JP2002035100A - Method for using aromatic/deodorizer and aromatic/ deodorizer used for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To extremely easily and exactly detect the end point of use and time for exchange of an aromatic/deodorizer. SOLUTION: This method for using the aromatic/deodorizer is a method for housing the aromatic/deodorizer into a container having an open part, volatilizing the aromatic and deodorant components in the aromatic/deodorizer agent from this open part and imparting an aromatic and deodorant effect, in which a plurality of gelatinous moldings molded to polyhedrons of >=2 mm3 in volume are housed as the aromatic/deodorizer into the container and the end point of use of the aromatic/deodorizer is detected by the contraction state of these gelatinous moldings. This aromatic/deodorizer consists of a plurality of the gelatinous moldings formed to >=2 mm3 in volume and is used in the method described above. Accordingly, the detection of the end point of the use is easy with the aromatic/deodorizer agent used in the method described above, and if the container formed in such a manner that the aromatic/deodorizer housed therein is visible from the outer side is used, the extremely easy and exact judgment of the end point of the use and the time for the exchange of the aromatic/deodorizer is possible from outside the container and in addition, the excellent aromatic and deodorant effect may be sustained and exhibited for a long period of time and the appearance is good.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a fragrance / deodorant which exhibits an excellent fragrance / deodorization effect over a long period of time, has a good appearance, and makes it very easy to detect the end point of use. The present invention relates to a method for using an odorant and an aroma / deodorant used for the odorant.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Gel compositions are widely used as fragrance / deodorant base materials for supporting and sustained release of active ingredients. This gel composition is
As the gel shrinks with the volatilization of the components, it also has an indicator function that when the gel becomes smaller is the end point of use as a fragrance / deodorant / replacement time. It is used as a suitable material as a material.

However, the conventional aroma / deodorant base material mainly uses an integrated solid gel, and the entire base material gradually shrinks. It is difficult to tell when the size is about the end point of use. Therefore, the indicator does not always have a sufficient function, and therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult for a user to judge when to replace the fragrance / deodorant.

Therefore, in order to improve the indicator function, measures such as attaching a standard to the size of the end point in advance and attaching it to a product are taken. (Patent No. 27)
No. 61821) has been proposed. However, none of these proposals can be said to be an easy and effective solution, and it is desired to develop an aroma / deodorant that can determine the end point of use more simply and accurately.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has an excellent fragrance and deodorizing effect that is continuously exhibited over a long period of time, has a good appearance, and can detect the end point of use extremely easily and accurately. It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for using a novel aroma / deodorant and an aroma / deodorant used for the method.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems and Embodiments of the Invention As a result of intensive studies to achieve the above object, the present inventor has housed a fragrance / deodorant in a container having an open portion and opened the container. In the method of volatilizing the fragrance / deodorant component in the fragrance / deodorant from the part to give the fragrance / deodorant effect, a plurality of polyhedrons having a volume of 2 mm ³ or more are used as the fragrance / deodorant. It has been found that the end point of use of the aroma / deodorant can be detected extremely easily and accurately by accommodating the gel-like molded product in the container.

That is, the inventor of the present invention has prepared a plurality of gel-like molded articles having a volume of 2 mm ³ or more, preferably a solution containing a gelling agent and an aroma / deodorant component. The fragrance / deodorant, which is obtained by cooling or cross-linking and is formed of a gel-like molded product which shrinks at a rate corresponding to the volatilization amount of the fragrance / deodorant component, is contained in the inside from the outside. Is contained in a container formed so as to be visible, the end point of use of the fragrance / deodorant and the replacement time can be extremely easily and accurately detected from the outside of the container according to the shrinkage state of the gel-like molded product, and it is excellent. The present inventors have found that the fragrance and deodorizing effects are exhibited continuously over a long period of time and exhibit a good appearance, and have accomplished the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail. The method of using the fragrance / deodorant of the present invention is as follows. The fragrance / deodorant is accommodated in a container having an open portion, and the fragrance / deodorant is introduced from the open portion. The method of volatilizing an aroma / deodorant component in an odorant to impart an aroma / deodorant effect, comprising: forming a plurality of gel-like molded articles having a volume of 2 mm ³ or more as polyhedrons as the aroma / deodorant. It is stored in a container, and the end point of use of the aroma / deodorant is detected based on the contracted state of the gel-like molded product.

