U.S. patent application number 12/463533 was filed with the patent office on 2009-09-03 for perfumed household products and methods for preserving perfume integrity and extending fragrance life.
Invention is credited to Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Ricky Ah-Man Woo.
Application Number | 20090218251 12/463533 |
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Family ID | 39877945 |
Filed Date | 2009-09-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090218251 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Woo; Ricky Ah-Man ; et
al. |
September 3, 2009 |
PERFUMED HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR PRESERVING PERFUME
INTEGRITY AND EXTENDING FRAGRANCE LIFE
Abstract
Household cleaning, fabric treatment, or deodorizing products
and methods of preserving the integrity of hydrophilic perfume
ingredients and extending fragrance life are disclosed. The product
and method include an aqueous composition containing a surfactant
and a perfume having a substantial proportion of hydrophilic
perfume ingredients with a Clog P of less than about 3 and a
boiling point greater than about 200.degree. C. The aqueous
composition may be contained in plastic containers constructed of
hydrophilic perfume compatible materials. The invention preserves
perfume integrity by decreasing migration of hydrophilic perfume
ingredients into and/or transmission through plastic containers and
extends fragrance life once the hydrophilic perfume ingredients are
deposited onto a surface.
Inventors: |
Woo; Ricky Ah-Man;
(Hamilton, OH) ; Liu; Zaiyou; (West Chester,
OH) ; Jackson; Rhonda Jean; (Cincinnati, OH) |
Correspondence
Address: |
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY;Global Legal Department - IP
Sycamore Building - 4th Floor, 299 East Sixth Street
CINCINNATI
OH
45202
US
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Family ID: |
39877945 |
Appl. No.: |
12/463533 |
Filed: |
May 11, 2009 |
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Current U.S.
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206/524.6 |
Current CPC
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A61L 9/01 20130101; C11D
3/0068 20130101; C11D 3/50 20130101; C11D 17/041 20130101 |
Class at
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206/524.6 |
International
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B65D 85/00 20060101
B65D085/00 |
Claims
1. A household cleaning, fabric treatment, or deodorizing product
comprising: a. an aqueous composition comprising: i. from about 0.1
weight percent (wt. %) to about 30 wt. % of a surfactant; ii. from
about 0.003% wt. % to about 5 wt. % of a perfume, wherein at least
about 10 wt. % of said perfume is one or more hydrophilic perfume
ingredients having a Clog P of less than about 3 and a boiling
point greater than about 200.degree. C.; and iii. water; and b. a
plastic container constructed from at least about 80 wt. %
hydrophilic perfume compatible materials, wherein said aqueous
composition is contained in said plastic container.
2. The product of claim 1 wherein said hydrophilic perfume
compatible materials is selected from the group consisting of: high
density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride,
polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene-co-vinyl alcohol,
fluorinated polymer, acrylonitrile-methyl acrylate copolymer, and
mixtures thereof.
3. The product of claim 1 wherein said aqueous composition
comprises from about 0.05 wt. % to about 0.2 wt. % of said
perfume.
4. The product of claim 1 wherein said product further comprises a
substrate, said substrate is impregnated with said aqueous
composition.
5. The product of claim 4 wherein said substrate is a non-woven
wet-wipe.
6. The product of claim 1 wherein said boiling point is greater
than about 250.degree. C.
7. The product of claim 1 wherein said boiling point is greater
than about 280.degree. C.
8. The product of claim 1 wherein said perfume contains at least
about 40 wt. % of one or more hydrophilic perfume ingredients.
9. The product of claim 8 wherein said boiling point is greater
than about 250.degree. C.
10. The product of claim 8 wherein said hydrophilic perfume
compatible materials is selected from the group consisting of: high
density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride,
polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene-co-vinyl alcohol,
fluorinated polymer, acrylonitrile-methyl acrylate copolymer, and
mixtures thereof.
11. The product of claim 1 wherein said perfume contains at least
about 70 wt. % of one or more hydrophilic perfume ingredients.
12. The product of claim 11 wherein said boiling point is greater
than about 250.degree. C.
13. The product of claim 11 wherein said boiling point is greater
than about 280.degree. C.
14. The product of claim 11 wherein said hydrophilic perfume
compatible materials is selected from the group consisting of: high
density polyethylene, polypropylene, and mixtures thereof.
15. The product of claim 1 wherein said one or more hydrophilic
perfume ingredients are selected from the group consisting of:
ethyl vanillin; isoeugenyl acetate; heliotropine diethyl acetal;
2H-1,5-Benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one, 7-methyl-;
4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)butanone-2; vanillin isobutyrate; helional;
cashmeran; piperonyl acetone; methyl beta-naphthyl ketone; methyl
dihydrojasmonate; lyral; and mixtures thereof.
16. The product of claim 1 wherein said aqueous composition
comprises from 0.05 wt. % to about 0.2 wt. % perfume, from about
0.1 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of cyclodextrin, and from about 0.15
wt. % to about 20 wt. % of a cyclodextrin-compatible perfume.
17. A method of preserving perfume integrity and extending
fragrance life in household cleaning, fabric treatment or
deodorizing products comprising: a. providing an aqueous
composition comprising from about 0.1 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of a
surfactant, and from about 0.003 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of a
perfume, wherein said perfume contains at least about 10 wt. % of
one or more hydrophilic perfume ingredients having a Clog P of less
than about 3 and a boiling point greater than about 200.degree. C.;
and b. packaging said product in a plastic container constructed of
at least about 80 wt. % hydrophilic perfume compatible
materials.
18. The method of claim 17 wherein said product further comprises a
substrate, said substrate is impregnated with said aqueous
composition.
19. The method of claim 17 wherein said perfume contains at least
about 40 wt. % of one or more hydrophilic perfume ingredients have
a Clog P less than about 3 and a boiling point greater than about
280.degree. C.
20. The method of claim 17 wherein said perfume contains at least
70% of one or more hydrophilic perfume ingredients having a Clog P
of less than about 3 and a boiling point greater than about
280.degree. C.
21. The method of claim 17 wherein said hydrophilic perfume
ingredients are selected from the group consisting of: ethyl
vanillin; isoeugenyl acetate; heliotropine diethyl acetal;
2H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one, 7-methyl-;
4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)butanone-2; vanillin isobutyrate; helional;
cashmeran; piperonyl acetone; methyl beta-naphthyl ketone; methyl
dihydro jasmonate; lyral; and mixtures thereof.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser.
No. 12/10,585, filed Apr. 10, 2008, which is a Continuation-in-Part
of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/061,369, filed Apr. 2, 2008, which
is a Continuation in Part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/823,293,
Jun. 27, 2007.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to household cleaning, fabric
treatment, and deodorizing products that include an aqueous
composition having hydrophilic, high molecular weight, perfume
ingredients, packaged in a plastic container. The aqueous
composition is in a solubilized or emulsified state and contains a
substantial proportion of perfume ingredients with a Clog P less
than about 3 and a boiling point greater than about 200.degree. C.,
such that transmission of the perfume ingredients into and/or
through the plastic container during storage is minimized and
fragrance life, once dispensed from the container, is extended.
