6 x 10, 2 Mil Flat Amber Bag

Overview:

UV Protective Amber Poly Bags

Brown amber poly bags are designed to shield light-sensitive items from ultraviolet radiation. These UV protective zipper bags are made of low density polyethylene and feature an amber brown color that aids protecting light from penetrating, thus helping to preserve the contents' quality during storage or transport.

Each brown amber poly bag is flush cut making the bag easy to fill on it's open end and easy to heat seal or tape shut.

Our lay flat brown amber plastic bags are made of virgin polyethylene and meet all USDA and FDA requirements.

Our amber UV protective bags meet USP XXII and USP XXIII procedure 66.1. These bags pass USP 671, with light transmission not exceeding 10% at any wavelength from 290 nm to 450 nm

UV poly bags are popular for photo sensitive materials, pharmaceuticals, light-sensitive chemicals, and food additives, as they protect contents from harmful UV rays, which can degrade or damage items like medications, electronics, film, and photographs.

What are amber poly bags used for?

Amber bags primary function is to protect contents from harmful UV rays, which can degrade or damage items like medications, electronics, film, and photographs and other products that are sensitive to light.

Why are the UV protective bags colored brown?

The amber or brown color of the bags is crucial in aiding blocking out UV light transmissions. There is a possibility of producing UV protective bags without the brown color, however the protection will be much lower as the brown color additive adds an extra UV barrier.

When are bags with UV protection needed?

Bags with UV protection are used to securely store and package items to protect them during shipping and transport. If you work in an industry that handles light sensitive objects, or are a collector of valuables that you want to protect from sun damage, these amber zip lock bags are a great solution for keeping your products protected from the sun's UV rays.

What industries are these amber bags popular in?

• Pharmaceuticals: Pharmacies use these amber bags for protecting medications from light degradation which can alter the medications' effectiveness.
• Electronics: Shielding electronic components and circuit boards from light damage.
• Film and Photography: Preserving photographic film and prints which are sensitive to light.
• Collectibles: Protecting valuable items like stamps, coins, or documents from fading from sun or light exposure.
• Food Additives: Protecting food ingredients from light to protect their integrity.

Easy Handling

The lay flat open ended amber bags are easy to fill and seal or tape shut.

Recyclable

These amber bags are reusable and recyclable.

Sizing

The sizes are listed width by length from the outside of the bag, these are not inner dimensions. We always recommend going with a bag slightly larger than the product to ensure a comfortable fit. Please note bag tolerances are +/- 1/8" on size, and +/- 10% on thickness.

Don't find the size you are looking for? We can custom make if for you!

Compliance

Our brown UV poly bags are mono-layer extruded and made of a performance blend of virgin low density polyethylene and linear low density polyethylene. They meet all USDA and FDA requirements and are BPA free, making them safe for food use. Additionally, our bags are ROHS and REACH compliant and comply with California Proposition 65 and all applicable CONEG heavy metal restrictions.

Our bags do not contain any animal derived ingredients and are even certified Kosher

Heat Sealing Instructions:

Our bags are heat sealable and easy to seal with an impulse sealer. Please follow the following guidelines from sealing temperatures based on bag thickness:

Temperature should be set between 230-250 degrees Fahrenheit and hold for .2-1.2 seconds, with a pressure of 300-350 PSI

Choose the UV protecting amber poly bag that fits your needs, and we'll ship it out to you today!