The fragrance / deodorant used in the method of use of the present invention is characterized by comprising a plurality of gel-like molded articles formed to have a volume of 2 mm ³ or more.
In this case, the gel-like molded product is a polyhedron having a volume of 2 mm ³ or more, preferably 50 mm ³ or more, more preferably 100 mm ³ or more, and the upper limit of the volume is not particularly limited.
00cm ³ or less, preferably 200 cm ³ or less, more preferably 30 cm ³ or less. If the volume is too small, it becomes difficult to recognize the end point of use (replacement time), and the object of the present invention cannot be achieved. If the volume is too large, the shrinkage of the molded product is difficult to understand, making it difficult to confirm the end point of use,
The one filled with a plurality of pieces may be too large, which may be inconvenient for installation at the place of use.

Although the shape of the polyhedron is not particularly limited, a cube or a rectangular parallelepiped is preferable from the viewpoint of the moldability of the gel and the filling property in the container. The size and shape of the plurality of gel-like molded products may be the same or different, and can be appropriately selected according to the properties such as the place of use, the period of use, and the shape of the container.

In the present invention, the gel-like molded product is not particularly limited as long as it can be obtained from a solution containing a gelling agent and an aroma / deodorant component. The aqueous solution may be an aqueous or oily gel composition. As a gel composition,
What mix | blended various active ingredients, such as a gelling agent and a deodorant component, and various additives, such as a fragrance | flavor and surfactant, can be used.

Examples of the gelling agent constituting the gel composition include carrageenan such as kappa carrageenan, natural gelling agents such as agar, gelatin, pectin and gellan gum; carboxy polymers such as carboxymethylcellulose; polyvinylpyrrolidone; Vinyl polymers such as polyvinyl methacrylate, polyvinyl methyl ether and polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylic acids, salts and esters thereof, acrylic polymers such as copolymers or crosslinked products thereof, urethane polymers, polyoxyethylene crosslinked products, and isobutylene-anhydride Examples include synthetic resins such as maleic acid copolymers, and soaps for gelling terpene-based hydrocarbon solvents. Among these, food and pharmaceuticals, and methods for producing gels for aroma and deodorants are particularly applicable. In addition, as the components used evaporate, Carrageenan capable of obtaining a high shrinkage of the gel-like composition to significantly shrink Te, agar,
Those selected from gelatin, gellan gum, and carboxy polymers are preferred.

[0013] Gelling by these agents uses cooling of the solution dissolved by heating, crosslinking reaction, and the like. When gelling by the crosslinking reaction, zinc sulfate, aluminum sulfate, aluminum acetate, iron sulfate, Various polyvalent metal salts such as iron chloride, copper chloride and potassium alum, and crosslinking agents such as formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, and transglutaminase can be appropriately compounded.

A highly absorbent synthetic resin such as a crosslinked product of polyoxyethylene or a highly oil-absorbing synthetic resin such as a crosslinked product of polyacrylate is prepared by simply absorbing a liquid containing an active ingredient such as a fragrance. it can.

The above-mentioned gel composition is blended with one or more of an aromatic component and a deodorant component. In this case, a known component can be used as the fragrance component and the deodorant component, and as the fragrance component, various fragrance materials, essential oils, and the like can be used, which emits fragrance by volatilization, or has an effect of changing the atmosphere, deodorize,
There is no particular limitation as long as it has an antibacterial, antifungal, sterilizing, and repellent / attracting effect on living organisms. However, in the form of the present invention, those having an aroma or aromacological action are desirable.