BACKGROUND
[0003] It is recognized that consumers appreciate household
cleaning, fabric treatment and deodorizing products which impart a
pleasant fragrance to surfaces treated with these products. For
convenience and flexibility in use, it is highly desirable that
household cleaning, fabric treatment, and deodorizing compositions
be packaged in plastic containers as opposed to, for example, glass
containers. For cost reasons, polyethylene is a preferred material
for manufacturing plastic containers for such compositions. It has
been found, however, that hydrophobic perfume ingredients have a
tendency to be lost from the aqueous composition by absorption into
and/or transmission through the polyethylene during storage of the
composition. This results in a change in the perfume integrity or
fragrance characteristics as well as a reduction in the fragrance
life which would otherwise be obtained on surfaces treated with the
composition. It has also been found that perfume ingredients with
low boiling points, which have not been lost during storage, are
more quickly lost than perfume ingredients with high boiling points
once dispensed from the container.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention relates to household cleaning, fabric
treatment, or deodorizing products comprising an aqueous
composition that includes from about 0.01% to about 50% of a
surfactant and from about 0.003% to about 5% of a perfume, wherein
the perfume contains at least about 10% of one or more hydrophilic
perfume ingredients having a Clog P less than about 3 and a boiling
point greater than about 200.degree. C., and wherein the
composition is contained in a plastic container constructed of at
least about 80% hydrophilic perfume compatible materials. In one
embodiment of the present invention, the aqueous composition is
impregnated in a wet wipe or other substrate for cleaning or
deodorizing surfaces.
[0005] The present invention also relates to a method of preserving
perfume integrity and extending fragrance life in household
cleaning, fabric treatment, or deodorizing products by providing an
aqueous composition including from about 0.01% to about 50% of a
surfactant and from about 0.003% to about 5% of a perfume, wherein
the perfume contains at least about 10% of one or more hydrophilic
perfume ingredients having a Clog P of less than about 3 and a
boiling point greater than about 200.degree. C., and packaging the
composition in a plastic container constructed of at least about
80% hydrophilic perfume compatible materials.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] While the specification concludes with the claims
particularly pointing and distinctly claiming the invention, it is
believed that the present invention will be better understood from
the following description taken in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings in which:
[0007] FIG. 1 is a line graph illustrating the fragrance intensity
over time of a first embodiment of three fresh perfume compositions
over time (the compositions include a control perfume composition
and two perfume compositions made in accordance with the present
invention);
[0008] FIG. 2 is a line graph illustrating the fragrance intensity
over time of the same three perfumes illustrated in FIG. 1 but aged
(subject to ambient temperatures or a 49.degree. C. room for about
two weeks or more);
[0009] FIG. 3 is a line graph illustrating the fragrance intensity
over time of a second embodiment of three fresh perfume
compositions (the compositions include a control perfume
composition and two perfume compositions made in accordance with
the present invention);
[0010] FIG. 4 is a line graph illustrating the fragrance intensity
over time of the same three perfumes illustrated in FIG. 3 but aged
(subject to ambient temperatures or a 49.degree. C. room for about
two weeks or more).
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0011] In accordance with the present invention it has been found
that when household cleaning, fabric treatment, or deodorizing
products comprising water, surfactant, and perfumes are packaged in
conventional plastic containers, such as those constructed of high
density polyethylene (HDPE), there is a tendency for certain
perfume ingredients to be lost from the perfume. Without wishing to
be bound by any particular theory, it is believed that perfume
ingredients are lost by absorption of the hydrophobic perfume
ingredients (i.e. those having a Clog P of about 3 or greater) into
and/or transmission through the plastic container. When the perfume
contains substantial amounts of such hydrophobic perfume
ingredients, such loss considerably alters the integrity or
intended fragrance of the perfume. Containers made of polyethylene
terephthalate (PET) or glass do not exhibit a detrimental effect on
hydrophobic perfume ingredients. However, consumers prefer plastic
containers over glass for safety reasons with glass breaking, and
plastic containers are generally less expensive than glass and PET.
Material barriers to lessen the absorption and/or transmission of
perfume ingredients into and/or through plastic containers have
been considered but added production costs and time make this
option undesirable.
[0012] It has now been found that the integrity of perfume
ingredients can be better preserved in household cleaning, fabric
treatment, and deodorizing products by utilizing a substantial
amount of perfume ingredients that have a Clog P of less than about
3 and packaging the products in plastic containers constructed of
at least 80% hydrophilic perfume compatible materials without the
addition of material barriers in the plastic containers. The
integrity of the perfume ingredients can be further enhanced by
utilizing perfume ingredients with a Clog P of less than about 3
and a high boiling point; one that is greater than about
200.degree. C.
[0013] The present invention is an household cleaning, fabric
treatment or deodorizing product having an aqueous composition
comprising, in addition to water, from about 0.01% to about 50% of
a surfactant and from about 0.003% to about 5% of a perfume,
wherein the perfume contains at least about 10% of one or more
hydrophilic perfume ingredients having a Clog P of less than about
3 and a boiling point greater than about 200.degree. C., and
wherein the product is contained in a plastic container constructed
of at least about 80% hydrophilic perfume compatible materials. In
one aspect of the present invention, the aqueous composition is
impregnated in a wet wipe or other substrate for cleaning or
deodorizing surfaces.
[0014] The present invention also includes methods of preserving
the integrity of perfume ingredients and extending fragrance life,
by providing the aforesaid household cleaning, fabric treatment or
deodorizing product.
A. Perfume
[0015] The aqueous compositions of the present invention contain
perfumes at levels from about 0.003% to about 5%, alternatively
from about 0.003% to about 1%, alternatively from about 0.01% to
about 1%, alternatively from about 0.015% to about 0.5%,
alternatively about 0.2% to about 0.4%, alternatively about 0.3% to
about 0.4%, alternatively from about 0.05% to about 0.3%,
alternatively from about 0.05% to about 0.2%, by weight of the
composition. The perfumes selected for use in the compositions of
the present invention contain ingredients with fragrance
characteristics to provide a fresh impression on the surface to
which the composition is directed.
[0016] Perfumes that are not too hydrophobic provide high initial
fragrance impact on surfaces. The less hydrophobic perfume
ingredients are more soluble in water, and are more available in
the freshening composition. The degree of hydrophobicity of a
perfume ingredient can be correlated with its octanol/water
partitioning coefficient P. The octanol/water partitioning
coefficient of a perfume ingredient is the ratio between its
equilibrium concentration in octanol and in water. A perfume
ingredient with a greater partitioning coefficient P is more
hydrophobic. Conversely, a perfume ingredient with a smaller
partitioning coefficient P is more hydrophilic. The perfume
ingredients of this invention can have an octanol/water
partitioning coefficient P of about 1,000 or smaller. Since the
partitioning coefficients of the perfume ingredients normally have
high values, they are more conveniently given in the form of their
logarithm to the base 10, log P.
