A pet refreshing care agent

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of pet care. Existing pet care products generally have weak sterilization ability. If more strong sterilizers are used, it is easy to cause harm to pets. The invention provides a pet care agent with the functions of washing and softening hair, sterilizing and repelling insects, and being non-toxic and tasteless. The invention combines a specific natural sterilization plant extract with an original formula, including benzalkonium chloride and a compound of multiple biological enzymes, and synergistically extracts biologically active substances from plants. The enzyme molecules immediately capture odor molecules, instantaneously activate the active center of the enzyme, start the biological hydrolysis reaction, sterilize and inhibit bacteria. The whole process is fast and specific, and no by-products are generated, thereby obtaining the beneficial effects of being refreshing, tasteless, sterilizing, removing mites, being non-toxic, and having no attachment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of pet care, in particular to a pet refreshing care agent. Background Art

[0002] Pet excrement and bacteria growing on their bodies can generate odors, which bring trouble and inconvenience to the home environment. Even if the excrement is removed, the diffused odor will still remain in the room, and it is difficult to completely eliminate it in a short time through ventilation. In particular, the bacteria growing on pets are difficult to eliminate through conventional washing methods, resulting in continuous odor on pets and difficult to clean indoor air. Australia, the United States, and Turkey have defined pet cleaning products as mainly for the purpose of cleaning or reducing odors, and do not include efficacy claims. South Korea recognizes pet shampoo / bath as a quasi-drug product for pets (animals) and is managed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Australia, Japan, Canada, and the European Union have different regulatory systems for pet cleaning and care products based on product claims. Simply put, propaganda with the prevention and treatment of diseases will be classified as medicine or veterinary medicine. Typical veterinary drug claims include: preventing unpleasant breath or body odor, preventing hot flashes; preventing hair loss, helping hair growth or hair loss; preventing or preventing bites from mosquitoes or fleas.

[0003] Studies have shown that the skin structure of cats and dogs is different from that of human skin. The skin tissue structure of cats and dogs is simple, with 3 to 5 layers of epidermis, while the human epidermis has 10 to 15 layers, which is easy to be damaged. Most of the skin sweat glands are underdeveloped and there are no exocrine sweat glands. The surface of human skin is weakly acidic, with a pH value of about 5.5, while the surface of dog skin is neutral, with a pH value of about 7.5. Since pets cannot express dissatisfaction with cleaning and care products that are not suitable for them, the safety of pet cleaning and care products is particularly important. Pets have the habit of licking their fur, so the residual and toxicity of the products are particularly important.

[0004] However, existing pet care products generally have weak sterilization ability and short duration, requiring frequent cleaning of pets. If more and stronger fungicides are used, it is easy to cause harm to pets, and strong fungicides often cannot inhibit bacteria for a long time. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a pet care agent which has the functions of long-term washing and softening hair and also has the functions of sterilization, deworming and non-toxic and tasteless.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A pet refreshing care agent comprises sodium fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether sulfate (AES), diethanolamide (6501), cocamidopropyl betaine (CAB), glycerol, benzalkonium chloride, zinc ricinoleate, plant extract, complex enzyme and deionized water; the pH value of the pet refreshing care agent is 6.7-7.2.

[0008] Benzalkonium chloride is a chemical substance widely used in the field of veterinary medicine, with many unique properties and application prospects. It is an organophosphate insecticide with insecticidal, acaricidal and bactericidal effects, and is widely used in agriculture and veterinary medicine. The application prospects and development trends of benzalkonium chloride have attracted much attention in the field of veterinary medicine. It has a strong killing effect on pathogens such as bacteria, fungi and viruses, and can be used to prevent and treat infectious diseases in animals such as poultry, livestock and pets. For example, in poultry farming, benzalkonium chloride can be used to prevent and control the outbreak of infectious diseases such as avian influenza, and ensure the stable development of the breeding industry. Secondly, benzalkonium chloride also plays an important role in parasite control. Parasitic infection is one of the main factors affecting animal health and production, and benzalkonium chloride can effectively control and kill a variety of parasites. It is widely used in animal husbandry and can be used to control parasitic infections in animals such as cattle, pigs, and sheep, and improve the production performance and health level of farmed animals.

