PP Polypropylene Sheet | Virgin Rigid Board 2-30mm

Table of Contents Toggle Product OverviewWhat Makes a PP Sheet Fit for Industrial Service — And What Doesn’tWhy XichengCore AdvantagesKey SpecificationsMechanical & Physical PropertiesAvailable Thicknesses & Sheet SizesChemical ResistanceCertifications and ComplianceHow to OrderComplete Your SystemFAQWhat thickness of PP sheet do I need for a chemical storage tank?Can PP sheet be used outdoors?How does Xicheng PP sheet compare to European or North American products?Do you provide material certificates?What is the minimum order quantity?Learn More on Our Blog Product Overview PP polypropylene sheet — the standard structural thermoplastic for corrosive chemical equipment fabrication. Extruded from 100% virgin PP homopolymer resin in thicknesses from 2 mm to 30 mm (custom to 50 mm), standard sheet sizes 1000×2000 mm, 1220×2440 mm, 1500×3000 mm, and 2000×3000 mm. White, beige, and grey finishes with smooth (Ra ≤0.8μm), matte, or anti-slip surface. Supplied to chemical plants, electroplating facilities, laboratory fume hood fabricators, water treatment contractors, and semiconductor equipment manufacturers in 50 countries. PP sheet is the foundation material for every corrosion-resistant system described on this site — tanks, ductwork, scrubbers, and fittings are all fabricated from it. Material 100% virgin PP homopolymer — zero recycled or regrind content. Lot-traceable to incoming resin. Co-polymer (PP-C) and V0 flame retardant grades available Thickness range 2-30 mm standard; custom to 50 mm. ±0.2 mm tolerance (≤10mm), ±0.3 mm (10-20mm), ±0.5 mm (>20mm) Sheet sizes 1000×2000 mm, 1220×2440 mm (4×8 ft), 1500×3000 mm, 2000×3000 mm. Custom to 2000×6000 mm Temperature range -40°C to 90°C continuous service. Co-polymer grades available for sub-zero impact resistance Density 0.91-0.93 g/cm³ — 30% lighter than PVC, 85% lighter than steel Colors White, Beige, Grey (natural PP pigment). Custom Blue/Green/Black MOQ 500 kg Surface Smooth (Ra ≤0.8μm), Matte, Anti-slip textured MOQ 1 m² — no minimum for standard thicknesses and colors Lead time 15-25 days What Makes a PP Sheet Fit for Industrial Service — And What Doesn’t Not all PP sheet is equal. The difference between a PP tank that holds acid for 15 years and one that stress-cracks at a weld seam within 3 years is determined by decisions made at the resin selection, extrusion, and quality control stages — before the sheet ever reaches a fabricator’s shop: Virgin vs recycled — the single biggest determinant of sheet quality. Recycled PP resin contains contaminants (other polymers mixed in during the recycling stream, degraded PP chains from previous thermal cycles, residual chemicals from the original application). A PP sheet made from recycled resin may look identical to virgin sheet — same color, same thickness, same surface finish — but welds differently (contaminants change the melt flow), bends differently (degraded molecular chains embrittle faster under stress), and resists chemicals differently (contaminants create preferential attack sites). Every Xicheng PP sheet is extruded from 100% virgin PP homopolymer with melt flow index verified per ISO 1133 before extrusion. Resin lots outside our specified MFI range are rejected — we do not adjust process parameters to accommodate out-of-spec resin. For flame retardant applications requiring the same virgin-grade integrity with V0 rating, see our flame retardant PP sheet. Thickness tolerance — the difference between a tank that fits and one that doesn’t. PP sheet sold as “6 mm” with actual thickness varying from 5.5 mm to 6.5 mm across the same sheet creates problems for the fabricator: weld grooves cut to 6 mm are too deep in thin areas (excessive rod consumption, longer welding time) and too shallow in thick areas (incomplete root penetration, weak joint). Our ±0.2 mm tolerance for sheets up to 10 mm means the fabricator sets the welding parameters once and trusts the thickness is consistent across every sheet in the order. Every sheet is measured at 5 points (center 4 corners) and the inspection data ships with the order — you know exactly what you received. PP’s defining industrial advantage: it has no corrosion mechanism. Metals corrode through electrochemical reactions — rust on steel, pitting on stainless, galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals. PP does not corrode because it is electrically non-conductive (surface resistivity ≥10¹⁴ Ω per IEC 60093) and chemically inert to aqueous acids, alkalis, and salt solutions at industrial concentrations. A PP tank wall is the same material at the liquid-contact surface as it is at the exterior — there is no coating to fail, no lining to debond, no substrate to rust when the barrier layer is breached. In electroplating environments, PP’s electrical insulation eliminates the stray current corrosion that perforates metal tank bodies within months. For chemical storage applications demanding this zero-corrosion guarantee, see our PP water storage tanks and PP chemical acid storage tanks fabricated from Xicheng