Morpholinium Deodorant Composition for Broad Malodor Neutralization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing deodorant compositions are ineffective in neutralizing a wide range of malodors, including those caused by bacterial decomposition, cosmetic products, food odors, and indoor environments, and there is a need for more effective odor-neutralizing agents.
Innovation Solution
Development of alkyl amido and alkenyl amido-morpholinium compositions, particularly Soyamidopropyl Ethylmorpholinium Ethosulfate derived from high oleic soybean oil, which forms equimolar complexes with malodor molecules to reduce their vapor pressure and neutralize odors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing deodorant compositions are used, then they provide basic odor control, but they are ineffective in neutralizing a wide range of malodors including bacterial decomposition, cosmetic products, food odors, and indoor environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a deodorant composition with multiple active ingredients (alkylamido-morpholinium compound and alkenylamido-morpholinium compound) that work together to neutralize diverse malodors from different sources including bacterial decomposition, cosmetic products, food odors, and indoor environments. This multi-functional approach enables a single product to effectively address various odor types that previously required different specialized treatments
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite materials by combining two distinct morpholinium compounds with specific chemical structures and properties. The alkylamido-morpholinium compound (with saturated hydrocarbon chain) and alkenylamido-morpholinium compound (with unsaturated hydrocarbon chain) create a synergistic composite system that enhances overall deodorizing performance and broadens the spectrum of neutralizable malodors compared to single-ingredient formulations
2Reliability
If deodorant compositions are formulated to target specific malodors, then they achieve good neutralization for those specific odors, but they fail to provide effective control against other types of malodors
Solution Approach 1:
The dual-compound formulation provides universal odor neutralization capability by incorporating ingredients with complementary properties. The alkylamido-morpholinium compound targets certain odor molecules while the alkenylamido-morpholinium compound addresses others, creating a broad-spectrum deodorizing agent that maintains high effectiveness across multiple odor types without requiring separate specialized products
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 compositions effectively neutralize malodors by forming complexes with low molecular weight volatile organic molecules, reducing their perceivable odor, and can be formulated into various products for human and animal use, including deodorants, air fresheners, and household deodorizers.
Implementation Method 1
Compositions of the present invention function in part as a complexing agent for these molecules and reduces their vapor pressure. Ideally, an equimolar complex is formed between compositions of the present invention and the malodor.
Data Source
AI summary
Personal malodors due to the chemical or bacterial action occurring on the skin or hair are inhibited by applying formulations containing Soyamidopropyl Ethylmorpholinium Ethosulfate.