Specifically, examples of the fragrance component include hydrocarbons such as aliphatic hydrocarbons, terpene hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols such as aliphatic alcohols, terpene alcohols and aromatic alcohols, aliphatic ethers, Ethers such as aromatic ethers, aliphatic oxides, oxides such as terpene oxides, aliphatic aldehydes, terpene aldehydes, hydrogenated aromatic aldehydes, thioaldehydes, aldehydes such as aromatic aldehydes, aliphatic ketones, Ketones such as terpene ketone, hydrogenated aromatic ketone, aliphatic cyclic ketone, non-benzene aromatic ketone, aromatic ketone, acetal, ketal, phenol, phenol ether, fatty acid, terpene carboxylic acid, hydrogen Aromatic carboxylic acids, acids such as aromatic carboxylic acids, acid amides , Aliphatic lactone, cyclic lactone,
Terpene lactones, hydrogenated aromatic lactones, lactones such as aromatic lactones, aliphatic esters, furan carboxylic acid esters, aliphatic cyclic carboxylic acid esters,
Synthetic fragrances such as esters such as aromatic carboxylic esters, nitromusks, nitriles, amines, pyridines, quinolines, pyrroles, nitrogen-containing compounds such as indole,
Natural fragrances from animals and plants, and compounded fragrances containing natural fragrances and / or synthetic fragrances can be mentioned.
Species can be used alone or in combination of two or more.

More specifically, for example, in 1996, published by Kagaku Kogyo Nippo, Motoichi Indo (synthetic fragrance chemistry and product knowledge),
1969, Stefan Arctander
NARCTAMDER) (Perfume and Flavor Chemicals <Perfume and Flav>
or Chemicals>) or the like can be suitably used. The main fragrances are shown below.

Aldehydes C6 to C12, anisaldehyde, acetal R, acetophenone, acetylsedrene, adoxal, allyl amyl glycolate, allyl cyclohexane propionate, alpha damascon,
Beta-damascon, delta-damascon, ambrette lid, ambroxane, amylcinamic aldehyde, amyl cinnamaldehyde dimethyl acetal, amyl valeriananate, amyl salicylate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl salicylate, aurantiol, acetyljurugenol, vacdanol, Benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, bergamyl acetate, bornyl acetate, butyl butyrate, paratertiary butyl cyclohexanol, paratertiary butyl cyclohexyl acetate, ortho tertiary butyl cyclohexanol, benzaldehyde, benzyl formate, caliform , Kashmelan, carvone, cedroambar, cedrill acetate, Dror, Serisuto lid, cinnamic alcohol, cinnamic aldehyde, Shisujasumon, citral, citral dimethyl acetal, Shitorasaru, citronellol, citronellyl acetate, citronellyl formate, citronellyl nitrile, Shikurasetto, cyclamen aldehyde,
Cyclaprop, caron, coumarin, cinnamyl acetate, delta C6-C13 lactone, dimethylbenzylcarbinol, dihydrojasmon, dihydrolinalool, dihydromyrcenol, dimetol, dimyrcetol, diphenyl oxide, ethyl wanillin, jugenol, fluitate, fentyl alcohol, Phenylethyl phenyl acetate, garaki solid, gamma C
6-C13 lactone, geraniol, geranyl acetate, geranyl formate, geranyl nitrile, hedion, helional, heliotropin, cis-3-hexenol, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, cis-
3-hexynyl salicylate, hexylcinnamic aldehyde, hexyl salicylate, hyacinth dimethyl acetal, hydrotropic alcohol, hydroxycitronellal, indole, innone, isobornyl acetate, isocyclocitral, iso-E super, isoyugenol, isononyl acetate , Isobutylquinoline, jasmar, jasmolactone, jasmophylan, coabon, rigstral, liliar, lime oxide, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, and the like.

Other deodorizing components include organic acids such as malic acid and citric acid, transition metal compounds such as zinc sulfate, zinc gluconate and iron chloride, polyphenols such as flavonoids, and plant extracts.

