Tinopal Optical Brightener
White to off-white powder · CAS Proprietary blend
DocumentsSpec sheet (PDF, 33 KB)Safety Data Sheet (PDF, 86 KB)
Overview
Tinopal Optical Brightener is one of the specialty chemicals products Suraj Chemicals supplies to industrial, institutional and manufacturing buyers across India from our Chennai base. It is commonly used for optical brightening agent for detergent powder and liquid formulations; textile and paper brightening; plastic and coating whitening additive, among other applications in the specialty chemicals category. We pack Tinopal Optical Brightener in 25 kg bags, and can arrange bulk, drum or tanker quantities for larger requirements — full characteristics, applications and downloadable documentation are below, or you can request a quote directly.
Specification Sheet — Characteristics
Download Specification Sheet (PDF)| Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to pale yellowish powder / granules |
| Chemical Type | Stilbene-based fluorescent whitening agent (di-sulfonated triazinylaminostilbene) |
| Active Content | Min 90% |
| Moisture | 5% Max |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| pH (1% solution) | 7.5 – 9.5 |
| Application | Detergent powder / liquid whitening |
Values above are well-established typical/standard specification properties for this product, compiled from published technical references — not a batch-specific lab report. Figures can vary batch to batch — request a current certificate of analysis with your order.
Makes we supply
- Deepak Nitrite
We source Tinopal Optical Brightener from established Indian manufacturers and keep batch records for every lot. The make we supply depends on stock; tell us if you need a particular one.
Applications
- Optical brightening agent for detergent powder and liquid formulations
- Textile and paper brightening
- Plastic and coating whitening additive
- Soap and personal-care formulations
Buyer’s Notes
Choosing the grade. This is a stilbene-based brightener (di-sulfonated triazinylaminostilbene), suited to detergents, paper and textiles. Check which type you need: stilbene types suit cellulose and detergents, while other chemistries suit plastics.
What to check on the spec sheet. Active content (90% min), moisture (5% max), pH of a 1% solution (7.5-9.5), solubility and shade. Do a wash test in your own detergent base to set the dose.
Handling and storage. Light-sensitive, so keep bags closed and out of direct sunlight in a dry store. Avoid dust.
Where it is used. Detergent powders and liquids, textile and paper brightening, soaps and coatings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tinopal Optical Brightener?
Tinopal Optical Brightener is supplied by Suraj Chemicals as white to off-white powder. It falls under our Specialty Chemicals range — see the Specification Sheet table above for its full characteristics.
What is Tinopal Optical Brightener used for?
Typical applications include: Optical brightening agent for detergent powder and liquid formulations; Textile and paper brightening; Plastic and coating whitening additive; Soap and personal-care formulations.
How should Tinopal Optical Brightener be stored and handled?
Store in a dry, covered area away from direct sunlight — light-sensitive.
What packaging and pack sizes does Suraj Chemicals supply Tinopal Optical Brightener in?
25 kg bags. Contact us if you need a different pack size, or a bulk/tanker quantity.
What is the shelf life of Tinopal Optical Brightener?
Typically around 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under normal warehouse conditions, consistent with standard industry practice for this class of chemical. As with any industrial chemical, request the current batch's manufacturing date and a fresh certificate of analysis for orders where exact remaining shelf life matters.
Is Tinopal Optical Brightener hazardous to handle?
The Safety Data Sheet for Tinopal Optical Brightener does not classify it as hazardous under GHS. It is still an industrial chemical, so use normal good practice — avoid unnecessary dust, skin and eye contact, store as advised above, and download the Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) in the sidebar above for full GHS hazard, handling and PPE details.
Is a Specification Sheet, TDS or MSDS available for Tinopal Optical Brightener?
Yes. a downloadable Specification Sheet (PDF) with full characteristics and specifications is available above, and a downloadable Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) for Tinopal Optical Brightener is also available above.
Can I get a sample or discuss order quantity for Tinopal Optical Brightener?
Yes. use the Request Price & Availability button or WhatsApp us with your required quantity, and our team will confirm pricing, minimum order quantity, sample availability and delivery timelines for Tinopal Optical Brightener.
Actual packaging as supplied by Suraj Chemicals
CAS Number
Proprietary blend
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Packaging
25 kg bags
Storage & Handling
Store in a dry, covered area away from direct sunlight — light-sensitive.
Shelf Life
Typically around 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under normal warehouse conditions, consistent with standard industry practice for this class of chemical. As with any industrial chemical, request the current batch's manufacturing date and a fresh certificate of analysis for orders where exact remaining shelf life matters.