Dow Introduces Non-Fluoropolymer Processing Aid for Film Packaging
- DOWSIL™ 5-1050 PPA is designed for blown and stretch film applications.
- It addresses demand for non-fluoropolymer PPAs in film packaging.
- The product complies with EU and US food contact safety regulations.
- DOWSIL™ 5-1050 PPA is available in sample and commercial quantities.
Introduction
Dow has launched DOWSIL™ 5-1050 Polymer Processing Aid (PPA), targeting the demand for film packaging without fluoropolymer-based PPAs. This product is engineered for blown and stretch film applications.
Product Features
DOWSIL™ 5-1050 PPA offers benefits such as melt fracture mitigation and die lip buildup suppression in linear low-density polyethylene grades, resulting in high-quality films. It contains a silicone additive in a polyethylene carrier and is supplied as a masterbatch for easy integration into existing extrusion processes.
Regulatory Compliance
The product complies with European Commission Regulation (EU) 10/2011 and US FDA 21 CFR 174.5, ensuring food contact safety. It can be incorporated via dry or melt blending, enhancing its versatility.
Availability
Dow offers DOWSIL™ 5-1050 PPA in both sample and commercial scale quantities, supporting the packaging industry's shift towards safer, more sustainable materials.
Source: Dow Chemical