Goals.
Our main goals were to create a solution which meets the following requirements:
- Effective
- Reliable
- Economical
- Ease of implementation
- Flexibility
- Safe
What is Chromosafe?
Chromosafe is a adhesive sticker containing a Thermochromic Liquid Crystal (TLC) dye which will change its colour when it is exposed to a certain temperature. It functions by acting as a indicator to warn its consumer when Antimony starts leaching in considerable amounts. The colour change is then irreversible.
Working Principle
The Thermochromic Liquid Crystal (TLC) dye inside the Chromosafe sticker will change colour when exposed to a certain temperature because the thermal motion induced will disrupt the material order of the liquid crystal, pushing it into Isotropic phase. Thus, changing its colour.
Benefits of Chromosafe
With Chromosafe, we have developed a solution which works to protect consumers of bottled water against the harm of Antimony intake. It is a solution which meets our goals of being economical yet effective. In fact when it is mass produced, it only cost 3 cents per piece. It is also very flexible because it can be made to a manufacturers specifications where the size, colour and more may vary.