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

    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
    MultipurposeDelrin® Acetal, HDPE, ABS, Nylon, LDPE, Noryl PPO, Polyester Plastic, Polystyrene, Rexolite Polystyrene, UHMW Polyethylene2"2"115331K93000000

    Easy-Thermoform Polystyrene Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Easy-Thermoform Polystyrene Sheets.
    Often fabricated into signs, packaging, and light duty housings, these sheets are easy to thermoform.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    1/32" Thick
    12"24"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K3100000
    36"36"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K3800000
    40"72"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K2900000
     
    1/16" Thick
    12"24"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K320000
    36"36"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K3900000
    40"72"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K2200000
     
    3/32" Thick
    12"24"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K330000
    36"36"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K4100000
    40"72"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K2400000
     
    1/8" Thick
    12"24"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K340000
    36"36"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K4200000
    40"72"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K2500000
     
    5/32" Thick
    12"24"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K3500000
    36"36"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K4300000
    40"72"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K2600000
     
    3/16" Thick
    12"24"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K3600000
    36"36"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K4400000
    40"72"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K27000000
     
    1/4" Thick
    12"24"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K3700000
    36"36"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K4500000
    40"72"Extruded0185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8734K28000000
     

    Moisture-Resistant Low-Temperature Rigid Polystyrene Foam Insulation Sheets

    These sheets resist the absorption of water, air, and gas and are widely used in cold-storage and packaging applications.
    1 lb/ft³ Density
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Insulation Sheets. Moisture-Resistant Low-Temperature Rigid Polystyrene Foam Insulation Sheets.
    Polypropylene Coated—Polypropylene-coated sheets have an added layer of moisture protection.
    1 ft. × 12"
    4 ft. × 24"
    Thk.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Insulation
    R Value
    Flexibility
    Thermal Conductivity @ Temp.
    Color
    Flammability Rating
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Polypropylene Coated
    3/4"1652.9Rigid0.26 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 75° FWhiteASTM E84 15/125 for Flame and Smoke
    		893475K6100000093475K620000000
    1"1653.8Rigid0.26 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 75° FWhiteASTM E84 15/125 for Flame and Smoke
    		693475K630000093475K64000000
    1 1/2"1655.8Rigid0.26 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 75° FWhiteASTM E84 15/125 for Flame and Smoke
    		493475K650000093475K66000000
     
    1.45 lb/ft³ Density
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Insulation Sheets. Moisture-Resistant Low-Temperature Rigid Polystyrene Foam Insulation Sheets.
    Temperature,
    ° F
    4 ft. × 48"
    Thk.
    Min.
    Max.
    Insulation
    R Value
    Flexibility
    Thermal Conductivity @ Temp.
    Color
    Each
    1"-401655Rigid0.2 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 75° FGreen9255K11000000
    1 1/2"-401657.5Rigid0.2 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 75° FGreen9255K1200000
    2"-4016510Rigid0.2 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 75° FGreen9255K4000000
     

    Easy-Thermoform Polystyrene Strips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Easy-Thermoform Polystyrene Strips.
    Often fabricated into signs, packaging, and light duty housings, these strips are easy to thermoform.
    2 ft. Long
    4 ft. Long
    Wd.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Each
    1/8" Thick
    2"-0.013" to 0.013"Extruded0 to 185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1195N22000001195N2100000
    4"-0.013" to 0.013"Extruded0 to 185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1195N4200001195N410000
    6"-0.013" to 0.013"Extruded0 to 185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1195N6200001195N610000
    8"-0.013" to 0.013"Extruded0 to 185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1195N8200001195N8100000
     
    3/16" Thick
    2"-0.019" to 0.019"Extruded0 to 185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1195N2400001195N230000
    4"-0.019" to 0.019"Extruded0 to 185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1195N4400001195N430000
    6"-0.019" to 0.019"Extruded0 to 185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1195N6400001195N6300000
    8"-0.019" to 0.019"Extruded0 to 185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1195N8400001195N8300000
     
    1/4" Thick
    2"-0.025" to 0.025"Extruded0 to 185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1195N2600001195N250000
    4"-0.025" to 0.025"Extruded0 to 185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1195N4600001195N4500000
    6"-0.025" to 0.025"Extruded0 to 185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1195N6600001195N6500000
    8"-0.025" to 0.025"Extruded0 to 185WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1195N86000001195N8500000
     

    Breakaway Rectangular Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Rectangle, Breakaway.
    Make size adjustments easy with these scored shims—just break off pieces for a custom fit around fasteners or corners. Designed to fill wide gaps, they’re best for aligning cabinets, doors, and windows. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Pkg.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Score
    Interval
    Color
    Material
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    1-4
    5-Up
    6" Lg. × 6" Wd.
    0.0625"-0.032" to 0.032"2" × 6"BlackPolystyreneASTM D638895015K50000000000
     

    Ultra-Electrical-Insulating Rexolite Polystyrene Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Electrical-Insulating Rexolite Polystyrene Sheets.
    Known for its electrical insulating properties, these sheets are often used for cable connectors, electrical housings, and in microwave applications. This material is also called Rexolite.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Mil. Spec.
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    1/8" Thick
    6"6"Cast-75212Semi-Clear Off-WhiteFed. Spec. L-P-516FDA Standard
    		1491T11000000
    6"12"Cast-75212Semi-Clear Off-WhiteFed. Spec. L-P-516FDA Standard
    		1491T21000000
    12"12"Cast-75212Semi-Clear Off-WhiteFed. Spec. L-P-516FDA Standard
    		1491T31000000
     
    1/4" Thick
    6"6"Cast-75212Semi-Clear Off-WhiteFed. Spec. L-P-516FDA Standard
    		1491T1200000
    6"12"Cast-75212Semi-Clear Off-WhiteFed. Spec. L-P-516FDA Standard
    		1491T22000000
    12"12"Cast-75212Semi-Clear Off-WhiteFed. Spec. L-P-516FDA Standard
    		1491T32000000
     
    1/2" Thick
    6"6"Cast-75212Semi-Clear Off-WhiteFed. Spec. L-P-516FDA Standard
    		1491T1300000
    6"12"Cast-75212Semi-Clear Off-WhiteFed. Spec. L-P-516FDA Standard
    		1491T23000000
    12"12"Cast-75212Semi-Clear Off-WhiteFed. Spec. L-P-516FDA Standard
    		1491T33000000
     

    Rectangular Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Rectangle, Sold Individually.
    Sized to fill wide gaps, use these shims straight out of the box or cut to your exact needs with a utility knife to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Each shim is color coded by thickness to quickly spot and grab the right size, saving time and reducing sizing errors. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot. Their textured surface keeps them from sliding apart when stacked.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Color
    Material
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    6" Lg. × 4" Wd.
    0.0625"-0.03" to 0.03"YellowPolystyreneASTM D7851095015K41000000
     
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