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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX should be kept in a standard, medium security storage locker for safe items under 0.5 m³ at Site-XX. Any SCP-XXXX-1 instances should be kept in appropriately sized opaque containers if needed for further study and, If not needed, SCP-XXXX-1 instances should be incinerated. This will remove the effect of SCP-XXXX, even if the object from which the SCP-XXXX-1 instance was created is not destroyed by the incinerator. Any SCP-XXXX-2 instances should be kept in separate barracks from other D-class subjects due to their effect on the sleep quality of non-affected subjects. All testing requests must be submitted to a level 4 researcher or above the head researcher for approval. Testing on living subjects has been suspended, see addendum 1.

Description: SCP-XXXX constitutes 3 full cases and 1 partial case, totaling 46.5 500 mL bottles, of orange liquid. Chemical analysis of the liquid is inconclusive, providing different and nonsensical results upon repeated testing. The labels on all bottles are nearly consistent with that of the non-anomalous cleaner brand ██████ ███ with the exception of SCP-XXXX bottles indicating the contents are an “All surface” cleaner and polish as opposed to solely a hardwood cleaner. The anomalous properties of SCP-XXXX manifest approximately 24 hours after applying it to a surface if that surface is rubbed as if being polished.¹. The area of an object that SCP-XXXX is applied to and polished will begin to produce light over the 600-630 nm wavelength range, universally perceived by any observers as orange in color. Please see testing log for developing information on SCP-XXXX.

+ Testing Log

Test 1 - Date 12/07/20██

Subject: 1 cm³ piece of pine
Procedure: D-8534 is instructed to spray SCP-XXXX one time on the small piece of wood. After spraying the wood D-8534 is instructed to leave the testing chamber and is escorted back to the barracks.
Results: No anomalous effect occurred.
Analysis: Observed results consistent with non-anomalous cleaner’s effect.

Test 2 - Date 28/07/20██

Subject: 1 cm³ piece of pine
Procedure: D-8534 is instructed to spray SCP-XXXX one time on the small piece of wood and then rub the object with a cloth as if polishing it.
Results: Wood block began to produce 100 lumens of light following 24 hours after polishing.
Analysis: Polishing is required to produce anomalous effects of SCP-XXXX. Non-living objects coated with SCP-XXXX and polished are considered SCP-XXXX-1 instances.

Test 3 - Date 30/09/20██

Subject: 1 standard meter stick
Procedure: D-8534 is instructed to spray SCP-XXXX on the entire stick once and polish. Following the 1st application D-8534 is to apply SCP-XXXX again to 90 cm of the stick and polish, taking care not to spread SCP-XXXX to the rest of the stick. This in performed 8 more times each time applying SCP-XXXX to 10 cm lest of the meter stick.
Results: Application of a varying amount of SCP-XXXX to the meter stick was successful. The meter stick began to produce orange light along its entire length with intensity increasing from 100-1000 lumens toward the end with more applications.
Analysis: Items with SCP-XXXX applied produce orange light with an intensity proportional to the number of applications

Test 4 - Date 12/07/20██

Subject: 10 standard lab rats
Procedure: The rats bodies were covered in SCP-XXXX in amounts varying by 10% from 10-100%. The areas to which SCP-XXXX was applied were then rubbed with a cloth and the rats were placed in observation cages for 24 hours.
Results: All of the rats produced the expected orange light from the areas on their bodies SCP-XXXX was applied to.
Analysis: SCP-XXXX also causes the production of light when applied to living beings as well as inanimate objects. Following the initiation of light production many of the rats began acting unusually. Other than the reported anomalous effects, the rat bodies showed nothing unusual following termination and dissection. Testing on D-Class subjects has been approved to by researcher Daniels to explore the possibility of cognitive effects

Test 5 - Date 09/03/20██

Subject: SCP-XXXX liquid was removed from the bottle and introduced to a modified spray tanning apparatus.
Procedure: D-class subjects number 8535-45 were instructed to enter the augmented SCP-XXXX delivery device and follow the instructions to insure full body coverage of 1-10 coats of SCP-XXXX. Every subject is instructed to rub each coat of SCP-XXXX “into” their body as if applying sunscreen.
Results: During application subjects report minor discomfort similar to the effects of applying non-anomalous cleaner to their bodies. After 24 hours all subjects’ bodies produce orange light proportional to the applied SCP-XXXX. Subjects report no discomfort from the produced light besides eye discomfort from looking directly at the more luminescent of their colleagues.
Analysis: SCP-XXXX works on living subjects without producing significant discomfort. Intensity of the light produced is still proportional to the number of coats applied. Living subjects who are undergoing the effects of SCP-XXXX are considered SCP-XXXX-2 instances.

Addendum 1: SCP-XXXX-2 instances are housed together away from other D-class subjects due to the persistence of light producing effect even while sleeping. Following the 1st night of sleep under the effect of SCP-XXXX all SCP-XXXX-2 instances woke complaining of unusual hunger. After being provided the standard breakfast for D-class subjects in good standing with the Foundation, SCP-XXXX-2 instances complained that they are still extremely hungry. The subjects were instructed to go about their assigned tasks, but complaints of hunger too intense to continue their duties came increasingly often. Even after an unusually large midday meal the SCP-XXXX-2 instances continue to complain of hunger. The second morning after exposure to SCP-XXXX the subjects with 6 to 10 coats were found expired, but still glowing. Their bodies were emaciated and showed evidence of death from hunger. Following the death of D-8541-5 medical examination of the rest of the subjects showed that they all possessed increased metabolic rates proportional to the coats of SCP-XXXX they received. D-8535 showed a metabolic rate that could be managed with alterations to diet, D8536-43 had unmanageable metabolic rates and were terminated.

Note from Head Researcher Anderson: Following test five researcher Daniels was removed from his post as assistant project lead and demoted. I know we give them all numbers and letter so its easer to just use them like tools but D-class are by far the most expensive test subject we use, please take better care in the future not to deplete the supply of them so quickly.

History SCP-XXXX was advertised on television from 28/10/20XX to 12/06/20XX. Advertisements for SCP-XXX replaced legitimate advertisements for the associated non-anomalous cleaning product. Below is a segment of the advertisement for the anomalous product.

Are you not getting the sparkle you want on your counters no matter how hard you scrub and polish?
Does your cleaner not give your counters the shine you want?
Are you tired of using products that promise luminesce but fail to deliver?
Introducing the new formula for ██████ ███ that is guaranteed to make your counters glow like the sun.

Members of the public who ordered from these commercials received their order as a package of standard appearance for the shipping service claimed on the infomercial. Initially, the packages were shipped by the company claimed on the commercial, although a single originating entity could not be uncovered. Once the Foundation started intercepting the packages in route to their destination, packages began appearing on the door step of the customer 3-7 business days following order placement. These packages would appear at some time during the night while the door step was unobserved²

Footnotes

1. The effects of SCP-XXXX will occur even if the surface is not be conventionally considered to be polish-able.

2. This includes brakes in observation as small the blinking of agents surveilling the house for package appearance.