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Optical Brightener 4BK for Cotton & Polyester/Cotton Blended Fabrics | C.I. Fluorescent Brightener 87 | CAS No. 12768-91-1

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Optical Brightener 4BK (C.I. Fluorescent Brightener 87, CAS No. 12768-91-1) is an anionic fluorescent whitening agent supplied as a light yellow powder with a purity of 99%.It is designed for cotton and polyester/cotton blended fabrics, helping counteract undesirable yellowish tones and improve the perceived whiteness, brightness and visual appearance of treated textile materials.


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Key Features

High Purity

Optical Brightener 4BK has a specified purity of 99%, providing consistent quality for compatible textile whitening applications.

Anionic Fluorescent Brightener

4BK is an anionic fluorescent whitening agent suitable for compatible textile processing systems.

Suitable for Cotton

Optical Brightener 4BK is suitable for cotton fabrics where enhanced optical whiteness and brightness are required.

Suitable for Polyester/Cotton Blended Fabrics

4BK can be used in compatible polyester/cotton blended fabric applications to improve perceived whiteness, brightness and overall textile appearance.

Enhanced Whiteness & Brightness

The product helps compensate for undesirable yellowish tones through fluorescent whitening, contributing to a cleaner and brighter appearance of treated fabrics.

Product Information

Item Information
Product Name Optical Brightener 4BK
C.I. Name C.I. Fluorescent Brightener 87
CAS No. 12768-91-1
Appearance Light yellow powder
Purity 99%
Ionicity Anionic
Main Applications Cotton and polyester/cotton blended fabrics

Technical Specifications

Item Specification
Appearance Light yellow powder
Purity 99%
Ionicity Anionic
Water ≤ 5%
Water Insoluble Content ≤ 0.5%
Fineness (180 mesh) ≤ 10%

Typical Applications

Cotton Fabrics

Optical Brightener 4BK can be used in compatible cotton fabric processing to improve perceived whiteness, brightness and overall visual appearance.

Polyester/Cotton Blended Fabrics

4BK is suitable for compatible polyester/cotton blended fabric applications where enhanced optical brightness and improved fabric appearance are required.

Textile Whitening

The product can be incorporated into compatible textile whitening processes for cotton and polyester/cotton blended materials according to specific processing conditions and performance requirements.

Regular Packaging

Standard packaging is 25 kg per drum. Other packaging options can be customized according to customer requirements.

Customized Product Options

Customized 4BK solutions are available based on specific textile materials, processing conditions and performance requirements.




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