[0017] The log P of many perfume ingredients has been reported; for
example, the Pomona 92 database, available from Daylight Chemical
Information Systems, Inc. (Daylog CIS), Irvine, Calif., contains
many, along with citations to the original literature. However, the
log P values are most conveniently calculated by the "CLOG P"
program, also available from Daylight CIS. This program also lists
experimental log P values when they are available in the Pomona 92
database. The "calculated log P" (Clog P) is determined by the
fragment approach of Hansch and Leo (cf., A. Leo, in Comprehensive
Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 4, C. Hansch, P. G. Sammens, J. B. Taylor
and C. A. Ramsden, Eds., p. 295, Pergamon Press, 1990, incorporated
herein by reference). The fragment approach is based on the
chemical structure of each perfume ingredient, and takes into
account the numbers and types of atoms, the atom connectivity, and
chemical bonding. The Clog P values, which are the most reliable
and widely used estimates for this physicochemical property, are
used instead of the experimental log P values in the selection of
perfume ingredients which are useful in the present invention.
[0018] In addition to providing the freshening fragrance to
surfaces when first sprayed, the aqueous compositions of the
present invention contain an effective amount of perfume to provide
some lingering fragrance in wear, and some extra fragrance to be
released upon rewetting. Fragrance life can be extended by
utilizing perfume ingredients with a Clog P of less than about 3
and a boiling point greater than about 200.degree. C. The
evaporation rate of a perfume ingredient is inversely proportional
to its boiling point; the higher the boiling point of a perfume
ingredient, the lower the evaporation rate.
[0019] The aqueous compositions of the present invention contain a
substantial portion of perfume ingredients (at least about 10%,
alternatively at least 40%, alternatively at least 70%) which have
a Clog P of less than 3 and a boiling point greater than about
200.degree. C. At least about 10%, alternatively at least about
40%, alternatively at least about 70% by weight of the perfume is
composed of perfume ingredients which include aromatic and
aliphatic esters having molecular weights from about 130 to about
250; aliphatic and aromatic alcohols having molecular weights from
about 90 to about 240; aliphatic ketones having molecular weights
from about 150 to about 260; aromatic ketones having molecular
weights from about 150 to about 270; aromatic and aliphatic
lactones having molecular weights from about 130 to about 290;
aliphatic aldehydes having molecular weights from about 140 to
about 200; aromatic aldehydes having molecular weights from about
90 to about 230; aliphatic and aromatic ethers having molecular
weights from about 150 to about 270; and condensation products of
aldehydes and amines having molecular weights from about 180 to
about 320. The perfume ingredients can be essentially free from
nitromusks and halogenated fragrances. Non-limiting examples of
suitable perfume ingredients include those listed in Table 1 and
mixtures thereof.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Boiling Point Clog P Perfume Ingredient
(.degree. C.) (at 25.degree. C.) 2-Cyclohexylethanol 201.2 2.415
Phenylacetaldehyde 201.3 1.784 cis-3-Octen-1-ol 203.0 2.455
3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanol 203.1 2.824 Methyl 2-octynoate 203.4
2.568 Ligustral 203.6 2.361 3,3-Dimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone
203.8 2.861 Camphor 204.2 2.177 Stemone 205.0 2.637 Linalool 205.1
2.549 Nerol oxide 206.7 2.412 Methyl phenylacetate 207.0 1.820
Benzyl alcohol 207.1 1.104 Ethyl benzoate 207.2 2.640
Hydratropaldehyde 207.3 2.093 Dimethyl cyclohexene carboxaldehyde
207.8 2.361 4-Isopropylcyclohexanol 209.0 2.714 Menthone racemic
209.4 2.831 (E)-2,(Z)-6-Nonadienal 209.5 2.681 Benzyl acetate 210.8
1.960 Mugoul 211.0 2.609 Isomenthone 212.1 2.831
2-sec.Butylcyclohexanone 213.1 2.841 4-Terpineol 214.4 2.749
Fenchyl alcohol 214.9 2.579 Ocimenol 215.0 2.609 p-Cresyl acetate
215.3 1.990 alpha-Methylbenzyl acetate 216.1 2.269 1-Borneol 216.9
2.579 Phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal 217.1 1.293
alpha-Terpineol 218.0 2.629 Allyl amyl glycolate 218.0 2.377
4-Methylacetophenone 218.5 2.080 p-Anisaldehyde 219.8 1.779 Iso
Cyclo Citral 220.3 2.880 Ethyl nicotinate 221.3 1.296 Phenethyl
alcohol 221.7 1.183 delta-Nonalactone 221.9 2.802 Terpineol
(alpha,beta,gamma) 222.8 2.749 gamma-Nonalactone 223.9 2.772 Benzyl
propionate 224.3 2.489 2,6-nonadienal 224.7 2.500 Ethyl
phenylacetate 225.5 2.349 Citral 225.6 2.950 Hydratopic alcohol
226.4 1.582 Methoxycitronellal 226.8 2.117 Linalool oxide 228.0
1.964 Isopulegol 229.8 2.749 3-Phenylbutanal 230.1 2.122
Cuminaldehyde 230.2 2.922 Dimethyl benzyl carbinol 230.8 1.891
L-Carvone 231.9 2.013 2-Phenylethyl acetate 232.7 2.129
Benzylacetone 234.7 1.739 Acetanisole 234.8 1.801 Citral dimethyl
acetal 235.0 2.879 Benzyl isobutyrate 235.8 2.798 Methyl salicylate
235.8 2.445 Dimethyl anthranilate 236.0 2.161 Nerol 237.4 2.769
trans-Geraniol 237.4 2.769 p-Cresyl isobutyrate 237.7 2.828
Livescone 237.7 2.627 1-(Prop-2-enoxy) 2-phenylethane 238.3 2.333
Voiliff 238.4 2.767 Decahydro-2-naphthol 238.6 2.699 Methyl
anthranilate 241.6 2.024 Hydrocinnamyl alcohol 242.0 1.712
2-Phenoxyethanol 242.1 1.188 2,3-Benzopyrrole 242.1 2.132 Maltol
242.7 0.150 Cinnamic aldehyde 243.3 1.899 Methyl cinnamate 244.3
2.465 Jasmolactone 244.8 2.847 Dihydrocoumarin 245.3 1.476 Flor
Acetate 245.9 2.357 Dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate 246.4 2.837
1,5-Dimethyl-bicyclo[3.2.1]octan-8-one, 246.8 2.547 oxime- Ethyl
maltol 247.8 0.679 Hydroxycitronellal 248.0 1.541 Eugenyl methyl
ether 251.5 2.673 Acetaldehyde ethyl phenylethyl acetal 253.2 2.351
Benzyl-tert-butanol 253.7 2.420 Phenethyl isobutyrate 254.7 2.967
Anisyl acetate 256.1 1.879 Cinnamic alcohol 256.1 1.408
6-Methylquinoline 256.3 2.528 Allyl phenoxyacetate 257.2 2.253
Frutene 257.4 2.886 Veratraldehyde 257.6 1.240 Hydroxycitronellal
dimethyl acetal 259.3 1.640 Dihydroeugenol 259.7 2.881 Cinnamyl
acetate 260.4 2.354 Ethyl cinnamate 261.1 2.994 Phenoxyethyl
propionate 262.7 2.614 Eugenol 263.3 2.397 Heliotropin 263.5 1.138
Cinnamyl nitrile 266.4 1.959 exo-2-Camphanyl beta-hydroxyethyl
ether 267.3 2.597 Ethyl 3-phenylglycidate 267.5 2.195 Coumarin
268.5 1.412 Scentenal 269.6 0.924 Anisylpropanal 270.0 1.951
Isoeugenol 270.3 2.577 Methyl lavender ketone 270.7 2.413
2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate 271.8 2.923 Vanillin 272.2 1.275
Acetaldehyde phenylethyl propyl acetal 274.6 2.880 Jasmal 275.7
2.379 Ethyl methylphenylglycidate 276.5 2.714 Ethyl vanillin 286.1
1.804 Isoeugenyl acetate 286.6 2.283 Heliotropine diethyl acetal
288.3 2.062 2H-1,5-Benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one, 7- 301.1 1.803 methyl-
4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)butanone-2 301.2 1.072 Vanillin isobutyrate
301.9 1.508 Helional 301.9 1.387 Cashmeran 302.4 2.373 Piperonyl
acetone 307.3 1.094 Methyl beta-naphthyl ketone 310.6 2.755 Methyl
dihydrojasmonate 314.3 2.419 Lyral 319.8 2.150
[0020] In another embodiment, the aqueous compositions of the
present invention include perfume ingredients that have a Clog P of
less than about 3 and a boiling point greater than about
250.degree. C. Non-limiting, exemplary perfume ingredients of this
type include those in Table 2 and mixtures thereof.