The amount of the above-mentioned aroma component and deodorant component is appropriately selected according to the volatilization amount and the effect, but it is particularly 0.01 to 10% by mass, preferably 0.1 to 10% by mass of the whole gel composition. 8
% By mass is desirable. If the amount is too small, the volatilization amount and effect may not be sufficient. If the amount is too large, the fragrance may be too strong or the amount of the solubilizer may be large.

If necessary, a surfactant, a polyhydric alcohol, an antioxidant, a preservative, an antibacterial agent, an ultraviolet absorber, a pH adjuster used in general fragrances and deodorants, etc.
Additives, hydrotropes, inorganic salts, dyes, and the like can be added as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

In particular, the gel composition of the present invention contains an effective amount of a coloring matter capable of clearly confirming a change in color tone such as color tone when the gel-like molded product contracts with time. Is more preferable. Thus, the change in gel color tone and the change in gel volume due to shrinkage can be visually recognized from the outside of the container, so that the end point of use and replacement time can be determined more clearly.

Further, the above gel composition may contain a non-toxic and taste-imparting agent that imparts a taste that is difficult to eat, thereby having an effect of preventing accidental ingestion and accidental eating. Increase.

[0024] The agent for imparting bitterness has a large bitterness-imparting effect, does not affect the fragrance and color, and does not affect the stability in the presence of fragrances, pigments and activators. Denatonium benzoate is preferred.

As a method for obtaining a gel-like molded product from the above-mentioned gel-like composition, a well-known method used in the production of general gel-like aroma / deodorants, gel compositions for foods, medicines and the like is widely used. In particular, in the present invention, a method of heating and dissolving a solution containing a gelling agent and an aroma / deodorant component and then cooling or cross-linking the solution is preferable. Thus, a gel-like molded product can be obtained with a smaller amount of a gelling component (gelling agent) than the method of swelling and gelling the resin by absorbing the liquid. More specifically, a massive molded product is obtained by cooling or cross-linking as described above, and this massive molded product is cut or pulverized into a polyhedron having the specific volume, or contains a gelling agent and an aroma / deodorant component in advance. A method of cooling or crosslinking the solution to be cooled in a mold for molding a polyhedron having a specific volume is preferably employed.

Here, as a method for cooling the above heat-dissolved solution, for example, a gelling agent such as carrageenan, agar, gellan gum or the like is used, which is dissolved in water at 70 to 90 ° C. Are mixed, and then the solution is cooled to about 40 ° C. or lower to cause gelation.

As a method by a crosslinking reaction, for example, a gelling agent such as polyacrylic acid or a carboxy polymer such as carboxymethylcellulose is used, and an aromatic / deodorant component is mixed into this solution. Add salt to gelatinize, or heat-dissolve gelatin in water, mix fragrance and deodorant components, then add a cross-linking agent such as potassium alum, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, transglutaminase, and leave in a cool place The method of gelling is preferably employed.

Next, as a method for cutting or pulverizing the bulk molded product obtained by the cooling or crosslinking into the above-mentioned polyhedron having a specific volume, a solution containing a gelling agent and an aroma / deodorant component is prepared by mixing a solution containing a polyhedral gel with a desired one. A method of filling a container with a capacity larger than the volume, gelling it by cooling or crosslinking reaction, etc. to make a lump gel, and cutting or crushing it into a specific volume using a knife, plate, metal wire, thread, rotating blade, etc. Is adopted. As an example, a bat, a container, a block-like gel of several kg to several tens of kg gelled in a container such as a petroleum can is cut through a food cutter for food production or a slit-like, grid-like blade, and cut. A method of molding into a plurality of cubic gels of several cm ³ or so may be mentioned.

As a method of molding by pouring into a mold, a solution containing a gelling agent and an aroma / deodorant component is filled into a container having a desired volume and shape of a polyhedral gel, and the gel is cooled or cross-linked. To As an example, can be used that partitions the interior of the box-shaped container to a size of about several cm ³ of a plurality, or ice tray for freezers, filled into the sink desserts agar for food production, gelling And molding.

