As per our Shipping and Returns Policy, custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-returnable. If you need an over- or undersized item, note it under "Comments" during Checkout. Cut-to-size orders have an acceptable cut tolerance of 1/8" (0.125"), so clarify if the adjustment is to be made on the (+) or (-) side of the saw blade.Please review our full return and shipping policy here.
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Since custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-refundable, be very careful while measuring your dimensions. As each cut is nominal, even the slightest miscalculation could be costly.
How to Use a Measuring Tape
Extend your tape measure several inches to find the 1 and 2 inch markers. In between the inch markers you’ll find 16 equally spaced tick marks.
Measure by counting the increments beyond the nearest inch. As the increments decrease, so does the length of the mark. For example, 1/2" has a bigger mark than 1/4" which has a bigger mark than 1/8". The smallest mark follows at 1/16". Please be aware that some measuring tapes may have even smaller increments.
Features of a Measuring Tape: Sliding End Hook
The sliding end hook is designed for two different types of measurements. An outside measurement (where the hook of the tape hangs over an edge), requires the hook to slide out a bit to account for the thickness of the material. When making an inside measurement (where the hook will push up against a surface), the clip slides in, again, accounting for its thickness. The measuring tape self-adjusts to guarantee an accurate measurement (as far as the tape is concerned).
Sanitizing Acrylic and Polycarbonate Sheet [X]
Acrylic and Polycarbonate Sneeze Guards and like products require special care while cleaning and disinfecting. To maintain the optical clarity of sneeze guards and other acrylic or polycarbonate items, use an acrylic or polycarbonate safe cleaner like Novus Plastic Polish #1, Brillianize Plastic Cleaner, or a mild soap solution.
Please reference the following compatible cleaners when DISINFECTING acrylic and polycarbonate items. The use of commonly available commercial alcohol or ammonia-based disinfectants may cause crazing and damage.
White Type 1 PVC Sheet for Clean, Chemical-Resistant Fabrication
White PVC Type 1 (Grade 1) sheet combines a clean, high-visibility appearance with broad chemical resistance and structural rigidity. This engineering-grade thermoplastic is regularly chosen for laboratory equipment, chemical-processing components, containment trays, cabinetry, and other industrial assemblies where corrosion resistance and a bright surface are valuable.
Manufactured as a rigid, unplasticized PVC compound, White Type 1 PVC satisfies standard ASTM D-1784 Class 12454-B requirements. Its excellent fabrication properties make it straightforward to machine, drill, and hot-air weld when building customized fluid handling systems, valve bodies, and industrial ducting networks.
Looking for a different aesthetic or higher thermal tolerance? We offer Gray Type 1 PVC Sheet for general industrial projects, or explore our CPVC Gray Sheet for operating environments reaching up to 200°F.
Why Choose This Specific Sheet?
White PVC Type 1 is a reliable material for aggressive chemical or high-visibility settings. It is typically recommended if your project requires:
Chemical Chemical Resistance:
Resists many acids, alkalis, salts, alcohols, and other industrial chemicals.
Rigidity:
Provides the stiffness and mechanical strength needed for fabricated panels, trays, ducting, and properly designed containment equipment.
Flame Retardancy:
Features a UL 94 V-0 flame rating and low flame spread characteristics.
Versatile Fabrication:
Can be machined, thermoformed, solvent cemented, or hot-air welded into trays, ducting, tanks, and other custom assemblies.
Dielectric Strength:
Provides effective electrical insulation properties for control boxes, junction boards, and protective wire housings.
PVC Type 1 vs. CPVC: Which Do You Need?
While both materials provide strong chemical resistance, their maximum operating temperatures set them apart.
Choose White PVC Type 1 (This Sheet) for ambient and moderately elevated-temperature industrial settings that need rigidity, chemical resistance, weldability, and cost-effective fabrication. It represents a cost-effective choice for standard laboratory and industrial layouts.
Choose CPVC if the environment involves hot, highly corrosive fluids or higher thermal capabilities than standard Type 1 PVC.
Designed for Industrial Functionality: White PVC Type 1 is shipped without protective masking. Surface scuffs or minor abrasions are normal for this industrial material and are generally acceptable for industrial applications. Scuffs, scratches, and minor abrasions are not considered valid reasons for return.
Watch: What is Type 1 PVC?
Material Warnings
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Polyvinyl Chloride, CAS 9002-86, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .
Handling: Cut sheets may have sharp edges. We recommend wearing protective gloves when unpacking and handling this material to ensure safety.
Suitability: We take pride in the quality of our materials as they leave our facility. However, because every project is unique, we cannot account for how materials are modified, stored, or used after delivery. Please perform the necessary tests to ensure this material is right for your specific application and end-use conditions.
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Technical Performance
White PVC Type 1 is a high-rigidity thermoplastic that readily handles corrosive chemical processing and clean industrial environments. It provides a balanced combination of chemical resistance, tensile strength, and cost-efficiency.
Features a typical maximum continuous operating temperature of approximately 140°F (60°C).
Fire Safety:
Classified with a UL 94 V-0 rating, demonstrating self-extinguishing characteristics when the external ignition source is removed.
Key Properties
Electrical Insulation:
High dielectric strength makes it a suitable option for control panels, wire tracks, and electrical enclosures.
Low Moisture Absorption:
Near-zero water absorption helps maintain precise dimensional stability in humid or wet applications.
Excellent Weldability:
Can be hot-air welded or solvent cemented using procedures and joining materials compatible with PVC.
Clean Machinability:
Easily routed, drilled, or turned using standard high-speed steel (HSS) tooling while holding tight dimensional tolerances.
Rigid Construction:
Formulated without added plasticizers or fillers for applications requiring stiffness, chemical resistance, and fabrication versatility.
Common Industrial Applications
Laboratory & Industrial Equipment: Trays, cabinetry, work surfaces, hood assemblies, and fabricated enclosures requiring chemical resistance and a clean white appearance.
Chemical Processing: Properly designed tanks, containment trays, fume-handling components, ducting, and equipment covers.
Water & Wastewater Equipment: Weir plates, baffles, covers, non-pressure manifolds, and fabricated components exposed to compatible treatment chemicals.
Electrical Equipment: Control panels, wire-management components, and protective enclosures where the supplied grade's dielectric and flammability properties meet the design requirements.
Engineering Limitations & Alternatives
While White PVC Type 1 is a highly versatile choice, extreme temperatures or outdoor environments may warrant an alternative material:
Elevated Operating Temperatures: PVC Type 1 loses stiffness and load-bearing capability as temperature rises. Better Alternative: For continuous chemical service up to 200°F, choose CPVC Gray Sheet.
Low-Temperature Impact: Standard PVC can become brittle in low-temperature environments and is susceptible to cracking under strong, localized impacts. Better Alternative: For applications requiring excellent low-temperature impact strength, consider HDPE.
Prolonged Outdoor UV Exposure: Unmodified White PVC may experience surface degradation or chalking under continuous direct ultraviolet light. Better Alternative: For long-term outdoor weatherability, consider UV-Stabilized Marine Board HDPE (King StarBoard®).
White PVC Sheet - Rigid PVC Type 1 Sheet Questions?
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Polyvinyl Chloride, CAS 9002-86, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to