[0009] Zinc ricinoleate is a new generation of plant-based bonding reaction type neutral high-efficiency deodorant made from zinc ricinoleate. It can react with most odor molecules such as sulfur, nitrogen, ammonia odors, formaldehyde, VOC, etc. through bonding reactions to form highly coordinated complexes, and achieve the effect of permanent odor removal through irreversible reactions. The deodorization effect is thorough, the odor will not reappear, the air is fresh, and it is easily biodegradable and non-toxic, and the residue will not harm the human body. Ricinoleic acid contains active zinc atoms, which can form strong chemical bonds with nitrogen, sulfur, ammonia and other atoms in odor molecules, which makes zinc ricinoleate very effective in absorbing unpleasant odors and solving the odors caused by amines, ammonia, mercaptans, thioesters, hydrogen sulfide, low molecular weight organic acids, nitrogen and sulfur molecules. In addition, it has obvious deodorizing effects on butane, thioglycolic acid odor, formaldehyde, etc.

[0010] Enzymes are pure biological substances with the strongest catalytic and hydrolytic abilities in nature. A trace amount of enzymes can hydrolyze a large number of substrates. They are safe, green, and environmentally friendly, with a fast onset of action and thorough hydrolysis. They are household cleaning products that cannot be replaced or surpassed so far. The present invention compounded a variety of biological enzymes and coordinated biologically active substances extracted from plants. The enzyme molecules immediately captured odor molecules, instantaneously activated the active center of the enzyme, started the biological hydrolysis reaction, and sterilized and inhibited bacteria. The whole process is fast and specific, without any by-products. After spraying, the indoor air immediately looks brand new. The product can act directly on odorous spaces, or on pets, or on the source of odor excreted by pets, with significant effects.

[0011] Preferably, the plant extract includes one or more of peppermint extract, sophora flavescens extract, citronella extract, Zanthoxylum bungeanum extract, stemona extract, eucalyptus extract, and civetone.

[0012] Various plant extracts have great potential as anti-infective agents and can be used for therapeutic purposes. Among them, peppermint extract has an inhibitory effect on a variety of pathogenic bacteria. The volatile oil extracted from peppermint has a significant antibacterial effect on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Through in vitro antibacterial experiments, researchers found that peppermint volatile oils of different chemical types all have certain antibacterial activity and can effectively inhibit various strains such as Staphylococcus epidermidis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Other studies have shown that menthol, a monomer component in peppermint volatile oil, is its effective antibacterial ingredient. Polylactic acid-glycolic acid copolymer (PLGA) nano-sized L-menthol exerts a strong antibacterial effect by destroying the cell wall and cell membrane structure of bacterial cells and affecting bacterial growth and reproduction.

[0013] Sophora flavescens extract has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. It has significant inhibitory effects on Shigella dysenteriae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella enterica serovar Puerto Rico. It has varying degrees of inhibitory effects on more than ten types of skin fungi such as Trichophyton tinctorius.

[0014] Citronella extract is extracted from the Cymbopogon nardus plant, which belongs to the genus Cymbopogon in the Poaceae family. Citronella extract can inhibit the growth of pathogenic fungi by destroying the integrity of the pathogenic fungi's cell membrane and inhibiting the bacteria's absorption of nutrients. Citronella essential oil has certain development potential in biological control of diseases.

[0015] Green pepper extract has a strong inhibitory effect on bacteria, molds and brewer's yeast. It has a wide bacterial spectrum and the antibacterial activity has good thermal stability. It has inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium, Aspergillus flavus, Rhizopus niger, yeast, etc. It has a certain inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus niger and brewer's yeast, and has the strongest inhibitory effect on Vibrio parahaemolyticus.

[0016] Stemona extract contains sessilistmonine, hordonine, tuberostemonine, protostemonine, etc. Stemona tuberosa root tubers contain stemonine, stemonidine, isostemonidine, stemonidine, isostemonamine and protostemonine. Stemona tubers: Contains stemonaine, isostemonine, hypotuberostemonine, oxytuberostemonine, stemine, etc., which have different inhibitory effects on rice sesame leaf spot pathogen, Rhizoctonia solani, rice seedling pathogen, cabbage black spot pathogen, cruciferous vegetable black rot pathogen, cruciferous vegetable soft rot pathogen, and Solanaceae vegetable bacterial wilt pathogen.

[0017] Eucalyptus leaf extracts showed certain inhibitory activity against Ralstonia solanacearum, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas lachrymans. They also had certain antioxidant activity, and had good antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant activities. They can be used as candidate plant resources to further separate, purify and identify the active ingredients.

[0018] Civetone is a white needle-shaped crystal that has been widely used in the spice industry, but it has not been found to be associated with antibacterial and antimicrobial effects.

[0019] Preferably, among the plant extracts, the mass ratio of the peppermint extract, the sophora flavescens extract, the citronella extract, the Zanthoxylum bungeanum extract, the stemona extract, the eucalyptus extract, and the civetone comprises 4-7:2-4:3-5:1-2:2-4:1-3:1-2.

