The Reichardt dye (Betaine 30) is an organic dye belonging to the class of azomerocyanine betaines. This dye is notable for its solvatochromic properties, meaning it changes color depending on the solvent in which it is dissolved.

Glycerin or glycerol is an alcohol that appears in the form of a transparent, viscous, colorless, odorless, non-toxic liquid with a sweet taste.

Texapon N70 is an anionic surfactant widely used in the cleaning and personal care products industry. It belongs to the family of ethoxylated lauryl sulfate ethers.