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	Thickness Thickness

	Length Length

	Width Width

	Color Color

	Beige		Black
	Blue		Green
	Orange		Red
	White		Yellow

	Shape Shape

	Sheet and Bar

	Texture Texture


Coarse	Smooth

	Clarity Clarity

Semi-Clear

Opaque

	Backing Type Backing Type

	Plain

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Low Thermal Expansion

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	For Use With For Use With

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Flexible

	Fabrication Fabrication

Extruded

Molded

Molded or Extruded

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Friction Rating Friction Rating

Very Slippery

Slippery

Not Rated

	Density Density

0.035 lbs./cu. in.

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Water Absorption Rating Water Absorption Rating

Excellent

	Electrical Insulation Rating Electrical Insulation Rating

Good

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Medium

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About Plastic

Practically nonabsorbent, these sheets, bars, and strips won't swell when exposed to water. They’re harder and denser than LDPE, plus they’re more chemical resistant. They are often machined into plugs, seals, and containers.

If you don't see the size you're looking for, please specify length and width under additional sheet sizes.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Sheets

Color: White
Maximum Temperature: 180° F
Tensile Strength: 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 1.1-1.94 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4976, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB

6" × 6"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance		Each
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	00000000	00000
5/8"	-0.031" to 0.031"	00000000	00000
3/4"	-0.038" to 0.038"	00000000	00000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	00000000	00000
1 1/4"	-0.063" to 0.063"	00000000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	00000
2"	-0.2" to 0.2"	00000000	00000
3"	-0.3" to 0.3"	00000000	00000
4"	-0.4" to 0.4"	00000000	000000
12" × 12"
1/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	0000
1/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	00000000	0000
3/32"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0000000	0000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	0000
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	00000000	0000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	00000000	0000
3/8"	-0.019" to 0.019"	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	00000000	00000
5/8"	-0.031" to 0.031"	0000000	00000
3/4"	-0.038" to 0.038"	00000000	00000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	00000000	00000
1 1/4"	-0.063" to 0.063"	0000000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	00000
2"	-0.2" to 0.2"	00000000	00000
3"	-0.3" to 0.3"	00000000	000000
4"	-0.4" to 0.4"	00000000	000000
24" × 24"
1/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	00000
1/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	00000000	00000
3/32"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0000000	00000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	00000
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	00000000	00000
3/8"	-0.019" to 0.019"	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	00000000	00000
5/8"	-0.031" to 0.031"	0000000	00000
3/4"	-0.038" to 0.038"	00000000	00000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	00000000	00000
1 1/4"	-0.063" to 0.063"	0000000	000000
1 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	000000
2"	-0.2" to 0.2"	00000000	000000
3"	-0.3" to 0.3"	00000000	000000

48" × 48"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance		Each
1/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	000000
1/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	00000000	00000
3/32"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0000000	00000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	00000
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	00000000	00000
3/8"	-0.019" to 0.019"	00000000	000000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	00000000	000000
5/8"	-0.031" to 0.031"	0000000	000000
3/4"	-0.038" to 0.038"	00000000	000000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	00000000	000000
1 1/4"	-0.063" to 0.063"	0000000	000000
1 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	000000
2"	-0.2" to 0.2"	00000000	000000
3"	-0.3" to 0.3"	00000000	00000000

Additional Sheet Sizes

Color: White
Temperature Range: -10° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 1.1-1.94 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4976, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB

		Small Sheets				Large Sheets
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Choose a Length	Choose a Width		Per Sq. In.	Choose a Length	Choose a Width		Per Sq. In.
1/8"	-0.00625" to 0.00625"	13"-29"	13"-29"	0000000	00000	30"-60"	30"-48"	0000000	00000
1/4"	-0.0125" to 0.0125"	13"-29"	13"-29"	0000000	000	30"-60"	30"-48"	0000000	000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	13"-29"	13"-29"	0000000	000	30"-60"	30"-48"	0000000	000
3/4"	-0.0375" to 0.0375"	13"-29"	13"-29"	0000000	000	30"-60"	30"-48"	0000000	000