As the gelling method, in addition to the above methods, a method of absorbing and swelling a fragrance, a deodorant component, or a solvent obtained by solubilizing and emulsifying these components in a highly water-absorbent resin or a highly oil-absorbent resin is used. is there. However, this swelling method requires a large amount of a gelling component (resin) for gelling a certain amount of liquid, and in the present invention, the resin is swelled from the viewpoint of composition economy, performance and efficiency. Rather than a method in which a gel is obtained by cooling, a method in which a massive molded product obtained by cooling or crosslinking is cut or poured into a mold and solidified is preferably employed. Furthermore, in this method of swelling, since the volume of the polyhedron is limited by the size of the raw material resin, from this point also, in the present invention, a method of solidifying by cutting into a mold or mold that is easy to mold to an arbitrary size. It is preferably adopted.

In the present invention, the container accommodating the fragrance / deodorant can accommodate a gel-like molded product and has an open portion, and the fragrance / deodorant in the fragrance / deodorant can be opened from the open portion. The shape and structure are not particularly limited as long as the deodorizing component can be volatilized.In addition to those having an open portion at the top, those in other portions such as side portions can also be used, and as an aroma and deodorant It is possible to use containers of the usual shape used.

As the above-mentioned container, plastic, glass, metal, etc. can be used, and a transparent or translucent material capable of visually observing the shrinkage of the gel-like molded product, or a container capable of visually recognizing the inside through a slit or opening. preferable. Furthermore, if tableware such as glass or a container similar thereto is used, the gel composition may be mistaken for food, which may lead to accidental eating and the like. Containers, specifically, containers made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene and the like are preferably used.

Further, in the above-mentioned container, a contrasting color can be applied to the inner wall of the container and the gel-like substance so that the shrinkage (decreasing degree) of the gel-like molded article can be more clearly seen as required.

In the present invention, a plurality of polyhedral gel-like molded articles having a volume of 2 mm ³ or more may be contained in a simple refillable container as the aroma / deodorant.
In the fragrance / deodorant contained in this simple container,
It is stored in a simple container in a sealed state. For example, when the used fragrance / deodorant has been used, the simple container is opened and a plurality of gel-like moldings stored in the simple container are opened. The entire use amount or necessary amount of the object can be transferred to another container for installation and used.

In this case, the container for accommodating the gel-like molded product may be a simple refillable container such as a thin bottle or a pouch. For a thin bottle, a material such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene, or polyethylene is preferable, and for a pouch, a film such as PET, polypropylene, polyethylene, or nylon, or a laminate of these plastics, aluminum, or silica is preferable. .

When the above-mentioned fragrance / deodorant is accommodated and placed in a container, the number of gel-like molded products is not particularly limited. The number of gel-like molded products is determined according to the location, period of use, shape of the container and the like. Can be selected as appropriate, and housed in the same container,
The plurality of gel-like molded articles to be installed may have different colors and / or incense from each other.

The above-mentioned fragrance used in the method of use of the present invention
In the deodorant, the gel-like molded product shrinks due to the volatilization of water and various components from the gel-like molded product over time, and this shrinkage can be easily and clearly visible from the outside of the container. It is possible to judge the end point of use and replacement time of the fragrance / deodorant.

In this case, the shrinkage of the gel-like molded product shrinks from the stacked plurality of gel-like molded products near the opening of the container, and the number of shrinking gels gradually increases, and finally all the gel-like molded products shrink. The point at which the gel shrinks can be the end point of use. The contraction process of the gel is, for example, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. That is, among the plurality of gels contained in the cup-shaped container at the start of use (FIG. 1-1), among the stacked individual gels, those that are close to the opening of the container shrink, and others are in the original shape. Is almost maintained (Fig. 1-
2). Subsequently, as the volatilization of the components progresses, the number of gels shrinking increases (FIG. 1-3), and the point at which all gels finally shrink can be used as the end point of use (FIG. 1).
4).

