Freshening compositions comprising malodor binding polymers and malodor counteractants.

(54) Title: REFRESHING COMPOSITIONS THAT INCLUDE BAD ODOR ABSORBING POLYMERS AND BAD ODOR NEUTRALIZERS.

(54) Title: FRESHENING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MALODOR BINDING POLYMERS AND MALODOR COUNTERACTANTS.

(57) Summary

Refreshing compositions are provided comprising a malodor absorbing polymer, a malodor neutralizer comprising at least one aliphatic aldehyde, and an aqueous carrier, wherein the composition is practically free of any material that may soil or stain fabrics; and their methods; in some embodiments, the malodour-absorbing polymer comprises a homopolymeric polyethyleneimine having a molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 2,000,000; Refreshing compositions can be used to reduce odor and / or microbes on inanimate surfaces or in the air.

(57) Abstract

Freshening compositions comprising a malodor binding polymer, a malodor counteractant comprising at least one aliphatic aldehyde, and an aqueous carrier, where the composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric; and methods thereof are provided. In some embodiments, the malodor binding polymer comprises a homopolymeric polyethylenimine having a molecular weight of about 1,000 to about 2,000,000. Such freshening compositions may be used to reduce malodor and / or microbes on inanimate surfaces or in the air.

REFRESHING COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING POLYMERS THAT

ABSORB BAD ODOR AND BAD ODOR NEUTRALIZERS

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to refreshing compositions comprising a bad odor absorbing polymer, bad odor neutralizers comprising at least one aliphatic aldehyde and an aqueous carrier; and their methods.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Refreshing products to reduce or mask bad odors in fabrics and air are currently available and are described in the patent literature. The Procter & Gamble Company markets fabric renewing and room modifier products under the brand name FEBREZE®. These products typically contain perfume, solubilizer, cyclodextrin, and an aqueous carrier. SC Johnson markets products such as Glade® Air and Fabric Odor Eliminator and

Oust® surface sanitizer and air sanitizer. Reckltt-Benckiser markets products such as Lysol® Disinfectant Spray.

Certain refreshing compositions do not effectively neutralize a wide range of bad odors on fabrics and in the air. Additionally, certain cooling compositions can cause fabrics to turn yellow or brown in natural light and / or can make the fabric susceptible to soiling, particularly products that contain certain types or amounts of aldehydes and / or surfactants. .

There is a need for improved refreshing compositions that neutralize a wide range of bad odors, including microbial odors, and that provide hedonic benefit, while preventing dirt and stains from fabrics that come in contact with the refreshing composition.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a refreshing composition to reduce bad odor. In one embodiment, the refreshing odor reducing composition comprises an effective amount of an odor-absorbing polymer; a bad smell neutralizer comprising at least one aliphatic aldehyde; an aqueous carrier; wherein said composition is practically free of any material that can dirty or stain the fabrics. In another embodiment, the refreshing composition comprises a homopolymeric polyethyleneimine having a molecular weight of 1,000 to 2,000,000; at least one aliphatic aldehyde; a glycol; a dicarboxylic acid to provide a pH of from about 3 to about 8; about 90% to about 99.5% of an aqueous carrier;

wherein said composition is practically free of any material that can dirty or stain the fabrics.

The present invention further relates to odor reduction methods comprising the steps of: providing a refreshing composition comprising an effective amount of an odor absorbing polymer, an odor neutralizer comprising at least one aldehyde aliphatic, an aqueous carrier, wherein said composition is practically free of any material that may soil or stain fabrics; and dispersing an effective amount of said refreshing composition on an inanimate surface or in the air.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Figure 1 is a bar graph showing the decrease of 15 aldehydic bad odors that are removed by vaporization of fabrics treated with refreshing compositions according to the present invention that contain a malodour-absorbing polymer compared to a refreshing composition that lacks the bad smell-absorbing polymer.

FIG. 2 is a bar graph showing microbial reduction with a refreshing composition according to the present invention that contains a bad odor absorbing polymer compared to a refreshing composition lacking such a bad odor absorbing polymer.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The refreshing composition of the present invention is designed to provide genuine odor reduction and not work simply by using perfume to cover or mask odors. The refreshing composition reduces bad odor in the air or on inanimate surfaces, for example fabrics that are contaminated with odors from the environment such as food or tobacco odors, or moistened with perspiration. The refreshing composition can further reduce microbes 10 on inanimate surfaces or in the air. The refreshing composition can also act as a barrier to prevent bad odors from sticking to or penetrating an inanimate surface.

A genuine reduction in analytically measurable sensory odor (eg, gas chromatography). Therefore, if the refreshing composition 15 provides a genuine odor reduction, the refreshing composition will neutralize bad odors in the air and / or on fabrics. "Neutralize" or "neutralize" as used in the present description means that it reacts chemically with the bad smell components (eg. eg, reaction of primary amines with aldehydes to mine, reductive amine alkylation, protonization and deprotonation of amines, polymerization or depolymerization); or suppresses volatility of foul-smelling components such that other parts of the composition can react (eg, acid-base neutralization); or physically traps odorous molecules in such a way that they are not released back into the air (e.g. eg, Cyclodextrin inclusion complexes as described in the present invention).

I. Refreshing composition

The refreshing composition for reducing bad odor comprises a polymer that absorbs bad odor, a neutralizer for bad odor that comprises at least one aliphatic aldehyde and an aqueous carrier, where said composition is practically free of any material that can dirty or stain the fabrics. The total amount of surfactants (eg, solubilizer, wetting agent) in the refreshing composition is 0% to

3 % or not greater than 3%, alternatively from 0% to 1% or not greater than 1%, alternatively from 0% to 0.9% or not greater than 0.9%, alternatively from 0% to 0.7 or not greater than 0.7%, alternatively from 0% to 0.5% or not greater than 0.5%, alternatively from 0% to 0.3% or not greater than 0.3%, by weight of the composition. Compositions with higher concentrations can make fabrics more susceptible to soiling and / or leaving unacceptable visible stains on fabrics when the solution evaporates.

A._Polymer that absorbs bad odor

The refreshing composition of the present invention includes a bad smell regulating polymer. A bad smell absorbing polymer is a polymer that has an available functional group (eg, amine) that has the affinity to neutralize bad smell components. Also contemplated are monomers having an available functional group with affinity to neutralize bad odor components. In the case of amine-based compounds, the amine will have an affinity for aldehyde odors. The amine can react with aldehyde odors and form a new compound, such as an odor-free aminol, mine, or enamine.

