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CPVC Plastic

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Polypropylene Plastic

	For Joining For Joining

Polypropylene Plastic

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Shape Shape


90° Angle	Film

Rod and Disc	Round Tube

Sheet and Bar	Straight

U Channel

	Color Color

	White		Black
	Off-White		Clear
	Light Gray

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Flexible
	Semi-Rigid
	Rigid

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Low Thermal Expansion

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Medium

Hard

Not Rated

	Texture Texture

	Smooth

	For Use With For Use With

	Clarity Clarity

Clear

Semi-Clear

Opaque

	Friction Rating Friction Rating

Very Slippery

Slippery

Not Rated

	Water Absorption Rating Water Absorption Rating

Good

Excellent

Not Rated

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 1,000° F

Not Rated

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

	Dielectric Strength Dielectric Strength

475-600 V/mil

730 V/mil

Not Rated

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

	Thermal Stability Thermal Stability

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

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Color: White
Temperature Range: 45° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 4,060-4,930 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength 0.9-1.9 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R80-R90 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No

A good all-around choice, these rods have a hard, slippery surface that won’t bind or stick to cutting tools. They’re often used to make parts for laboratory equipment because they resist swelling when exposed to water. Polypropylene has good electrical insulation properties.

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

					Per Ft.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lengths, ft.	Specifications Met		Each
1/8"	-0.005" to 0.005"	8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI	0000000	00000
3/16"	-0.005" to 0.005"	8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB, USP Class VI	0000000	0000
1/4"	0.000" to 0.010"	8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	0000
3/8"	0.000" to 0.015"	8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	0000
1/2"	0.000" to 0.020"	8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000
3/4"	0.000" to 0.030"	8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000
1"	0.000" to 0.040"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	0.000" to 0.050"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	0000
1 1/2"	0.000" to 0.060"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	0000
1 3/4"	0.000" to 0.070"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000
2"	0.000" to 0.080"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000
2 1/4"	0.000" to 0.090"	1, 2, 3, 4	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	0.000" to 0.100"	1, 2, 3, 4	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000
3"	0.000" to 0.120"	1, 2, 3, 4	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000
3 1/2"	0.000" to 0.140"	1, 2, 3, 4	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000
4"	0.000" to 0.160"	1, 2, 3, 4	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000
5"	0.000" to 0.200"	1, 2, 3, 4	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000
6"	0.000" to 0.240"	1, 2, 3, 4	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 176.170, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	000000

Polypropylene Tubes

Color: Black
Temperature Range: Not Rated
Tensile Strength: 4,060-4,930 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 0.9-1.9 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R80-R90 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No

With a hard, slippery surface that ensures smooth cutting, these polypropylene tubes are often fabricated into parts for laboratory equipment. They resist swelling when exposed to water, plus they’re good electrical insulators. The OD is oversized and the ID is undersized for finishing to the sizes listed.

Oversized Tubes

1/16" Wall Thick.
OD	ID	Lengths, ft.		Each
1/4"	1/8"	5	0000000	00000
1/8" Wall Thick.
1/2"	1/4"	5	0000000	00000
				Per Ft.
1/4" Wall Thick.
3/4"	1/4"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1"	1/2"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	3/4"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1 1/2"	1"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
2"	1 1/2"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000

Polypropylene U-Channels

Color: White
Temperature Range: 45° to 210° F
Tensile Strength: 4,060-4,930 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 0.9-1.9 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R80-R90 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: UL 94 HB

Often used when fabricating guide rails and parts for use in laboratories, these U-channels have a hard, slippery surface that cuts easily without binding. Polypropylene won’t swell when exposed to water and is a good electrical insulator.

Outside				Inside
Ht.	Ht. Tolerance	Wd.	Wd. Tolerance	Ht.	Wd.	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/16" Wall Thick. (-0.020" to 0.020")
2 1/4"	-0.020" to 0.020"	2 1/2"	-0.020" to 0.020"	2 1/16"	2 1/8"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	00000000	000000
3 1/4"	-0.020" to 0.020"	2 1/2"	-0.020" to 0.020"	3 1/16"	2 1/8"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	00000000	00000

Polypropylene 90° Angles

Color: Semi-Clear White
Temperature Range: -40° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 5,200 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 1.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R110 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520

Fabricate guide rails and parts for use in laboratories with these 90° angles. They’re polypropylene, so they have a hard, slippery surface that won’t stick to cutting tools. They also resist swelling when exposed to water.

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

Outside				Inside		5 ft. Lg.
Ht.	Ht. Tolerance	Wd.	Wd. Tolerance	Ht.	Wd.		Each
1/4" Wall Thick. (-0.010" to 0.010")
1 1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	1 1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	1 1/4"	1 1/4"	00000000	000000
2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	1 3/4"	1 3/4"	00000000	00000

Polypropylene Film

Color: White
Maximum Temperature: 200° F
Tensile Strength: 4,000 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell R69 (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB

Package food, textiles, and other products in wet environments. This film won’t absorb or swell from water. It’s also FDA compliant, so it’s safe to directly touch food. This film keeps its shape at room temperature. When heated, it softens evenly and won’t warp, making it a good choice for heat sealing and applications that involve shaping with pressure and heat.