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Boiling Point Clog P Perfume Ingredient
(.degree. C.) (at 25.degree. C.) Eugenyl methyl ether 251.5 2.673
Acetaldehyde ethyl phenylethyl acetal 253.2 2.351
Benzyl-tert-butanol 253.7 2.420 Phenethyl isobutyrate 254.7 2.967
Anisyl acetate 256.1 1.879 Cinnamic alcohol 256.1 1.408
6-Methylquinoline 256.3 2.528 Allyl phenoxyacetate 257.2 2.253
Frutene 257.4 2.886 Veratraldehyde 257.6 1.240 Hydroxycitronellal
dimethyl acetal 259.3 1.640 Dihydroeugenol 259.7 2.881 Cinnamyl
acetate 260.4 2.354 Ethyl cinnamate 261.1 2.994 Phenoxyethyl
propionate 262.7 2.614 Eugenol 263.3 2.397 Heliotropin 263.5 1.138
Cinnamyl nitrile 266.4 1.959 exo-2-Camphanyl beta-hydroxyethyl
ether 267.3 2.597 Ethyl 3-phenylglycidate 267.5 2.195 Coumarin
268.5 1.412 Scentenal 269.6 0.924 Anisylpropanal 270.0 1.951
Isoeugenol 270.3 2.577 Methyl lavender ketone 270.7 2.413
2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate 271.8 2.923 Vanillin 272.2 1.275
Acetaldehyde phenylethyl propyl acetal 274.6 2.880 Jasmal 275.7
2.379 Ethyl methylphenylglycidate 276.5 2.714 Ethyl vanillin 286.1
1.804 Isoeugenyl acetate 286.6 2.283 Heliotropine diethyl acetal
288.3 2.062 2H-1,5-Benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one, 7- 301.1 1.803 methyl-
4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)butanone-2 301.2 1.072 Vanillin isobutyrate
301.9 1.508 Helional 301.9 1.387 Cashmeran 302.4 2.373 Piperonyl
acetone 307.3 1.094 Methyl beta-naphthyl ketone 310.6 2.755 Methyl
dihydrojasmonate 314.3 2.419 Lyral 319.8 2.150
[0021] In another embodiment, perfume ingredients with a Clog P of
less than about 3 and a boiling point greater than about
280.degree. C. are used in the present invention. Non-limiting,
exemplary perfume ingredients of this type include those in Table 3
and mixtures thereof.
TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Boiling Point Clog P Perfume Ingredient
(.degree. C.) (at 25.degree. C.) Ethyl vanillin 286.1 1.804
Isoeugenyl acetate 286.6 2.283 Heliotropine diethyl acetal 288.3
2.062 2H-1,5-Benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one, 7- 301.1 1.803 methyl-
4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)butanone-2 301.2 1.072 Vanillin isobutyrate
301.9 1.508 Helional 301.9 1.387 Cashmeran 302.4 2.373 Piperonyl
acetone 307.3 1.094 Methyl beta-naphthyl ketone 310.6 2.755 Methyl
dihydrojasmonate (e.g. Hedione) 314.3 2.419 Lyral 319.8 2.150
[0022] When cyclodextrin is added to the aqueous compositions of
the present invention, the perfume to cyclodextrin weight ratio is
typically from about 3:100 to about 100:100, alternatively from
about 4:100 to about 50:100, alternatively from about 5:100 to
about 40:100, alternatively from about 5:100 to about 25:100,
alternatively from about 1:8 to about 1:4.
B. Surfactants
[0023] Surfactants that are suitable for use in the aqueous
compositions of the present invention can be any of those suitable
for use in household cleaning, fabric treatment or deodorizing
compositions. These include anionic, nonionic, cationic, ampholytic
and zwitterionic detergents.
[0024] Examples of anionic detergents include C.sub.8-C.sub.22
alkyl sulfates, alkylbenzene sulfonates having from 9 to 15 carbon
atoms in the alkyl group, alkyl ethyleneoxide ether sulfates having
from 8-22 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain and from 1 to 30 ethylene
oxide groups, and C.sub.8 to C.sub.22 fatty acid soaps. Examples of
nonionic surfactants include condensates of from 3 to 30 moles of
ethylene oxide with an aliphatic alcohol of 8 to 22 carbon atoms,
condensates of 5 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide with an alkyl phenol
wherein the alkyl contains 9 to 15 carbon atoms, and C.sub.8 to
C.sub.22 alkyl dimethyl amine oxides. In one embodiment, the
nonionic surfactant is a secondary alcohol ethoxylate known as
Tergitol.TM. 15-S, available from The Dow Chemical Company.
Examples of ampholytic and zwitterionic surfactants are found in
U.S. Pat. No. 3,929,678, Laughlin et al, issued Dec. 30, 1975 at
Col. 19, line 38 through Col. 22 line 48. Examples of cationic
surfactants are tetraalkyl quaternary ammonium salts having at
least one alkyl chain of 8 to 22 carbon atoms, wherein the other
alkyl groups can contain from 1 to 22 carbon atoms and wherein the
anionic counterion is halogen, ethylsulfate or methylsulfate. The
term "household cleaning and fabric treatment and deodorizing
compositions" herein includes fabric laundering, softening and
freshening compositions, and floor, rug and other household surface
treatment compositions where it is desired to clean and/or impart a
beneficial treatment or property to the surface. Surfactants may be
used at levels of from about 0.01% to about 50%, alternatively from
about 0.01% to about 30%, alternatively from about 0.01% to about
20%, alternatively from about 0.01% to about 10%, alternatively
from about 0.05% to about 6%, alternatively from about 0.08% to
about 2%, by weight of the aqueous composition, depending on the
intended usage of the product. Typical levels may be from 0.1% to
30% and 5% to 20%. Additional surfactants are disclosed in U.S.
