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  2. Optical brightener - Wikipedia

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    Laundry detergent fluorescing under ultraviolet light. Optical brighteners, optical brightening agents (OBAs), fluorescent brightening agents (FBAs), or fluorescent whitening agents (FWAs), are chemical compounds that absorb light in the ultraviolet and violet region (usually 340-370 nm) of the electromagnetic spectrum, and re-emit light in the blue region (typically 420-470 nm) through the ...

  3. 4,4′-Diamino-2,2′-stilbenedisulfonic acid - Wikipedia

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    4,4′-Diamino-2,2′-stilbenedisulfonic acid is the organic compound with the formula (H 2 NC 6 H 3 SO 3 H) 2 C 2 H 2.It is a white, water-soluble solid. Structurally, it is a derivative of trans-stilbene, containing amino and sulfonic acid functional groups on each of the two phenyl rings.

  4. Fluorescence - Wikipedia

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    The blue light emitted by the brightener compensates for the diminishing blue of the treated material and changes the hue away from yellow or brown and toward white. Optical brighteners are used in laundry detergents, high brightness paper, cosmetics, high-visibility clothing and more.

  5. List of cleaning products - Wikipedia

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    Laundry detergent, or washing powder, is a type of detergent (cleaning agent) that is added for cleaning laundry. Annette's Perfect Cleanser Company – was a 1930s era firm which manufactured a dry powder which was useful for removing spots and stains from clothing

  6. Laundry detergent - Wikipedia

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    Laundry detergent is manufactured in powder (washing powder) and liquid form. While powdered and liquid detergents hold roughly equal share of the worldwide laundry detergent market in terms of value , powdered detergents are sold twice as much compared to liquids in terms of volume .

  7. Talk:Optical brightener - Wikipedia

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    3 Optical Brighteners Are Not Laundry Detergent. 4 Paper brightness (whiteness?) 1 comment. 5 Emitted wavelengths range. 2 comments. Toggle the table of contents.

  8. Purex (laundry detergent) - Wikipedia

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    Purex is a brand of laundry detergent and laundry-related products manufactured by Henkel North American Consumer Goods and marketed in the United States and Canada. Purex is one of the most widely used laundry detergents in North America. Its original product, Purex Bleach, was a major competitor to Clorox bleach.

  9. Cleaning agent - Wikipedia

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    Using a mix of acidic vinegar and soap to clean a plastic surface. Cleaning agents or hard-surface cleaners are substances (usually liquids, powders, sprays, or granules) used to remove dirt, including dust, stains, foul odors, and clutter on surfaces. [1]