Description
This natural polypropylene homopolymer sheet offers a robust, food-safe solution for a wide range of industrial, commercial and fabrication applications. Manufactured from high-quality PPH, it provides excellent chemical and acid resistance, making it suitable for demanding environments where durability and hygiene are critical.
Available in a selection of pre-cut sizes from 250mm x 250mm to 1000mm x 250mm, and in thicknesses from 10mm up to 20mm, this rigid plastic sheet is ideal for machining, tank and lining fabrication, cutting boards, and process components. Its smooth, easy-to-clean surface and reliable mechanical performance make it a preferred choice across food processing, chemical handling, pharmaceutical, laboratory and general engineering settings.
Product Features
- Material: polypropylene homopolymer (PPH) in a natural, translucent finish for easy inspection and hygiene control.
- Thickness options typically ranging from 10mm up to 20mm for medium to heavy-duty structural and fabrication work.
- Pre-cut size variants including 250mm x 250mm, 500mm x 250mm, 500mm x 500mm and 1000mm x 250mm, plus many additional format options.
- Excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, acids and alkalis for reliable performance in aggressive environments.
- Food-safe grade polypropylene suitable for direct contact with food in preparation, processing and packaging areas.
- Low moisture absorption and non-tainting properties help maintain product integrity and hygienic conditions.
- Good machinability – can be cut, drilled, milled and welded using standard plastic fabrication techniques.
Key Features and Benefits
- Outstanding chemical resistance – ideal for use in contact with acids, alkalis and many solvents, reducing the risk of corrosion and material degradation.
- Food-safe and hygienic – compliant material for food handling, with a smooth, non-porous surface that is easy to clean and disinfect.
- Durable yet lightweight – combines good impact resistance and rigidity with relatively low weight, making handling and installation easier.
- Easy to fabricate – suitable for cutting, welding, bending and machining into custom components, tanks, guards and panels.
- Excellent moisture and vapour resistance – low water absorption helps maintain dimensional stability in humid or wet conditions.
- Good electrical insulation – inherently non-conductive, making it useful in electrical and control enclosures where insulation is required.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Polypropylene homopolymer (PPH), natural |
| Available thickness range | Typically 10mm to 20mm nominal thickness |
| Standard size options | 250mm x 250mm, 500mm x 250mm, 500mm x 500mm, 1000mm x 100mm, 1000mm x 250mm (plus additional pre-cut sizes) |
| Colour/finish | Natural, slightly translucent sheet with smooth surfaces |
| Chemical resistance | High resistance to many acids, alkalis, salts and aqueous solutions |
| Typical service temperature | Approx. 0°C to +80°C (application dependent) |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This natural polypropylene sheet is suitable for a wide range of industrial, commercial and hygiene-critical installations where chemical resistance and food safety are essential.
- Food preparation surfaces, cutting boards and processing equipment components.
- Chemical storage and process tanks, bunds, ducting and linings.
- Machined parts, guards, jigs and fixtures in general engineering and fabrication.
- Laboratory benches, splashbacks and trays for chemical handling areas.
- Panels, cladding and covers in wash-down or corrosive production environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this polypropylene sheet suitable for direct food contact?
Yes. The sheet is manufactured from food-safe polypropylene homopolymer in a natural grade, making it suitable for applications involving direct contact with food, such as preparation surfaces, cutting boards and processing equipment components.
Can the sheet be cut and machined with standard workshop tools?
Yes. Polypropylene sheet can generally be cut, drilled and machined using standard woodworking or metalworking tools with appropriate sharp blades and cutters. For complex fabrications or welding, standard thermoplastic welding and fabrication techniques can be used.
How resistant is this sheet to chemicals and acids?
The PPH sheet offers excellent resistance to a wide range of acids, alkalis, salts and many aqueous chemicals, making it ideal for chemical tanks, linings and process components. However, compatibility with specific concentrated chemicals or solvents should always be checked against a chemical resistance guide for your exact application.
All sizes & prices
40 sizes · prices include VAT · tap a price to select that size
| Thickness Sheet size | 250 × 250mm | 500 × 250mm | 500 × 500mm | 1000 × 100mm | 1000 × 250mm | 1000 × 500mm | 1000 × 1000mm | 2000 × 500mm | 2000 × 1000mm | 3000 × 1500mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10mm | £43.55£696.80/m² | £100.20£801.60/m² | £74.20£296.80/m² | £62.91£629.10/m² | £74.20£296.80/m² | £270.96£541.92/m² | £516.12£516.12/m² | £516.12£516.12/m² | £982.24£491.12/m² | £2,095.14£465.58/m² |
| 12mm | £51.61£825.76/m² | £88.71£709.68/m² | £169.34£677.36/m² | £74.20£742.00/m² | £169.34£677.36/m² | £320.97£641.94/m² | £643.55£643.55/m² | £643.55£643.55/m² | £1,177.40£588.70/m² | £2,579.00£573.11/m² |
| 15mm | £64.51£1,032.16/m² | £111.30£890.40/m² | £214.53£858.12/m² | £95.16£951.60/m² | £214.53£858.12/m² | £403.21£806.42/m² | £774.18£774.18/m² | £774.18£774.18/m² | £1,467.71£733.85/m² | £3,145.11£698.91/m² |
| 20mm | £88.71£1,419.36/m² | £153.21£1,225.68/m² | £282.26£1,129.04/m² | £125.80£1,258.00/m² | £282.26£1,129.04/m² | £540.30£1,080.60/m² | £1,032.24£1,032.24/m² | £1,032.24£1,032.24/m² | £1,967.71£983.85/m² | £4,191.88£931.52/m² |
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