CAS · 7128-64-5
Product Overview
Fluorescent Brightener 184 is a high-purity coating-additives supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Appearance: | Light yellow powder |
|---|---|
| Content: | 99% min |
| MP: | 198–203℃ |
| Fineness: | Pass 200 mesh |
| Volatile: | 0.3% max |
| Ash: | 0.3% max |
Applications
1. Textile Industry
Widely used in fabric whitening and brightening during textile processing.
Improves whiteness and brightness of cotton, polyester, nylon, and blended fabrics.
Helps mask yellowish or dull tones in fabrics by adding a subtle blue fluorescence.
2. Paper Industry
Used to enhance the brightness and whiteness of paper and paperboard products.
Provides a visually brighter appearance without changing the chemical composition of the paper.
3. Detergents and Laundry Products
Incorporated into laundry detergents and fabric softeners to enhance the brightness of washed clothes.
Makes fabrics appear cleaner and whiter under natural or artificial light.
4. Plastics
Added to plastic products like films and packaging to improve whiteness and visual appeal.
5. Cosmetics and Personal Care
Used in small amounts in products such as toothpastes and soaps to provide a brightening effect.
Benefits
Enhances Brightness: Makes materials appear whiter and more visually appealing by fluorescence.
Cost-Effective Whitening: Improves appearance without the use of bleaches or harsh chemicals.
Stable Performance: Effective under a range of processing conditions including heat and light exposure.
Versatile: Suitable for multiple substrates including textiles, paper, plastics, and detergents.
Safe at Recommended Levels: Generally non-toxic and safe when used within regulated concentrations.
Conclusion
Fluorescent Brightener 184 (CAS 7128-64-5) is a widely used optical brightening agent that improves the whiteness and brightness of textiles, paper, plastics, and detergents by emitting blue fluorescence under UV light. Its versatility and efficiency make it a staple additive in industries focused on improving the visual quality of white and light-colored products.
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