Pat. No. 3,664,961 to Norris, issued May 23, 1972.
C. Optional Ingredients
[0025] The aqueous compositions of the present invention can also
contain the usual adjuvants found in such compositions. These
include builders (e.g. phosphates, citrates, polycarboxylates,
silicates, etc.), soil suspending agents (e.g. carboxymethyl
cellulose), antimicrobial agents (e.g. cyclohexidine, biguanides,
etc.), hydrotropes (e.g. sodium cumene sulfonate, propylene
glycol), chelating agents (e.g. Versenne 100, available from The
Dow Chemical Company), enzymes (e.g. proteases), preservatives, and
solvents (e.g. ethanol, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether).
[0026] In addition to the perfume ingredients which have a Clog P
less than about 3, the perfume can contain perfume ingredients
which have a Clog P greater than about 3. Non-limiting examples of
such ingredients are shown in Table 4.
TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 Perfume Ingredients Clog P Dihydro myrcenol
3.03 Isononyl alcohol 3.08 Citronellol 3.25 Tetrahydro linalool
3.52 Terpinyl acetate 3.58 Geranyl acetate 3.72 Phenyl ethyl phenyl
acetate 3.77 Lilial (P.T. Bucinal) 3.86 Gamma methyl ionone 4.02
Vertenex 4.06 Diphenyl methane 4.06 p'Cymene 4.07 Alpha pinene 4.18
Benzyl salicylate 4.21 d-Limonene 4.35 Cis-hexenyl salicylate 4.61
Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde 4.85 Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde 4.85 Cedryl
acetate 5.48 Phentolide 5.98 Tonalid 6.25
[0027] Compositions herein which have good deodorizing effect on
surfaces (e.g. fabrics, carpets, counter tops, etc.) can contain
cyclodextrin. In addition to the perfume providing the desired
fragrance to the treated surface, cyclodextrin has the ability to
absorb odors such as those present in perspiration and urine.
[0028] The cyclodextrins used in the present invention can be
highly water-soluble such as, alpha-cyclodextrin and/or derivatives
thereof, gamma-cyclodextrin and/or derivatives thereof, derivatised
beta-cyclodextrins, and/or mixtures thereof. The derivatives of
cyclodextrin consist mainly of molecules wherein some of the OH
groups are converted to OR groups. Cyclodextrin derivatives
include, e.g., those with short chain alkyl groups such as
methylated cyclodextrins, and ethylated cyclodextrins, wherein R is
a methyl or an ethyl group; those with hydroxyalkyl substituted
groups, such as hydroxypropyl cyclodextrins and/or hydroxyethyl
cyclodextrins, wherein R is a --CH.sub.2--CH(OH)--CH.sub.3 or a
--CH.sub.2CH.sub.2--OH group; branched cyclodextrins such as
maltose-bonded cyclodextrins; cationic cyclodextrins such as those
containing 2-hydroxy-3-(dimethylamino)propyl ether, wherein R is
CH.sub.2--CH(OH)--CH.sub.2--N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 which is cationic at
low pH; quaternary ammonium, e.g.,
2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether chloride groups, wherein
R is CH.sub.2--CH(OH)--CH.sub.2--N.sup.+(CH.sub.3).sub.3Cl.sup.-;
anionic cyclodextrins such as carboxymethyl cyclodextrins,
cyclodextrin sulfates, and cyclodextrin succinylates; amphoteric
cyclodextrins such as carboxymethyl/quaternary ammonium
cyclodextrins; cyclodextrins wherein at least one glucopyranose
unit has a 3-6-anhydro-cyclomalto structure, e.g., the
mono-3-6-anhydrocyclodextrins, as disclosed in "Optimal
Performances with Minimal Chemical Modification of Cyclodextrins",
F. Diedaini-Pilard and B. Perly, The 7th International Cyclodextrin
Symposium Abstracts, April 1994, p. 49, said references being
incorporated herein by reference; and mixtures thereof. Other
cyclodextrin derivatives are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,426,011,
3,453,257, 3,453,258, 3,453,259, and 3,453,260, all in the names of
Parmerter et al., and all issued Jul. 1, 1969; 3,459,731 to Gramera
et al., issued Aug. 5, 1969; 3,553,191 to Parmerter et al., issued
Jan. 5, 1971; 3,565,887 to Parmerter et al., issued Feb. 23, 1971;
4,535,152 to Szejtli et al., issued Aug. 13, 1985; 4,616,008 to
Hirai et al., issued Oct. 7, 1986; 4,678,598 to Ogino et al.,
issued Jul. 7, 1987; 4,638,058 to Brandt et al., issued Jan. 20,
1987; and 4,746,734 to Tsuchiyama et al., issued May 24, 1988; all
of said patents being incorporated herein by reference.
[0029] Highly water-soluble cyclodextrins are those having water
solubility of at least about 10 g in 100 ml of water at room
temperature, alternatively at least about 20 g in 100 ml of water,
alternatively at least about 25 g in 100 ml of water at room
temperature. The availability of solubilized, uncomplexed
cyclodextrins is essential for effective and efficient odor control
performance. Solubilized, water-soluble cyclodextrin can exhibit
more efficient odor control performance than non-water-soluble
cyclodextrin when deposited onto surfaces, especially fabric.
[0030] Examples of water-soluble cyclodextrin derivatives suitable
for use herein are hydroxypropyl alpha-cyclodextrin, methylated
alpha-cyclodextrin, methylated beta-cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl
beta-cyclodextrin, and hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin.
Hydroxyalkyl cyclodextrin derivatives can have a degree of
substitution of from about 1 to about 14, alternatively from about
1.5 to about 7, wherein the total number of OR groups per
cyclodextrin is defined as the degree of substitution. Methylated
cyclodextrin derivatives typically have a degree of substitution of
from about 1 to about 18, alternatively from about 3 to about 16. A
known methylated beta-cyclodextrin is
heptakis-2,6-di-O-methyl-.beta.-cyclodextrin, commonly known as
DIMEB, in which each glucose unit has about 2 methyl groups with a
degree of substitution of about 14. A more commercially available
methylated beta-cyclodextrin is a randomly methylated
beta-cyclodextrin, commonly known as RAMEB, having different
degrees of substitution, normally of about 12.6. DIMEB affects the
surface activity of the surfactants more than RAMEB. Cyclodextrins
are available from Cerestar USA, Inc. and Wacker Chemicals (USA),
Inc.
