Which scientific consumer product successfully rebranded itself from an industrial adhesive failure to a beloved household item through clever positioning?

The scientific industry relies heavily on branding and product positioning to stand out in a competitive market. From laboratory equipment to pharmaceuticals, companies invest significantly in creating distinctive identities for their products. This trivia question explores how one revolutionary scientific product transformed its brand positioning to change public perception and achieve widespread adoption in both professional and consumer markets.

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Post-it Notes (originally a failed adhesive that was 'too weak' before being repositioned as a removable note product)
Teflon (originally developed for nuclear projects before being repositioned as a non-stick coating for cookware)
Penicillin (originally observed as a contamination before being repositioned as an antibiotic treatment)
Bubble Wrap (originally marketed as textured wallpaper before being repositioned as protective packaging material)