Bars

Color: White
Maximum Temperature: 180° F
Tensile Strength: 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 1.1-1.94 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4976, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB

1" Thick. (-0.05" to 0.05")
Width	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1"	1, 2, 3, 4	0000000	00000
1 1/2" Thick. (-0.075" to 0.075")
1 1/2"	1, 2, 3, 4	0000000	0000
2" Thick. (-0.2" to 0.2")
2"	1, 2, 3, 4	0000000	00000

Impact- and Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE)

Color: Black
Maximum Temperature: 180° F
Tensile Strength: 3,600 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 9 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 66D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: ASTM D3350

Also known as pipe-grade HDPE, these sheets are about four times more impact resistant than standard HDPE and hold up outdoors, and in wet environments. While other high-impact plastics such as LDPE, UHMW, and ABS can’t be used outdoors, these sheets will not swell when exposed to water. They resist chemicals and contain carbon black, so they will not break down from UV exposure. These sheets are often used to make stub ends, gussets, end caps, flanges, tanks, and containers. Weld them using extrusion, hot gas, and speed tip welding methods and easily fabricate them with standard woodworking tools.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

12" × 12"
Thickness	Thickness Tolerance		Each
1/8"	-0.0065" to 0.0065"	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.0125" to 0.0125"	00000000	0000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	00000000	00000
24" × 24"
1/8"	-0.0065" to 0.0065"	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.0125" to 0.0125"	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	00000000	00000
3/4"	-0.075" to 0.075"	00000000	00000
48" × 48"
1/8"	-0.0065" to 0.0065"	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.0125" to 0.0125"	00000000	000000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	00000000	000000
3/4"	-0.075" to 0.075"	00000000	000000

Marine-Grade Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheets and Bars

Color: See Table
Maximum Temperature: 180° F
Tensile Strength: 4,100 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 1.1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Durometer 68D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: ASTM D4976, UL 94 HB

Also known as starboard, these sheets and bars won’t degrade when exposed to salt water, humidity, and UV light. They’re more rigid than standard HDPE sheets and bars, and have a coarse texture that masks scuffs and scratches.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Sheets

6" × 6"
Thick.	Thickness Tolerance	Color		Each
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	Black, White	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	Black, White	00000000	0000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Beige, Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000
3/4"	-0.038" to 0.038"	Black, Blue, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	00000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Black, White	00000000	00000
12" × 12"
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	Black, White	00000000	0000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	Beige, Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Beige, Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	00000
3/4"	-0.038" to 0.038"	Beige, Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	00000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Black, White	00000000	00000
24" × 24"
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	Black, White	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	Beige, Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Beige, Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	00000
3/4"	-0.038" to 0.038"	Black, Blue, White, Yellow	0000000	00000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Black, White	00000000	000000
24" × 48"
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	Black, White	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	Beige, Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Beige, Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	000000
3/4"	-0.038" to 0.038"	Beige, Black, Green, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	000000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Black, White	00000000	000000
36" × 36"
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	Beige, Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Beige, Black, Blue, Green, White, Yellow	00000000	000000
3/4"	-0.038" to 0.038"	Beige, Black, Blue, White	00000000	000000
48" × 48"
3/16"	-0.009" to 0.009"	Black, White	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	Black, Blue, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Beige, Black, Blue, Red, White	0000000	000000
3/4"	-0.038" to 0.038"	Beige, Black, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	000000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	Black, White	00000000	000000

Multipurpose Plastic Selector Packs

You'll get one piece of each material listed, except nylon where you'll get two pieces (one piece of nylon 6/6 and one piece of cast nylon).

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Material	Wd.	Lg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
ABS Plastic, Delrin® Acetal Plastic, HDPE Plastic, LDPE Plastic, Noryl PPO Plastic, Nylon Plastic, Polyester Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, Rexolite Polystyrene Plastic, UHMW Plastic	2"	2"	11	0000000	000000

About Plastic

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheets, Bars, and Strips

Impact- and Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE)

Marine-Grade Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheets and Bars

Multipurpose Plastic Selector Packs