JP2002316909A - Functional material - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a functional material designed to be able to attain the comprehensive improvement of a living environment. SOLUTION: This functional material comprises a composition consisting of at least one species of effective ingredients (B) selected from the group consisting of an essence or an extract derived from tea tree, pine, clove, sage, nutmeg, ginkgo leaves, hulls, Allium, Languas galanga, coffee lime, coffee beans, guava tea, Sorbus commixta, lithospermum root, bamboo or Sasa albo- marginata; an oligosaccharide derived from mustard; hyaluronic acid or a polysaccharide derived from Agaricus blazei Murill; a protein derived from animals and plants or microorganisms or their decomposed products; an amino acid or its derivative; kojic acid or a decomposed product of Monuscus; ascorbic acid, vitamin D and caffeine, and a ceramics component (C). The composition consisting of the aforesaid effective ingredient (B) and the ceramics component (C) is included and/or carried in the inside and/or on the surface of an objective material (O) comprising a base material (O1 ) or a coating composition (O2 ) in the functional material.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a functional material having functions such as antimicrobial, deodorant, and relaxation properties.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Substrates for fibers, films, various parts, etc.
2. Description of the Related Art Coating compositions such as paints and cosmetics are widely used in various fields including industrial, consumer, medical, and agricultural applications. Recently, in order to improve the living environment, antimicrobial properties and deodorant properties are often added to these base materials and coating compositions.

[0003] In order to impart antimicrobial properties and deodorant properties to a substrate or a coating composition, it is effective to contain or carry a synthetic drug. Use of ingredients is recommended. From this viewpoint, various plant extracts including tea-derived extracts (tea leaf extract, catechin, saponin, etc.), and chitin, chitosan and the like have been devised. Even in the present applicant, particularly using an extract derived from tea as an active ingredient,
A number of patent applications have been filed for techniques for imparting antimicrobial and deodorant properties to substrates and coating compositions.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-2 filed by the present applicant
Japanese Patent No. 04277 contains a ceramic component and an antimicrobial or deodorant functional component selected from the group consisting of catechins, saponins, tea leaf powder, tea leaf extract and tannin (acid). A functional molded product comprising a melt molded product of a molding resin is shown.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-2 filed by the present applicant
No. 71201 discloses a functional component having antimicrobial, physiologically active or deodorant properties selected from the group consisting of catechins, saponins, tea leaf powder, tea leaf extract and tannin (acid), and a water-swelling clay. Functional materials supported on minerals are shown.

Various applications or proposals have been made by various companies for supporting plant essential oils, plant extracts or animal extracts on inorganic porous microcapsules.

[0007]

However, plant or animal-derived active ingredients are simply supported on inorganic components,
Simply attaching or internally adding a plant or animal-derived active ingredient to an object such as a fiber does not necessarily exert sufficient functionality due to the active ingredient, or is too volatile and too irritating, In some cases, the active ingredient is easily lost due to volatilization or elution, or when attached to or internally added to an object, the feel, feel, strength, etc. of the object may be impaired.

[0008] The demand for improved performance in the market is increasing day by day, and further improvement in antimicrobial properties and deodorization properties, for example, in terms of antimicrobial properties, antibacterial properties and antifungal properties have become more important. Speaking of making it more effective against a wide variety of microorganisms and deodorizing,
There is a need to be more effective against a wider variety of odor components and complex odors. In addition to its antimicrobial and deodorant properties, it also has functions that improve the living environment, such as relaxation and aromatherapy, and when used in a manner that touches the human body, has antiallergic and moisturizing properties. It is hoped that effects that contribute to health and beauty will be exerted.

[0009] Under such a circumstance, merely exerting individual functions such as antimicrobial property and deodorant property does not necessarily satisfy the requirements of the market. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a functional material designed to achieve comprehensive improvement of a living environment.

[0010]

Means for Solving the Problems One of the functional materials of the present invention is tea tree, pine, clove, sage, nutmeg, ginkgo biloba, fir shell, leek, nankyo, kaffir lime, coffee beans, guava tea, rowan. Essential oil or extract derived from corn, bamboo or kumazasa tea; glycosides derived from sea ash; polysaccharides derived from hyaluronic acid or agaris mushroom; proteins or degradation products derived from animals and plants or microorganisms; amino acids or derivatives thereof; Or red yeast rice decomposition product; ascorbic acid, vitamin D; caffeine;
At least one active ingredient (B) selected from the group consisting of:
And a ceramic component (C).

Another one of the functional materials of the present invention is a composition comprising the above-mentioned active ingredient (B) and a ceramic component (C), wherein the composition comprises a substrate (O ₁ ) or a coating composition (O ₂ )) Contained in or / and / or on the surface of the target material (O)
And being carried.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in detail. In this specification, "essential oil", "oil", "extract"
And the like are used as appropriate, but these terms mean the active ingredient or the active ingredient-rich ingredient in the object, and there is no strict distinction between them.

<Active ingredient (B)> As the active ingredient (B),
Tea tree, pine, clove, sage, nutmeg,
Ginkgo biloba, fir husk, leek, Nankyo, kafi lime, coffee beans, guava tea, rowan, essential oil or extract derived from radish, bamboo or Kumazasa; glycosides derived from western capsicum; polysaccharides derived from hyaluronic acid or agarsk mushroom At least one selected from the group consisting of proteins or degradation products derived from animals and plants or microorganisms; amino acids or derivatives thereof; koji acid or red koji degradation products; ascorbic acid, vitamin D; caffeine;

Among them, tea trees of particular importance are shrubs or trees of the genus Leptospermum and Lactobacillus belonging to the family Myrtaceae, which mainly grow in Australia. Not relevant). There are many varieties of tea trees, but of particular interest is Melaleuca alternifolia. Tea tree oil (tea tree essential oil) is an essential oil containing various organic compounds mainly consisting of terpinenes, cymens, pinenes, terpineols, cineole, sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpene alcohols, and particularly contains terpinen-4-ol. More than 30% of the amount is important. Essential oils can be obtained by steam distillation of mainly the leaves of tea trees.

