fehérítszerek
Fehérítszerek, often translated as "whitening agents" or "bleaching agents," is a broad term encompassing various substances used to remove color from materials. These agents primarily function through oxidation or reduction reactions that alter the chemical structure of chromophores, the parts of a molecule responsible for color.
In textile industries, traditional bleaching agents like chlorine-based compounds (e.g., sodium hypochlorite) and peroxide-based compounds (e.g.,
Beyond textiles, fehérítszerek find applications in paper manufacturing, where they are used to lighten wood pulp
The choice of fehérítőszer depends on the material being treated, the desired level of whiteness, and environmental