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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. 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.

  4. Laundry detergent - Wikipedia

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    In 2018, sales of powdered detergent measured 14 million metric tons, double that of liquids. While liquid detergent is widely used in many Western countries, powdered detergent is popular in Africa, India, China, Latin America, and other emerging markets. Powders also hold significant market share in eastern Europe and in some western European ...

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  6. 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.

  7. 7 Best Laundry Detergents for Black Clothing - AOL

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    When it comes to finding the best detergent for black clothes, we go back to the liquid detergent is best study that cites 88% of you prefer it. This makes sense, as powdered laundry detergents ...

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    Get ready to enjoy doing laundry because these goods—detergent, oil, and dryer balls, are about to change the way you look at chores. We've tested them all.

  9. Bluing (fabric) - Wikipedia

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    Laundry detergents may also use fluorescing agents to similar effect. Many white fabrics are blued during manufacturing. Bluing is not permanent and rinses out over time leaving dingy or yellowed whites. A commercial bluing product allows the consumer to add the bluing back into the fabric to restore whiteness.