Pine essential oil, clove essential oil, sage essential oil,
Nutmeg essential oil, Ginkgo biloba extract, Fir husk extract, Leek extract, Nankyo extract, Kaffir lime extract, Coffee bean extract, Guava tea extract, Rowan extract, Sicon extract, Bamboo extract, Kumazasa extract Are coniferous pine, cloves of the family Myrtaceae, sage of the family Lamiaceae, nutmeg of the family Ginaceae, ginkgo of the family Ginkgo, firshells, leeks, nankyo (ginger ginger), kaffir lime (kobumikan), coffee beans, guava tea , Rowan, sicon, bamboo, kumazasa, for example, by steam distillation or solvent extraction.

Examples of glycosides derived from sea varieties include extracts containing glycosides (for example, sinigrin) obtained by extracting sea varieties.

Hyaluronic acid is a complex polysaccharide composed of amino sugar and uronic acid contained in various animal tissues. Examples of the polysaccharide derived from Agarisk mushroom include an extract containing a high molecular polysaccharide (for example, β-D-glucan) obtained by extracting Agarisk mushroom belonging to Basidiomycetes.

Examples of proteins or hydrolyzates derived from animals and plants or microorganisms include hirako protein (protamine); pectin hydrolyzate; lysozyme, which is a low molecular weight basic protein and enzyme such as egg white and fig; and an enzyme; polyamino acid or a salt thereof. And the like.

As amino acids or derivatives thereof, N-
Stearyl-L-glutamate, N-lauryl-L-
Metal soaps of amino acids such as glutamate and N-acylmethyltaurine derivatives (antimicrobial metals such as Ag are suitable for metal ions); γ-aminobutyric acid (for example, obtained from brown rice); theanine (γ-glutamylethyl) Amide); and the like.

The main component of kojic acid is 5-oxy-2-oxymethyl-γ-pyrone. A red yeast rice decomposition product is obtained by decomposing red yeast rice.

Ascorbic acid (L-ascorbic acid),
That is, vitamin C can be easily obtained from the market. Vitamin D ₃ is particularly important as vitamin D. Caffeine is one of the purine bases and can be obtained from, for example, tea, coffee, mate, and the like.

The above-mentioned active ingredient (B) includes antimicrobial (including antibacterial, bactericidal, bacteriostatic, antifungal and antiviral), deodorant (deodorizing, odor eliminating, harmful gas) It is a component having at least one property of relaxation, aromatherapy, antiallergic, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, moisturizing, and pest repellent effects.

<Active ingredient (B ′)> It is also preferable to use another type of active ingredient (B ′) derived from animals, plants and microorganisms together with the active ingredient (B) selected from the above group (this active ingredient). (B ′) includes synthetic compounds equivalent to components contained in plants.) Examples of such an active ingredient (B ') are shown below.

An active ingredient selected from the group consisting of catechins, saponins, tea leaf powder, tea leaf extract and tannin (acid). Of these, catechins are derived from tea,
Plant-derived products other than tea, such as Asenyaku, can also be used. Use saponins other than tea-derived ones, such as carrots, chixenthus carrots, soybeans, psycho, amacha wool, loofah, onji, kikyo, senega, bakmondou, mokutsu, timo, gossip, licorice, sankirai, etc. Can also. As the tea extract or tea powder, powders of powdered tea such as first-, second-, and third-order teas, powders such as deep-fried and covered, or extracts of these teas, and extracts of black tea and oolong tea can be used. As the tannin (acid), commercially available purified tannic acid can be used, and an extract of a high tannic acid-containing natural plant containing a large amount of tannic acid such as quintet, gallic, or a semi-purified product thereof can also be used as it is. it can.

Essential oils or extracts derived from plants as exemplified below, for example, anise, amyris, angelica,
Benzo, Immortelle, Ylang Ylang, Elemi, Origanum, Orange, Chamomile (Camomile), Cayupte,
Garlic, cardamom, galvanum, camphor (camphor tree), caraway, carrot seed, guaiac wood, cumin, clary sage, grapefruit,
Coriander, cypress, sandalwood (sandalwood), santorina, cedarwood, citronella, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper, ginger (ginger), star anise, spike lavender, spearmint, geranium, thyme, tageti, tarragon,
Tangerine, dill, turpentine, niauli, frankincense,
Neroli, violet, basil, birch, patchouli,
Verbena, rose, palmarosa, hyssop, pimento,
Fir (fir), fennel (fennel), petitgren, black pepper, vetiver, peppermint, bergamot, lime blossom (bodied flower), marjoram, myrtle, mandarin, melissa, myrrh (myrrhd), yarrow, eucalyptus, lime , Lavandin, Lavender, Lice Acuba, Lemon, Lemongrass, Rosewood, Rosemary, Laurel etc.

