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	Length Length

	Width Width

	Thickness Thickness

	Backing Type Backing Type

	Plain

	Shape Shape


Film	Sheet and Bar

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Flexible
	Rigid

	Clarity Clarity

Semi-Clear

Opaque

	Color Color

	Black
	White

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Texture Texture

	Smooth

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Low Thermal Expansion

Multipurpose

Wear Resistant

Weather Resistant

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Medium Soft

	For Use With For Use With

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

RoHS Compliant

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

REACH Compliant

	Density Density

0.033 lbs./cu. in.

0.055 lbs./cu. in.

Not Rated

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 1,000° F

Not Rated

	Thermal Stability Thermal Stability

Good

Excellent

Not Rated

	Tensile Strength Rating Tensile Strength Rating

Good

Poor

Not Rated

	Impact Strength Rating Impact Strength Rating

Excellent

Not Rated

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About Plastic

One of the softest and most flexible plastics we offer, these sheets and bars are more formable than HDPE. Use them to create parts for tanks and laboratory equipment. LDPE is easy to machine and will absorb shock without breaking.

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

Sheets

Color: White
Maximum Temperature: 120° F
Tensile Strength: 1,400-3,190 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 41D-46D (Medium Soft)
For Use Outdoors: No

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 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	00000
2"	0" to 0.2"	00000000	00000
6" × 12"
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	00000000	0000
3/8"	-0.019" to 0.019"	00000000	0000
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 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	00000
2"	0" to 0.2"	00000000	00000
12" × 12"
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 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	00000
2"	0" to 0.2"	0000000	000000
12" × 24"
1/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	00000000	0000
3/32"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0000000	00000
1/8"	-0.006" to 0.006"	00000000	0000
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 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	00000
2"	0" to 0.2"	0000000	000000
12" × 36"
1/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	00000000	0000
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 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	000000
2"	0" to 0.2"	0000000	000000
24" × 24"
1/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	00000000	0000
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 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	000000
2"	0" to 0.2"	0000000	000000

24" × 36"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance		Each
1/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	00000000	000000
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	000000
3/4"	-0.038" to 0.038"	00000000	000000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	00000000	000000
1 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	000000
2"	0" to 0.2"	0000000	000000
24" × 48"
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	000000
3/4"	-0.038" to 0.038"	00000000	000000
1"	-0.05" to 0.05"	00000000	000000
1 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	000000
2"	0" to 0.2"	0000000	000000
48" × 48"
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 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	000000
2"	0" to 0.2"	0000000	000000
48" × 96"
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	000000
1/4"	-0.013" to 0.013"	00000000	000000
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 1/2"	-0.15" to 0.15"	00000000	000000
2"	0" to 0.2"	0000000	00000000

Bars

Color: White
Maximum Temperature: 120° F
Tensile Strength: 1,400-3,190 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 41D-46D (Medium Soft)
For Use Outdoors: No

1/8" Thick. (-0.006" to 0.006")
Wd.	Length, ft.		Each
1"	4	00000000	00000
1 1/2"	4	00000000	0000
2"	4	00000000	0000
2 1/2"	4	00000000	0000
3"	4	00000000	0000
4"	4	00000000	0000
1/4" Thick. (-0.013" to 0.013")
1"	4	00000000	0000
1 1/2"	4	00000000	0000
2"	4	00000000	0000
2 1/2"	4	00000000	0000
3"	4	00000000	00000
4"	4	00000000	00000
3/8" Thick. (-0.019" to 0.019")
1"	4	00000000	0000
1 1/2"	4	00000000	0000
2"	4	00000000	00000
2 1/2"	4	00000000	00000
3"	4	00000000	00000
4"	4	00000000	00000
1/2" Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025")
1"	4	00000000	0000
1 1/2"	4	00000000	00000
2"	4	00000000	00000
2 1/2"	4	00000000	00000
3"	4	00000000	00000
4"	4	00000000	00000
3/4" Thick. (-0.038" to 0.038")
1"	4	00000000	00000
1 1/2"	4	00000000	00000
2"	4	00000000	00000
2 1/2"	4	00000000	00000
3"	4	00000000	00000
4"	4	00000000	00000

1" Thick. (-0.05" to 0.05")
Wd.	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000
1 1/2"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	0000
2"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	0000
2 1/2"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	0000
3"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	0000
4"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000
1 1/4" Thick. (-0.063" to 0.063")
1"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	0000
1 1/2"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	0000
2"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000
2 1/2"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000
3"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000
4"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000
1 1/2" Thick. (-0.075" to 0.075")
1 1/2"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	0000
2"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000
2 1/2"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000
3"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000
4"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000
2" Thick. (0" to 0.2")
2"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000
2 1/2"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000
3"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000
4"	1, 2, 3, 4	00000000	00000

Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Film

Color: Semi-Clear White or Opaque Black
Temperature Range: -60° to 150° F
Tensile Strength: 1,400-3,190 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 41D-46D (Medium Soft)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: ASTM D4397

Often used for packaging and construction applications, this LDPE film is also known as Visqueen. It is softer and more flexible than other types of film and offers superior impact resistance.

		Semi-Clear White		Opaque Black
Wd., ft.	Lg., ft.		Each		Each
0.002" Thick. (-0.0002" to 0.0002")
10	100	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
0.004" Thick. (-0.0004" to 0.0004")
3	50	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
3	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
4	50	0000000	00000	000000	00
4	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
6	50	0000000	00000	000000	00
6	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
8	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
8	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
10	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
12	50	0000000	00000	000000	00
12	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
16	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
16	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
20	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
20	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
20	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
24	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
32	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
40	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
0.006" Thick. (-0.0006" to 0.0006")
3	100	00000000	00000	000000	00
4	50	0000000	00000	000000	00
4	100	00000000	00000	000000	00
6	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
8	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
10	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
12	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
12	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
16	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
16	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
20	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
20	50	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
20	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
24	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
32	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
40	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
0.008" Thick. (-0.0008" to 0.0008")
20	100	000000	00	0000000	000000
0.01" Thick. (-0.001" to 0.001")
20	50	0000000	000000	000000	00
20	100	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Reinforced Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Film

Color: Semi-Clear White or Opaque Black
Temperature Range: Not Rated
Tensile Strength: Not Rated
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: Yes

A polyester string reinforcement gives this material better tear resistance than standard LDPE film. It is often used as window coverings, construction film, and vapor barriers.

		Semi-Clear White		Opaque Black
Wd., ft.	Lg., ft.		Each		Each
0.006" Thick. (-0.0005" to 0.0005")
6	25	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
6	100	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
10	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
20	25	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
20	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

Aluminum-Covered Polyethylene (LDPE)

Face Color: Black
Temperature Range: 0° to 170° F
Tensile Strength: 8,740 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: ASTM E84 5/15, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1380, UL 94 V-0

A layer of soft LDPE is sandwiched between two thin layers of aluminum for strength and rigidity. Use these sheets outdoors as signs, wall panels, canopies, and building cladding. One side is painted black; the painted side is normally exposed.

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

		12" × 24"		24" × 24"		24" × 48"		48" × 48"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance		Each		Each		Each		Each
1/8"	-0.015" to 0.001"	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000

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

Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Sheets and Bars

Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Film

Reinforced Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Film

Aluminum-Covered Polyethylene (LDPE)

Multipurpose Plastic Selector Packs