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  • Why Does Lysol Not Glow Under Black Light? - Chemical Explanation
    Lysol does not contain any chemical compound that causes it to fluoresce under a black light.

    Fluorescent substances absorb ultraviolet (UV) light and re-emit it as visible light. Lysol's active ingredients, like phenols and quaternary ammonium compounds, are not known to exhibit fluorescence.

    While some cleaning products may contain optical brighteners that fluoresce, this is not typically the case with Lysol.

    If you are observing fluorescence from Lysol, it's likely that the source of the fluorescence is something else in your environment, such as the container itself or another substance nearby.

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