A bad odor absorbing polymer can include amine based compounds, such as monoamines, amino acids, polyethyleneimine (PEI) polymers, modified polyethyleneimine polymers, substituted polyethyleneimine polymers; acrylic acid polymers, such as pollacrllate copolymer (eg, Acumer ™ 9000 from Rohm & Haas), polyacrylic acid polymers (eg, Acusol ™ from Rohm & Haas), and modified acrylate copolymers (p . eg, Aculyn ™ from Rohm & Haas); and modified methacrylate copolymers (eg, hydroSal ™ from Salvona Technologies); or mixtures of these. 1_Amino-based compounds

In some embodiments, the odor-absorbing polymer is an amine-based compound with a molecular weight greater than

100 daltons and at least 10% of their amine groups are primary amines. In one embodiment, the amine-based compound will be a polyamine with a molecular weight greater than 150 daltons and 15% to 80% of its amine groups are primary amines. In another embodiment, the malodour-absorbing polymer is an amine-based compound with a molecular weight greater than 1000 daltons and from 0% to about 10% or less than 10% of its amine groups are primary amines.

A general structure for a primary amine compound useful in this invention is as follows;

Β- (ΝΗ₂)_η;

where B is a carrier material, and n is a value index of at least 1. Suitable B carriers Include both inorganic and organic entities. By "Inorganic Carrier" is meant a carrier that is comprised of primarily carbon-free base chains.

Compounds containing a secondary amine group have a structure similar to the above except that the compound comprises one or more -NH- groups as well as -NH2 groups. Amine compounds of this general type can be relatively viscous materials.

Illustrative amine-based compounds are those selected from monoamines, amlnoaryl derivatives, polyamines and derivatives thereof, pollamino acids and copolymers thereof, glucamines, dendrimers, PEI, substituted amines and amine monoamines, or mixtures thereof.

a, _Monoamines

Monoamines can be used in the present invention. Non-limiting examples of monoamines suitable for use in the present invention include but are not limited to primary amines that further contain hydroxy or alkoxy functional groups such as 2-hydroxyamines and 3-hydroxyamines; primary or secondary amines that also contain a functional group that improves monoamine deposition compared to monoamines that do not have that functional group, especially when the monoamine interacts with the beneficial agent. In addition, primary monoamines may be used in combination with secondary monoamines in the present invention. However, the primary monoamine levels must be sufficient to provide at least 10% of the total amine groups within those combinations as primary amine groups.

b._Aminoaryl derivatives

Illustrative aminoaryl derivatives are aminobenzene derivatives that include the alkyl esters of the compounds 4-aminobenzoate, ethyl-4-aminobenzoate, phenyletyl-4-aminobenzoate, phenyl-4-aminobenzoate, 4-am Non-N '- (3-aminopropyl) -benzamide or mixtures of these.

c._Polyamines

Examples of suitable amino functional polymers containing at least one primary amine group for the purpose of the present

Invention are:

Polyvinylamine with a PM of 300-2.10E6 daltons (eg, series

Lupamine 1500, 4500, 5000, 9000 available from BASF);

Alkoxylated polyvinylamine with a MW of £ 600 daltons and an ethoxylation degree of at least 0.5;

Polyvinylamine-vinyl alcohol in a molar ratio of 2: 1, polyvinylamine-vinylformamide in a molar ratio of 1: 2 and polyvinylamine 20 vinylformamide in a molar ratio of 2: 1;

Triethylene Tetramine, Diethylenetriamine, Tetraethylenepentamine; Bis-aminopropylpiperazine;

amino substituted polyvinyl alcohol with a MW ranging from 400 to 300,000 daltons;

bis [amine] polyoxyethylene distributed, for example, by Sigma;

bis [6-aminohexyl] polyoxyethylene distributed, for example, by Sigma;

N, N'-bis- (3-aminopropyl) -1,3-branched or linear propanediamine (TPTA);

N, N'-bis- (3-aminopropyl) ethylenediamine;

bis (amino alkyl) alkyldiamine, linear or branched; and

1,4-bis- (3-aminopropyl) piperazine (BNPP).

cL_Poly amino acids

Suitable amine-based compounds include polyamino acids. Polyamino acids comprise chemically modified amino acids and amino acids. Amino acids can be selected from cysteine, histidine, isoleucine, tyrosine, tryptophan, leucine, usine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, alanine, aspartic acid, arginine, asparagine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, histidine, threonine, methionine, valine, and mixtures of these. Amino acid derivatives can be tyrosine ethylate, glycine methylate, tryptophan ethylate, or mixtures of these, amino acid homopolymers; hydroxyamines; polyamino acids; or mixtures of these.

In chemically modified amino acids, the amine or acidic function of the amino acid reacts with a chemical reagent. This is often done to protect these amino acid or chemical amine functions in a subsequent reaction or to provide special amino acid properties such as improved solubility. Examples of these chemical modifications are benclloxlcarbonllo, amlnobutírlco acid, butyl ester and pyroglutamic acid. More examples of common amino acid modifications and small amino acid fragments can be found in Bachem, 1996, Peptldes and Blochemlcals Catalog.

A polylamine acid is alternatively polylysine or polylamine acids where more than 50% of the amino acids are Usin, because the primary amine function in the lysine side chain is the most reactive amine of all amino acids. A pollaminoacid has a molecular weight of 500 to 10,000,000, alternatively between 2000 and 25,000.

The pollaminoacid can be re-calculated. For example, crosslinking may be obtained, by condensation of the amine group on the amino acid side chain such as Usin, with carboxyl function on the amino acid or with protein crosslinking agents such as PEG derivatives. The crosslinked chicks will still need to have free primary and / or secondary amine groups for neutralization. The crosslinked pollaminoacid has a molecular weight of 20,000 to 10,000,000; alternatively, between 200,000 and 2,000,000.

The pollaminoacid or amino acid may be copolymerized with other reagents such as, for example, acids, amides, acid chlorides, amlnocaprolco acid, adipic acid, ethexanolco acid, caprolactam, or mixtures of these. The molar ratio used in these copolymers varies from 1: 1 (reactlvo / amlnoacid (Usina)) to 1:20, alternatively, from 1: 1 to 1:10. The polyamino acid such as polylysine may be non-ethoxylated or partially ethoxylated as long as the required amount of primary amine remains in the polymer in the polymer.

e._Dendrimers

Useful amine-based compounds are polyethyleneimine dendrimers and commercially available Starburst® polyamidoamines (PAMAM) polyamidoamine dendrimers, G0-G10 generation from Dendritech, and Astromols® dendrimers, generation 1-5 from DSM, which are polyamine dendrimers diaminobutane, DAB (PA) x, where x = 2ⁿ x 4 and n is generally between 0 and 4.

L_PEI

In one embodiment, the bad smell absorbing polymer is a PEI. Surprisingly, it has been found that amine-based polymers at a pH of from about 4 to about 8, alternatively, greater than 5 to about 8, alternatively, 7 can neutralize amine-based odors. PEIs have the following general formula:

- (CH2-CH2-NH) n -; n = 10 -105

Homopolymeric PEIs are spherical and branched polyamines with a well-defined ratio of primary, secondary, and tertiary amine functions. They are best described in the following partial structural formula:

<img file="MX2012003293A_D0001.tif" />

The chemical structure of homopolymeric PEIs follows a simple principle: an amine function - two carbons.

