What are antifog additives?
Anti-fog additives are non-ionic surfactants, or compounds that lower the surface tension between two liquids or a solid and a liquid. These additives can be added to the plastic sheet at the extrusion level in the form of concentrates or master batches. A degree of incompatibility exists between the polymer and the additive, and as a result, the additive migrates to the surface. These additives work to decrease the surface tension of the water droplets, thus reducing the surface tension between the water and the surface of the plastic packaging. This allows the water to spread out creating a more uniform layer of water, thus improving the transparency of the water droplets and eliminating the fogging effect.