Optical brighteners 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) by fluorescence.
Brighteners are commonly added to laundry detergents to make the clothes appear cleaner. Optical brighteners have replaced bluing which was formerly used to produce the same effect. Brighteners are used in many papers, especially high brightness papers, resulting in their strongly fluorescent appearance under UV illumination. Optical brighteners have also found use in cosmetics. One application is to formulas for washing and conditioning grey or blonde hair, where the brightener can not only increase the luminance and sparkle of the hair, but can also correct dull, yellowish discoloration without darkening the hair.

The global Optical Brighteners market was valued at xx million US$ in 2018 and will reach xx million US$ by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of xx% during 2019-2025.
This report focuses on Optical Brighteners volume and value at global level, regional level and company level. From a global perspective, this report represents overall Optical Brighteners market size by analyzing historical data and future prospect.
Regionally, this report categorizes the production, apparent consumption, export and import of Optical Brighteners in North America, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and India.
For each manufacturer covered, this report analyzes their Optical Brighteners manufacturing sites, capacity, production, ex-factory price, revenue and market share in global market.

The following manufacturers are covered:
RPM International
BASF
Huntsman Corporation
Clariant
Milliken
Brilliant Group
Aron Universal Ltd
3V Sigma
TEH Fong Min International
Archroma

Segment by Regions
North America
Europe
China
Japan
Southeast Asia
India

Segment by Type
Consumer Product
Security & Safety
Textiles & Apparel
Packaging

Segment by Application
Paper
Fabrics
Detergents & Soaps
Synthetics & Plastics