Color-changing composition comprising a thermochromic ingredient
First Claim
1. A color-changing cleaning composition comprising a thermochromic ingredient.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a cleaning composition comprising a thermochromic ingredient that effects a color change at a given temperature or temperature range. Such a composition may be used to provide a signal, i.e., convey information, to a user of the cleaning composition, or a caregiver employing the cleaning composition. Additionally, the cleaning composition may be employed in a substrate, such as a nonwoven. The cleaning compositions may be used to provide a signal that helps improve cleaning effectiveness and/or safety and/or entertainment value. Furthermore, compositions comprising one or more thermochromic ingredients may be used to signify, or help induce, a given mental state, psychological state, or state of well being.
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43 Claims
- 1. A color-changing cleaning composition comprising a thermochromic ingredient.
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30. A message adapted to be communicated to consumers, wherein the message is based, in whole or in part, on information relating to a color-changing cleansing composition comprising a thermo-chromic ingredient, and wherein the message is contained in text, a symbol, a graphic, an image, and/or color, and wherein the message is embodied in a medium capable of being transmitted to consumers.
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31. A substrate comprising:
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a substrate; and
a color-changing cleaning composition comprising a thermochromic ingredient, wherein the composition is attached to said substrate. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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43. A method of developing a hygiene habit in a user, the method comprising the steps of:
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dispensing or positioning in the hands of a user a color-changing cleaning composition comprising a thermochromic ingredient; and
using the composition for a time sufficient to effect a color change detectable by said user.
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