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Paraquat and Mancozeb when applied to unstabilized clear polyethylene film, followed by exposure to UV radiation, resulted in direct attack of the polymer, evident by faster rates of oxidation and shorter times to embrittlement compared to a polyethylene control. Reapplication of these chemicals during exposure, as often occurs in agricultural practice, resulted in even faster degradation. In contrast, Sulfur and Chlorpyrifos did not have a significant effect on the photodegradation of exposed unstabilized polyethylene film. When the polyethylene film was pigmented (white top layer containing rutile titanium dioxide and carbon black in the bottom layer) and stabilized with the addition of hindered amine stabilizers (HAS), differences in oxidation susceptibility were seen with repeated exposure to Paraquat showing the most dramatic effect. 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