[0031] A mixture of cyclodextrins can be used in the present
invention. The amount of cyclodextrins used in the compositions can
range from about 0.01% to about 20% by weight of the aqueous
composition. If the composition is intended to be diluted before
use it will contain from about 3% to about 20%, alternatively about
5% to about 10%. Compositions intended to be used in undiluted form
will generally contain from about 0.01% to about 5%, alternatively
about 0.1% to about 3%, alternatively about 0.5% to about 2%.
[0032] When formulating compositions with cyclodextrins,
surfactants which have especially good compatibility with
cyclodextrin can be used. Suitable cyclodextrin-compatible
surfactants can be readily identified by the absence of effect of
cyclodextrin on the surface tension provided by the surfactant.
This is achieved by determining the surface tension (in
dyne/cm.sup.2) of aqueous solutions of the surfactant in the
presence and in the absence of 1% of a specific cyclodextrin in the
solutions. The aqueous solutions contain surfactant at
concentrations of approximately 0.5%, 0.1%, 0.01%, and 0.005%. The
cyclodextrin can affect the surface activity of a surfactant by
elevating the surface tension of the surfactant solution. If the
surface tension at a given concentration in water differs by more
than about 10% from the surface tension of the same surfactant in
the 1% solution of the cyclodextrin, that is an indication of a
strong interaction between the surfactant and the cyclodextrin. The
surfactants herein can have a surface tension in an aqueous
solution that is different (lower) by less than about 10%,
alternatively less than about 5%, and alternatively less than about
1% from that of the same concentration solution containing 1%
cyclodextrin.
[0033] (a) Block Copolymers
[0034] Non-limiting examples of cyclodextrin-compatible nonionic
surfactants include block copolymers of ethylene oxide and
propylene oxide. Suitable block polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene
polymeric surfactants, that are compatible with most cyclodextrins,
include those based on ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol,
trimethylolpropane and ethylenediamine as the initial reactive
hydrogen compound. Polymeric compounds made from a sequential
ethoxylation and propoxylation of initial compounds with a single
reactive hydrogen atom, such as C.sub.12-18 aliphatic alcohols, are
not generally compatible with the cyclodextrin. Certain of the
block polymer surfactant compounds designated Pluronic.RTM. and
Tetronic.RTM. by the BASF-Wyandotte Corp., Wyandotte, Mich., are
readily available.
[0035] Non-limiting examples of cyclodextrin-compatible surfactants
of this type include: Pluronic Surfactants with the general formula
H(EO).sub.n(PO).sub.m(EO).sub.nH, wherein EO is an ethylene oxide
group, PO is a propylene oxide group, and n and m are numbers that
indicate the average number of the groups in the surfactants.
Typical examples of cyclodextrin-compatible pluronic surfactants
are:
TABLE-US-00005 Name Average MW Average n Average m L-101 3,800 4 59
L-81 2,750 3 42 L-44 2,200 10 23 L-43 1,850 6 22 F-38 4,700 43 16
P-84 4,200 19 43,
[0036] and mixtures thereof.
Tetronic Surfactants with the General Formula:
##STR00001##
wherein EO, PO, n, and m have the same meanings as above. Typical
examples of cyclodextrin-compatible tetronic surfactants are:
TABLE-US-00006 Name Average MW Average n Average m 901 4,700 3 18
908 25,000 114 22,
[0037] and mixtures thereof.
"Reverse" Pluronic and Tetronic surfactants have the following
general formulas:
Reverse Pluronic Surfactants H(PO).sub.m(EO).sub.n(PO).sub.mH
Reverse Tetronic Surfactants
##STR00002##
[0038] wherein EO, PO, n, and m have the same meanings as above.
Typical examples of cyclodextrin-compatible reverse pluronic and
reverse tetronic surfactants are:
[0039] Reverse Pluronic Surfactants:
TABLE-US-00007 Name Average MW Average n Average m 10 R5 1,950 8 22
25 R1 2,700 21 6
[0040] Reverse Tetronic Surfactants
TABLE-US-00008 Name Average MW Average n Average m 130 R2 7,740 9
26 70 R2 3,870 4 13
[0041] and mixtures thereof.
[0042] (b) Siloxane Surfactants
[0043] Another class of cyclodextrin-compatible nonionic
surfactants are the polyalkyleneoxide polysiloxanes having a
dimethyl polysiloxane hydrophobic moiety and one or more
hydrophilic polyalkylene side chains and have the general
formula:
R.sup.1--(CH.sub.3).sub.2SiO--[(CH.sub.3).sub.2SiO].sub.a--[(CH.sub.3)(R-
.sup.1)SiO].sub.b--Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2--R.sup.1
wherein a+b are from about 1 to about 50, alternatively from about
3 to about 30, alternatively from about 10 to about 25, and each
R.sup.1 is the same or different and is selected from the group
consisting of methyl and a poly(ethyleneoxide/propyleneoxide)
copolymer group having the general formula:
--(CH.sub.2).sub.nO(C.sub.2H.sub.4O).sub.c(C.sub.3H.sub.6O).sub.dR.sup.2
with at least one R.sup.1 being a
poly(ethyleneoxide/propyleneoxide) copolymer group, and wherein n
is 3 or 4, alternatively 3; total c (for all polyalkyleneoxy side
groups) has a value of from about 1 to about 100, alternatively
from about 6 to about 100; total d is from 0 to about 14,
alternatively from 0 to about 3; and alternatively d is 0; total
c+d has a value of from about 5 to about 150, alternatively from
about 9 to about 100 and each R.sup.2 is the same or different and
is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having
1 to 4 carbon atoms, and an acetyl group, alternatively hydrogen
and methyl group.
[0044] Examples of this type of surfactant are the Silwet.RTM.
Hydrostable 68, 611, and 212 available from Momentive Performance
Materials. Other representative Silwet surfactants are as
follows.
TABLE-US-00009 Name Average MW Average a + b Average total c L-7608
600 1 9 L-7607 1,000 2 17 L-77 600 1 9 L-7605 6,000 20 99 L-7604
4,000 21 53 L-7600 4,000 11 68 L-7657 5,000 20 76 L-7602 3,000 20
29
[0045] The molecular weight of the polyalkyleneoxy group (R.sup.1)
is less than or equal to about 10,000. Alternatively, the molecular
weight of the polyalkyleneoxy group is less than or equal to about
8,000, and alternatively ranges from about 300 to about 5,000.
Thus, the values of c and d can be those numbers which provide
molecular weights within these ranges. However, the number of
ethyleneoxy units (--C.sub.2H.sub.4O) in the polyether chain
(R.sup.1) must be sufficient to render the polyalkyleneoxide
polysiloxane water dispersible or water soluble. If propyleneoxy
groups are present in the polyalkylenoxy chain, they can be
distributed randomly in the chain or exist as blocks. Besides
surface activity, polyalkyleneoxide polysiloxane surfactants can
also provide other benefits, such as antistatic benefits, lubricity
and softness to fabrics.
[0046] The preparation of polyalkyleneoxide polysiloxanes is well
known in the art. Polyalkyleneoxide polysiloxanes of the present
invention can be prepared according to the procedure set forth in
U.S. Pat. No. 3,299,112, incorporated herein by reference.
