Composition and method for detecting vapor and liquid reactants
US5183763A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 1990 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/175383
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A paint or coating composition and method for detecting vapor or liquid reactants, such as ammonia. The composition is composed of ethyl cellulose as a binder, a filler, such as amorphous silica, and a dye, such as bromophenol blue. The composition serves as a passive detector for vapor or liquid reactants when applied to selected surfaces as a paint. The composition is capable of detecting extremely low concentrations of vapor. Further, the composition is capable of regenerating to its original color, thereby providing repeated detection capability.
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