Optical Brightener Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Optical Brightening Agent
- OBA
- Fluorescent Whitening Agent
- FWA
Optical brightener supplier enquiries in Malaysia may also use the terms optical brightening agent or fluorescent whitening agent. These fluorescent dye classes absorb ultraviolet light and re-emit blue light to mask yellowness, but each chemical type remains distinct and must be matched to the intended substrate.
Water-soluble distyryl-biphenyl types such as CBS-X and CBS are used in detergent formulations, while selected triazinyl-aminostilbene disulphonate types serve detergent, paper and textile processes. Water-insoluble benzoxazole and bis-benzoxazolyl types are used for plastics, polyester fibre, masterbatch and coatings.
Commercial forms include water-soluble powder, granules, aqueous liquid concentrates and water-insoluble powders for polymers. Grade selection depends on the substrate, formulation, solubility, shade and lightfastness requirement rather than on the family name alone.
Send the intended application, substrate, brightener type or designation, form, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, delivery timing and quotation validity are confirmed for the selected requirement.
Optical Brightener grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBS-X distyryl-biphenyl type | Water-soluble powder, granule or aqueous liquid concentrate | — | Detergent formulations specifying the CBS-X type | — |
| CBS distyryl-biphenyl type | Water-soluble powder, granule or aqueous liquid concentrate | — | Detergent formulations matched to a CBS grade specification | — |
| BBU triazinyl-aminostilbene disulphonate type | Water-soluble powder or aqueous liquid concentrate | — | Paper and textile processing specified for the BBU type | — |
| 4BK triazinyl-aminostilbene disulphonate type | Water-soluble powder or aqueous liquid concentrate | — | Textile and detergent formulations specifying the 4BK type | — |
| BA triazinyl-aminostilbene disulphonate type | Water-soluble powder or aqueous liquid concentrate | — | Paper applications matched to a BA grade specification | — |
| CXT triazinyl-aminostilbene disulphonate type | Water-soluble powder or aqueous liquid concentrate | — | Textile processing matched to a CXT grade specification | — |
| OB benzoxazole type | Water-insoluble powder | — | Plastics and coatings formulations specifying the OB type | — |
| OB-1 bis-benzoxazolyl type | Water-insoluble powder | — | Polymer and masterbatch formulations specifying the OB-1 type | — |
| KSN benzoxazole type | Water-insoluble powder | — | Plastics and polyester fibre applications specifying KSN | — |
| FP-127 benzoxazole type | Water-insoluble powder | — | Coatings and polymer applications specifying FP-127 | — |
| ER type | Powder or liquid, depending on grade | — | Textile applications matched to the substrate and specification | — |
| Coumarin type | Powder or liquid, depending on grade | — | Speciality formulations requiring a coumarin brightener type | — |
| Pyrazoline type | Powder or liquid, depending on grade | — | Textile and fluorescent marking applications specifying a pyrazoline type | — |
How to buy optical brightener from ChemTrade
Request a quote for optical brightener
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Product class | Fluorescent dye-based optical brightening agent | — |
| Optical action | Absorbs ultraviolet light and re-emits blue light to mask yellowness | — |
| Grade selection basis | Substrate, solubility, shade and lightfastness requirements | — |
Optical Brightener applications
Common questions about optical brightener
What is an optical brightener?
An optical brightener is a fluorescent whitening agent that absorbs ultraviolet light and re-emits blue light, helping to mask yellowness in a suitable substrate.
Does one optical brightener grade suit every substrate?
No. Distyryl-biphenyl, stilbene, benzoxazole, coumarin and pyrazoline types are distinct chemical families selected according to substrate, solubility, shade and lightfastness.
Which optical brightener types are used in detergents?
Distyryl-biphenyl types such as CBS-X and CBS are used in liquid and powder detergents, while selected triazinyl-aminostilbene disulphonate types are used in powder detergents.
Which optical brightener types are used in plastics?
Water-insoluble benzoxazole and bis-benzoxazolyl types, including OB, OB-1, KSN and FP-127 designations, are used for plastics, polyester fibre and masterbatch applications.
What forms of optical brightener can be specified?
Depending on the chemical type, commercial forms include water-soluble powder, granules, aqueous liquid concentrate and water-insoluble powder for polymers.
What details are needed for an optical brightener quotation?
Provide the application, substrate, brightener type or designation, required form, solubility, shade, lightfastness requirement, quantity and delivery location. Packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.