and density. ExxonMobil's series sheet lists availability in Africa and Middle East, Asia Pacific and Europe, not North America, and asks buyers to contact it for food-contact compliance. See our ExxonMobil LL 1002 page. Quote this alternative › |
From each producer's published data. Brand owners and grade names change; confirm on the current data sheet.
Typical uses for NOVAPOL PF-0218-F
From NOVA Chemicals' PF-0218 Series data sheet:
- PF-0218-F: stretch wrap, blend resin, industrial packaging
- PF-0218-B: trash bags, liners, general packaging
- PF-0218-D: industrial liners, heavy duty bags
What to check before you switch
- Name the letter suffix on your RFQ. PF-0218-F has no slip or antiblock; -B and -D do, and slip and antiblock change COF, blocking and printing.
- NOVA Chemicals changed owners at the end of March 2026 when it became part of Borouge International. The NOVAPOL grade name is unchanged; ask for the current data sheet and regulatory letter so your file shows the current company.
- Formolene L42022B reports film data per mil; NOVA reports grams at 1.0 mil. Convert before you compare dart and tear.
- ExxonMobil's C4LL 2018 Series sheet does not list North American availability. Confirm supply region before you plan a trial.
- Compare melt index, density and film properties only at the same test condition, gauge and blow-up ratio.
- Run a trial lot and check bubble stability, gauge, seal and tear before you switch production.
Buying NOVAPOL PF-0218-F: price, lead time and lot size
- Lot size. From one gaylord to a railcar. See gaylord, LTL and truckload for typical weights per box.
- Where it ships from. 22+ partner warehouse locations. Material already in a partner warehouse usually moves sooner than a grade that has to come from the producer; your quote says which applies.
- Price. We do not publish prices because they move with feedstock, freight and order size. What moves your price most: lot size, color, ship-to region, and whether you need NOVAPOL PF-0218-F itself or can accept a matched alternative. See how resin is priced and the monthly market update.
- Paperwork. Supplier COA on every prime lot (what a COA shows). Ask for the producer’s regulatory letter or UL file if your part needs them.
- Trying an alternative? Start with one gaylord as a trial lot, molded and checked before you commit a full release.
- If NOVAPOL PF-0218-F itself is not available. Some branded grades are sold only through the producer’s own channels or go on allocation. If we cannot source it, we tell you, then quote a matched alternative with a side-by-side comparison.
Send the grade code, your annual volume and ship-to location. A polymer chemist checks it before we quote; we have been in the resin business for 30+ years. For several grades at once, use the resin RFQ template.
Trade names belong to their owners. ResinBridge is not affiliated with these producers; grade names are used only to identify the material. Data reflects published sheets as of October 2026.
Sources
- NOVA Chemicals NOVAPOL PF-0218 Series data sheet (PDF)
- Hydrocarbon Engineering: OMV and XRG complete transactions to create Borouge International (April 2026)
- Formosa Formolene L42022B data sheet (PDF)
- LyondellBasell Petrothene GA502024 product page
- ExxonMobil C4LL 2018 Series Blown data sheet (PDF)
- ExxonMobil Signature Polymers new to legacy name identifier (PDF)
Common questions
What is NOVAPOL PF-0218-F?
NOVAPOL PF-0218-F is NOVA Chemicals' butene copolymer LLDPE film resin with a process antioxidant only (no slip or antiblock), listed for stretch wrap, blend resin and industrial packaging. NOVA Chemicals is now part of Borouge Group International.
What is the melt index of NOVAPOL PF-0218-F?
2.0 g/10 min, measured at 190°C / 374°F, 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238, with a density of 0.918 g/cm³ (ASTM D792), per NOVA's data sheet.
What is equivalent to NOVAPOL PF-0218-F?
Grades from other producers to ask about include Formolene L42022B, Petrothene GA502024 and ExxonMobil LL 1002 (now ExxonMobil C4LL 2018). None is identical; compare data sheets and run a trial, and get approval if your part names NOVAPOL PF-0218-F.
Is NOVAPOL PF-0218-F food-contact compliant?
NOVA states the PF-0218 series complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) for olefin polymers. Ask NOVA for the current regulatory letter for your exact use.
Can ResinBridge supply NOVAPOL PF-0218-F?
We quote NOVAPOL PF-0218-F when our supply partners can source it. If they cannot, we say so up front and quote a matched alternative, named on the quote with its data sheet, so you can decide whether to trial it.
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