[0039]

EXAMPLES The present invention will be specifically described below with reference to examples and comparative examples, but the present invention is not limited to the following examples. In addition, in the following examples, all% are mass%.

Examples 1 to 6 According to the composition shown in Table 1, after dissolving denatonium benzoate in water, kappa carrageenan was dispersed in water, heated to 80 ° C. and completely dissolved. After allowing to cool to 60 ° C., adding a surfactant and other components, adjusting the pH to 5 to 6 with an acid, filling the solution into a stainless steel vat container and allowing to stand at room temperature for 24 hours. . The solidified gel was cut into 1-cm square cubes using a knife, and the PET cup-shaped container (capacity: 500 cm)
³ , the opening 5.5 cm in diameter) was filled with 300 g.

[Comparative Examples 1 to 6] 300 g of a solution mixed in the same manner as in Examples 1 to 6 according to the composition shown in Table 1 in a PET cup-shaped container (capacity: 500 cm ³ , opening: 5.5 cm diameter).
And solidified by standing at room temperature for 24 hours.

Comparative Example 7 According to the composition shown in Table 1, Example 1
The gel mixed and solidified in the same manner as in
And cut into lmm ³ lump using PET mesh.
Cup-shaped container (capacity: 500 cm ³ , opening: 5.5 cm)
(Diameter) was filled with 300 g.

[0043]

[Table 1] * 1: Surfactant (polyoxyethylene secondary alkyl ether) * 2: Preservative (pyroctone olamine) * 3: Dye (Reactive Blue 72) Aroma and deodorant obtained in the above Examples and Comparative Examples About the agent,
The following evaluation was performed.

Evaluation 1 The samples of Examples 1 to 6 and Comparative Examples 1 to 7 were left in a room at 25 ° C. to volatilize, and the shape change was observed. as a result,
Each of the samples of Examples 1 to 6 showed the same change as in FIG. 1, and after 3 months, almost all gels contracted,
Although about one third of the volume remains, the change clearly indicates that it is the end point of use. On the other hand, in the samples of Comparative Examples 1 to 6, the whole gel in the container gradually contracted, and even after 3 months, the volume was reduced to 1/3.
Since a small amount of gel remained, it was recognized as if contraction proceeded. In the sample of Comparative Example 7, the change in shape was difficult to understand because the gel was fine, and the end point of use could not be recognized.

Evaluation 2 Three samples of each of Examples 1-4 and Comparative Examples 1-4 were subjected to 25
It was allowed to evaporate by being left in a room at ℃. One month later, one of each three pieces was taken out, capped to stop volatilization, and an evaluation sample equivalent to one month in time was prepared. The other two continued volatilization as they were, and after 2 months and 3 months, the same operation was performed, respectively, to prepare evaluation samples equivalent to 2 months and 3 months of aging. Unused products were added to this and arranged in chronological order, and the following (1) to (1) to
A questionnaire survey was conducted on eleven female panelists for item (3). In addition, about the evaluation of item (1), the evaluation was continued three months after elapse if necessary. The evaluation results and evaluation average points for each item were as shown in Table 2.

Evaluation Items: (1) How many months do you think the product is finished? (2) To what extent does the word “gradually decrease” apply? (3) To what extent does the term “replacement time be easy to understand” apply? Evaluation criteria: 7: Very applicable 6: Applicable 5: Applicable 4: Not applicable 3: Not applicable 2: Applicable 1: Not applicable

[0047]

[Table 2]

As is clear from the results in Table 2, (1) Samples which seem to be finished after use are 3 in Examples 1-4.
Concentrated on products used for months, it is easily recognized that this sample is the end point of use. On the other hand, in Comparative Examples 1 to 4, it is widely distributed from one month to three to four months, and it is difficult to recognize which sample is the end point of use. Also,
Examples (1) to (4) obtain a higher degree of agreement than Comparative Examples (1) to (4) with respect to the words "(2) gradually decrease" and (3) "Replacement time is easy to understand". It was found that the appearance change was easy to recognize as the end point.

