When engineers ask about the PP fire retardant sheet, they usually want three things: reliable flame performance, consistent machinability, and proof it won’t crack or warp after a year in service. To be honest, that’s exactly where this material has matured. The newest grades balance UL 94 ratings with good stiffness and clean processing, and—surprisingly—remain price-friendly versus PC or PVDF in many enclosures.
LIDA’s PP fire retardant sheet ships from No.316 Pingan West Street, Shunping County, Baoding City, Hebei, China 072250. Thickness: 2–30 mm. Standard sheets: 1220×2440 mm, 1000×2000 mm, 1500×3000 mm. Cut-to-size? Yes, routinely. Surfaces: glossy or embossed. Colors: natural, grey (≈RAL7032), black, plus custom matches.
| Property | Typical Value | Test/Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Density | ≈0.95 g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Flame rating | UL 94 V‑0 @ 3.0 mm; V‑2 @ 1.5 mm (typ.) | UL 94 [1] |
| Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) | ≈26–30% | ISO 4589 |
| Vicat softening temp | ≈150 °C (A120) | ISO 306 [2] |
| Tensile strength | ≈28 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Notched Charpy | ≈7 kJ/m² | ISO 179 |
| FMVSS 302 | Pass (typ. ≥3 mm) | FMVSS 302 [3] |
| Service temperature | -20 to +100 °C | Internal qualification |
Materials: PP homopolymer or impact-copolymer + halogen‑free FR package (often ammonium polyphosphate systems with synergists), antioxidants, UV stabilizers on request. Methods: dry-blend → twin-screw compounding → sheet extrusion/calendaring → annealing → cut-to-size. Testing: UL 94, LOI, FMVSS 302/ISO 3795, Vicat, tensile/impact, and glow-wire/needle flame for select programs (IEC 60695 [4]). Typical service life: ≈8–15 years indoors; outdoors depends on UV package.
Customer feedback: machinists like the “clean chip” behavior; purchasing likes the stable lead times. Some note embossed surfaces hide scuffs in factory environments—handy tip.
| Vendor | UL Rating (typ.) | Cut-to-Size | Lead Time | Custom Colors | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIDA Plastic (Hebei, CN) | V‑0 @ 3 mm | Yes | ≈10–20 days | Yes | ISO 9001; RoHS/REACH support |
| Generic Importer | V‑2 @ 3 mm | Limited | ≈3–6 weeks | Maybe | Specs vary by batch |
| Premium EU Brand | V‑0 @ 1.5–3 mm | Yes | ≈2–4 weeks | Yes | Higher price, excellent data set |
Options: halogen‑free vs. traditional FR, UV package, anti-static, emboss depth, and tight thickness tolerances for CNC nests. A battery integrator recently switched to PP fire retardant sheet for module partitions—cut weight by ~18% versus PC while meeting V‑0. Another win: a pharma fit-out used grey embossed PP fire retardant sheet for cleanroom cladding; easy wipe-down and no rust, obviously.
Compliance/certs on request: UL 94 classification, ISO 9001 QA, RoHS/REACH declarations, and—if the RFQ demands—material data with traceable batch testing. If you need pre-cut kits, just share DXFs; the team can nest for yield.
If your spec calls for tough, machinable sheets with credible fire data, PP fire retardant sheet hits a sweet spot of cost, weight, and compliance. Not perfect for high-heat continuous use—be realistic—but a workhorse for enclosures, labs, and transport interiors.