The refreshing composition may comprise a homopolymeric polyethyleneimine having a molecular weight of from about 800 to about 2,000,000, alternatively, from about 1,000 to about 2,000,000, alternatively, from about 1,200 to about 25,000, alternatively, from about 1,300 to about 25,000, alternatively, from approximately 2000 to approximately 25,000, alternatively, from approximately 10,000 to approximately 2,000,000, alternatively, from approximately 25,000 to approximately 2,000,000, alternatively, approximately 25,000. Illustrative homopolymeric PEIs Include those commercially available under the tradename Lupasol® from BASF. Lupasol products are usually obtained by polymerization of the ethylenylmine monomer. The etllenlmina monomer monomer has fully reacted on the polymer matrix. Suitable Lupasol products include Lupasol FG (PM 800), G20wfv (PM 1300), PR8515 (PM 2000), WF (PM 25,000), FC (PM 800), G20 (PM 1300), G35 (PM 1200), G100 (PM 2000), HF (PM 25,000), P (PM 750,000), PS (PM 750,000), SK (PM 2,000,000), SNA (PM 1,000,000).

In some modalities, the refreshing composition comprises

Lupasol HF or WF (PM 25,000), P (PM 750,000), PS (PM 750,000), SK (PM 2,000,000), 620wfv (PM 1300) or PR 1815 (PM 2000), or Epomin SP-103, Epomln SP-110 , Epomin SP-003, Epomin SP-006, Epomin SP-012, Epomin

SP-018, Epomin SP-200, or partially alkoxylated polyethyleneimine, such as 80% ethoxylated polyethyleneimine from Aldrich. In one embodiment, the refreshing composition contains Lupasol WF (PM 25,000).

In addition, suitable amine-based compounds for use in the refreshing composition are modified PEI, partially alkylated polyethylene polymers, PEI with hydroxyl groups, 1,515 pentanediamine, 1,6-hexanediamine, 1,3 pentanediamine, 3dimethylpropanediamine, 1,2- cyclohexanediamine, 1,3bis (aminomethyl) cyclohexane, tripropylenetetraamine, bis (3aminopropyl) piperazine, dipropylenetriamine, tris (2-aminoethyl amine), tetraethylenepentamine, bis hexamethylene triamine, bis (3-aminopropyl) 1,6 20 hexamethylenediamine, 3,3'-diamino-N-methyldipropylamine, 2-methyl-1,5-pentanediamine, N, N, N ', N'-tetra (2-aminoethyl) ethylenediamine, N , N, N ', N'-tetra (3aminopropyl) -1,4-butanediamine, pentaethylhexamine, 1,3-diamino-2-propylterbutyl ether, isophorondiamine, 4,4', - diaminodicyclohylmethane, N-methyl-N- (314 aminopropyl) ethanolamine, spermine, spermidine, 1-prazenaethanoamine, 2 (bis (2-amynoetil) amino) ethanol, N- (seboalkyl) trimethylene ethoxylated dimaines , pol¡ [ox¡ (methyl-1,2-ethanodülo)], a- (2-amynomethyl-ethoxy) - (= CAS No. 9046-100); poly [oxy (methyl-1,2-ethanedoulo)], a-hydro -) - u) - (2-amiomethyl ethoxy) -, ether with 25 etyl-2- (hydroxymethyl) - 1,3-propanediol (= CAS No. 39423-51-3);

commercially available under the trade name Jeffaminas T-403, D-230,

D-400, D-2000; 2,2 ', 2 "-triam¡notr¡ethylamine; 2,2'-diamino-diethalamine; 3,3'diamino dipropylamine, 1,3 bis aminoethyl cyclohexane commercially available from Mitsubishi, and the commercially available C12 Sternamines from Clariant such as C12 Sternamin (propylenamine)_n with n = 3/4.

In one embodiment, the malodour-absorbing polymer can be used in an effective amount to provide microbial reduction in the fabric and / or in the air. When using a bad odor absorbing polymer, an effective amount reduces microbes by at least 1 log difference compared to a composition that does not have the bad odor absorbing polymer. So this difference is attributed to the use of the odor-absorbing polymer and not to the diversity inherent in midrobial species.

Suitable levels of bad odor absorbing polymer are from about 0.01% to about 2%, alternatively, from about 0.01% to about 1%, alternatively, from about 0.01% to about 0.8%, alternatively, from about 0.01% to about 0.6%, alternatively, from about 0.01% to about 0.1%, alternatively, from about 0.01% to about 0.07%, alternatively, about 0.07%, by weight of the refreshing composition. Compositions with a higher amount of odor absorbing polymer can make fabrics more susceptible to soiling and / or leave unacceptable visible stains on fabrics when the solution evaporates from the fabric.

B._ Bad smell neutralizers

The refreshing composition may use one or more odor neutralizers. Odor neutralizers may include components that lower the vapor pressure of odorous components, solubilize odorous components, physically trap odors (eg, flocculate or encapsulate), physically bind odors, or repel odors so that they do not become fixed on inanimate surfaces. For example, aliphatic aldehydes react with amine odors, such as cigarette or fish odors. When used in combination with the odor-absorbing polymer, the refreshing composition can neutralize a broader range of odor-producing materials which, in turn, further reduces odors in the air or on inanimate surfaces. .

X_ Aliphatic Aldehydes

In one embodiment, the refreshing composition comprises a blend of perfumes having one or more aliphatic aldehydes that do not produce a yellowish hue and for safe use on fabrics. Certain types of aldehydes predominantly comprise a straight chain aliphatic backbone will not discolor fabrics unlike aldehyde products of the type containing multiple double bonds and benzene rings. The following table illustrates the selection of aldehydes to avoid yellowing of fabrics.

<td>Proven aldehyde solution</td><td>Light fadometer test on treated fabrics (0.75 grams of product is pipetted onto a 10 cm X 10 cm (14 inch X 4 inches), which is then subjected to 5 hours of simulated sunlight exposure with the use of a SUNTEST CPS + Model Fadometer provided by Atlas of Chicago, Illinois, USA.</td>

<td>Control- untreated fabric swatch</td><td>Not yellowish</td>

<td>1000 ppm cinnamic (aromatic) amyl aldehyde</td><td>Yellowish coffee</td>

<td>1000 ppm citronella (aromatic)</td><td>Yellowish coffee</td>

<td>1000 ppm citral aldehyde (aliphatic)</td><td>Not yellowish</td>

<td>1000 ppm lauric aldehyde (aliphatic)</td><td>Not yellowish</td>

Examples of suitable aliphatic aldehydes are R-COH, where R is from C7 to C22 saturated linear and / or branched with no more than two double bonds. Examples of suitable aliphatic aldehydes are bourgeonal, citral, citronellyl oxyacetaldehyde, cimal, decyl aldehyde, helional, hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, lauric aldehyde, ligustral, liral, melonal, methyl dihydro jasmonate, methyl nonyl acetaldehyde, methyl phenylcarbonate. octyl aldehyde, oxano, PT buclnal, polysanthol, rhubafuran, tripal, or mixtures thereof.