[Example 7] 293.4 g of a compounded liquid obtained by removing carrageenan from the composition of Example 1 was prepared, and the polyoxyethylene crosslinked product 6 was prepared so as to have the same compounding amount as the carrageenan of the composition of Example 1. Then, the resin was allowed to expand at room temperature. After 24 hours, the gel-shaped polyhedron molded product that had swollen into a gel was taken out and weighed. As a result, the gel-shaped molded product was 109 g, and 191 g of the liquid remained unabsorbed (300 g in Example 1 under the same conditions). Is obtained. The obtained gel-like molded product was filled in the same PET cup-shaped container as in Example 1. When the aroma of the obtained sample was evaluated by a specialized panelist,
The scent was weaker than in Example 1.

As is clear from the results of Examples 1 and 7, the method of absorbing the liquid to swell the resin and gelling (Example 7) is to cool the liquid containing the gelling agent by cooling or the like. The amount of the gel-like molded product obtained is smaller than that of the method for gelling (Example 1), that is, to obtain the same amount of the gel-like molded product, a larger amount of the gelling component (resin) is required. Therefore, in the present invention, a gel obtained by cooling a liquid containing a gelling agent by cooling or the like is preferably used rather than a gel obtained by absorbing a liquid and swelling a resin, from the viewpoint of economy and performance of the composition.

[0051]

According to the method of using the fragrance / deodorant of the present invention, the end point of use and the time of replacement of the fragrance / deodorant can be detected very easily and accurately. Therefore, the fragrance and deodorant used in the method of the present invention can easily detect the end point of use,
By using a container that allows the aroma and deodorant contained inside to be visible from the outside, the end point of use and replacement time of the aroma and deodorant can be determined extremely easily and accurately from outside the container. An excellent fragrance and deodorizing effect is continuously exhibited over a long period of time, and the appearance is also good.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the process of shrinkage of a gel-like molded article of the fragrance and deodorant of the present invention over time.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Non-shrink gel 2 Shrink gel

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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A method in which an aroma / deodorant is contained in a container having an open portion, and an aroma / deodorant component in the aroma / deodorant is volatilized from the open portion to provide an aroma / deodorant effect. In the above, a plurality of gel-like moldings molded into a polyhedron having a volume of 2 mm ³ or more are accommodated in the container as the fragrance / deodorant, and the use of the fragrance / deodorant is determined by the shrinking state of the gel-like molding. Use of an aromatic / deodorant characterized by detecting an end point. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the container is formed so that the fragrance / deodorant contained inside can be visually recognized from the outside. 3. A gel-like molded product is obtained by cooling or crosslinking a solution containing a gelling agent and an aroma / deodorant component, and shrinks with the volatilization of the aroma / deodorant component. 3. The use according to claim 1 or 2. 4. The fragrance and deodorant used in the method according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of gel-like moldings formed to have a volume of 2 mm ³ or more. 5. The fragrance and deodorant according to claim 4, which is contained in a refill container. 6. A gel-like molded product is obtained by cooling or crosslinking a solution containing a gelling agent and an aroma / deodorant component, and shrinks with the volatilization of the aroma / deodorant component. The fragrance and deodorant according to claim 4 or 5. 7. A gel-like molded product obtained by cutting or pulverizing a massive molded product obtained by cooling or crosslinking a solution containing a gelling agent and an aroma / deodorant component into a polyhedron having a volume of 2 mm ³ or more. The fragrance / deodorant according to claim 6, which is: 8. The gel-like molded product according to claim 6, wherein a solution containing a gelling agent and an aroma / deodorant component is cooled or cross-linked in a mold for molding a polyhedron having a volume of 2 mm ³ or more. Aroma and deodorant. 9. The fragrance and deodorant according to claim 6, wherein the gelling agent is one or more selected from carrageenan, agar, gellan gum, gelatin, and carboxy polymer.