Materials and methods utilizing a temporary visual indicator
First Claim
1. A method for marking a surface with a temporary visual indicator comprising:
- (a) applying an indicator to the surface at a first pH, the indicator being invisible at the first pH and visible at a second pH;
(b) applying a pH-modifying substance to the surface in an amount sufficient to adjust the pH of the indicator to the second pH and which evaporates or degrades, thereby causing the pH to change to said first pH.
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Abstract
This invention relates to novel compositions containing temporary visual indicators and methods for using these compositions. Specifically, this invention relates to a sunscreen composition containing an indicator that is visible when the substance is applied to the skin, but becomes invisible shortly after application. The continued presence of the indicator allows the indicator to be reactivated temporarily to the visible form so that a user can verify the presence of the sunscreen. The visible indicator ensures that the sunscreen is applied evenly and completely to the area to be protected, but becomes invisible so as not to interfere with the action of the sunscreen or discolor the skin.
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6 Claims
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1. A method for marking a surface with a temporary visual indicator comprising:
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(a) applying an indicator to the surface at a first pH, the indicator being invisible at the first pH and visible at a second pH; (b) applying a pH-modifying substance to the surface in an amount sufficient to adjust the pH of the indicator to the second pH and which evaporates or degrades, thereby causing the pH to change to said first pH. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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