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Fluorescing gel formulations and their applications

US9417189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2014
Grant dateAug 16, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2201/061
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Fluorescing gel formulations are disclosed for monitoring cleaning of a surface. The fluorescing gel formulations are stable, fluoresce under UV light, and do not leave a mark after drying and removal. The compositions include an oppositely charged complexing agent which is used in combination with an anionic or cationic optical brightener. In some embodiments, the compositions include a cationic optical brightener with no complexing agent.

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