Benetex - OB-M1 - Mayzo - 27344-41-8 - FDA Approved

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name: Disodium 2,2'-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyldivinylene)bis(benzenesulphonate)
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Optical Brightener
CAS No.: 27344-41-8
EC No.: 248-421-0
Technologies: Cleaning Ingredients
Product Families: Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Performance Additives

Features & Benefits

HII Features: Acid Stable,
Alkaline Stable,
Anti-spotting,
Fast Drying,
Fast Wetting,
Good Compatibility,
Levelling,
Whiteness Maintenance
Advantages: Improves detergent color and provides a whiter appearance

Whiteness delivery: Benetex OB-M1 yields intense white effects on cellulosic fibers in both cold and hot water washing

Stability: Benetex OB-M1 is stable against bleaching agents such as hypochlorite and peroxide and also to alkali, acids, and perspiration

Excellent exhaustion rate

High solubility in water, even at low temperatures

Very good wet and dry light-fastness

Good leveling and low spotting FWA

Applications & Uses

Markets: HI&I Care
Applications: HI&I Care — Home Care
Dish Care,
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Commercial Laundry,
Industrial Cleaning
Home Care Applications: Bar Soaps,
Detergents,
Fabric Softeners,
Liquid Detergents,
Textile Softeners
I&I Cleaning Applications: Detergents
Applications: Benetex OB-M1 is recommended as a fluorescent whitening agent in a variety of water-based products and formulations, including conventional and compact detergent powders, liquid detergents, industrial detergents as well as soap bars, softeners, and boosters. It is effective at relative low loading levels over the whole temperature range from cold to medium washing temperatures. It is also useful as a tracer in water systems.
Guidelines for Use: Suggested loading levels for Benetex OB-M1 are provided in the table below. The exact formulation to be used is dependent on the application, performance requirements, and other factors, and should be determined by the user based on testing to simulate actual conditions of use.

Conventional detergent powders 0.05 – 0.25%

Compact detergent powders 0.10 – 0.40%

Unstructured liquid detergent 0.05 – 0.40%

Structured liquid detergent 0.05 – 0.15%

Anhydrous liquid detergents 0.10 – 0.40%

Detergent bars 0.05 – 0.15%

Soap bars 0.02 – 0.05%

Industrial detergents 0.20 – 1.00 %

Rinse softeners 0.02 – 0.05 %

Boosters 0.20 – 1.00 %

Creams 0.05 – 0.15 %

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight	562.6	g/mol	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: FDA Compliant
FDA Regulations: Benetex OB-M1 has not been cleared by the FDA for use in food contact applications.

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 24 Months
Storage: This product may be stored up to two years in a sealed container. Containers should be kept tightly closed when not in use and stored in a cool, dry place.