20" × 24"
Thickness	Thickness Tolerance		Each
0.016"	-0.0012" to 0.0012"	00000000	00000
24" × 45"
0.02"	-0.0015" to 0.0015"	00000000	0000
24" × 47"
0.03"	-0.0023" to 0.0023"	00000000	00000
24" × 50"
0.045"	-0.0045" to 0.0045"	00000000	00000

Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Film

Color: Black
Temperature Range: -40° to 200° F
Tensile Strength: 2,500-4,400 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 0.74 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R80 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: See table

In addition to meeting UL standards for flame retardance, this film is an excellent electrical insulator, so it’s widely used in semiconductor applications.

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

			12" × 12"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Specifications Met		Each
0.017"	-0.004" to 0.004"	UL 94 V-0	0000000	00000
0.03"	-0.004" to 0.004"	UL 94 V-0	0000000	0000
0.04"	-0.004" to 0.004"	UL 94 V-0	0000000	0000
0.062"	-0.004" to 0.004"	UL 94 V-0	0000000	00000

			24" × 100 ft.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Specifications Met		Each
0.005"	-0.001" to 0.001"	UL 94 VTM-0	0000000	0000000
0.01"	-0.0015" to 0.003"	UL 94 VTM-0	0000000	000000

Clear Clean-Release Polypropylene

Color: Clear or White
Temperature Range: -40° to 110° F
Tensile Strength: 4,600 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not rated
For Use Outdoors: No

Also known as frisket film, this polypropylene film has a low-tack adhesive that releases without leaving residue behind.

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

				Clear		White
Wd.	Lg.	Adhesive Type	Adhesive Temperature, °F		Each		Each
0.002" Thick. (-0.0001" to 0.0001" Tolerance)
18"	24"	Acrylic	-40° to 140°	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
24"	36"	Acrylic	-40° to 140°	0000000	0000	0000000	0000

Chemical-Resistant Plastic Selector Packs

You'll get one piece of each material listed.

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

Material	Wd.	Lg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
CPVC Plastic, FEP Plastic, Polypropylene Plastic, PPS Plastic, PVC Type 1 Plastic, PVDF Plastic, Teflon® PTFE Plastic	2"	2"	7	0000000	000000

Plastic Welding Rods for Polypropylene

1 lbs.
Dia.	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
For Joining Polypropylene Plastic
1/8"	Black	220	0000000	000000
1/8"	Off-White	220	0000000	00000
1/8"	White	220	0000000	00000
5/32"	Black	140	0000000	00000
5/32"	Off-White	140	0000000	00000
5/32"	White	140	0000000	00000
3/16"	Black	95	0000000	00000
3/16"	Off-White	95	0000000	00000
3/16"	White	95	0000000	00000
5 lbs.
For Joining Polypropylene Plastic
1/8"	Black	1,105	00000000	00000
1/8"	Off-White	1,105	00000000	00000
1/8"	White	1,105	00000000	00000
5/32"	Black	710	00000000	00000
5/32"	Off-White	710	00000000	00000
5/32"	White	710	00000000	00000
3/16"	Black	475	00000000	00000
3/16"	Off-White	475	00000000	00000
3/16"	White	475	00000000	00000
10 lbs.
For Joining Polypropylene Plastic
1/8"	Black	2,210	00000000	000000
1/8"	Off-White	2,210	00000000	00000
1/8"	White	2,210	00000000	000000
5/32"	Black	1,420	00000000	000000
5/32"	Off-White	1,420	00000000	00000
5/32"	White	1,420	00000000	000000
3/16"	Black	950	00000000	000000
3/16"	Off-White	950	00000000	00000
3/16"	White	950	00000000	000000
15 lbs.
For Joining Polypropylene Plastic
1/8"	Black	3,315	00000000	000000
1/8"	Off-White	3,315	00000000	000000
1/8"	White	3,315	00000000	000000
5/32"	Black	2,130	00000000	000000
5/32"	Off-White	2,130	00000000	000000
5/32"	White	2,130	00000000	000000
3/16"	Black	1,425	00000000	000000
3/16"	Off-White	1,425	00000000	000000
3/16"	White	1,425	00000000	000000

UV-Resistant Polypropylene Pipe for Chemicals

This polypropylene pipe resists the damaging effects of ultraviolet light, so it’s suitable for outdoor use. It has the chemical resistance to withstand a wide variety of acids, solvents, and other harsh substances. Pipe has thick, strong walls for heavy duty chemical processing applications. It meets ASTM D4101 specifications and testing requirements for material quality.

