Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Huntsman UVITEX EMT Fluorescent Whitening Agent

Huntsman UVITEX EMT is a high-performance fluorescent whitening agent from the UVITEX series, designed for polyester and polyester-cotton blends. It delivers exceptional brightness, excellent lightfastness, and superior migration resistance during heat-setting. Widely used in textile dyeing and finishing, it ensures uniform whiteness and outstanding wash-fastness without yellowing.
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  • huntsman uvitex emt fluorescent whitening agent_4b910a9e

Features Of Huntsman UVITEX EMT Fluorescent Whitening Agent

  1. Highly efficient blue-white fluorescence for superior brightness enhancement in polyester and polyester/cotton blends.

  2. Excellent thermal stability suitable for high-temperature dyeing and thermofixation processes up to 200 °C.

  3. Good solubility in common organic solvents and compatibility with standard disperse dye formulations.

  4. Low volatility and minimal sublimation loss during heat treatment, ensuring consistent whiteness retention.

  5. Reproducible performance with low batch-to-batch variation, supporting stringent quality control in industrial production.

Typical Applications Of Huntsman UVITEX EMT Fluorescent Whitening Agent

  1. Whitening of polyester fibers and fabrics in continuous dyeing and thermofixation systems.

  2. Brightening of polyester/cotton blended textiles during high-temperature exhaust or pad-dry-cure processes.

  3. Enhancement of whiteness in synthetic filament yarns for apparel and home textile applications.

  4. Use in masterbatches for whitening polyester-based packaging films and engineering plastics.

  5. Optimization of optical brightness in nonwovens used in hygiene and medical products.

Specifications Of Huntsman UVITEX EMT Fluorescent Whitening Agent

Chemical TypeDispersible benzoxazole derivative (stilbene-free)
Product FormFine crystalline powder
AppearancePale yellow to off-white powder
Primary ApplicationsPolyester, polyester/cotton blends, synthetic fibers and films
SolubilityInsoluble in water; dispersible in aromatic hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents
Thermal StabilityStable up to 200 °C (no significant decomposition or sublimation)
pH StabilityStable in neutral to mildly acidic media (pH 4–7)
LightfastnessGood to very good under ISO 105-B02 (Xenon arc, blue wool scale 5–6)


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