Whatever happened to Hypercolor?
The microencapsulated, thermochromic dye used in Hypercolor garments wasn't able to withstand the constant, elevated temperatures of the average Japanese teenager's crotch. When the 1-dodecanol solvent broke down the myristylammonium oleate salt for an extended period of time, the microcapsules would dissolve under prolonged exposure to the released 1,2,3-benzotriazole. The dye (crystal violet lactone) was then directly exposed to the skin. The result? Blue balls...literally.
Over 400 men were left with permanently Smurfy scrotums and over 220 women were guaranteed that the carpet would never again match the curtains.
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