Essential oils or extracts derived from plants as exemplified below, for example, Aoki, Aougiri, Akane, Akamegawiwa, Ayajiou, Aloe, Apricot, Epimedium,
Japanese knotweed, yew, fig, inokozuchi, turmeric, unshiu mandarin, ebisugusa, engju, spinach, psyllium, okera, panax ginseng, hypericum, oyster, kagikazura, oyster, valerian, mustard,
Crowsby shark, sagebrush, liquorice, sycamore, kikyouri, kisage, kisage, squirrel, yellowfin, yellowtail, goldfish, wolfberry, kuzu, gardenia, kuromoji, mulberry, gennoshoko, gouyu, koganebana, goshyu, sasa-mo-susa, sasa-o-mo, Perilla, peonies, janoge, ginger, honeysuckle, horsetail, seri, senkyu, assembly, rhubarb, daidai, taranoki, tanjin, dandelion, tsurafuji, tsuldokudami, tsuwabuki, touki, dokudami, aconite, jujube, narko lily, narko lily Garlic, noibara, adlay, hanasuge, hanamyoga, habusou, hamasuge, hamabofu, hikiokoshi, convolvulus, loquat,
Betel Nut, Fujibakama, Safflower, Button, Maoh, Matatabi, Mishimasaiko, Mukuge, Mehajiki, Momo, Yamanoimo, Yukinoshita, Artemisia, Gentian, Kujin, Psycho, Oubaku, Hacka, Zio, Turmeric, Touki, Bukuro, Keio, Keio Forsythia, Chimo, Clove, Shironanten, Asenyaku, Clove,
Kumazasa, eel, juniper, scallop, hakusembi,
Pepper, wasabi, celery, parsley, oregano, citrus seeds, polygonum, soybeans, grape peel, sorghum, moso bamboo, firgrass, pimenta, egonoki, kawamogimogi, hinoki, honoki, forsythia, apple, reishi, yamabushitake, etc. Among them, those combining extracts of crude drugs or herbal medicines, such as Oren-Dokudoku-to, Shofu-san, Makyo-yoku-kan-to, Mekakkon-to, Jumi-to-doku-to, Jingaku-Ren-yori-to, Bushi-to-to, and Ji-bo Hot water and snakebed hot water.

Synthetic compounds equivalent to the components contained in plants, for example, allyl isothiocyanate, which is an active ingredient of wasabi and mustard.

In addition, polysaccharides such as chitin and chitosan, propolis which is a gelatinous substance obtained by mixing a vegetable resin component collected by a honey bee and its own secretion,

In addition to the above, pulverized plant, animal pulverized matter, microorganisms or pulverized substance thereof, for example, pulverized material of pear shredder, bamboo powder, pulverized bamboo charcoal, pulverized scallop shell,
Reishi ground, Agarisk mushroom ground, etc.

<Ceramics Component (C)> Examples of the ceramics component (C) include silica gel obtained through hydrated silica gel, a combination of an inorganic sintering aid and an inorganic coagulant, or a ceramic particle-inorganic material. A combination of a sintering aid and an inorganic coagulant is exemplified.
If these are used, the compounding with the active ingredient (B) can be achieved by utilizing the cohesive force.

As the silica gel, silica gel obtained through a hydrous silica gel is preferably used. At this time, the pH is adjusted by mixing an aqueous solution of a silicate with an acid to form a hydrogel, and the hydrogel is washed with water to remove ions, and then dried to obtain silica gel. As the silicate, sodium silicate represented by Na ₂ O · n SiO ₂ and potassium silicate represented by K ₂ O · n SiO ₂ are used, and the former sodium silicate is particularly important. A concentrated aqueous solution of a silicate is generally called a water glass, and a typical commercially available water glass has an SiO ₂ content of 22 to 38% by weight and a Na ₂ O content of 5 to 19% by weight.

As the inorganic sintering aid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid,
Polyvalent metal salts of inorganic acids such as nitric acid and carbonic acid (aluminum,
Zinc, magnesium, calcium, manganese, etc.)
Potassium metal salt; fluorination of alkali metal and alkaline earth metal
And silicon fluoride. These are usually hydrated
It is used in a form in which water hydrate is dissolved in water. Arca
Lithium, sodium, potassium etc.
And the alkaline earth metal is magnesium
And calcium. Alkali metal or alkaline earth
Fluoride and silicofluoride of a kind metal are fluorinated
Ceramics (C _F).

As the inorganic coagulant, a sol-form or solution-form inorganic coagulant, in particular, sol-form silicic anhydride or solution-form silicate (sodium silicate or potassium silicate)
Is preferably used. The sol-form silicic anhydride includes not only ordinary colloidal silica using water as a medium, but also organosilica sol using an organic solvent such as alcohol as a medium.

The ceramic particles in the ceramic particles-inorganic sintering aid-inorganic coagulant include various clay minerals, oxides, hydroxides, composite oxides, nitrides, carbides, silicides, borides, zeolites, and the like. Examples include cristobalite, diatomaceous earth, and polyvalent metal salts of silicic acid.
Examples of clay minerals include kaolin and bentonite. Examples of the oxide include alumina, titania, silica, zirconia, magnesia, and zinc oxide. Examples of the hydroxide include hydroxides of aluminum, zinc, magnesium, calcium, and manganese. An example of a composite oxide is alum. Examples of nitrides are silicon nitride, boron nitride, and the like. Examples of carbides are silicon carbide, boron carbide, and the like. Examples of polyvalent metal salts of silicic acid include aluminum salts, zinc salts, magnesium salts, calcium salts, and manganese salts, and examples of alkali metal salts of silicic acid include lithium salts, sodium salts, and potassium salts. .

As the ceramic component (C), any fluorinated ceramics or ceramics having an F group can be used. Representative examples of such fluorinated ceramics are fluorinated talc or synthetic mica having an F group as described below.

As the ceramic component (C), other clay minerals having a property of swelling by absorbing water, for example, sepiolite, vermiculite, bentonite,
Sericite clay can also be used. Of these, sepiolite having a unique fibrous structure is particularly important.

It is also preferable that a part of the ceramic component (C) is zinc oxide. This is because zinc oxide itself has a certain degree of deodorizing ability while being a ceramic.

It is also preferable that a part of the ceramic component (C) is a plate-like mineral having low hardness and cleavage. Representative examples of plate-like minerals having low hardness and cleavability are talc and natural mica. Talc is a pulverized ore called talc, the chemical composition essentially 4SiO ₂ · 3MgO · H ₂ O
Is represented by Talc has the lowest Mohs hardness of 1 among inorganic minerals. Examples of natural mica include sericite (sericite), muscovite (muscovite), phlogopite (phlogopite), fluorphlogopite, colored mica in which coloring elements are coordinated in the crystal, titanium mica, and ultraviolet absorbing mica. Can be Most natural mica has a Mohs hardness of about 2.5 to 3.2.

