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Color changing compositions

US5232494A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 1992
Grant dateAug 3, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05D2451/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A multiple coloring composition system is disclosed whose coloring effect is changed upon treatment with a second coloring composition, once the second coloring composition has been deposited over the first coloring composition. The multiple ink system comprises: PA0 (a) a first aqueous coloring composition comprising a first dye whose coloring ability is destroyed in the presence of a bleach; and PA0 (b) a second aqueous coloring composition comprising from about 1% to about 20% by weight of a bleach; and from about 0.1% to about 12% by weight of a colorant capable of maintaining its characteristic color in the presence of a bleach and/or a pH of about 10 or greater. PA0 The multiple coloring composition may further comprise a base in an amount sufficient to elevate the pH of the second aqueous coloring composition to a level of from about 10 to about 12.

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