Vapor Barriers | McMaster-Carr

	Thickness Thickness

0.002"

0.004"

	Width Width

	Length Length

	Color Color

	White		Black
	Clear		Blue
	Gray		Beige

	Shape Shape


Film	Sheet and Bar

	Backing Type Backing Type


Plain	Adhesive

	Clarity Clarity

Clear

Semi-Clear

Opaque

	Material Material

Plastic

Fabric

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Flexible
	Semi-Rigid

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Low Thermal Expansion

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	For Use With For Use With

	Density Density

0.043-0.048 lbs./cu. in.

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

	Hardness Hardness

	Friction Rating Friction Rating

Slippery

Very Slippery

Not Rated

	Fabrication Fabrication

	Impact Strength Rating Impact Strength Rating

Excellent

Poor

Not Rated

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

	Thermal Stability Thermal Stability

Good

Poor

Not Rated

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About Plastic

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

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Film

Color: See Table
Temperature Range: See Table
Tensile Strength: See Table
Impact Strength: 1.1-1.94 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: See Table
For Use Outdoors: 0.005" Thick.: No; All other sizes: Yes
Specifications Met:
0.005" Thick.: ASTM E84 10/40 for Flame and Smoke, Cal. No. 294-40, Canvas Products Association International Specification 84, Sections 6 and 7
0.016", 0.023", and 0.055" Thick.: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
All other sizes: Not Rated

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.

The 0.005” thick film is flame retardant; it meets ASTM E8410/40 for flame and smoke.

Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Wd.	Lg.	Hardness	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength	Color		Each
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	6ft.	100ft.	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-40° to 180°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear White	00000000	0000000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8ft.	100ft.	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-40° to 180°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear White	00000000	000000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	12ft.	100ft.	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-40° to 180°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear White	00000000	000000
0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	20ft.	100ft.	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-40° to 180°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	Semi-Clear White	00000000	000000
0.016"	-0.0016" to 0.0016"	20"	2ft.	Rockwell R50 (Medium)	-70° to 120°	4,000 psi (Poor)	Opaque White	00000000	0000
0.023"	-0.0023" to 0.0023"	2ft.	45"	Rockwell R50 (Medium)	-70° to 120°	4,000 psi (Poor)	Opaque White	00000000	0000
0.055"	-0.0055" to 0.0055"	2ft.	50"	Rockwell R50 (Medium)	-70° to 120°	4,000 psi (Poor)	Opaque White	00000000	00000

							47" Wd.
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Hardness	Temperature Range	Tensile Strength	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.015"	-0.005" to 0.005"	Opaque Black	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	Not Rated	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	00000
0.030"	-0.005" to 0.005"	Opaque Black	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	Not Rated	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	0000

Blue Adhesive-Back Plastic 7 ft. Long Zipper

00000000

Each

000000

Semi-Clear White
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Wd., ft.	Lg., ft.	Hardness	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength		Each
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
Opaque Black/Gray
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	8	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	16	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	24	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	25	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	40	100	Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)	-10° to 120°	3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)	0000000	000000

Chemical-Resistant PVC Film

Color: White
Temperature Range: -10° to 150° F
Tensile Strength: 7,000-7,800 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 0.7-3 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R110-R120 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes

Use this adhesive-back PVC Type 1 film as a liner to protect surfaces in chemical-processing applications. It stands up to a wide range of chemicals, from acids to alkalies. This film is also an excellent electrical insulator.

			27" × 20"		27" × 38"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Adhesive Type		Each		Each
0.0045"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Acrylic	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Clear Chemical-Resistant PVC Film

Color: See table
Temperature Range: 15° to 140° F
Tensile Strength: 2,680-3,400 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell R57 (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No

Use this PVC film to line tanks and in chemical-processing applications where visibility is essential. PVC resists acids and alkalies.

Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Wd.	Lg., ft.		Roll
0.004"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	Clear	36"	25	0000000	000000
0.004"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	Clear	36"	150	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	Clear	48"	25	0000000	00000
0.004"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	Clear	48"	150	0000000	000000
0.005"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	Clear	20"	25	00000000	00000
0.008"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Clear	36"	25	0000000	00000
0.008"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Clear	36"	75	0000000	00000
0.008"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Clear	48"	25	0000000	00000
0.008"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Clear	48"	75	0000000	000000

Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Color	Wd.	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.016"	-0.0016" to 0.0016"	Clear	54"	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	00000
0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	Clear	54"	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	0000
0.04"	-0.002" to 0.002"	Clear	48"	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	0000
0.06"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Clear	48"	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	0000
0.08"	-0.004" to 0.004"	Blue	48"	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	00000
0.12"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Clear	48"	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	00000
0.16"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Blue	48"	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	00000
0.2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	Clear	48"	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	00000000	00000

Clear Static-Cling Chemical-Resistant PVC Film

Color: Clear
Temperature Range: -10° to 100° F
Tensile Strength: 4,600 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: Not rated
Hardness: Not rated
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: UL 94 V-0

Static cling allows this PVC film to stick without an adhesive.

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

				Pkg. of 6		Pkg. of 50
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Wd.	Lg.		Pkg.		Pkg.
0.007"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	9"	12"	0000000	00000	0000000	000000

Clear Static-Dissipative Chemical-Resistant PVC Film

Color: Clear
Temperature Range: -5° to 140° F
Tensile Strength: 1,900 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 0.65 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Durometer 80D (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No

Carbon mesh is embedded into this clear PVC film to dissipate electrostatic discharge and protect sensitive electronic equipment.

Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Surface Resistivity	Wd.	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
0.012"	-0.0019" to 0.0019"	8.5 x 10⁶ ohms/sq.	54"	1, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	000000

Polyester Fabric

Often used as outdoor equipment covers and pit liners, this material combines UV, water, and mildew resistance with tear resistance.

Vinyl Laminated
Wd.	Thick.	Density, oz./sq. yd.	Max. Temperature, °F	Choose a Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
61"	0.015"	13	180°	Black, Blue, Gray, White	1, 10, 20, 100	0000000	00000
61"	0.022"	18	180°	Black	1, 5, 10, 50	0000000	0000
61"	0.022"	18	180°	Gray	1, 5, 10, 50	0000000	0000
61"	0.022"	18	180°	White	1, 5, 10, 50	0000000	0000
61"	0.027"	22	180°	Black	1, 5, 10, 50	00000000	0000
61"	0.027"	22	180°	Gray	1, 5, 10, 50	00000000	0000
61"	0.027"	22	180°	White	1, 5, 10, 50	00000000	0000

Ultra-Weather-Resistant Nylon Fabric Sheets

The neoprene coating on these nylon sheets resists UV rays as well as solvents and oil, so they are often used as tarps. Suitable for outdoor use.

Wd.	Thick.	Density, oz./sq. yd.	Max. Temperature, °F	Finish	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
60"	0.022"	16	180°	Neoprene Coated	Black	1, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	000000
60"	0.040"	40	180°	Neoprene Coated	Black	1, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000

Water-Repellent Cotton Fabric Sheets

Saturated with wax, these sheets also have a polyester coating on one side to resist corrosion and moisture. Protect piping and wrap irregularly shaped objects with this very flexible fabric. It adheres to itself but can be separated easily.

Wd.	Thick.	Density, oz./sq. yd.	Color	Finish	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
36"	0.013"	8	Beige	Wax/Polyester Coated	10, 25, 50, 100, 150	000000	00000