Bleaching Aids

Bleaching Aids Or Agent

Bleaching agents are formulations that whiten or lighten a substrate by solubilizing color-producing substances or by altering their light-absorbing properties. Bleaching agents are used extensively in the pulp and paper industry, the textile industry, and commercial and household laundering.

Bleaching Aids are used in the textile industry to remove unwanted colors from fibers, improve absorbency, and achieve full white.

The aim of bleaching is to remove any unwanted colour from the fibres and to bring whiteness to fabric thereby it improves the absorbency of the material for dyeing and printing. The most common bleaching agents are hydrogen peroxide & Hypochlorite.

Bleaching Aids

Objectives Of Bleaching Agents In Textile Industry :


  • Removal Of Colored Impurities.

  • Removal Of The Seed Coats.

  • Increasing The Degree Of Whiteness.

What Is Bleaching Agents In Textile Industry?

Bleaching agents are substances that lighten or whiten a substrate through chemical reactions. They are used in the textile industry, pulp and paper industry, and in commercial and household laundering.

What is the common name of bleaching agent?

Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO), usually as a 3–6% solution in water, usually called "liquid bleach" or just "bleach".