Fluorescing gel formulations and their applications

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A composition for determining whether a surface has been cleaned comprising:
from about 0.001 weight % to about 20 weight % a cationic or anionic optical brightener; an oppositely charged complexing agent; and 0.05 to 0.5 weight % preservative.