[0020] Preferably, among the plant extracts, the mass ratios of the peppermint extract, the sophora flavescens extract, the citronella extract, the Zanthoxylum bungeanum extract, the stemona extract, the eucalyptus extract, and the civetone include 5:3:4:1:3:2:1.

[0021] Preferably, the mass ratio of the benzalkonium chloride, the zinc ricinoleate, the plant extract, and the complex enzyme is 2-12:1-50:1-5:5-50.

[0022] Preferably, the mass ratio of the benzalkonium chloride, the zinc ricinoleate, the plant extract, and the complex enzyme is 8:36:4:27.

[0023] Preferably, the following components are included in mass percentage:

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[0026] Preferably, the following components are included in mass percentage:

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[0028] Preferably, the benzalkonium chloride comprises the following structural formula:

[0029]

[0030] An application of the pet refreshing care agent is used for pet care.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0032] The present invention provides a pet care agent that has the functions of washing and softening hair and sterilizing and repelling insects, which is non-toxic and tasteless. When using, first wet the pet, apply it evenly all over the body, and then rinse it clean. The pet refreshing care agent is combined with a specific natural bactericidal plant extract and an original formula, including benzalkonium chloride and a compound of multiple biological enzymes, and the biologically active substances extracted from the synergistic plants. The enzyme molecules immediately capture odor molecules, instantaneously activate the active center of the enzyme, start the biological hydrolysis reaction, sterilize and inhibit bacteria, and the whole process is fast and specific, without any by-products. In addition, benzalkonium chloride, zinc ricinoleate, plant extract, composite enzyme, mint extract, sophora flavescens extract, citronella extract, green pepper extract, radix stemonae extract, eucalyptus extract, and civet ketone produce a synergistic effect at a specific ratio, making the bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects more lasting, and obtaining the beneficial effects of refreshing, tasteless, sterilizing, removing mites, non-toxic, and non-attached. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments, but the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

[0034] Unless otherwise specified, the raw materials, reagents or devices used in the following examples or comparative examples can be obtained from conventional commercial sources or by existing known methods.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] A pet refreshing care agent, comprising the following components in percentage by weight:

[0037]

[0038]

[0039] In this embodiment, the plant extracts are peppermint extract, sophora flavescens extract, citronella extract, Zanthoxylum bungeanum extract, stemona extract, eucalyptus extract, and civetone, which are mixed in a mass ratio of 5:3:4:1:3:2:1.

[0040] The production process is as follows:

[0041] 1. Clean and disinfect equipment and utensils strictly as required.

[0042] 2. Add all the raw materials in order, mix until uniform, and adjust pH = 7.

[0043] 3. Take samples for inspection.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] A pet refreshing care agent, comprising the following components in percentage by weight:

[0046]

[0047] In this embodiment, the plant extracts are peppermint extract, sophora flavescens extract, citronella extract, Zanthoxylum bungeanum extract, stemona extract, eucalyptus extract, and civetone, which are mixed in a mass ratio of 4:4:3:2:2:3:1.

[0048] The production process is as follows:

[0049] 1. Clean and disinfect equipment and utensils strictly as required.

[0050] 2. Add all the raw materials in order, mix until uniform, and adjust pH = 6.7.

[0051] 3. Take samples for inspection.

[0052] Example 3

[0053] A pet refreshing care agent, comprising the following components in percentage by weight:

[0054]

[0055]

[0056] In this embodiment, the plant extracts are peppermint extract, sophora flavescens extract, citronella extract, Zanthoxylum bungeanum extract, stemona extract, eucalyptus extract, and civetone, which are mixed in a mass ratio of 7:2:5:1:4:1:2.

[0057] The production process is as follows:

[0058] 1. Clean and disinfect equipment and utensils strictly as required.

[0059] 2. Add all the raw materials in order, mix until uniform, and adjust pH = 7.2.

[0060] 3. Take samples for inspection.

[0061] Comparative Example 1

[0062] A pet refreshing care agent, wherein the formula ratios and processes are the same as those in Example 1, except that in this comparative example, benzalkonium chloride is not added to the formula components.

[0063] Comparative Example 2

[0064] A pet refreshing care agent, the formula, materials and process are the same as those in Example 1, except that in this comparative example, zinc ricinoleate is not added to the formula components.

[0065] Comparative Example 3

[0066] A pet refreshing care agent, the formula, materials and process are the same as those in Example 1, except that in this comparative example, no plant extract is added to the formula components.

