Silver Zeolite Deodorant Composition for Yellowing Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing absorbent articles using silver zeolite for deodorant performance face challenges in improving deodorant efficacy and preventing yellowing over time.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a sulfur compound with silver zeolite in a deodorant composition for absorbent articles, either with or without a water-absorbent resin, enhances deodorant performance and suppresses yellowing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If silver zeolite is used as a deodorant component, then deodorant performance is improved, but the deodorant composition turns yellow over time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeodorant performanceVSAvoidyellowing
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A sulfur compound is introduced as an intermediary substance that interacts with silver zeolite to prevent yellowing. The sulfur compound acts as a mediator that maintains the stability of silver zeolite, preventing its oxidation and subsequent yellowing while preserving its deodorant functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention creates a composite deodorant composition by combining silver zeolite with a sulfur compound. This composite material leverages the deodorant properties of silver zeolite while the sulfur compound provides stabilization, preventing yellowing through their synergistic interaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If silver zeolite is used to suppress odor generation, then deodorant efficacy is enhanced, but yellowing occurs reducing commercial value

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeodorant efficacyVSAvoidcolor stability over time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The sulfur compound serves as a protective intermediary that extends the color stability duration of silver zeolite. By introducing this intermediary substance, the composition maintains its original color for longer periods while retaining enhanced deodorant efficacy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the chemical environment parameters by adding a sulfur compound, which alters the oxidation resistance of silver zeolite. This parameter change prevents the yellowing reaction, thereby extending the duration of color stability without compromising deodorant performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 combination of silver zeolite and sulfur compound improves deodorant performance and prevents yellowing for up to 14 days, reducing ammonia generation to low levels.

Implementation Method 1

silver zeolite and a sulfur compound are jointly used, deodorant performance is improved

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdsorption: Adsorption

Implementation Method 2

when silver zeolite and a sulfur compound are jointly used, it is possible to suppress yellowing of the deodorant composition over time

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOxidation prevention: Oxidation

Data Source

PatentUS12427223B2Deodorant composition, absorbent, and absorbent article
Publication Date: 2025.09.30 SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEM CO LTD
  • US12427223B2 patent drawing
  • US12427223B2 patent drawing

AI summary

An absorbent article 100 includes an absorber 10, the absorber 10 contains water-absorbent resin particle 10a composed of a deodorant composition, and the deodorant composition contains silver zeolite, a sulfur compound, and a water-absorbent resin.