In one embodiment, the refreshing composition includes at least one aliphatic aldehyde selected from the group consisting of: bourgeonal, citral, citronellyl oxyacetaldehyde, cimal, decyl aldehyde, helional, hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, lauric aldehyde, ligustral, liral, melonal, methyl dihydro jasmonate , methyl nonyl acetaldehyde, methyl phenyl carbinyl acetate, nonyl aldehyde, 2, 6-nonadiene-1-al, octyl aldehyde, oxano, buccal PT, pollsantol, rhubafuran, gut, and mixtures thereof.

In another embodiment, the refreshing composition includes at least one aliphatic aldehyde selected from the group consisting of: burgeonal, cimal, hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, mmetll dihydro jasmonate, methyl nonyl acetaldehyde, buccal PT, and mixtures thereof.

Aliphatic aldehydes can be present in an amount of from about 0.001% to about 10%, alternatively from about 0.001% to about 5%, alternatively from about 0.01% to about 1%, alternatively from about 0.02% to about 1%; alternatively from about 0.02% to about 0.5%, alternatively from about 0.02% to about 0.06%, alternatively, about 0.06%, by weight of the refreshing composition.

In addition to aliphatic aldehydes, the refreshing composition may further include fragrance experience perfume materials including enones, ketones, ionones including alpha ionone, beta ionone, methyl range ionone, or mixtures thereof. Suitable perfume materials are described in US Pat. USA no. 5,714,137. The refreshing composition may contain an effective amount of perfume to provide the refreshing fragrance when first sprayed, some lingering fragrance, and some additional fragrance that is released by rewetting the fabric. It may be desirable that aliphatic aldehydes have virtually no negative effect on the desired perfume character.

Some odor neutralizers can be odoriferous and adversely affect the overall character of the fragrance. In this case, a bad smell / perfume neutralizer premix is ​​formed, such that the perfume raw materials selected for use neutralize any odor from the bad smell neutralizers. This odor neutralized premix can then be added to a mother perfume without affecting the character of the mother fragrance. This allows odor neutralizers to be widely used with a wide variety of fragrance types.

The following are non-limiting examples of perfume formulations that include safe-to-use odor neutralizers on fabrics.

(1) Pine

<td>Material name</td><td>Quantity</td>

<td>Rosemary</td><td> 10.00</td>

<td>Lavender</td><td> 10.00</td>

<td>Lavandin Grosso</td><td> 5.00</td>

<td>Fir (conf.-manh)</td><td> 5.00</td>

<td>Camphor gum</td><td> 5.00</td>

<td>Melonal</td><td> 0.30</td>

<td>Eucalyptol</td><td> 15.00</td>

<td>Iso chin</td><td> 15.00</td>

<td>Isobornyl acetate</td><td> 21.70</td>

<td>Beta onona</td><td> 8.00</td>

<td>Iso-E-super</td><td> 5.00</td>

<td></td><td></td>

<td></td><td> 100.00</td>

(2) ozonic

<td>Material name</td><td>Quantity</td>

<td>XI aldehyde</td><td> 8.00</td>

<td>2 '6 Nonadlenol 10% in Dpg</td><td> 5.00</td>

<td>Helional</td><td> 13.00</td>

<td>Hldroxicltronelal</td><td> 11.50</td>

<td>Caloñe 1951</td><td> 0.50</td>

<td>2 '6 - Nonadien-1-al / 10% in Dpg</td><td> 5.00</td>

<td>Liral</td><td> 20.00</td>

<td>Melonal</td><td> 1.00</td>

<td>Iso chin</td><td> 10.00</td>

<td>Floralozone</td><td> 10.00</td>

<td>Bourgeonal</td><td> 10.00</td>

<td>Delta Mosconea 962191</td><td> 1.00</td>

<td>100% Habanolide</td><td> 5.00</td>

<td></td><td></td>

<td></td><td> 100.00</td>

(3) Fruity

<td>Material name</td><td>Quantity</td>

<td>Fruity</td><td> 5.00</td>

<td>Orange terpenes</td><td> 13.00</td>

<td>Ethyl acetoacetate</td><td> 3.00</td>

<td>2 '6 Nonadienol 10% in Dpg</td><td> 1.00</td>

<td>Ethyl acetate</td><td> 3.00</td>

<td>Benzaldehyde</td><td> 2.00</td>

<td>Prenyl acetate</td><td> 8.00</td>

<td>Benzyl acetate</td><td> 15.00</td>

<td>2 '6 - Nonadien-1-al / 10% in Dpg</td><td> 1.00</td>

<td>Etll-2-metll butlrate</td><td> 8.00</td>

<td>Amllo acetate</td><td> 3.00</td>

<td>Cis 3 Hexenyl acetate</td><td> 3.00</td>

<td>Metlldihldrojasmonato</td><td> 10.00</td>

<td>Llgustral</td><td> 5.00</td>

<td>Melonal</td><td> 1.00</td>

<td>Etll-2-metllo pentanoate</td><td> 8.00</td>

<td>Hexyl acetate</td><td> 8.00</td>

<td>100% Habanolide</td><td> 3.00</td>

<td></td><td></td>

<td></td><td> 100.00</td>

(4) Citrus

<td>Material name</td><td>Quantity</td>

<td>Orange terpenes</td><td> 20.00</td>

<td>Lemon terpenes X5 times</td><td> 20.00</td>

<td>Lime oil Cf-8-1285-1 (conf.-berje)</td><td> 10.00</td>

<td>Grapefruit phase C- Ref. N * 12245</td><td> 20.00</td>

<td>Italian orange oil phase</td><td> 22.90</td>

<td>Delta Mosconea 962191</td><td> 0.50</td>

<td>Oxano</td><td> 0.30</td>

<td>Iso chin</td><td> 1.00</td>

<td>Rhubafuran</td><td> 0.30</td>

<td>100% Habanolide</td><td> 5.00</td>

<td></td><td></td>

<td></td><td> 100.00</td>

(5) Floral

<td>Material name</td><td>Quantity</td>

<td>Lavender</td><td> 5.00</td>

<td>Rosemary</td><td> 5.00</td>

<td>Helional</td><td> 10.00</td>

<td>Hydroxycitronellal</td><td> 10.00</td>

<td>Benzyl acetate</td><td> 9.30</td>

<td>Liral</td><td> 20.00</td>

<td>Ligustral</td><td> 2.00</td>

<td>Melonal</td><td> 0.20</td>

<td>Eucalyptol</td><td> 2.00</td>

<td>Iso chin</td><td> 8.00</td>

<td>Bourgeonal</td><td> 20.00</td>

<td>Undecavertol</td><td> 3.00</td>

<td>Delta Mosconea 962191</td><td> 0.50</td>

<td>100% Habanolide</td><td> 5.00</td>

<td></td><td></td>

<td></td><td> 100.00</td>

In certain cases, fabrics that are washed will have residual brighteners deposited by the detergents with which they were washed. Therefore, it may be desirable for the aliphatic aldehydes to be compatible with brighteners, so that the environment-modifying composition does not discolor the fabrics with which it comes into contact. Some of the examples above are compatible with polishes.