PP sheet. Material selection for corrosive industrial environments is governed by standards including US EPA hazardous waste containment guidelines which recognize that non-metallic materials eliminate the corrosion failure modes inherent to metal tanks and ductwork in chemical service. Why Xicheng 16 years, 2600 systems shipped worldwide. PP sheet is the raw material for every system we manufacture — we extrude it, we weld it, we ship finished equipment made from it. When you buy PP sheet from Xicheng, you’re buying from a manufacturer that also fabricates tanks, ductwork, and scrubbers from the same sheet — we know what a fabricator needs because we are fabricators: Same resin, same batch, every sheet in your order. A multi-sheet order for a large tank project requires every sheet to weld identically — same melt temperature, same flow characteristics, same heat history. If sheet 1 and sheet 7 behave differently under the welding torch, the fabricator must adjust technique between sheets, slowing production and increasing weld defect risk. We fulfill multi-sheet orders from a single extrusion campaign — all sheets from the same resin batch, same process parameters, same thermal history. For fabricators building multi-ton tank installations or multi-kilometer duct networks, this batch consistency eliminates the material variable from welding quality control. We weld what we extrude — the feedback loop is built in. Our fabrication shop consumes approximately 40% of our sheet production — the PP tanks, ducts, and scrubbers we ship as finished equipment are built from our own sheet. If a sheet grade welds poorly, we discover it in our own shop before a customer does. If a thickness tolerance issue causes fit-up problems, our own fabricators flag it immediately. This internal consumption creates a quality feedback loop that standalone sheet extruders (who never touch a welding torch) don’t have. Regional supply with local technical support. We maintain distributor relationships and project support capability in key regions: Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia), Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines), and Africa (Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt). For fabricators in these regions, we provide application engineering support — material selection guidance, welding procedure recommendations, and joint design advice — not just a price quote and a shipping date. Contact [email protected] for regional distributor information. Send your sheet specifications to [email protected]. We’ll provide a quotation with thickness tolerance data from your order’s production batch. WhatsApp: 86 18927456906. Core Advantages 100% Virgin PP — No Recycled, No Regrind, No Contamination: Every sheet from virgin homopolymer with lot-traceable resin. Melt flow verified per ISO 1133 before extrusion. ±0.2mm Thickness Tolerance, 5-Point Verified Per Sheet: Inspection data ships with every order — you verify what you received against what you ordered. Batch-Lot Consistency for Multi-Sheet Projects: Single extrusion campaign for project orders — every sheet welds identically across the entire order. Fabricator’s Extruder — We Weld What We Make: 40% of sheet output consumed in our own fabrication shop — quality issues found internally, not by customers. Halogen-Free, No Acid Gas on Combustion: PP contains no Cl, Br, or F — safe for occupied building ventilation, cleanroom, and electronics manufacturing. Key Specifications Mechanical & Physical Properties Material 100% Virgin PP (Polypropylene) Homopolymer — zero recycled content Density 0.91-0.93 g/cm³ (ISO 1183) Tensile Strength 28-32 MPa (ISO 527) Flexural Strength 35-40 MPa (ISO 178) Impact Strength (Notched Izod, 23°C) 3-5 KJ/m² (ISO 180) Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa) 90-100°C (ISO 75) Vicat Softening Point 140-150°C (ISO 306) Working Temperature Range -40°C to 90°C Water Absorption (24h) < 0.01% (ISO 62) Surface Resistivity ≥ 10¹⁴ Ω (IEC 60093) — electrical insulator grade Flammability HB (UL 94). V0 flame retardant grade available: FR PP sheet Colors White, Beige, Grey (Custom: Blue/Green/Black, MOQ 500kg) Surface Finish Smooth (Ra ≤0.8μm), Matte, Anti-slip (textured) Available Thicknesses & Sheet Sizes Thickness Tolerance Standard Sheet Sizes Approx. Weight (1220×2440mm) 2mm ±0.2mm 1000×2000mm / 1220×2440mm 5.4 kg 3mm ±0.2mm 1220×2440mm / 1500×3000mm 8.0 kg 4mm ±0.2mm 1220×2440mm / 1500×3000mm 10.7 kg 5mm ±0.2mm 1220×2440mm / 1500×3000mm / 2000×3000mm 13.4 kg 6mm ±0.2mm 1220×2440mm / 1500×3000mm / 2000×3000mm 16.0 kg 8mm ±0.2mm 1220×2440mm / 1500×3000mm / 2000×3000mm 21.4 kg 10mm ±0.2mm 1220×2440mm / 1500×3000mm / 2000×3000mm 26.7 kg 12mm ±0.3mm 1220×2440mm / 1500×3000mm / 2000×3000mm 32.1 kg 15mm ±0.3mm 1220×2440mm / 1500×3000mm 40.1 kg 20mm ±0.3mm 1500×3000mm 80.2 kg 25mm ±0.5mm 1500×3000mm 100.2 kg 30mm ±0.5mm 1500×3000mm 120.3 kg Custom thicknesses to 50mm, custom dimensions to 2000×6000mm. For 10 mm and above in heavy structural grades, see our thick PP sheet 10-25mm. For thin-gauge applications 3-10mm, see