Abstract: This invention relates to an optical brightener composition comprising at least one optical brightener and at least one color salt consisting of an optical brightener component having at least one anionic group and a color component having at least one basic group capable of forming a slat with the anionic group, which composition has an excellent brightening effect capable of giving a clearer whiteness as well as a high light fastness.
Abstract: This invention relates to a novel color salt or color complex consisting of an optical brightener component having at least one anionic group and a color component having at least one basic group capable of forming a salt with the anionic group. This color salt is capable of coloring various fibrous articles, paper, pulp, leathers, rubbers, adhesives and plastics in clear and brightened color.