Optical Brightener

Optical Brightener Optical brighteners, also known as optical brightening agents (OBAs) or fluorescent whitening agents (FWAs), are chemical compounds used in various industries to improve the appearance of materials by enhancing their brightness and whiteness. These agents absorb ultraviolet (UV) light and re-emit it as visible light, making materials appear brighter and more vibrant. 

Unique Properties

  • Whiteness Enhancement: They effectively improve the whiteness and brightness of materials, making them visually more appealing.
  • UV Absorption and Re-emission: Optical brighteners absorb UV light and emit it as visible light, creating a fluorescent effect that enhances brightness.
  • Color Neutrality: They do not introduce color of their own, ensuring that the treated materials remain white or color-neutral.
  • Versatility: Optical brighteners can be used in a wide range of materials and applications, including textiles, paper, plastics, and coatings.

Highlighted Product Grade

Grade Notes
Lacure OBA OB Lacure OBA OB is a “high performance” optical brightener 184 that shows excellent bluish-white brightening as well as excellent heat resistance and chemical stability
*The product grade highlighted above is just a selection from our extensive range. For a complete overview or more information about our products, we kindly request you to contact us via the contact form at the bottom of this page.

Alternative for

The choice of using optical brighteners depends on specific application requirements and visual preferences. Alternatives may include different additives or processes designed to achieve similar brightness and whiteness effects, such as using pigments, dyes, or alternative coating techniques. The selection is influenced by factors such as the desired level of brightness, color neutrality, compatibility with materials, regulatory compliance, and cost considerations. Optical brighteners are preferred when a non-color-altering approach to enhancing material brightness is required, particularly in industries where visual appeal is essential, such as textiles, paper, and detergents. 

Industries this product is applied in

Deco
2 minutes
High-Performance Epoxy Solutions for Safer Roads in the United Kingdom 
Trustseal and De Monchy International: a partnership built on reliability, quality and long-term trust
Read more
2 minutes
Innovative and Sustainable Wax Paper for the Kitchen of the Future
By combining deep materials expertise, transparency across the supply chain and a shared commitment to sustainability, De Monchy and Fredman Group developed a natural wax paper solution that meets modern kitchen demands while preserving food quality in a responsible way.
Read more
David Ballantine
Product Manager

Need help?

Contact David Ballantine

"*" indicates required fields

How did you first encounter De Monchy? (If already a customer, please select what channel first prompted you to reach out this time)*

document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () { window.nextStep = function(step){ if(step === 1){ if(!document.getElementById("industry").value){ alert("Please select an industry"); return; } document.getElementById("step-1").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("step-2").style.display = "block"; } if(step === 2){ if(!document.getElementById("goal").value){ alert("Please select a goal"); return; } document.getElementById("step-2").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("step-3").style.display = "block"; } }; window.finishFunnel = function(){ const industry = document.getElementById("industry").value; const goal = document.getElementById("goal").value; const existing = document.getElementById("existing").value; let redirectUrl = "/contact"; if(industry === "cosmetics") redirectUrl = "/cosmetics"; if(industry === "food") redirectUrl = "/food"; if(industry === "agriculture") redirectUrl = "/agriculture"; if(industry === "industrial") redirectUrl = "/industrial"; if(existing === "yes") redirectUrl += "?type=cross-sell"; window.location.href = redirectUrl; }; });