2._Low molecular weight polyols

Low molecular weight polyols with relatively high boiling points, compared to water, such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, and / or glycerol can be used as a bad odor neutralizer to improve odor neutralization of the refreshing composition of the present invention. Some polyols, for example dipropylene glycol, are further useful in facilitating the solubilization of some perfume Ingredients in the composition of the present invention.

The glycol used in the cooling composition of the present invention can be glycerol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol methyl phenyl ether, propylene glycol methyl ether, propylene glycol n-butyl ether, dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether, dipropylene glycol -propyl ether, ethylene glycol phenyl ether, diethylene glycol n-butyl ether, dipropylene glycol n butyl ether, diethylene glycol mono butyl ether, dipropylene glycol methyl ether, tripropylene glycol methyl ether, tripropylene glycol n-butyl ether, other glycol ethers, or mixtures of these. In one embodiment, the glycol used is ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, or mixtures thereof. In another embodiment, the glycol used is diethylene glycol.

Typically, the low molecular weight polyol is added to the composition of the present invention at a level of from about 0.01% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, alternatively, from about 0.05% to about 1%, alternatively, from about 0.1% to about 0.5%, by weight of the composition. Compositions with higher concentrations can make fabrics more susceptible to soiling and / or leaving unacceptable visible stains on fabrics when the solution evaporates. The weight ratio of the low molecular weight polyol to the malodour-absorbing polymer is from about 500: 1 to about 4: 1, alternatively, from about 1: 100 to about 25: 1, alternatively, from about 1:50 to approximately 4: 1, alternatively approximately 4: 1.

3, _Cyclodextrin

In some embodiments, the refreshing composition may include dissolved, water-soluble, and uncomplexed cyclodextrin. As used herein, the term "cyclodextrin" includes any of the known cyclodextrins, for example, unsubstituted cyclodextrins containing six to twelve glucose units, especially alpha-10 cyclodextrin, beta-cyclodextrin, gamma-cyclodextrin, or its derivatives or mixtures. Alpha-cyclodextrin consists of six, beta-cyclodextrin seven, and gamma-cyclodextrin eight glucose units arranged in a donut-shaped ring. The specific coupling and conformation of glucose units produce a rigid and conical molecular structure of cyclodextrin with an interior void of specific volume. The "lining" of the internal cavity is made up of hydrogen atoms and glycosidic bonds of oxygen atoms; therefore, this surface is considerably hydrophobic. The particular shape and physicochemical properties of the cavity allow cyclodextrin molecules to absorb (form inclusion complexes with) organic molecules or parts of organic molecules that can couple in the cavity. Many perfume molecules can be adjusted within the cavity.

Cyclodextrin molecules are described in the US Patent

USA USA no. 5,714,137 and US Pat. USA no. 5,942,217. Suitable levels of clclodextrin are from about 0.1% to about 5%, alternatively, from about 0.2% to about 4%, alternatively, from about 0.3% to about 3%, alternatively, from about 0.4% to about 2%, by weight of the refreshing composition. Refreshing compositions with higher concentrations can make fabrics more susceptible to soiling and / or leaving unacceptable visible stains on fabrics when the solution evaporates from the fabric. The latter is especially a problem on fabrics, synthetic, colored and thin. For the purpose of minimizing staining of fabrics, the fabric may be treated at a level less than about 5 mg cyclodextrin per mg fabric, alternatively less than about 2 mg clclodextrin per mg fabric.

C._ Buffer agent

The refreshing composition of the present invention includes a buffering agent that can be a dibasic acid, carboxylic acid, or a dicarboxylic acid such as maleic acid. The acid can be spherically stable or is used in this composition only to maintain the desired pH. The

<td colspan="2">refreshing composition</td><td> can have a</td><td>PH</td><td>approximately</td><td> 3</td><td>to</td>

<td>approximately</td><td> 8,</td><td>alternatively,</td><td>of</td><td>approximately</td><td> 4</td><td>to</td>

<td>approximately</td><td> 7,</td><td>alternatively,</td><td>of</td><td>approximately</td><td> 5</td><td>to</td>

<td>approximately</td><td> 8,</td><td>alternatively,</td><td>of</td><td>approximately</td><td> 6</td><td>to</td>

<td>approximately</td><td> 8,</td><td>alternatively,</td><td>of</td><td>approximately</td><td> 6</td><td>to</td>

about 7, alternatively, about 7, alternatively, about 6.5.

Carboxylic acids such as citric acid can act as metal ion chelators and can form metal salts with low water solubility. In this way, in some modalities, the refreshing composition is practically free of citric acids. The buffer can be alkaline, acidic, or neutral.

Other suitable buffering agents for the cooling compositions of this invention include biological buffering agents.

Some examples are nitrogen containing materials, sulfonic acid buffers such as 3- (N-morpholino) propanesulfonic acid (MOPS) or N- (2-Acetamido) -2-aminoethanesulfonic acid (ACES), which has an almost neutral pKa of 6.2 to 7.5 and provide adequate buffering capacity at a neutral pH. Other examples are amino acids such as lysine or lower alcohol amines such as mono-, di- and tri-ethanolamine. Other nitrogen containing buffers are tri (hydroxymethyl) amino methane HOCH2) 3CNH3 (TRIS), 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-methylpropanol, 2-amino-2-methyl- 1,3-propanol, disodium glutamate, N-methyl diethanolamide, 2-dimethylamino-2-methylpropanol (DMAMP), 1,3-bis (methylamine) 20 cyclohexane, 1,3-diamino-propanol N, N '-tetra-methyl-1,3-diamino-2-propanol, N, Nb¡s (2-hydroxyethyl) glycine (bicine) and N-tris (hydroxymethyl) methyl glycine (tricine). In addition, mixtures of any of the above are accepted.

Refreshing compositions may contain at least about 0%, alternatively, at least about 0.001%, alternatively, at least about 0.01%, by weight of the composition, of a buffering agent. The composition may further contain not more than about 1%, alternatively not more than about 0.75%, alternatively not more than about 0.5%, by weight of the composition, of a buffering agent.

[1_Solubilizer

The refreshing composition of the present invention may contain a solubilizing aid to dissolve any excess organic and hydrophobic materials, particularly any perfume materials, and additionally optional ingredients (eg, Insect repellent, antioxidant, etc.). ) that can be added to the composition, which are not easily soluble in the composition, to form a clear solution. A suitable solubilization aid is a surfactant, such as a non-foaming or low-foaming surfactant. Suitable surfactants are nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, and mixtures of these.

In some embodiments, the refreshing composition contains non-ionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the refreshing composition contains hydrogenated castor oil. A suitable hydrogenated castor oil that can be used in the present composition is Basophor ™, available from BASF.

