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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2018
Filed:
Jun. 11, 2015
Ansell Limited, Richmond, AU;
Noorman Abu Hassan, Shah Alam, MY;
Fazli bin Shani, Puchong, MY;
Darryl Nazareth, Flanders, NJ (US);
Ansell Limited, Victoria, AU;
Abstract
Provided, among other things, is a breach or contamination indicating elastomeric article for indicating a breach or contamination by a selected chemical or group of chemicals, the article having an exterior and interior and comprising: (1) an interior elastomeric layer selected to resist permeation by the selected chemical(s); and (2) exterior thereto, a contiguous or dis-contiguous first indicating layer comprising a dye or pigment and an opacifying agent, the dye or pigment providing the layer with color, the first indicating layer changing color and/or opacity when contacted with a selected chemical such regions of the article where the layer is so contacted contrast with non-contacted regions. A subsequent, interior layer can provide a safety buffer allowing for removal or disposal prior to any potential for harm. A second, interior indicating layer can be used to make the warning louder when a serious breach is occurring.