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Film Additives
 -A diverse group of specialty chemicals incorporated into plastic formulations before or during processing, or to the surfaces of finished products after processing.
-Their primary purpose is to modify the behavior of plastics during processing or to impart useful properties to fabricated plastic articles. (Modern Plastics Encyclopedia 1995).
-Additives can be incorporated into plastics to alter their physical, mechanical, or chemical properties.
-Additives are commonly used to protect poly bags from the degrading effects of ultraviolet light, heat, or bacteria.
-Additives are also used to provide coloring or reduce friction.
Typical film additives include:
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High Clarity Additives
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for additional clarity and visibility
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EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate)
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for additional strength and stretch
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Anti-Slip and Blocking Additives
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for easy opening and to avoid slippage during stacking
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Anti-Static Additives
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for Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) protection
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UVI (ultra violet inhibitors) Additives
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for prolonged product shelf-life when exposed to sunlight
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Carbon Black Additives
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for visible and ultra violet light protection
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Flame Retardant Additives
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for heat resistance and flame resistance
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Color Pigment Additives
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for solid or tint coloring
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