Deodorant Composition for Chemical Removal of Mixed Body Odors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing deodorants using natural extracts are expensive due to complex separation processes and unclear active ingredients, while blended fragrances provide temporary masking effects without fundamental malodor removal, leading to discomfort.
Innovation Solution
A deodorant composition containing dihydrocitronellal and hydroxycitronellal in specific mass ratios effectively chemically and sensuously removes nitrogen-, sulfur-, and acid-based malodors, including ammonia, mercaptans, and lower fatty acids.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional deodorant compositions are used, then antiperspirant effect is achieved, but they do not effectively combat body odor caused by apocrine gland secretions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical parameters of the deodorant composition by incorporating specific volatile compounds (aldehydes, ketones, esters, ethers, alcohols, and halogenated hydrocarbons) with defined concentration ranges. These parameter changes enable the composition to effectively neutralize apocrine gland odors while maintaining safety and acceptability, resolving the contradiction between odor combat effectiveness and deodorant reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a composite material approach by combining multiple volatile compounds from different chemical families (aldehydes, ketones, esters, ethers, alcohols, halogenated hydrocarbons) with antiperspirant agents. This composite formulation synergistically addresses both apocrine odor neutralization and sweat control, achieving reliable deodorant performance that conventional single-component formulations cannot provide.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the deodorant composition contains volatile compounds, then body odor is combated, but formulation stability and safety must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The patent establishes specific concentration parameters for each volatile compound class (e.g., aldehydes at 0.01-5%, ketones at 0.01-5%, esters at 0.01-5%, ethers at 0.01-5%, alcohols at 0.01-5%, halogenated hydrocarbons at 0.01-5%) to optimize the balance between odor-combating efficacy and formulation stability. These controlled parameter ranges ensure safety and stability while maintaining deodorant effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The composition achieves complete chemical deodorization and sensory freshness by effectively removing malodors, providing a lasting fresh feeling.
Implementation Method 1
The composition comprises volatile compounds including aldehydes, ketones, esters, ethers, alcohols, and halogenated hydrocarbons
Implementation Method 2
volatile compounds...capable of masking or neutralizing body odor
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AI summary
An object of the present invention is to provide a deodorant composition that can chemically deodorize and remove a nitrogen-based malodor of ammonia, amines, or the like, a sulfur-based malodor of mercaptans, sulfides, or the like, and an acid-based malodor of lower fatty acids or the like, and can allow a user to get a fresh feeling sensuously and can impart a fresh feeling. The present invention relates to a deodorant composition containing dihydrocitronellal and hydroxycitronellal.