High Density Polyethylene Additive

The addition of antioxidants prevents the polymer from degrading during processing and prevents the finished product from oxidizing in use. Antistatic additives are used in many packaging grades to reduce the adhesion of dust and dirt to bottles or packages. Specific applications require special additive formulations, such as copper inhibitors associated with wire and cable applications. Excellent weather resistance and UV (or sunlight) resistance can be achieved by adding anti-UV additives. PE without UV resistance or carbon black is not recommended for continuous outdoor use. High grade carbon black pigments provide excellent UV resistance and are often used in outdoor applications such as wires, cables, troughs or pipes.