Amber UV-Protective Open-Ended Bags - Shield Light-Sensitive Products
These 8x14 amber poly bags provide essential UV protection for pharmaceuticals, laboratory samples, and other light-sensitive materials. The amber tint blocks harmful UV wavelengths that can degrade medications, chemicals, and photosensitive compounds. Open-ended design allows for heat sealing or tape closure for secure, customized packaging.
Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 8" x 14" (width x length)
- Material: 2 mil amber LDPE
- Style: Open-ended (flat)
- Closure Options: Heat sealable or tape
- Quantity: 1,000 bags per case (inner packs of 100)
- Color: Amber (UV-blocking tint)
UV Protection Applications
Amber bags are the industry standard for packaging UV-sensitive contents across multiple sectors. Pharmaceutical operations use amber bags for prescription medications, compounding ingredients, and API storage where light exposure accelerates degradation. Laboratory facilities rely on amber packaging for light-sensitive reagents, chemical samples, and biological specimens. Quality control departments utilize these bags for product samples requiring controlled storage conditions. The amber tint provides consistent UV blocking without the need for secondary packaging or opaque containers.
Key Features
- UV Light Blocking: Amber tint prevents degradation of photosensitive contents
- Versatile Closure: Heat seal for permanent closure or tape for reusable access
- 2 Mil Thickness: Standard gauge provides durability while maintaining flexibility
- Convenient Packaging: Inner packs of 100 bags for organized inventory management
- Clear Visibility: Amber tint still allows content identification without opening
Industry Applications
- Pharmaceutical: Medication packaging, compounding, dispensary storage
- Laboratory: Chemical samples, reagents, biological specimens
- Manufacturing: UV-sensitive components, adhesives, coatings
- Cannabis: Product packaging where light protection is required
- Photography: Film, paper, and light-sensitive material storage
Sizing Guidance
The 8x14 size accommodates medium-sized bottles, vials, and flat items requiring UV protection. Allow adequate headspace above contents for proper heat sealing—typically 1-2 inches minimum. For bulk pharmaceutical operations, this size works well for multi-unit packaging and intermediate storage applications.
Why Choose Prism Pak
Prism Pak stocks amber UV-protective bags in multiple sizes for immediate shipment to pharmaceutical, laboratory, and industrial customers. Wholesale case pricing with no minimum orders on stocked items.