Compositions containing anionic surfactants and / or detergent surfactants can make fabrics more susceptible to soiling and / or leaving unacceptable visible stains on fabrics when the solution evaporates from the fabric. In some embodiments, the refreshing composition is free of anionic surfactants and / or detergent surfactants.

When the solubilizing agent is present, it is typically present at a level of from about 0.01% to about 3%, alternatively, from about 0.05% to about 1%, alternatively, from about 0.01% to about 0.05%, by weight of the refreshing composition. Refreshing compositions with higher concentrations can make fabrics more susceptible to soiling and / or leaving unacceptable visible stains on fabrics when the solution evaporates from the fabric.

E._Antimicrobial Compounds

The refreshing composition of the present invention can include an effective amount of a compound to reduce microbes in the air or on inanimate surfaces. Antimicrobial compounds are effective on gram negative and gram positive bacteria and fungi that are typically found on surfaces in indoor environments that are in contact with human or pet skin such as sofas, pillows, pet bedding, and rugs. Such microbial species include Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus niger, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Steptococcus pyogenes, Salmonella choleraesuis, Escherichia coil, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Pseudomonoas aeruginosa. In some embodiments, antimicrobial compounds are also effective in viruses such as H1-N1, Rhinovirus, Respiratory Syncytial Poliovirus Type 1, Rotavirus, Influenza A, Herpes simplex types 1 and 2, Hepatitis A, and Human Coronavirus.

Suitable antimicrobial compounds in the refreshing composition of the present invention can be any organic material that will not harm the appearance of the fabric (eg, discoloration, coloration such as a yellowish hue, whitening). Water soluble antimicrobial compounds include organic sulfur compounds, halogenated compounds, cyclic organic nitrogen compounds, low molecular weight aldehydes, quaternary ammonium compounds, dehydroacetic acid, phenolic and phenolic compounds or mixtures thereof.

In one embodiment, a quaternary compound is used. Examples of commercially available quaternary compounds for use in the refreshing composition are Barquat available from Lonza Corporation; and quaternary didecyldimethyl ammonium chloride under the tradename Bardac® 2250 from Lonza Corporation.

The antimicrobial compound may be present in an amount of from about 500 ppm to about 7000 ppm, alternatively, from about 1000 ppm to about 5000 ppm, alternatively, from about 1000 ppm to about 3000 ppm, alternatively, from about 1400 ppm to about 2500 ppm , by weight of the refreshing composition.

F._Conservants

The refreshing composition of the present invention may include a preservative. The preservative is included in the present invention in an amount sufficient to prevent deterioration or prevent the growth of accidentally added microorganisms over a specified period of time, but not sufficient to contribute to the odor neutralizing performance of the refreshing composition. In other words, the preservative is not used as the anti-microbial compound to kill microorganisms on the surface on which the composition is deposited in order to eliminate odors produced by the microorganisms. Instead, it is used to prevent deterioration of the cooling composition in order to increase shelf life of the composition.

The preservative can be an organic preservative material that does not damage the appearance of the fabric, for example, discoloration, coloration, whitening. Suitable water soluble preservatives Include organic sulfur compounds, halogenated compounds, cyclic organic nitrogen compounds, low molecular weight aldehydes, parabens, propanediol materials, sotlazollnones, quaternary compounds, benzoates, low molecular weight alcohols, dehydroacetic acid, phenolic compounds and phenolic compounds or mixtures thereof.

Non-limiting examples of commercially available water soluble preservatives for use in the present invention include a mixture of about 77% 5-chloro-2-metll-4-lsothiazole-3-one and about 23% 2-methyl -4-isothiazolin-3-one, a broad-spectrum preservative available as a 1.5% aqueous solution under the trade name Kathon® CG by Rohm and Haas Co .; 5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane, available under the tradename Bronidox L® from Henkel; 2-bromo-25 nitropropane-1,3-diol, available under the tradename Bronopol® from Inolex; 1,1'-hexamethylene bis (5- (p-chlorophenyl) biguanide), commonly known as chlorhexidine, and its salts, for example, with acetic and digluconic acids; a 95: 5 mixture of 1,3-bis (hydroxymethyl) -5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione and 3-butyl 2-iodopropynyl carbamate, available under the brand name Glydant Plus® from

Lonza; N- [1,3-bis (hydroxymethyl) 2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl] -N, N'-bis (hydroxymethyl) urea, commonly known as diazolidinyl urea, available under the trade name Germall® II from Sutton Laboratories, Inc .; N, N-methylenebis {N '- [1 (hydroxymethyl) -2,5-dioxo-4-imidazoledil] urea}, commonly known as imidazolidinill urea, available, for example , under the tradename Abiol® from 3V-Sygma, Unicide U-13® from Induchem, Germall 115® from Sutton Laboratories, Inc .; bicyclic polymethoxy oxazolidine, available under the tradename Nuosept® C from Hüls America; formaldehyde; glutaraldehyde; polyamine propyl biguanide, available under the trade name Cosmocil CQ® from ICI Americas, Inc., or under the trade name Mikrokill® from Brooks, Inc;

dehydroacetic acid; and benzothiazolinone available under the tradename Koralone ™ B-119 from Rohm and Hass Corporation.

Suitable preservative levels are approximately

0.0001% to about 0.5%, alternatively, from about

0.0002% to about 0.2%, alternatively, from about 0.0003% to about 0.1%, by weight of the cooling composition, (l · Wetting agent

The cooling composition can include a wetting agent 5 that provides a low surface tension that allows the composition to spread easily and more evenly on hydrophobic surfaces such as polyester and nylon. It has been found that the aqueous solution, without such a wetting agent, will not disperse satisfactorily. The dispersion of the composition also allows it to dry more quickly, so that the treated material will be ready for use sooner. Furthermore, a composition containing a wetting agent can penetrate greasy and hydrophobic soils better for better neutralization of bad odor. A composition containing a wetting agent can further provide better electrostatic control "in use". For concentrated compositions, the wetting agent facilitates the dispersion of many assets such as antimicrobial actives and perfumes in the concentrated aqueous compositions.

Non-limiting examples of wetting agents include block copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. Polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block polymeric surfactants include those based on ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, trimethylolpropane, and ethylenediamine as the reactive hydrogen starter compound. Polymeric compounds made from sequential ethoxylation and propoxylation of starter compounds with a single reactive hydrogen atom, such as C12-18 aliphatic alcohols, are generally not compatible with cylcodextrin. Some of the block polymeric surfactant compounds designated Pluronic® and Tetronic® by BASFWyandotte Corp., Wyandotte, Michigan are readily available.

