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    Compare over 25 types of plastic to find the right material for you.

    Multipurpose Polypropylene Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Multipurpose Polypropylene Sheets.
    Because these sheets resist swelling when exposed to water, they’re often fabricated into containers and parts for laboratory equipment. Polypropylene has a hard, slippery surface that won’t bind or stick to cutting tools, plus it provides good electrical insulation.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    1/16" Thick (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K13100000
    24"24"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K43100000
    48"48"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K83100000
     
    3/32" Thick (-0.009" to 0.009" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K1320000
    24"24"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K43200000
    48"48"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K83200000
     
    1/8" Thick (-0.013" to 0.013" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K1330000
    24"24"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K43300000
    48"48"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K83300000
     
    1/8" Thick (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		2898K110000
    24"24"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		2898K1700000
     
    3/16" Thick (-0.019" to 0.019" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K13400000
    24"24"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K43400000
    48"48"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K83400000
     
    3/16" Thick (-0.009" to 0.009" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		2898K120000
    24"24"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		2898K1800000
     
    1/4" Thick (-0.025" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K13500000
    24"24"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K43500000
    48"48"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K835000000
     
    1/4" Thick (-0.013" to 0.013" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		2898K130000
    24"24"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		2898K1900000
     
    3/8" Thick (-0.038" to 0.038" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K13600000
    24"24"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K43600000
    48"48"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K836000000
     
    1/2" Thick (-0.05" to 0.05" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K13700000
    24"24"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K437000000
    48"48"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K837000000
     
    1/2" Thick (-0.025" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		2898K2400000
    24"24"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		2898K2600000
     
    3/4" Thick (-0.075" to 0.075" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K13900000
    24"24"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K439000000
    48"48"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K839000000
     
    1" Thick (-0.1" to 0.1" Tolerance)
    12"12"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K14100000
    24"24"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K441000000
    48"48"Extruded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K841000000
     
    1 1/2" Thick (-0.15" to 0.15" Tolerance)
    6"6"Molded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K9600000
    12"12"Molded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K142000000
     
    2" Thick (-0.2" to 0.2" Tolerance)
    6"6"Molded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K9700000
    12"12"Molded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K143000000
     
    3" Thick (-0.3" to 0.3" Tolerance)
    6"6"Molded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K9800000
    12"12"Molded01804,060 to 4,9300.9 to 1.9WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8742K145000000
     

    Multipurpose Polypropylene Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Multipurpose Polypropylene Bars.
    Because these bars resist swelling when exposed to water, they’re often fabricated into containers and parts for laboratory equipment. Polypropylene has a hard, slippery surface that won’t bind or stick to cutting tools, plus it provides good electrical insulation.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Min.
    Temp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    1" Thick (-0.1" to 0.1" Tolerance)
    1"ExtrudedNot Rated2252,7000.8 to 1.3Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48782K1600000
     
    1 1/2" Thick (-0.15" to 0.15" Tolerance)
    1 1/2"MoldedNot Rated2252,7000.8 to 1.3Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48782K280000
     
    2" Thick (-0.2" to 0.2" Tolerance)
    2"MoldedNot Rated2252,7000.8 to 1.3Semi-Clear WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48782K4300000
     

    Plastic Selector Packs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Plastic Selector Packs.
    You'll get one piece of each material listed, except the Multipurpose pack, where you'll get two pieces (one piece of nylon 6/6 and one piece of cast nylon).
    Performance
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Each
    Chemical ResistantPolypropylene, PVDF, CPVC, FEP, PPS, PVC Type 1, Teflon® PTFE2"2"75331K920000000

    Multipurpose Polypropylene Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Multipurpose Polypropylene Film.
    Package food, textiles, and other products in wet environments. This film won’t absorb or swell from water. 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.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Min.
    Temp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Plain Backing
    0.016"-0.0012" to 0.0012"20"2 ft.ExtrudedNot Rated2004,000Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		5895N11100000
    0.02"-0.0015" to 0.0015"24"45"ExtrudedNot Rated2004,000Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		5895N1120000
    0.03"-0.0023" to 0.0023"24"47"ExtrudedNot Rated2004,000Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		5895N11300000
    0.045"-0.0045" to 0.0045"24"50"ExtrudedNot Rated2004,000Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		5895N11400000
     

    Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Film.
    In addition to meeting UL standards for flame retardance, this film is an excellent electrical insulator, so it’s widely used in semiconductor applications.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Plain Backing
    0.017"-0.004" to 0.004"12"1Extruded-402002,500 to 4,4000.74BlackUL 94 V-0
    		1451T1100000
    0.03"-0.004" to 0.004"12"1Extruded-402002,500 to 4,4000.74BlackUL 94 V-0
    		1451T210000
    0.04"-0.004" to 0.004"12"1Extruded-402002,500 to 4,4000.74BlackUL 94 V-0
    		1451T3100000
    0.062"-0.004" to 0.004"12"1Extruded-402002,500 to 4,4000.74BlackUL 94 V-0
    		1451T4100000
     

    Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Sheets.
    These sheets meet FM 4910, UL 94 5VA, and UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance. Widely used in semiconductor applications, they have excellent electrical insulating properties. Polypropylene has a hard, slippery surface that won’t bind or stick to cutting tools.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability Rating
    Each
    1/4" Thick (-0.013" to 0.013" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded501802,500 to 4,4000.74WhiteFM 4910, UL 94 V-0, UL 94 5VA
    		86325K11000000
    12"12"Extruded501802,500 to 4,4000.74WhiteFM 4910, UL 94 V-0, UL 94 5VA
    		86325K2300000
    24"24"Extruded501802,500 to 4,4000.74WhiteFM 4910, UL 94 V-0, UL 94 5VA
    		86325K53000000
     
    1/2" Thick (-0.025" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    6"6"Extruded501802,500 to 4,4000.74WhiteFM 4910, UL 94 V-0, UL 94 5VA
    		86325K1300000
    12"12"Extruded501802,500 to 4,4000.74WhiteFM 4910, UL 94 V-0, UL 94 5VA
    		86325K2500000
    24"24"Extruded501802,500 to 4,4000.74WhiteFM 4910, UL 94 V-0, UL 94 5VA
    		86325K55000000
     
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