As the ceramic component (C), silica,
Fine powder of a ceramic component such as alumina or titania can be used as it is. In addition, colloidal silica or ceramics derived from ethyl silicate can be used.

In the combination of the inorganic sintering aid and the inorganic coagulant, the ratio of each component is 100 parts by weight of the solid content of the inorganic sintering aid and 100 parts by weight of the inorganic coagulant.
Often about 200 parts by weight or more. In the combination of ceramic particles-inorganic sintering aid-inorganic coagulant, the ceramic particles are mainly used, and the inorganic sintering aid and the inorganic coagulant are used in the amounts that exert their respective functions. Parts, the amount of the inorganic sintering aid is about 0.5 to 20 parts by weight in solid content, and the amount of the inorganic coagulant is about 0.5 to 25 parts by weight in solid content.

<Composite Particles of Active Component (B) and Ceramic Component (C)> The active component (B) and the ceramic component (C) are preferably in the form of a composite. The morphology of the composite is as follows: In any step of the manufacturing process of ceramics (C),
The form in which the active ingredient (B) coexists. ・ The form in which the active ingredient (B) is incorporated between the layers of the ceramic (C). ・ If the production of the ceramic (C) involves an aggregation step, Examples include a form in which the active ingredient (B) is interposed therebetween, and a form in which the active ingredient (B) is coordinated with the ceramic (C).

The composite of the ceramic (C) and the active ingredient (B) is typically formed by mixing the active ingredient (B) when the cohesive component in the ceramic component (C) is aggregated or before the aggregation. It is done by having it exist.

When the ceramic component (C) is a silica gel obtained through a hydrous silicate gel, the active ingredient (B) is mixed before, during or after the mixing of the aqueous silicate solution and the acid and before the completion of the gelling reaction. ) Is added so that the active ingredient (B) is contained in silica gel. By doing so, the ceramics can be agglomerated while containing the active ingredient (B). When starting from colloidal silica, the active ingredient (B) is added to the colloidal silica,
What is necessary is just to mix and remove a solvent.

The ceramic component (C) is an inorganic sintering aid
In the case of a combination of an inorganic coagulant, it is preferable to coagulate the ceramic while containing the active ingredient (B). For example, the active ingredient (B) is mixed with an aqueous solution of aluminum phosphate as an example of an inorganic sintering aid as a powder or an aqueous solution or an alcohol solution,
When the pH is adjusted to 3 to 4 and a colloidal solution of colloidal silica as an example of an inorganic flocculant is mixed to bring the pH of the system to a neutral level, flocculation occurs. Transfer to a dish and heat-treat until dried in a dryer or electric furnace.

Even when the ceramic component (C) is a combination of ceramic particles, an inorganic sintering aid, and an inorganic coagulant, it is preferable to coagulate the ceramic while containing the effective component (B). For example, an aqueous solution of aluminum phosphate as an example of an inorganic sintering additive is added to ceramic particles such as aluminum silicate, alumina, and titania so as to have a viscosity similar to that of a stiffening paste, followed by kneading. Mix the component (B) as a powder or as an aqueous solution or alcohol solution (or mix the active ingredient (B) into the ceramic particles and then knead the inorganic sintering aid). When the pH of the system is adjusted to about neutral by adding an aqueous solution of the above and adjusting the pH to 3 to 4 and mixing a colloidal solution of colloidal silica as an example of an inorganic coagulant, coagulation occurs. The aggregate is transferred to a crucible or an evaporating dish and subjected to heat treatment until it is dried in a dryer or an electric furnace.

<Ratio of each component in composite particles> Although the ratio of each component in the composite particles can be variously set, the total amount of the ceramic component (C) and the active component (B) is 100 parts by weight. When the proportion of the active ingredient (B) is 1 to 70 parts by weight (preferably 2 to 60 parts by weight) and the ceramic component is
(C) is often the remainder.

<Target Material (O)> The composition comprising the ceramic component (C) and the active component (B) is used in the form of powder or granules, or granulated or formed into any shape. However, as described below,
It is also preferable to use (O) in a state of being contained or / and carried on the inside or / and the surface. Also at this time, it is desirable that the active ingredient (B) is supported on the surface and / or inside the target material (O) in the form of composite particles with the ceramic component (C).

The target material (O) includes a substrate (O ₁ ) or a coating composition (O ₂ ). As the base material (O ₁ ), natural fibers, regenerated fibers, synthetic fibers, semi-synthetic fibers, or fiber products made therefrom, such as raw material fibers (including sheath-core type and bimetal type composite fibers), yarns ( Monofilament, multifilament yarn, spun yarn, woolen yarn, covering yarn, etc.), pile, cotton (cotton) -like material, woven fabric, nonwoven fabric, knitted fabric, flocking fabric, etc. , Blended products, mixed and woven products, mixed and knitted products, aligned products and the like. Examples of the substrate (O ₁ ) include films, sheets, bottles, and various parts. Examples of the coating composition (O ₂ ) include paints, coating agents, inks, adhesives, sealing materials, and the like.

Substrate (O ₁ ) or coating composition (O ₂ )
However, when the resin is a main component or the resin is a film forming component or a binder component, as a resin, a thermoplastic resin, a thermosetting resin, a room temperature setting resin,
Active energy ray-curable resins and the like can be mentioned. The term “resin” includes not only ordinary synthetic resins but also polymers such as elastomers or rubbers and cellulosic polymers.

When the substrate (O ₁ ) is a resin molded product, the molded product may be an ordinary single molded product, or a core-sheath composed of an inner component X and an outer component Y It may be a joint type or a bimetal joint type composite molded product. In the case of a composite molded product, the resin components of the inner component X and the outer component Y consist of the first resin and the second resin, respectively. The first resin and the second resin may be either the same resin or different resins. Then, an active component (B) and a ceramic component (C) are blended with at least one of the first resin of the inner component X and the second resin of the outer component Y.