Typically, polyalkyleneoxide polysiloxanes of the surfactant blend
of the present invention are readily prepared by an addition
reaction between a hydrosiloxane (i.e., a siloxane containing
silicon-bonded hydrogen) and an alkenyl ether (e.g., a vinyl,
allyl, or methallyl ether) of an alkoxy or hydroxy end-blocked
polyalkylene oxide). The reaction conditions employed in addition
reactions of this type are well known in the art and in general
involve heating the reactants (e.g., at a temperature of from about
85.degree. C. to 110.degree. C.) in the presence of a platinum
catalyst (e.g., chloroplatinic acid) and a solvent (e.g.,
toluene).
[0047] (c) Anionic Surfactants
[0048] Non-limiting examples of cyclodextrin-compatible anionic
surfactants are the alkyldiphenyl oxide disulfonate, having the
general formula:
##STR00003##
wherein R is an alkyl group. Examples of this type of surfactants
are available from the Dow Chemical Company under the trade name
Dowfax.RTM. wherein R is a linear or branched C.sub.6-C.sub.16
alkyl group. An example of these cyclodextrin-compatible anionic
surfactant is Dowfax 3B2 with R being approximately a linear
C.sub.10 group. These anionic surfactants are alternatively not
used when the antimicrobial active or preservative, etc., is
cationic to minimize the interaction with the cationic actives,
since the effect of both surfactant and active are diminished.
[0049] The surfactants above are either weakly interactive with
cyclodextrin (less than 5% elevation in surface tension, or
non-interactive (less than 1% elevation in surface tension). Normal
surfactants like sodium dodecyl sulfate and
dodecanolpoly(6)ethoxylate are strongly interactive, with more than
a 10% elevation in surface tension in the presence of a typical
cyclodextrin like hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin and methylated
beta-cyclodextrin.
[0050] Typical levels of cyclodextrin-compatible surfactants in
aqueous compositions of the present invention are from about 0.01%
to about 2%, alternatively from about 0.03% to about 0.6%,
alternatively from about 0.05% to about 0.3%, by weight of the
composition. Typical levels of cyclodextrin-compatible surfactants
in concentrated compositions are from about 0.1% to about 8%,
alternatively from about 0.2% to about 4%, alternatively from about
0.3% to about 3%, by weight of the concentrated composition.
[0051] Deodorizing compositions containing cyclodextrin are more
fully described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,767,507.
D. Wipes
[0052] The aqueous compositions of the present invention may be
impregnated into a commercially available substrate such as the
substrates discussed in U.S. Pat. No. RE 38505, U.S. Pat. No. RE
38105, and U.S. Pat. No. 6,936,330, all of which are incorporated
herein by reference. In one embodiment, the substrate may be a
non-woven, wet-wipe for deodorizing, disinfecting, or cleaning
multiple surfaces including inanimate household surfaces.
E. Packaging Container
[0053] The aqueous compositions of the present invention can be
contained in plastic containers constructed of hydrophilic perfume
compatible materials. These materials avoid complexing with
hydrophilic perfume ingredients, such that absorption by and/or
transmission through plastic containers is minimized. Suitable
hydrophilic perfume compatible materials can be readily identified
by determining the average hydrophilic perfume loss through gas
chromatography analysis. Hydrophilic perfume compatible materials
result in an average hydrophilic perfume ingredient loss of less
than about 50%, alternatively less than about 20%, alternatively
less than about 15% and alternatively less than about 10% of the
originally present individual hydrophilic perfume ingredients.
[0054] Aqueous compositions containing a substantial amount of
hydrophilic perfume ingredients can be stored in plastic container
constructed of at least 80% hydrophilic perfume compatible
materials for 8 weeks at ambient temperature. After storage, gas
chromatography analysis is used to determine the amount of the
various perfume ingredients remaining in the aqueous composition
and approximate loss is calculated, based on the amount of each
ingredient originally present.
[0055] An effective amount of hydrophilic perfume compatible
materials suitable for the present invention is at least about 80%,
alternatively about 80% to about 100%, alternatively about 90% to
about 100%, and alternatively 100%, by weight of the container.
Non-limiting examples of hydrophilic perfume compatible materials
are any resins of high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density
polyethylene (LDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP),
polystyrene (PS), polyethylene-co-vinyl alcohol (EVOH), fluorinated
polymer such as Aclar.RTM., acrylonitrile-methyl acrylate copolymer
such as Barex.RTM., or mixtures thereof. Alternatively, HDPE is
utilized in the present invention.
[0056] In one embodiment, an HDPE bottle, from Plastipak Packaging
Inc, Champaign, Ill., is used to contain the aqueous composition of
the present invention. HDPE bottles can be made by any blow
molding, injection molding, and thermoform process known in the
art. For example, for blow molded bottles, heat softened HDPE is
extruded as a hollow tube into a mold cavity and forced by
pressurized air against the walls of the cold mold cavity to form
the bottle. The bottle solidifies by cooling.
[0057] It has been found that the perfume compositions having a
Clog P of less than about 3 are not fully absorbed into and/or
transmitted through the hydrophilic perfume compatible materials
such as PP and HDPE. Thus, this assists in preventing transmission
of perfume ingredients through plastic containers; which in turn
provides consumer noticeable, longer lasting fragrance life.
[0058] Any of the hydrophilic perfume compatible materials can be
used in conjunction with one or more barrier materials including
amorphous carbon, silicone oxide or mixtures thereof, and
metallized coating. The following examples are presented for
illustrative purposes, and are not intended, in any way, to limit
the scope of the invention.
Example I
[0059] In this example, two deodorizing compositions for inanimate
surfaces (e.g. rugs, clothing, counter tops, etc.) are evaluated in
800 ml plastic bottles, constructed of 52 g of HDPE (100% by weight
of the bottle), for preserving perfume integrity or minimizing loss
of fragrance. The first composition, Composition A, is
approximately 0.05% perfume, made up of at least about 47.9%
perfume ingredients having a Clog P less than about 3 and a boiling
point greater than about 280.degree. C. The second composition,
Composition B, is approximately 0.05% perfume, made up of 40.8%
perfume ingredients having a Clog P greater than about 3 and a
boiling point greater than about 280.degree. C. The control perfume
is approximately 0.05% perfume of which 18.7% are perfume
ingredients having a Clog P of less than 3 and a boiling point
greater than about 280.degree. C.
[0060] Panelists evaluate the freshly made and aged compositions
(A, B, and Control) for their respective fragrance intensities
after the following intervals: immediately after the compositions
are sprayed onto fabric, at 2 hours, at 24 hours, and at 48 hours.
The freshly made compositions are those that are evaluated
immediately after being made or within about two weeks of being
properly stored in a 4.degree. C. constant temperature, constant
humidity (CTCH) room. The aged compositions are those that have
been subject to ambient temperatures or a 49.degree. C. room for
about two weeks or more.