Warning: Never use plastic pipe fittings and pipe with compressed air or gas.

Sealants cannot be sold to the listed regions due to local VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) regulations.

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

Threaded on Both Ends

For Use With: Acetic Acid (5%), Calcium Chloride, Deionized Water, Hydrochloric Acid (10%), Phosphoric Acid (85%), Salt Water, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sulfuric Acid, Water
Max. Temperature: 180° F
Specifications Met: ASME B1.20.1, ASTM D4101
Fittings: Use Schedule 80 Polypropylene Plastic
Flanges: Use Class 150 Polypropylene Plastic

To prevent leaks in threaded connections, apply a non-hardening, plastic-compatible sealant to the male threads. Tape or sealants with PTFE are not recommended for plastic-to-plastic threaded connections. When making a threaded connection be careful not to overtighten the threads. To prevent cracks and leaks, finger tighten the fitting, then wrench-tighten one to two turns.

Pipe that meets ASME B1.20.1 adheres to quality specifications for thread dimensions.

							2 ft.		3 ft.
Pipe Size	OD	ID	Wall Thick.	Material	Color	Max. Pressure		Each		Each
NPT Threads
1/4	35/64"	0.302"	0.119"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	20 psi @ 72° F	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
1/2	27/32"	0.546"	0.147"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	20 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3/4	1 3/64"	0.742"	0.154"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	20 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1	1 5/16"	0.957"	0.179"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	20 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1 1/4	1 21/32"	1.278"	0.191"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	20 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1 1/2	1 29/32"	1.5"	0.2"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	20 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
2	2 3/8"	1.939"	0.218"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	20 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3	3 1/2"	2.9"	0.3"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	20 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
4	4 1/2"	3.826"	0.337"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	20 psi @ 72° F	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Non-Hardening Thread Sealant (8-oz. Brush-Top Can)

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Unthreaded

For Use With: Solvents
Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
Specifications Met: ASTM D4101
Fittings: Use Schedule 80 Polypropylene Plastic
Flanges: Use Class 150 Polypropylene Plastic

Use heat welding to connect unthreaded pipe to unthreaded female socket-connect fittings.

2 ft.
Pipe Size	OD	ID	Wall Thick.	Material	Color	Max. Pressure		Each
1/2	27/32"	0.546"	0.147"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	410 psi @ 72° F	0000000	000000
3/4	1 3/64"	0.742"	0.154"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	330 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
1	1 5/16"	0.957"	0.179"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	310 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
1 1/4	1 21/32"	1.278"	0.191"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	200 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
1 1/2	1 29/32"	1.5"	0.2"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	230 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
2	2 3/8"	1.939"	0.218"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	200 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
3	3 1/2"	2.9"	0.3"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	190 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
5 ft.
1/2	27/32"	0.546"	0.147"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	410 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
3/4	1 3/64"	0.742"	0.154"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	330 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
1	1 5/16"	0.957"	0.179"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	310 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
1 1/4	1 21/32"	1.278"	0.191"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	200 psi @ 72° F	00000000	00000
1 1/2	1 29/32"	1.5"	0.2"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	230 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
2	2 3/8"	1.939"	0.218"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	200 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
3	3 1/2"	2.9"	0.3"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	190 psi @ 72° F	00000000	000000
10 ft.
1/2	27/32"	0.546"	0.147"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	410 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
3/4	1 3/64"	0.742"	0.154"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	330 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
1	1 5/16"	0.957"	0.179"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	310 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
1 1/4	1 21/32"	1.278"	0.191"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	200 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
1 1/2	1 29/32"	1.5"	0.2"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	230 psi @ 72° F	0000000	00000
2	2 3/8"	1.939"	0.218"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	200 psi @ 72° F	0000000	000000
3	3 1/2"	2.9"	0.3"	Polypropylene Plastic	Black	190 psi @ 72° F	0000000	000000

Metric Unthreaded

For Use With: Solvents
Temperature Range: 32° to 212° F
Specifications Met: ASTM D4101
Fittings:: Use Polypropylene Plastic

Use heat welding to connect unthreaded pipe to unthreaded female socket-connect fittings.

							8 ft.
DIN Size, mm	OD, mm	ID, mm	Wall Thick., mm	Material	Color	Max. Pressure		Each
20	20	16.2	1.9	Polypropylene Plastic	Light Gray	150 psi @ 72° F	00000000	000000
25	25	20.4	2.3	Polypropylene Plastic	Light Gray	150 psi @ 72° F	00000000	00000
32	32	26.2	2.9	Polypropylene Plastic	Light Gray	150 psi @ 72° F	00000000	00000
50	50	40.8	4.6	Polypropylene Plastic	Light Gray	150 psi @ 72° F	00000000	00000
63	63	51.4	5.8	Polypropylene Plastic	Light Gray	150 psi @ 72° F	00000000	000000