thin PP sheet 3-10mm. MOQ 1 piece. Chemical Resistance Chemical Formula Concentration Temperature Resistance Sulfuric Acid Hâ‚‚SOâ‚„ Up to 96% 23°C Excellent Hydrochloric Acid HCl Up to 37% 23°C Excellent Nitric Acid HNO₃ Up to 30% 23°C Excellent Phosphoric Acid H₃POâ‚„ All concentrations 23°C Excellent Hydrofluoric Acid HF Up to 40% 23°C Excellent Sodium Hydroxide NaOH All concentrations Up to 60°C Excellent Ammonium Hydroxide NHâ‚„OH All concentrations Up to 60°C Excellent Alcohols / Glycols — — Up to 60°C Good Aromatic Solvents — — 23°C Limited — not recommended for prolonged contact PP is one of the few thermoplastics suitable for continuous hydrofluoric acid (HF) service — a critical capability for semiconductor wet bench and silicon etching applications. However, PP is not suitable for: strong oxidizing agents (concentrated HNO₃ above 50%, fuming Hâ‚‚SOâ‚„), chlorinated hydrocarbons (dichloromethane, chloroform), or aromatic solvents (benzene, toluene, xylene) at elevated temperatures. For these applications, PVDF or PTFE is required. For workplace exposure limits of common industrial chemicals, refer to OSHA Chemical Data. Certifications and Compliance CE Certified — PP Polypropylene Sheet (3 certificates) RoHS Compliant — PP homopolymer material ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management System ISO 14001:2015 — Environmental Management System SGS Tested — Mechanical properties (tensile ISO 527, impact ISO 180, flexural ISO 178), dimensional accuracy, chemical resistance per ISO 175 Material Certification — Lot-traceable certificates of analysis available with every order at no charge UL 94 — HB standard grade; V0 flame retardant grade available (halogen-free FR additive — no brominated or chlorinated flame retardants) How to Order You send — Required thickness (mm), sheet dimensions (mm), color, surface finish, quantity (sheets or m²), application (tank/duct/hood/other), and any special requirements (UV-stabilized, co-polymer for low-temperature, V0 FR grade) We confirm — Technical feasibility, thickness/size availability, batch schedule, pricing, lead time We produce — Single extrusion campaign for project orders, 5-point QC measurement per sheet We ship — Wood pallet packaging with moisture barrier. Sea freight (FOB Shenzhen), air freight, or land transport Contact [email protected] or WhatsApp 86 18927456906 — quotation with batch data within 24 hours. Complete Your System PVC Rigid Plastic Sheet — PVC alternative with inherent V0 fire rating White PP Cleanroom Sheet — Smooth white PP for GMP pharmaceutical and cleanroom applications Thick PP Sheet 10-25mm — Heavy structural grades for freestanding tank fabrication PP Rigid Engineering Plate — Beige/grey/white rigid PP plate for industrial fabrication Thin PP Sheet 3-10mm — Light-gauge structural PP for duct panels and tank covers PP Water Storage Tank — Fabricated from Xicheng PP sheet PP Industrial Pipe — PP pipe system for sheet-fabricated equipment connections FAQ What thickness of PP sheet do I need for a chemical storage tank? For rectangular tanks with external steel reinforcement: up to 2,000L use 8-10mm; 2,000-5,000L use 10-12mm; 5,000-10,000L use 12-15mm. For freestanding tanks without steel frame, use 20-30mm. These are guidelines only — contact Xicheng engineering with your tank dimensions, specific gravity of stored liquid, and operating temperature for a design calculation. Can PP sheet be used outdoors? Standard PP sheet will embrittle after 2-3 years of direct tropical sunlight due to UV degradation. For outdoor installations, specify UV-stabilized PP grade, or protect standard sheet with UV-resistant coating or a canopy/shelter. Grey PP offers marginally better outdoor durability than white due to carbon black content in the pigment. For guaranteed outdoor durability, specify UV-stabilized PP at time of order. How does Xicheng PP sheet compare to European or North American products? Mechanical properties and chemical resistance are equivalent to European/US-manufactured PP sheet — both are extruded from the same virgin PP homopolymer resin grades to the same ISO standards. The difference is supply chain: factory-direct pricing from Shenzhen is typically 20-35% lower than Western distributors, with sea freight adding 2-4 weeks to delivery for non-Asian destinations. All products carry CE and RoHS certification. Third-party testing per ISO standards available on request. Do you provide material certificates? Yes. ISO 9001:2015 material certification with lot traceability is available on request at no charge. Third-party test reports (tensile, impact, chemical resistance) can be arranged for project-specific requirements — contact us for scope and timeline. What is the minimum order quantity? 1 m² for standard thicknesses (2-30mm), standard colors (white/beige/grey), and standard surface finish (smooth). Custom colors: MOQ 500 kg. Custom dimensions: MOQ 1 sheet. No upper limit on order size. Learn More on Our Blog PP vs Stainless vs FRP Material Comparison Activated Carbon Technical Articles Wet Scrubber Technical Articles