[0061] FIG. 1 and Table 5 show the fragrance intensity of the fresh
compositions over time. At 48 hours, Composition A shows a grade of
40, Composition B shows a grade of 35, and the Control composition
shows a grade of 20 at 48 hours.
TABLE-US-00010 TABLE 5 24 48 Wet 2 hour hour hour FRESH PERFUME
fabric Dry Dry Dry Control Composition 70 60 30 20 Composition B 70
60 40 35 Composition A 70 65 45 40
[0062] FIG. 2 and Table 6 show the fragrance intensity of the aged
compositions on fabric over time. At 48 hours, Composition A shows
a grade of 25, Composition B shows a grade of 20 and the Control
Composition shows a grade of 10. The difference between consumer
noticeable fragrance and fragrance that is not consumer noticeable
is a grade of at least 15. In the aged products, the control is not
consumer noticeable but Compositions A and B are consumer
noticeable.
TABLE-US-00011 TABLE 6 24 48 72 Wet 2 hour hour hour hour AGED
PERFUME fabric Dry Dry Dry Dry Control Composition 70 55 20 10 10
Composition B 70 60 25 25 20 Composition A 70 60 30 30 25
[0063] Overall, perfume intensity of Composition A and Composition
B are retained after 48 hours from when the perfumes are sprayed
onto fabric. At 48 hours, perfume character comments included
"distinct citrus" for Composition A and "distinct citrus freshness"
for Composition B.
Example II
[0064] In this example, two more deodorizing compositions for
inanimate surfaces (e.g. rugs, clothing, counter tops, etc.) are
evaluated in 800 ml plastic bottles, constructed of 52 g of HDPE
(100% by weight of the bottle), for preserving perfume integrity or
minimizing loss of fragrance. The first composition, Composition C,
is approximately 0.065% perfume, made up of at least about 47.9%
perfume ingredients having a Clog P less than about 3 and a boiling
point greater than about 280.degree. C. The second composition,
Composition D, is approximately 0.065% perfume, made up of about
34.4% perfume ingredients having a Clog P less than about 3 and a
boiling point greater than about 280.degree. C. The control perfume
is approximately 0.05% perfume of which 18.7% are perfume
ingredients having a Clog P of less than 3 and a boiling point
greater than about 280.degree. C. Panelists evaluate the fresh and
aged perfumes according to the steps identified in Example I. FIG.
3 and Table 7 show the intensity of the fresh compositions on
fabric over time.
TABLE-US-00012 TABLE 7 24 48 72 Wet 2 hour hour hour hour FRESH
PERFUME fabric Dry Dry Dry Dry Control Composition 75 60 55 40 30
Composition D 75 60 60 45 40 Composition C 75 75 60 45 45
[0065] FIG. 4 and Table 8 show the fragrance intensity of the aged
compositions over time.
TABLE-US-00013 TABLE 8 24 48 72 Wet 2 hour hour hour hour AGED
PERFUME fabric Dry Dry Dry Dry Control Composition 70 60 30 30 25
Composition D 70 55 45 35 30 Composition C 70 65 45 40 40
At 72 hours, character comments included "character noticeability
and fits target" for Composition D and "more floral citrus" for
Composition C.
Example III
[0066] An aqueous composition suitable for use in the invention is
formulated as follows.
TABLE-US-00014 Components: Wt. % DI Water 94.968 Ethanol 3.000
Diethylene Glycol 0.250 Surfactant 0.100 Uniquat 2250 0.060
Basophor ELH60 0.050 Triethanolamine 0.300 Perfume 0.250
Hydroxypropyl Beta Cyclodextrin 0.900 Koralone B-119 0.015 Citric
Acid 0.100 5% NaOH 0.007 100.000
[0067] The aqueous composition is stored in HDPE containers for
about 8 weeks at ambient temperature. After storage, gas
chromatography analysis is used to determine the amount of the
perfume ingredients in Table 9 which are remaining in the
composition. Approximate loss is calculated based on the amount of
each ingredient originally present.
TABLE-US-00015 TABLE 9 Perfume Ingredients Perfume Ingredients with
Clog P < 3 with Clog P > 3 Oxane Allyl Caproate Carvone Neral
Methyl phenyl carbinyl acetate Geranial Methyl dihydro jasmonate
Citronellyl nitrile Ligustral Dihydro myrcenol Diethyl phthalate
Geraniol Cumin aldehyde Citronellal Tetrahydro linalool 3-Decanone
Floralozone Flor acetate Bourgeonal beta-ionone gamma-damascone
alpha-damascone Verdox Vertenex Decanal Sabinene Undecavertol
Frutene Gamma-trepinene beta-pinene 2-Methyl heptenone alpha-pinene
delta-3-carene alpha-terpinene Allo ocimene Ethyl decanoate
Tangerinol Isopropyl myristate
[0068] The average percent loss is less than 50% for perfume
ingredients with a Clog P less than 3 and greater than 70% for
perfume ingredients with a Clog P greater than 3. This example
demonstrates that perfume ingredients with a Clog P greater than 3
undergo significant loss when stored in HDPE containers.
Example IV
[0069] A liquid fabric softener in accordance with the present
invention is made according to the following formula and is
packaged in HDPE containers.
TABLE-US-00016 Ingredient Parts di(hydrogenated tallow)dimethyl
ammonium chloride 5.25 Perfume of Example III 1.00 Water To 100
Example V
[0070] A liquid laundry detergent of the present invention is made
to the following formula and is packaged in containers having an
inner surface of fluorinated polyethylene.
TABLE-US-00017 Ingredient Parts K/Na C13 linear alkylbenzene
sulfonate 7.2 K/Na C14-15 alkyl polyethoxylate(2.25) sulfonate 10.8
C12-13 alcohol poly(6.5)ethoxylate 6.5 C12 alkyltrimethyl ammonium
chloride 1.2 C12-14 fatty acid 13.0 Oleic acid 2.0 Citric acid
(anhydrous) 4.0 Diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid 0.23 Enzyme
0.91 Ethoxylated tetraethylene pentamine(15-18 mol. EO at each H)
1.5 Monoethanolamine 2.0 Propylene glycol 7.25 Ethanol 7.75 Formic
acid 0.66 Calcium ion 0.03 Composition of Example III 0.65 Water
and minors To 100
[0071] The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be
understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values
recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension
is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally
equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a value
disclosed as "10% is intended to mean "about 10%". Further, all
percentages are intended to mean weight percent unless otherwise
specified.
[0072] Every document cited herein, including any cross referenced
or related patent or application, is hereby incorporated herein by
reference in its entirety unless expressly excluded or otherwise
limited. The citation of any document is not an admission that it
is prior art with respect to any invention disclosed or claimed
herein or that it alone, or in any combination with any other
reference or references, teaches, suggests or discloses any such
invention. Further, to the extent that any meaning or definition of
a term in this document conflicts with any meaning or definition of
the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning
or definition assigned to that term in this document shall
govern.
[0073] While particular embodiments of the present invention have
been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those
skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can
be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the
invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims
all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of
this invention.
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