[0067] Comparative Example 4

[0068] A pet refreshing care agent, the formula, materials and process are the same as those in Example 1, except that in this comparative example, no complex enzyme is added to the formula components.

[0069] Comparative Example 5

[0070] A pet refreshing care agent, the formula, materials and process are the same as those in Example 1, except that in this comparative example, the plant extracts are sophora flavescens extract, citronella extract, green prickly ash extract, stemona extract, eucalyptus extract and civetone, which are mixed in a mass ratio of 3:4:1:3:2:1.

[0071] Comparative Example 6

[0072] A pet refreshing care agent, the formula, materials and process are the same as those in Example 1, except that in this comparative example, the plant extracts are peppermint extract, citronella extract, green prickly ash extract, stemona extract, eucalyptus extract and civetone mixed in a mass ratio of 5:4:1:3:2:1.

[0073] Comparative Example 7

[0074] A pet refreshing care agent, the formula, materials and process are the same as those in Example 1, except that in this comparative example, the plant extracts are peppermint extract, sophora flavescens extract, green prickly ash extract, stemona extract, eucalyptus extract and civetone mixed in a mass ratio of 5:3:1:3:2:1.

[0075] Comparative Example 8

[0076] A pet refreshing care agent, the formula, materials and process are the same as those in Example 1, except that in this comparative example, the plant extracts are peppermint extract, sophora flavescens extract, citronella extract, stemona extract, eucalyptus extract and civetone mixed in a mass ratio of 5:3:4:3:2:1.

[0077] Comparative Example 9

[0078] A pet refreshing care agent, the formula, materials and process are the same as those in Example 1, except that in this comparative example, the plant extracts are peppermint extract, sophora flavescens extract, citronella extract, green prickly ash extract, eucalyptus extract, and civetone mixed in a mass ratio of 5:3:4:1:2:1.

[0079] Comparative Example 10

[0080] A pet refreshing care agent, the formula, materials and process are the same as those in Example 1, except that in this comparative example, the plant extracts are peppermint extract, sophora flavescens extract, citronella extract, green prickly ash extract, stemona extract and civetone mixed in a mass ratio of 5:3:4:1:3:1.

[0081] Comparative Example 11

[0082] A pet refreshing care agent, the formula, materials and process are the same as those in Example 1, except that in this comparative example, the plant extracts are peppermint extract, sophora flavescens extract, citronella extract, green prickly ash extract, stemona extract and eucalyptus extract, mixed in a mass ratio of 5:3:4:1:3:2.

[0083] Effect Example 1

[0084] Skin irritation test:

[0085] Before the test, the guinea pigs were trimmed of their long hair on the back, and a depilatory agent (10% sodium sulfide and gum arabic) was applied. After 5-7 minutes, the hair was shaved and the guinea pigs were observed for 24 hours after washing. The guinea pigs without obvious redness, swelling and skin damage were selected as test subjects. The midline of the guinea pig's back was used as the boundary, and the two sides were respectively the test area and the control area, each about 6 cm2. The test area was coated with the pet refreshing care agent of the formula of Examples 1-3, to cover the skin and short hair, and applied once a day for 5 consecutive days. The control was coated with 50% glycerol water, and the epidermis was observed daily for redness, swelling, spots, etc. The heads were decapitated and killed on the 6th day, and the skin of the two areas was routinely stained, and the changes in tissue morphology were observed under an optical microscope.

[0086] The observation results of the pet refreshing care agents of Examples 1 to 3 5 days after application showed that no obvious irritation symptoms and damage such as redness, swelling, spots, etc. were observed on the skin surface of the test area and the control area, proving that the pet refreshing care agent of the present invention is non-irritating to the skin.

[0087] Effect Example 2

[0088] Pet acceptance test:

[0089] 140 cats were selected and caged individually. The pet refreshing care agents of Examples 1 to 3 of the present invention and Comparative Examples 1 to 11 were opened and placed in cat cages, 10 cats in each group, and the reactions of the cats to the pet refreshing care agents were observed and recorded. The results are shown in Table 1.

[0090] Table 1

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[0092] As can be seen from Table 1, the pet refreshing care agent of the present invention has no irritation to pets and will not cause adverse reactions such as avoidance, tension or stress in pets.

[0093] Effect Example 3

[0094] Antibacterial performance test:

[0095] The pet refreshing care agents of Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Examples 1 to 11 were subjected to antibacterial performance experiments according to GB15981-1995 "Evaluation methods and standards for disinfection and sterilization effects". The results are shown in Table 2.