When forming a composite molded product, the outer component Y
In addition, the active ingredient (B) (or the active ingredient (B) and another kind of active ingredient (B ')) can be internally added together with the ceramic component (C), especially in the form of a composite of the two. preferable.

At this time, the inner component X is mixed with the active ingredient (B) having a large volatility by itself and / or another type of active ingredient (B ′) having a large volatility by itself with the ceramic component (C). ) Or without the ceramic component (C). In this way, the inner component X
Since the active ingredient (B) (or the active ingredient (B) and other kinds of active ingredients (B ')) internally incorporated into the composite is gradually volatilized or released from the composite molded article, excellent sustained release properties are obtained. Because it is played.

As the resin, or the first resin and the second resin in the case of a composite molded product, a resin that can be melt-molded or a resin that can be solution-molded or emulsion-molded is used. Note that, as described above, the term “resin” includes polymers such as elastomers and rubbers and cellulosic polymers.

As the molding method in the case of melt molding, various melt molding methods such as an extrusion molding method, an injection molding method, a compression molding method, and a transfer molding method can be adopted. Examples of melt-moldable resins include polyolefin resins, polyamide resins, polyester resins, polyvinylidene chloride resins, acrylic resins, polyurethane resins, polystyrene resins, polycarbonate resins, polyvinyl chloride resins, Examples include ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resins, various heat-resistant resins, various high-strength resins, and various thermoplastic elastomers and biodegradable resins. Various other melt molding resins can also be used.

Examples of the resin that can be subjected to solution molding or emulsion molding include cellulosic polymers (such as viscose rayon, ammonia rayon, acetate, and triacetate), acrylonitrile polymers, polyurethane polymers, polyvinyl alcohol polymers, and polyvinylidene chloride polymers. Examples thereof include polymers and polyvinyl chloride polymers. Certain types of polymers (for example, "Randy CP series" manufactured by Miyoshi Yushi Co., Ltd.) can also be used as the resin referred to herein, since emulsion molding is possible.

<Containing or Carrying Method> The functional material of the present invention contains or / and carries the above-mentioned ceramic component (C) and active component (B) inside or / and on the surface of the target material (O). It was made.

(Content method) When the active ingredient (B) and the ceramic component (C) are contained in the target material (O),
The active ingredient (B) and the ceramic component are used as raw materials for the base material (O ₁ ) (for example, raw materials for pellets or granules).
(C) and then subjected to extrusion or other molding. The compounding amount of the active ingredient (B) is, for example, 0.1 to 3
It can be about 0% by weight. Ceramic components
The blending amount of (C) can be, for example, about 0.1 to 60% by weight. Once a masterbatch with a high concentration of active ingredient (B) and ceramic ingredient (C) is made,
The molding raw material for (O ₁ ) can be mixed at an appropriate ratio and provided for molding such as melt molding.

When the active ingredient (B) and the ceramic component (C) are blended with the forming raw material for the base material (O ₁ ) and provided for molding,
Even when the obtained molded product is used in contact with water, the active ingredient (B) is not easily lost from the molded product. However, there is an advantage that the functionality is maintained for a relatively long time.

If necessary, auxiliary materials such as antioxidants, ultraviolet absorbers, coloring agents, lubricants, antistatic agents, matting agents, flow improvers, plasticizers, flame retardants, and the like may be added to the raw materials for molding. Can be attached. In particular, in the case of melt molding, a resin such as an antioxidant and a molding aid effective for improving anti-agglomeration or dispersibility are used together with a stabilizer such as an antioxidant, especially in the case of melt molding. It is preferable to mix them to ensure uniform dispersion of the internal additives. In addition, depending on the type of the active ingredient (B), in order to improve its supportability, copper salt, iron salt, calcium salt, titanium salt, aluminum salt, silver salt,
An appropriate amount of a metal ion source such as a tin salt, a zinc salt, a chromium salt, and a cobalt salt can be used together.

When a filamentous material is obtained, it is often stretched after molding. Although there is no particular limitation on the stretching ratio, if the ratio is too small, the strength tends to be insufficient depending on the application. Therefore, the stretching ratio is usually 3 times or more, especially 4 times or more. The upper limit of the stretching ratio is generally up to about 10 times. When the stretching is performed, the functional material of the present invention is more likely to be exposed on the surface of the filament, so that the effect is increased. It should be noted that stretching is not essential, since there are some applications that do not require stretching. When obtaining a film or sheet, stretching can be performed after molding, if necessary. In order to increase the effect of the functional material of the present invention, a surface roughening treatment is effective together with or instead of stretching. The surface roughening treatment includes solvent treatment, corona discharge treatment, ultraviolet irradiation treatment, plasma treatment,
There is a mechanical roughening treatment.

In particular, in the case of a composite molded product, if the type of the second resin and the amount of the internal additive are selected or controlled so that the outer component Y has the heat-fusing property, the heat-fusing property can be improved. Goods can be obtained. For example, when a knitted woven fabric (net, woven fabric, knitted fabric) or nonwoven fabric is manufactured using a core-sheath bonded composite filament or a bimetal bonded film cut into narrow slits, heat fusion is applied. The crossing point of filaments and filaments can be fused to prevent misalignment during practical use or secondary processing, or such a knitted or nonwoven fabric is fixed to a frame by heat fusion can do.

When the target material (O) is a coating composition (O ₂ ), the active component (B) and the ceramic component (C) are preferably mixed when preparing the coating composition (O ₂ ). What is necessary is just to mix | blend in the form of a body particle. Other components are film forming components, media, additives and the like. When the coating composition (O ₂ ) is used, an embodiment in which the number of coating layers is two or more, and the coating composition (O ₂ ) is used in at least one layer, particularly the uppermost layer, is also preferable.

At this time, the ratio of the functional material of the present invention in the coating composition (O ₂ ) is based on the solid content based on the active ingredient.
The total amount of (B) and the ceramic component (C) is often 0.2 to 90% by weight (particularly 1 to 80% by weight). The ratio between the active component (B) and the ceramic component (C) is as described above.