Non-limiting examples of cyclodextrin compatible wetting agents of this type are described in US Pat. USA no. 5,714,137 and include Silwet® surfactants available from Momentive Performance Chemical, Albany, New York. Representative Silwet surfactants are:

<td>Name</td><td>PM promec</td>

<td>L-7608</td><td> 600</td>

<td>L-7607</td><td> 1000</td>

<td>L-77 '</td><td> 600</td>

<td>L-7605</td><td> 6000</td>

<td>L-7604</td><td> 4000</td>

<td>L-7600</td><td> 4000</td>

<td>L-7657</td><td> 5000</td>

<td>L-7602</td><td> 3000;</td>

and mixtures of these.

FL_Aqueous Carrier

The refreshing composition of the present invention can include an aqueous carrier. The aqueous carrier used can be distilled, deionized or tap water. Water can be present in any amount so that the composition is an aqueous solution. In some embodiments, water may be present in an amount of from about 85% to 99.5%, alternatively, from about 90% to about 99.5%, alternatively, from about 92% to about 99.5%, alternatively, about 95%, by weight of said refreshing composition. In addition, water containing a small amount of low molecular weight monohydric alcohols, eg, ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol, or polyols, such as ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, can be used. However, low molecular weight monohydric volatile alcohols such as ethanol and / or Isopropanol should be limited as these volatile organic compounds will contribute to both flammability problems and environmental pollution problems. If small amounts of low molecular weight monohydric alcohols are present in the composition of the present invention due to the addition of these alcohols to such things as perfumes and stabilizers for some preservatives, the level of monohydric alcohol may be less than about 6% , alternatively, less than about 3%, alternatively, less than about 1%, by weight of the refreshing composition.

L_Other optional ingredients

Optionally, adjuvants can be added to the refreshing composition of the present disclosure for its known purposes. Such adjuvants include, but are not limited to, water soluble metal salts, antistatic agents, insect and moth repellent agents, colorants, antioxidants, and mixtures thereof.

II. Production method

The refreshing composition can be prepared in any manner known in the industry. All ingredients can simply be mixed together. In certain embodiments, it may be desirable to prepare a concentrated mixture of ingredients and dilute it by adding it to an aqueous carrier before dispersing the composition in air or on an inanimate surface. In another embodiment, the malodour-absorbing polymer can be dispersed in a container containing deionized water and ethanol, and low molecular weight polyols. The buffer is then added to this container until it is completely dispersed and visually dissolved. In a separate container, the solubilizer and perfume are mixed until homogeneous. Then, the solubilizer and perfume solution are added to the first mixing container, and mixed until homogeneous.

III. Methods of use

The refreshing composition of the present invention can be used by dispersion, for example, by placing the aqueous solution in a dispersion medium, such as a spray dispenser, and spraying an effective amount in air or on the desired surface or article. As defined in the present description, an effective amount refers to an amount sufficient to neutralize the bad odor to the extent that it is not noticeable by human smell, but not so high as to saturate or create a concentration of liquid on a article or surface and so that when drying there is no easily visible deposit. Dispersion can be accomplished with a spray device, roller, pad, etc.

The present composition encompasses the method of an effective amount of the composition on household surfaces in order to reduce odor. Household surfaces are selected from the group consisting of counters, cabinets, walls, floors, bathroom surfaces, and kitchen surfaces.

The present invention encompasses the method of dispersing an atomization of an effective amount of the composition to reduce odor on the fabric and / or fabric articles. Fabric and / or fabric items include, but are not limited to, clothing, curtains, drapes, upholstered furniture, rugs, bedding, bath linens, tablecloths, sleeping bags, tents, car interiors, seat covers of cars, etc.

The present invention encompasses the method of dispersing an atomization of an effective amount of the composition to reduce odor printing on and in shoes where the shoes are not sprayed to saturation.

The present invention encompasses the method of dispersing an atomization of an effective amount of the composition to reduce odor printing on shower curtains.

The present invention relates to the method of dispersing an atomization of an effective amount of the composition to reduce bad odor printing on and in garbage cans and / or recycling bins.

The present invention relates to the method of dispersing an atomization of an effective amount of the composition to reduce bad odor printing in the air to reduce bad odor.

The present invention relates to the method of dispersing an atomization of an effective amount of the composition to reduce odor printing on and / or on household appliances including, but not limited to, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, automatic dryers , ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, etc., to neutralize bad odor.

The present invention relates to the method of dispersing an atomization of an effective amount of the composition to reduce bad odor printing on cat litter, pet bedding and pet houses to neutralize bad odor.

The present invention relates to the method of dispersing an atomization of an effective amount of the composition to reduce the odor impression on domestic pets to neutralize the odor.

Examples

Odor reduction

Table 1 shows the non-limiting examples of the refreshing compositions according to the present invention.

Table 1

<td></td><td>I</td><td>II</td><td>III</td><td>IV</td><td>V (control)</td><td>SAW</td><td>Vile</td><td>VIII</td>

<td>Lupasol WF CAS 9002-98-6</td><td> 0.070</td><td> 0.070</td><td> 0.015</td><td> 0.035</td><td> 0</td><td> 0.035</td><td> 0.0525</td><td> 0.07</td>

<td>Diethylene glycol</td><td> 0.175</td><td> 0.175</td><td> 0.070</td><td> 0.175</td><td> 0.175</td><td> 0.175</td><td> 0.170</td><td> 0.175</td>

<td>Perfume blend comprising aliphatic aldehydes</td><td> 0.2102</td><td> 0.4880</td><td>0.020 (0% aldehydes)</td><td> 0.236</td><td>0.655 (0.012 aldehydes)</td><td>0.655 (0.012 aldehydes)</td><td>0.655 (0.012 aldehydes)</td><td>0.655 (0.012 aldehydes)</td>

<td>hydroxypropyl beta CD</td><td> 0.630</td><td> 0.630</td><td> 0.630</td><td> 0</td><td> 0.630</td><td> 0.630</td><td> 0.630</td><td> 0.630</td>

<td>Basophor ELH 60</td><td> 0</td><td> 0.050</td><td> 0.050</td><td> 0.050</td><td> 0.050</td><td> 0.050</td><td> 0.050</td><td> 0.050</td>

<td>Uniquat 2250</td><td> 0</td><td> 0.060</td><td> 0</td><td> 0.060</td><td> 0.060</td><td> 0.060</td><td> 0.060</td><td> 0.060</td>

<td>Bardac 2250J</td><td> 0.139</td><td></td><td> 0.100</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td>

<td>Silwet L-7600</td><td> 0.100</td><td> 0.100</td><td> 0.175</td><td> 0.100</td><td> 0.100</td><td> 0.100</td><td> 0.100</td><td> 0.100</td>

<td>Citric acid</td><td> 0.045</td><td> 0.015</td><td> 0.015</td><td> 0.015</td><td> 0.015</td><td> 0.015</td><td> 0.15</td><td> 0.015</td>

<td>Maleic acid CAS 110-16-7</td><td> 0</td><td> 0.050</td><td> 0.060</td><td> 0.050</td><td> 0.050</td><td> 0.050</td><td> 0.050</td><td> 0.050</td>

<td>ACES</td><td> 0.100</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td>

