Arthropod Control Composition Synergy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current arthropod control compositions often have negative olfactive properties or weak arthropod repelling effects, failing to provide both good hedonic effects and effective arthropod control.
Innovation Solution
A composition comprising at least two members from different perfuming raw material families, including acids, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes, amines, ketones, esters, ethers, epoxides, and lactones, which work together to enhance both the repellent and hedonic properties when applied to skin or surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional arthropod control agents are used, then arthropod repelling properties are achieved, but olfactive properties deteriorate (bad smell)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by combining multiple fragrance compounds from different chemical families (terpenes, phenols, aldehydes, esters, ketones, alcohols, amines, ethers, lactones, and macrocyclic compounds) to create a synergistic composition. This composite approach allows the formulation to achieve effective arthropod repellency while maintaining pleasant olfactive properties, as each component contributes different functional characteristics that complement each other.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If arthropod control compositions are designed for strong repelling effect, then arthropod controlling properties are improved, but hedonic effect deteriorates (unpleasant odor)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by carefully controlling the concentration ranges of each fragrance compound in the composition. By optimizing the amounts of individual components (e.g., terpenes at 0.01-10%, phenols at 0.01-5%, aldehydes at 0.01-5%, esters at 0.01-10%, ketones at 0.01-5%, alcohols at 0.01-10%, amines at 0.01-1%, ethers at 0.01-1%, lactones at 0.01-5%, and macrocyclic compounds at 0.01-1%), the formulation achieves effective arthropod control while maintaining pleasant hedonic properties.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple fragrance compounds from different chemical families to create a composite composition that achieves both strong arthropod repellency and pleasant odor. The synergistic interaction between components allows the formulation to meet both requirements simultaneously, overcoming the trade-off between efficacy and hedonic appeal.
3Ease of manufacture
If arthropod control compositions use simple formulations, then manufacturing is easier, but arthropod repelling effectiveness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite material approach that balances formulation complexity with manufacturing feasibility. While the composition includes multiple fragrance compound types, each with specific concentration ranges, the overall formulation remains manufacturable through standard fragrance formulation processes. The use of well-established fragrance chemical families and conventional composition methods keeps manufacturing relatively simple while achieving superior arthropod repellency through synergistic interactions.
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Described herein are an arthropod control composition, methods, and uses to control arthropods as well as arthropod control articles including the same.