United States, Sept. 23 -- Dow announced the launch of DOWSIL (TM) 5-1050 Polymer Processing Aid (PPA), designed to address the growing demand for film packaging manufactured without fluoropolymer-based PPAs. In addition to serving as an alternative to fluoro-based options, this technology offers primary benefits, among others, like melt fracture mitigation and die lip build up suppression in linear low density polyethylene grades, leading to high quality films. Key features and benefits of DOWSIL (TM) 5-1050 PPAEngineered for a wide range of film applications and resins, DOWSIL (TM) 5-1050 PPA contains a silicone additive in a polyethylene carrier and is supplied as a masterbatch for ease of feeding into existing extrusion processes. This ...