<td>Sodium hydroxide</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td><td> 0.020</td><td> 0.020</td><td> 0.020</td><td> 0.020</td><td> 0.020</td>

<td>Koralone B-119</td><td> 0</td><td> 0.0150</td><td> 0</td><td> 0.015</td><td> 0.015</td><td> 0.015</td><td> 0.015</td><td> 0.015</td>

<td>Ethanol</td><td> 3.000</td><td> 3.000</td><td> 3.000</td><td> 3.000</td><td> 3.000</td><td> 3.000</td><td> 3.000</td><td> 3.000</td>

<td>Deionized water</td><td> 95.571</td><td> 95.347</td><td> 95.865</td><td> 96.264</td><td> 95.318</td><td> 95.180</td><td> 95.095</td><td> 95.148</td>

<td>Total</td><td></td><td></td><td> 100</td><td></td><td> 100</td><td> 100</td><td> 100</td><td> 100</td>

Formulations VI, Vil, and VIII in Table 1 are prepared and compared to Control Formulation V, a composition that does not contain any odor-absorbing polymer, for its odor effect. Figure 1 shows that when a bad odor absorbing polymer is included in a refreshing composition according to the present invention, the aldehyde bad odor that evaporates from the treated fabric decreases.

The fabric samples are permeated with the offensive odor of interest.

For a greasy infusion, 8 ounces of fat is placed in a Presto ™ electric container and covered with the container lid. The container is placed in a 30 gallon metal trash can. Install the electrical cord from the container through a 3.8 cm (1.5 inch) hole in the garbage can. The container is set to 121 ° C and left for 15 minutes. The lid is removed. Fabric samples 20.3 cm (8 inches) by 20.3 cm (8 inches) from the metal fasteners are suspended on a carousel at the top of the garbage can. When measuring from the Bottom of the samples, the distance to the top of the container is 20.3 cm (8 inches). The lid is placed on the garbage can and the carousel is manually rotated at 15 rotations per minute over a period of 40 minutes. After Infusion, the samples are sprayed with the respective compositions to be tested. The spray for each sample consists of two passes with the induction spray bottle. The bottle is held at a distance of 15.2 cm (6 inches) from the fabric and the spray is centered on the fabric. Immediately after treatment, each sample is cut in half, rolled, and each is placed in a 125 ml empty-space bottle. The jars are sealed. The vials are left for at least 2 hours at 100 ° C and then analyzed by sampling each vial with a PDMS SPME fiber and analyzed by

GC / MS. Previously identified odor components are traced through all samples. The data is compiled from the total area count of the cumulative area counts of the Individual peaks.

Microbial reduction

Table 2 shows the non-limiting examples of the refreshing compositions according to the present invention.

Table 2

<td></td><td>IX (control)</td><td>X</td>

<td>Lupasol WF CAS 9002-98-6</td><td> 0</td><td> 0.07</td>

<td>Diethylene glycol</td><td> 0.25</td><td> 0.25</td>

<td>Mixture of perfume that</td><td> 0.02</td><td> 0.02</td>

<td>comprises aliphatic aldehydes</td><td>(0.002 of aldehydes)</td><td>(0.002 of aldehydes)</td>

<td>Hydroxypropyl Beta CD</td><td> 0.63</td><td> 0.63</td>

<td>Basophor ELH 60</td><td> 0.15</td><td> 0.15</td>

<td>Uniquat 2250</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td>

<td>Bardac 2250J</td><td> 0.5</td><td> 0.5</td>

<td>Silwet L-7600</td><td> 0.1</td><td> 0.1</td>

<td>Citric acid</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td>

<td>Maleic acid CAS 110-16-7</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td>

<td>ACES</td><td> 0.1</td><td> 0.1</td>

<td>Sodium hydroxide</td><td> 0.006</td><td> 0.006</td>

<td>Koralone B-119</td><td> 0</td><td> 0</td>

<td>Ethanol</td><td> 3.000</td><td> 3.000</td>

<td>Deionized water</td><td> 95.244</td><td> 95.174</td>

<td>Total</td><td> 100</td><td> 100</td>

Formulation IX, the control formulation that does not contain any odor-absorbing polymer, and Formulation X are compared for their effect on microbial reduction. Figure 2 shows the results of the formulations with and without PEI when testing their sanitizing efficacy without residue on fabrics against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), Aspergillus niger (ATCC 6275), Proteus mirabilis (ATCC 7002) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 15442).

The efficacy of the formulation was evaluated using a North American 5 bactericidal spray test method for fabrics which is a quantitative modification of the AOAC spray germicidal product test method (961.02). This method is a recognized standard test in accordance with US EPA Pesticide Assessment Guidelines Subdivision G, Series 9152 (b) (1). USA The AOAC method was applied to fabric surfaces. The 10 fabric samples (3.8 cm (1.5 inches), 100% oxford blue cotton) as available from Testfabrics Inc. were treated with two complete induction spray bottle sprays containing the respective formulation. A contact time between 10 to 30 minutes at room temperature was chosen as an estimated conservation time for sprayed fabric surfaces, as indicated in Subdivision G, Series 91-1 (b) (4) (i). Any excess liquid is drained and then transferred to a bottle containing 20 ml of neutralizer and / or broth. The bottle is mixed by centrifugation, followed by sonication in a Branson Bransonic ultrasonic sonication apparatus for 5 minutes. During 30 minutes of neutralization, the bottle is mixed for 2-3 seconds in a vortex mixer and diluted in series. All samples were incubated (48 ± 4 hours) under suitable conditions and growth (culture) or non-growth was monitored. Samples were placed on platelets and counted to determine the mean log 10 reduction.

All percentages mentioned in the present description are by weight unless otherwise specified. It will be understood that each maximum numerical limitation given in this specification will include all Lower numerical limitations, as if said Lower numerical limitations had been explicitly noted in this description. All the minimum numerical limits cited in this specification will include all higher numerical limits as if such higher numerical limits would have been explicitly cited in the present description. All numerical ranges cited in this description shall include all minor ranges that fall within the major numerical ranges as if all the minor numerical ranges had been explicitly cited in the present description.

The dimensions and values ​​described in the present description should not be understood as strictly limited to the exact numerical values ​​mentioned. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each of those dimensions will mean both the mentioned value and also a functionally equivalent Interval spanning that value. For example, a dimension expressed as "40mm" will be understood as "approximately 40mm".

All documents cited in this disclosure, including any cross-reference or related application or patent, are incorporated in their entirety in the present disclosure by reference unless expressly excluded or limited in any other way. The mention of any document should not be construed as an admission that it constitutes a prior industry with respect to any invention described or claimed in the present description, or that alone, or in any combination with any other reference or references, instructs, suggests or describes such invention. Furthermore, to the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this document contradicts any meaning or definition of the term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to the term in this document shall govern.

Although particular embodiments of the present Invention have been illustrated and described, it will be apparent to persons with experience in the industry that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the Invention. Therefore, it has been intended to encompass in the appended claims all changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.