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Optical Brightner Diluted Grade
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Optical Brightner Diluted Grade is a ready-to-use fluorescent whitening agent solution designed to enhance whiteness and brightness in textiles, paper, plastics, and detergent formulations. It functions by absorbing ultraviolet light and re-emitting it as visible blue light, which counteracts yellowing and dullness. This diluted grade is user-friendly, easily incorporated into various industrial processes, and offers consistent brightening effects with good stability.
Description
Optical Brightner Diluted Grade
Primary UsesÂ
- Detergent Formulations
- Used in liquid and powder detergents to improve fabric brightness and whiteness.
- Enhances the visual appeal of laundered textiles by neutralizing yellow hues.
- Textile Industry
- Applied during fabric finishing and washing to brighten cotton, polyester, and blends.
- Suitable for use in continuous and batch bleaching processes.
- Paper Industry
- Added to pulp and paper coatings to increase whiteness and reduce yellowing.
- Enhances brightness of writing, printing, and packaging papers.
- Plastic Industry
- Incorporated into plastics to improve whiteness and opacity in consumer products and packaging.
Secondary UsesÂ
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Used in certain formulations for skin brightening effects in creams and lotions.
- Paints and Coatings
- Added to paints to improve brightness and whiteness of the final coating.
- Leather and Synthetic Material Finishing
- Utilized to enhance brightness and whiteness in leather and synthetic fabric treatments.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES
Key Attributes
Basic Identification Attributes
- Chemical Name (IUPAC): Varies by optical brightener compound (e.g., stilbene derivatives)
- Common/Trade Name: Optical Brightener Diluted Grade
- CAS Number: Mixture; varies by formulation
- HS Code: 3204.17.00 (Organic fluorescent brightening agents)
- Synonyms: Fluorescent whitening agent, optical brightener dilute solution
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Physical State: Liquid, aqueous solution
- Color & Odor: Pale yellow to colorless; mild chemical odor
- Solubility: Fully miscible with water
- pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline (6.5 – 8.5)
- Stability: Stable in storage; resistant to photodegradation under normal conditions
Safety & Hazard Attributes
- GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under normal use
- Toxicity: Low toxicity; avoid prolonged skin contact and ingestion
- Exposure Limits: Use standard chemical handling precautions
Storage & Handling Attributes
- Storage Conditions: Store in sealed containers, away from heat and direct sunlight
- Container Type: Supplied in plastic drums or jerrycans
- Shelf Life: Typically 6–12 months when stored properly
- Handling Precautions: Use gloves and eye protection; avoid inhalation of vapors
Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
- Complies with international chemical safety standards (REACH, EPA)
- Approved for use in detergents and industrial applications
Environmental & Health Impact
- Biodegradability: Moderately biodegradable depending on composition
- Ecotoxicity: Low to moderate aquatic toxicity; dispose of according to regulations
- Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate
- Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: Not classified as hazardous
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Safety Handling Precautions
- PPE Required: Gloves and goggles recommended
- Handling Guidelines: Use in well-ventilated areas; avoid skin and eye contact
- Storage Measures: Keep containers tightly sealed and stored away from incompatible substances
First Aid Measures
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air if irritation occurs; seek medical attention if necessary
- Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water; seek medical advice if irritation persists
- Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes; consult a physician if irritation continues
- Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting; rinse mouth and seek medical attention immediately
Firefighting Measures
- Fire Hazards: Non-flammable liquid
- Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical, or COâ‚‚ extinguishers as appropriate
- Special Precautions: Use standard protective equipment
- Hazardous Combustion Products: May produce carbon oxides under fire conditions
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