When the target material (O) is the coating composition (O ₂ ), as in the case of the above-mentioned composite molded article, a composite coating of two or more layers composed of the inner component X and the outer component Y is used. It is also preferable to form a film.

When forming a composite coating film, its outer component Y
In addition, the active ingredient (B) (or the active ingredient (B) and another kind of active ingredient (B ')) can be internally added together with the ceramic component (C), especially in the form of a composite of the two. preferable.

At this time, the inner component X is mixed with the active ingredient (B) having a large volatility by itself and / or another type of active ingredient (B ′) having a large volatility by itself with the ceramic component (C) ) Or without the ceramic component (C). In this way, the inner component X
As the active ingredient (B) (or the active ingredient (B) and other kinds of active ingredients (B ')) internally added to the varnish gradually evaporates or is released from the composite coating film, excellent sustained release is achieved. Because it is played.

(Supporting Method) When the target material (O) is a substrate (O ₁ ) such as a fiber, the supporting of the active component (B) and the ceramic component (C) is performed as follows.

The first loading method uses a binder,
The active component (B) and the ceramic component (C) are adhered and supported on the base material (O ₁ ). When the ceramic component (C) contains an adhesive component, that component can be used instead of the binder. Carrying can be performed by means such as immersion, coating, spraying and the like.

In the second loading method, the active ingredient is added to the substrate (O ₁ ).
(B) and the ceramic component (C) are supported by a dyeing method (a method similar to dyeing, the same applies hereinafter). At this time, the substrate (O ₁ ) is preferably in the form of a fiber or a fiber product. Ceramic component (C) is an active ingredient
(B) in the form of a composition or at a stage separate from the dyeing and loading of the active ingredient (B)
(C) and the active ingredient (B) in a mixed form.

When the active ingredient (B) and the ceramic component (C) are supported on the base material (O ₁ ) by the dyeing method, a carrier agent, a fixing agent, and the like are particularly used for dyeing the active ingredient (B). , Cationizing agents, auxiliaries belonging to reducing agents, mordants and the like can be used.

The dyeing treatment is carried out with the active ingredient (B) and the ceramic.
Components (C), auxiliaries, mordants etc. together or separately
In a bath containing₁) Are processed simultaneously or sequentially
This is done by: Bath containing auxiliaries, mordants etc. together
When performing bath treatment in a bath, separate the bath treatment into two or more baths.
You can also. If separate baths are used, bath treatment order
Is optional. The bath ratio depends on the substrate (O₁5) to 10)
About 0 times, bath temperature is about 30-140 ° C, processing time is 10
Often minutes to 3 hours, but not necessarily in this range
It is not limited to. Over 100 ° C in bath treatment
When performing under high temperature conditions such as this, it is necessary to perform a bath treatment under pressure.
Therefore, it is usual to use a pressurized closed dyeing machine. bath
Before processing, if necessary, the substrate (O₁) (Especially fiber
Or textile products) before desizing, scouring, bleaching, etc.
be able to. Substrate after bath treatment (O ₁) If necessary
Cleaning, alkaline cleaning, soaping, water washing, etc.
After the post-treatment, air drying or hot air drying is performed.

<Combination of Loading and Loading Method> The above-mentioned loading method and loading method can be combined. For example, it is as with the inclusion of active ingredient in the base material (O ₁₎ (B) and the ceramics component (C), supporting the active ingredient (B) and the ceramics component (C) to the substrate (O _1). It should be noted that one of the containing method and the supporting method may be such that only one of the active ingredient (B) and the ceramic component (C) is contained or supported.

<Uses> The above-mentioned functional materials include water for drinking and water supply, water for gargle, water for pets, water for baths, water for cooking, water for washing, water for appreciation fish, Cleansing water for washing dishes and ingredients, cleansing face water, lotion water, toilet flushing water, pool water, ikebana, gardening water, etc., pet sand or sand substitute , Filter materials (filters for air conditioners, air purifiers, vacuum cleaners, clean rooms, water purification filters, etc.), fans and moldings around the fans, refrigerator inner wall panels, clothing (clothing, interlining, lining, aprons, socks, Tabi, etc.), footwear (shoes, slippers, insoles, etc.), personal belongings (towels, scarves, mufflers, belts, hats, gloves, tablecloths, umbrellas, bags, bags, wallets, etc.) (Toothbrush, clothes brush, hairbrush, tawa , Dishwashing, rags, fukins, rubs, tableware dryers and their parts, etc., medical supplies, welfare related products, sanitary products, sanitary materials, (surgical gowns, white coats, bed mats, masks, bandages, gauze, sutures, Absorbent,
Wound protection materials, diapers, various sanitary products, etc.), cosmetic materials (puffs, cosmetic brushes, etc.), interior products, interior products,
Furniture (hot carpets, carpets, curtains, chair upholstery, screen doors, bath mats, etc.), indoor interior materials (wall sheets, flooring materials, etc.), V for formalin / acetaldehyde, etc.
Various materials (wall coverings, fiberboards, cloths, etc.) for prevention of sick house syndrome by OC (volatile organic compound) and MCS (multiple chemical sensitivity), building materials, bedding (futon wool, sheets, futon) Covers, blankets, mats, pillowcases,
Cushions, etc.), sporting goods (sports clothes, etc.), car interior goods (car cover sheets, seat cloths, ceiling materials, flooring materials, etc.), bathroom / toiletry supplies, pet supplies, packaging materials, etc. Packaging materials (films for food packaging, sheets, bottles, trays, etc., packaging films for home appliances, compost bags), freshness-preserving films and sheets, cushioning materials, shopping bags, garbage bags, wrapping paper, other industrial and consumer products For (tent, conveyor belt, hose, rope, hood, canvas, curing sheet, vegetation net, mat, non-woven fabric, construction net, fishing net, longline, laver net, fishing line, bird net, insect net, insect net, Filtration cloth, dry canvas for paper machine, sweat for helmet, attachment brush for vacuum cleaner, mop, stuffed toy, polishing brush, sewing thread, mosquito net, towel, cards, disposable tableware, stationery, daily goods, etc.) Agricultural film, Agricultural simple covering material, cold gauze, binding tape, grass bag, grass net, planting net, root sheet,
It is useful for a variety of applications including nursery beds / pots, paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, sealing materials, cosmetics, and the like. However, it can be used for various applications other than those exemplified above.

