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

    Flexible LDPE Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Flexible LDPE Film.
    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.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Wd.,
    ft.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact
    Strength
    Color
    Each
    Plain Backing
    0.002"-0.0002" to 0.0002"10100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8651K92000000
    0.002"-0.0002" to 0.0002"10100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8651K9500000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"350Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K7100000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"350Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K7200000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"3100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K10100000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"3100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K30100000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"450Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K7500000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"4100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K10300000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"4100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K30300000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"650Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K1900000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"6100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K10500000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"6100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K30500000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"850Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K4900000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"850Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K5900000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"8100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K10700000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"8100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K30700000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K81300000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K81400000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K1200000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K2200000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"10100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K10900000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"10100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K30900000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1250Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K1400000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"12100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K11100000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"12100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K31100000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1650Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K1600000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1650Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K2600000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"16100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K11300000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"16100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K31300000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"2025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K81500000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"2025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K81600000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"2050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K1800000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"2050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K2800000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K115000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K315000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"24100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K117000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"24100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K317000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"32100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K119000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"32100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K319000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K121000000
    0.004"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K321000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"3100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K50100000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"450Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K8100000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"4100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K50300000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"6100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K50500000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"6100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K70500000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"8100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K50700000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"8100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K70700000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K81700000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K81800000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K4200000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K5200000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"10100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K50900000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"10100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K70900000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1250Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K4400000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1250Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K5400000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"12100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K51100000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"12100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K71100000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1650Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K46000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1650Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K56000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"16100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K513000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"16100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K713000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"2025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K81900000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"2025Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K91200000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"2050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K48000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"2050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K58000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K515000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K715000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"24100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K517000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"24100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K717000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"32100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K519000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"32100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K719000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"40100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8553K521000000
    0.006"-0.0006" to 0.0006"40100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8553K721000000
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K61000000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"2050Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K91000000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakSemi-Clear White8593K63000000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"20100Calendered-601501,400 to 3,190No BreakBlack8593K62000000
     

    Drop Cloths

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drop Cloths. Polyethylene.

    Polyethylene

    Protect floors and minimize tracking.
    Each
    Package
    Wd.,
    ft.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Color
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
    912Clear3546T62000000123546T110000000
    1215Clear3546T690000123546T1200000
     

    Adhesive-Back Film Temporary Floor Protectors

    Image of ProductInUse. Film with Optional Applicator. Front orientation. Temporary Floor Protectors. Adhesive-Back Film Temporary Floor Protectors.

    Film with

    Optional

    Applicator

    Cover floors during painting and remodeling work. Adhesive on the back of this tear-resistant film keeps it in place, even in high traffic areas. Leave it for up to 30 days without harming floors.
    For Floors—Protectors for floors are for linoleum and ceramic tile. They should not be used on hardwood floors.
    For Carpet—Protectors for carpets should not be used on wool and other natural fiber carpets.
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Thk.,
    mil
    Material
    Color
    Clarity
    Each
    For Floors
    24"2003PlasticGreenSemi-Clear70005T65000000
    36"2003PlasticGreenSemi-Clear70005T68000000
    36"5003PlasticGreenSemi-Clear70005T66000000
     
    For Carpet
    21"303PlasticClearClear70005T61100000
    24"2003PlasticClearClear70005T6200000
    30"2003PlasticClearClear70005T24000000
    36"2003PlasticClearClear70005T47000000
    36"5003PlasticClearClear70005T48000000
    48"2003PlasticClearClear70005T32000000
    48"5003PlasticClearClear70005T64000000
     
    Floor Protector Applicators
    Applicators reduce installation time and work with 200-ft. and 500-ft. long protectors only.
    For Roll Wd.
    Each
    24", 30", 36"70005T730000000
    36", 48"70005T74000000

    Highly Moisture-Resistant HDPE Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Highly Moisture-Resistant HDPE Film.
    The high-density construction translates into a durable film that’s more chemical and water resistant than LDPE film. This woven film is also tear and puncture resistant, so it’s often used for tarps and machine covers.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Each
    Semi-Clear White
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"8 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—258552K71000000
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"8 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—1008552K4100000
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"16 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—258552K7400000
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"16 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—1008552K44000000
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"24 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—258552K7600000
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"24 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—1008552K46000000
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"40 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—258552K78000000
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"40 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—1008552K48000000
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"6 ft.Extruded, Woven-40 to 1803,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94ASTM E84 10/40 for Flame and Smoke; CPAI-84 Sections 6, 710085045K58000000
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"8 ft.Extruded, Woven-40 to 1803,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94ASTM E84 10/40 for Flame and Smoke; CPAI-84 Sections 6, 710085045K62000000
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"12 ft.Extruded, Woven-40 to 1803,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94ASTM E84 10/40 for Flame and Smoke; CPAI-84 Sections 6, 710085045K66000000
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"20 ft.Extruded, Woven-40 to 1803,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94ASTM E84 10/40 for Flame and Smoke; CPAI-84 Sections 6, 710085045K76000000
     
