bleaching agent
Fabric brightening chemical
A bleaching agent is a substance that whitens or removes color, typically through oxidation or reduction.
Chlorine bleach and hydrogen peroxide are common household bleaching agents used on fabrics and surfaces.
In food processing, bleaching agents whiten flour or other products: The label listed benzoyl peroxide as a bleaching agent.
- potassium chlorateChlorine-oxygen salt of potassium
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- hypochlorous acidChlorine-based weak acid
- optical brightenerChemical that enhances perceived whiteness
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- additivesfood coloring, stabilizer, MSG, emulsifier, plasticizers
- dental materialsamalgam, composite, resin, acrylic, ceramic