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The present invention will be further described with reference to the following examples. “Parts” and “%” are expressed on a weight basis.

<Preparation of each component> As the active ingredient (B),
I prepared something.・ (B₁): Tea tree essential oil ・ (B_Two): Pine essential oil ・ (B_Three): Clove essential oil ・ (B_Four): Sage essential oil ・ (B_Five): Nutmeg essential oil ・ (B₆): Ginkgo biloba extract ・ (B₇): Fir husk extract ・ (B₈): Onion extract ・ (B₉): Nankyo extract ・ (B_Ten): Kaffir lime extract ・ (B₁₁): Guava tea extract ・ (B₁₂): Pepper extract containing glycoside sinigrin ・ (B₁₃): Hyaluronic acid ・ (B₁₄): Agaris containing high molecular weight polysaccharide β-D-glucan
Mushroom extract ・ (B₁₅): Shirako protein (protamine) ・ (B₁₆): Egg white lysozyme ・ (B₁₇): Polyamino acid ・ (B₁₈): Silver salt of N-stearyl-L-glutamic acid ・ (B₁₉): Γ-aminobutyric acid derived from brown rice ・ (B₂₀): Kojic acid (5-oxy-2-oxymethyl-γ-pi
Ron) ・ (B_{twenty one}): Red yeast rice decomposition product ・ (B_{twenty two}): L-ascorbic acid ・ (B_{twenty three}): Caffeine ・ (B_{twenty four}): Extract coffee beansobject  ・ (B_{twenty five}): Rowan extract ・ (B₂₆): Sicon extract ・ (B₂₇): Moso bamboo extract ・ (B₂₈): Kumazasa extract ・ (B₂₉): Vitamin D_Three

The following were prepared as other types of active ingredients (B ').・ (B ′ ₁ ): Tea catechin 30% product ・ (B ′ ₂ ): Tea saponin with 70% purity ・ (B ′ ₃ ): Lavender extract ・ (B ′ ₄ ): Eucalyptus extract ・ (B ′ ₅ ): Mint extract ・ (B ′ ₆ ): Allyl isothiocyanate ・ (B ′ ₇ ): Menthol ・ (B ′ ₈ ): Safflower extract

The following were prepared as raw materials for the ceramic component (C).・ (C ₁ ): silicate aqueous solution (water glass) ・ (C ₂ ): aluminum phosphate and colloidal silica ・ (C ₃ ): silica, aluminum phosphate and colloidal silica

<Production of Composite Particles> Composite particles were produced according to the following methods 1, 2, and 3. (Part 1) Among the raw materials of the ceramic component (C), for the (C ₁ ), the active ingredient (B) (or the active ingredient (B ′)) is added to a 1N sulfuric acid solution kept at 0 ° C. A water glass solution was prepared. Then, while vigorously stirring the 1N sulfuric acid solution containing the complex, a 1N waterglass solution was added dropwise over several minutes. The temperature of the reaction solution at this time was 5 to 7 ° C.
After washing the mixed solution with running water for one day, drain the water well,
Then, the mixture was finely crushed and vacuum-dried in a drier while applying a temperature of 50 to 60 ° C. to obtain a powdery composite.

(2) Among the raw materials of the ceramic component (C), (C ₂ ) is added to 200 parts of a 25% aqueous solution of aluminum phosphate in an effective component (B) (or an effective component (B ′)).
Was adjusted to a pH of 3 to 4, 130 parts of a colloidal solution of colloidal silica (solid content: 40%) was added and mixed to bring the pH to neutral. Since the slurry gradually aggregated, it was transferred to an evaporating dish (or crucible) while handling was possible, heated in a thermostatic drier or an electric furnace, dried at 100 to 300 ° C., and heat-treated. As a result, a hard amorphous aggregate was obtained, which was pulverized with an automatic mortar (or ball mill) and classified with a sieve.
Those having a particle size of 00 to 325 mesh were obtained. Next, the particles of this aggregate were subjected to a heat treatment in a thermostatic drier or an electric furnace.

(Part 3) Of the raw materials of the ceramic component (C), (C ₃ ) is composed of 400 parts of silica having an average particle size of 325 mesh or less, and the active component (B) (or the active component).
(B ')) and dry-mixing, kneading the mixture harder while adding 200 parts of an aqueous solution of aluminum phosphate having a concentration of 25% to obtain a paste, and adding a colloidal silica colloid solution (solid content 40%) to the paste. The parts were mixed to bring the pH to neutral. At this point, agglomeration gradually occurs, so transfer to a crucible while handling is possible, and after drying,
It was dehydrated and hydrolyzed at 100 to 300 ° C. This was pulverized.

The conditions for producing the composite particles are shown in Table 1 below.

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[Table 1]

<Incorporation of Composite Particles in Target Material (O)><Preparation of Materials> As the first resin (R ₁ ) and the second resin (R ₂ ), the same type of polypropylene having a melting point of 128 ° C. was used. Was.

Examples 1 to 13 The composite particles obtained by the above method were blended with the second resin (R ₂ ) together with a small amount of an antioxidant and an anti-agglomeration agent (dispersant), melt-extruded and pelletized. It has become. The pellet thus obtained was used as the outer component (sheath component) Y.