    Per Ft.
    Black
    0.015"-0.005" to 0.005"47"Extruded, Woven—3,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 2086255K610000
    0.03"-0.005" to 0.005"47"Extruded, Woven—3,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 20, 6086255K710000
     
    Each
    Black/Gray
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"8 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—258552K8100000
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"8 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—1008552K6100000
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"16 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—258552K8400000
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"16 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—1008552K64000000
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"24 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—258552K8600000
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"40 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—258552K88000000
    0.004"-0.0005" to 0.0005"40 ft.Extruded, Woven-10 to 1203,920 to 4,2001.1 to 1.94—1008552K68000000
     
    Zippers
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Mount Type
    Color
    Each
    7Adhesive BackBlue84645A58000000

    Ultra-Moisture-Resistant HDPE Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Moisture-Resistant HDPE Film.
    The high-density construction translates into a durable film that’s more chemical and water resistant than LDPE film. This woven film is also tear and puncture resistant, so it’s often used for tarps and machine covers.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    White
    0.016"-0.0016" to 0.0016"20"2 ft.Extruded-70 to 1204,0001.1 to 1.94FDA Standard
    		8080N11100000
    0.023"-0.0023" to 0.0023"2 ft.45"Extruded-70 to 1204,0001.1 to 1.94FDA Standard
    		8080N1120000
    0.055"-0.0055" to 0.0055"2 ft.50"Extruded-70 to 1204,0001.1 to 1.94FDA Standard
    		8080N11300000
     
    Zippers
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Mount Type
    Color
    Each
    7Adhesive BackBlue84645A58000000

    Reinforced Flexible LDPE Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Reinforced Flexible LDPE Film.
    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.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Wd.,
    ft.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Fabrication
    Min.
    Temp.
    Max.
    Temp.
    Tensile
    Strength
    Color
    Each
    Plain Backing
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"625ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedSemi-Clear White85505K31000000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"625ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedBlack85505K4100000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"6100ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedSemi-Clear White85505K1100000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"6100ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedBlack85505K2100000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"1025ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedSemi-Clear White85505K3300000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"1025ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedBlack85505K4300000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"10100ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedSemi-Clear White85505K13000000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"10100ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedBlack85505K23000000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"2025ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedSemi-Clear White85505K3600000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"2025ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedBlack85505K4600000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"20100ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedSemi-Clear White85505K16000000
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.0005"20100ExtrudedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedBlack85505K26000000
     

    Paint- and Splatter-Protection Window Film

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Window Film. Paint- and Splatter-Protection Window Film.
    Keep windows looking like new during construction and renovations. This film clings to glass windows to prevent scratches and shield the surface from paint, stucco, mortar, and other materials that splatter. With an adhesive backing, it's simpler to use than sheeting and tape. When your job is done, it peels off easily without leaving residue behind.
    Blue—Blue film makes it easy to see if a window is protected.
    Clear—Clear film lets in more light than blue film.
    Blue
    Clear
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Thk.,
    mil
    Clarity
    Material
    Reusable
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Mount Type
    Mounting
    Location
    Each
    Each
    45 day Adhesive Life
    24"2502ClearPolyethyleneNoYesAdhesive BackWindow7855N11000000———0
    24"6002ClearPolyethyleneNoYesAdhesive BackWindow7855N150000007855N13000000
    36"2502ClearPolyethyleneNoYesAdhesive BackWindow7855N12000007855N1400000
     
    360 day Adhesive Life
    24"3303ClearPolyethyleneNoYesAdhesive BackWindow7855N16000000———0
    36"3303ClearPolyethyleneNoYesAdhesive BackWindow7855N17000000———0
    48"3303ClearPolyethyleneNoYesAdhesive BackWindow7855N18000000———0
     
    Smoothing Tools
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Smoothing Tools.
    Use smoothing tools to flatten air bubbles and smooth wrinkles during application.
    Blade
    Each
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Material
    Color
    Shape
    1-19
    20-Up
    4"3 1/2"PlasticYellowStraight3477N110000000000
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