[0096] Table 2

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[0099] As shown in Table 2, the pet refreshing care agents of Examples 1 to 3 of the present invention have significant antibacterial effects, and the antibacterial rate can reach more than 99%. However, due to the differences in the formulas of Comparative Examples 1 to 11 and the examples, the antibacterial rates of Comparative Example 1 decreased to varying degrees, and the antibacterial rate of Comparative Example 1 was the lowest, only 63.7%, proving that the addition of benzalkonium chloride in the formula has a significant impact on the antibacterial effect.

[0100] Effect Example 4

[0101] Long-term antibacterial performance test:

[0102] 14 wool fabric samples were used to simulate pet washing.

[0103] The total number of colonies of 14 wool fabric materials were sampled and recorded, which was recorded as the original total number of colonies.

[0104] 14 wool fabric materials were washed respectively, and the washing method was in accordance with 10.1.1 of GB / T 20944.3-2008. The detergents used were the pet refreshing care agents of Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Examples 1 to 11, respectively, and the detergent concentration was 30 g / L. After washing, samples were taken at the same position to record the total number of colonies.

[0105] The 14 washed wool fabric materials were placed, and then samples were taken from the same position at 5, 7, and 14 days to record the total number of colonies.

[0106] Long-term antibacterial performance = 1-total number of colonies in the test sample / total number of original colonies*100%

[0107] The test results are shown in Table 3.

[0108] Table 3

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[0111] As can be seen from Table 3, the overall antibacterial performance of Comparative Examples 1 to 4 is relatively weak. Although Comparative Examples 5 to 11 have strong antibacterial performance after washing, they cannot be maintained for a long time, resulting in the need for more frequent cleaning of pets in actual use, which causes inconvenience and may also affect the mood of pets. In the experiment, it was surprisingly found that in Examples 1 to 3, benzalkonium chloride, zinc ricinoleate, plant extracts, and compound enzymes were mixed in a specific proportion, and the plant extracts also included peppermint extract, sophora flavescens extract, citronella extract, green pepper extract, radix stemonae extract, eucalyptus extract, and civet ketone. Not only did they have excellent antibacterial performance after washing, but they were also unexpectedly able to be maintained for a long time. After 5 days of use, they could still maintain more than 60% of the antibacterial performance, which can greatly reduce the frequency of cleaning of pets, reduce labor costs and time costs, and avoid the fluctuation of pets' emotions to the greatest extent, and obtain unexpected excellent results.

[0112] The above disclosure is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, which certainly cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present invention are still within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pet refreshing care agent, characterized in that: It includes sodium polyoxyethylene fatty alcohol ether sulfate, diethanolamide, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin, benzalkonium chloride, zinc ricinoleate, plant extract, complex enzyme, and deionized water; the pH value of the pet refreshing care agent includes 6.7-7.2; the plant extract includes a combination of peppermint extract, sophora flavescens extract, citronella extract, green prickly ash extract, stemona extract, eucalyptus extract, and civetone; among the plant extracts, the mass ratio of the peppermint extract, the sophora flavescens extract, the citronella extract, green prickly ash extract, stemona extract, eucalyptus extract, and civetone includes 4-7:2-4:3-5:1-2:2-4:1-3:1-2; the mass ratio of the benzalkonium chloride, zinc ricinoleate, the plant extract, and the complex enzyme includes 2-12:1-50:1-5:5-50.

2. The pet refreshing care agent according to claim 1, characterized in that: Among the plant extracts, the mass ratios of the peppermint extract, the sophora flavescens extract, the citronella extract, the Zanthoxylum bungeanum extract, the stemonae extract, the eucalyptus extract, and the civetone include 5:3:4:1:3:2:

1.

3. The pet refreshing care agent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mass ratio of the benzalkonium chloride, the zinc ricinoleate, the plant extract and the complex enzyme is 8:36:4:

27.

4. The pet refreshing care agent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The components include the following mass percentages: Fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether sodium sulfate 10~15%; Diethanolamide 1~5%; Cocamidopropyl betaine 3~6%; Glycerin 3~5%; Benzalkonium chloride 2~12‰; Zinc ricinoleate 1~50‰; Plant extract 1~5‰; Complex enzyme 5~50‰; Deionized water balance.

5. The pet refreshing care agent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The components include the following mass percentages: Fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether sodium sulfate 12%; Diethanolamide 2%; Cocamidopropyl betaine 5%; Glycerol 2%; Benzalkonium chloride 8‰; Zinc ricinoleate 36‰; Plant extract 4‰; Complex enzyme 27‰; Deionized water balance.

6. The pet refreshing care agent according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The benzalkonium chloride comprises the following structural formula: 。

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