Plastic Aerosol Containers for Stable Natural Pest Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pest control products with natural ingredients face challenges such as instability at varying temperatures, phase separation, and limited efficacy, particularly when stored in glass containers.
Innovation Solution
An aerosol pest control product is developed, featuring a clear, aqueous pest control composition stored in a pressurized plastic container. The composition includes sodium lauryl sulfate, a natural active ingredient, isopropyl alcohol, and water, with a propellant chosen from nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or mixtures thereof, ensuring stability across a broad temperature range.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If glass containers are used to store clear, aqueous pest control compositions, then the clarity and aesthetic appeal of the product is improved, but the composition becomes unstable at varying temperatures and phaseseparates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the container material parameter from glass to specific plastics (polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutylene, polystyrene, or cellulose derivative) to resolve the contradiction. This material substitution maintains clarity while improving temperature stability and preventing phase separation of the aqueous pest control composition.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite material solutions by selecting specific plastic polymers that combine the optical clarity of glass with the thermal stability and flexibility of plastic materials. These composite plastic containers provide both aesthetic clarity and compositional stability across temperature ranges.
2Productivity
If pressurized containers are used to store aerosol pest control compositions, then the dispensing efficiency and product delivery is improved, but the container must withstand high internal pressure which limits material choices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the pressure resistance parameter of the container by selecting specific plastic materials (polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutylene, polystyrene, or cellulose derivative) that can withstand the required internal pressure of 414-1100 kPa while maintaining other desirable properties like clarity and flexibility.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If natural ingredients are used in pest control products, then the product safety and consumer acceptance is improved, but the product efficacy and stability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the concentration parameters of natural active ingredients (essential oils, plant extracts, or amino acids) to optimized levels that maintain both safety and efficacy. By precisely controlling the amount and combination of natural ingredients, the product achieves reliable pest control performance while maintaining safety and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite formulations combining multiple natural ingredients (essential oils, plant extracts, amino acids) with carefully selected concentrations to achieve synergistic effects that improve both efficacy and stability while maintaining safety and consumer acceptance.
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 product maintains clarity and phase stability over a wide temperature range when stored in plastic containers, enhancing its efficacy and user experience compared to traditional glass containers.
Implementation Method 1
from about 1% to about 15% by weight of the composition of sodium lauryl sulfate
Implementation Method 2
a pressurized plastic container having an internal gage pressure of from about 414 kPa to about 1,100 kPa
Implementation Method 3
from about 0.1% to about 45% by weight of the composition of a first solvent, wherein the first solvent is isopropyl alcohol
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to improved pest control compositions and aerosol pest control products comprising the pest control compositions contained in plastic containers. The aerosol pest control product may comprise a spray dispenser connected to a pressurized plastic container and a pest control composition contained in the plastic container. The pest control composition may comprise from about 1 wt % to about 15 wt % of sodium lauryl sulfate; from about 0.005 wt % to about 15 wt % of an active ingredient, wherein the active ingredient is an essential oil; from about 0.1 wt % to about 45 wt % of a first solvent, wherein the first solvent is isopropyl alcohol; from about 45 wt % to about 99 wt % of water; and a propellant, preferably the propellant is selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and mixtures thereof.