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Optical Brightener KSN for Plastics | C.I. Fluorescent Brightener 368 | CAS No. 5242-49-9

Short Description:

Optical Brightener KSN (C.I. Fluorescent Brightener 368, CAS 5242-49-9) is a fluorescent whitening agent widely used in plastics and polymer applications. It helps improve visual whiteness and brightness and reduce unwanted yellowish tones, and is particularly suitable for applications requiring good thermal stability during processing.


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Key Features

High Thermal Stability

KSN is suitable for plastic and polymer processing applications involving elevated temperatures, making it useful for a range of thermoplastic processing systems.

Effective Optical Brightening

KSN helps improve visual whiteness and brightness by compensating for unwanted yellowish tones through blue fluorescence.

Good Compatibility with Polymer Systems

KSN can be incorporated into various compatible polymer systems where improved whiteness and brightness are required.

Low-Dosage Application

KSN is generally used at relatively low addition levels to achieve optical brightening effects in compatible polymer systems.

Suitable for Synthetic Fibers

In addition to plastics, KSN can be used in compatible synthetic fiber applications, including polyester and certain other synthetic fiber systems.

Product Information

Item Specification
Product Name Optical Brightener KSN
C.I. Name C.I. Fluorescent Brightener 368
CAS No. 5242-49-9
Chemical Type Benzoxazole-based fluorescent whitening agent
Appearance Yellowish-green crystal powder
Melting Point (°C) 275–280
Purity (%) ≥ 98.5
Color Shade Blue
Fineness ≥ 200 mesh
Water-Insoluble Matter (%) ≤ 0.5

Typical Applications

Engineering Plastics

KSN can be used in compatible engineering plastic applications where optical brightening and good thermal stability during processing are required.

Film, Injection Molding & Extrusion

KSN can be used in compatible plastic film, injection molding and extrusion applications to improve the visual whiteness and brightness of finished products.

Polyester & Synthetic Fibers

KSN can be used for optical brightening in compatible polyester and other synthetic fiber applications where improved whiteness and brightness are required.

Other Plastic & Polymer Applications

KSN may also be used in other compatible plastic and polymer systems where improved whiteness, brightness or correction of unwanted yellowish tones is required.

Packaging & Customized Options

Regular Packaging

Packaging options are available according to product grade and customer requirements.

Customized Product Options

Customized KSN options are available based on specific application requirements, polymer systems, processing conditions and performance objectives.




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