The first resin (R ₁ ) is mixed with the composite particles or the active ingredients (B) and (B ′) obtained by the above method together with a small amount of an antioxidant and an anti-agglomeration agent (dispersant). And melt extruded and pelletized. The pellet thus obtained was used as the inner component (core component) X. The first resin (R ₁ )
Was carried out also when the pellet was used as it was as the inner component (core component) X.

With two extruders equipped with a composite die, the temperature of the outer component (sheath component) Y is about 75 ° C. higher than the melting point of the second resin (R ₂ ), and the inner component (core component) X is Coextrusion molding was performed using each of the temperature conditions about 75 ° C. higher than the melting point of the first resin (R ₁ ), followed by stretching to obtain a core-sheath composite filament (composite molded product).
Next, a nonwoven fabric was manufactured from the composite filament. Table 2 shows the conditions.

Comparative Examples 1 to 7 The above molding was performed except that the internal addition of the composite particles to the second resin (R ₂ ) was omitted, and the active ingredients (B ₁ ) to (B ₇ ) were added instead. Co-extrusion and stretching were performed in the same manner as in the example to obtain a composite filament, and then a nonwoven fabric was produced. Table 2 shows the conditions
Are shown together. Examples 4 and 5 and Example 12,
In No. 13, the active ingredients (B) and (B ′) are blended with the first resin (R ₁ ) serving as the inner component X as it is (not in the form of composite particles with the ceramic component (C)). .

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[Table 2]  Inner component X Outer component Y  First resin composite particles Second resin composite particles  Comparative Example 1 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 46-4 (B₁) Comparative Example 2 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 46-4 (B_Two) Comparative Example 3 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 46-4 (B_Three) Comparative Example 4 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 46-4 (B_Four) Comparative Example 5 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 46-4 (B_Five) Comparative Example 6 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 46-4 (B₆)Comparative Example 7 (R ₁ ) 50 parts--(R ₂ ) 46 parts-4 parts (B ₇ )  Example 1 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 40parts No.1 10parts (B₁Example 2 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 40parts No.1 10parts (B_TwoExample 3 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 40parts No.1 10parts (B_ThreeExample 4 (R₁) 46-4 (B '_Three) (R_Two) 40parts No.1 10parts (B_FourExample 5 (R₁) 46-4 (B '_Four) (R_Two) 40parts No.1 10parts (B_FiveExample 6 (R₁) 40parts No.4 10parts (B '_Five) (R_Two) 40parts No.1 10parts (B₆) Example 7 (R₁) 40parts No.4 10parts (B '₆) (R_Two) 40parts No.1 10parts (B₇Example 8 (R₁) 40parts No.4 10parts (B '₇) (R_Two) 40parts No.1 10parts (B₈Example 9 (R₁) 40parts No.4 10parts (B '₈) (R_Two) 40parts No.1 10parts (B₉Example 10 (R₁) 40parts No.1 10parts (B₁) (R_Two) 40parts No.1 10parts (B_Ten) Example 11 (R₁) 40parts No.4 10parts (B '₆) (R_Two) 40parts No.1 10parts (B₁₁Example 12 (R₁) 46-4 (B₁) (R_Two) 40 parts No.2 10 parts (B₁)Example 13 (R ₁₎ 46 parts - 4 parts _{(B 1) (R 2)} 40 parts of No.3 10 parts (B ₁₎

<Dissolution test and volatilization test> The nonwoven fabric prepared above was immersed in water at room temperature for 3 hours, then taken out and air-dried, immersed again in water for 3 hours, taken out and air-dried, and The decrease was investigated. In addition, a test was conducted in which the nonwoven fabric prepared as described above was allowed to stand for 8 hours in an environment at a temperature of 40 ° C., and then left at room temperature overnight to determine the weight loss.
The initial value before the test is already a negative value,
This is because 4% or 8% of the added active ingredient is lost due to volatilization in the molding step. Table 3 shows the results.
The table also shows how much the active ingredients (B) and (B ') can be smelled. ● (too strong and uncomfortable), ○ (slightly strong but not uncomfortable), □ (Medium ~
Weak), △ (weaker), × (almost no)
Are added.

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[Table 3]

From Table 3, it can be seen that in the comparative examples, the loss during molding was large, and the active ingredient (B),
It can be seen that most of (B ') has disappeared (the remaining one is mainly nonvolatile impurities). On the other hand, in the examples, the loss during molding is suppressed, and the dissolution or volatilization of the active ingredients (B) and (B ') is effectively suppressed by the dissolution test and the volatilization test, and the effect is maintained. Understand.

Examples 14 to 31 The composite particles obtained by the above method were blended with a coating liquid containing an acrylic second resin (R ₂ ) as a coating film forming component.
Coating solution was prepared. The same acrylic first resin (R
_The composite particles obtained by the above method or the active ingredients (B) and (B ') were blended with a resin solution containing ₁ ) as a coating film forming component to prepare a coating solution for the inner component X.

The thin monofilament yarn made of nylon fiber was first passed through a coating solution for the inner component X, dried, then passed through a coating solution for the outer component Y, and finally cured. As a result, a composite coating film having a two-layer structure composed of the inner component X and the outer component Y was formed on the surface of the monofilament yarn. Table 4 shows the conditions.

Comparative Examples 8 to 25 The blending of the composite particles in the coating solution for the outer component Y was omitted.
Instead, the active ingredients corresponding to Examples 14 to 31 (B ₁₂ ) to (B
₂₉ ) was applied in the same manner as above, except that 5 parts were internally added to form a composite coating film. The conditions are also shown in Table 4. Table 4 are described collectively formulation in the column of Comparative Example n (Comparative Example 8~25) ((B _{n) is, (B 12) ~ (B} 29)).

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[Table 4]  Inner component X Outer component Y  First resin composite particles Second resin composite particles  Comparative Example n (R ₁ ) 50 parts--(R ₂ ) 45 parts-5 parts (B _n )  Example 14 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B₁₂Example 15 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B₁₃Example 16 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B₁₄) Example 17 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B₁₅Example 18 (R₁) 50 parts--(R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B₁₆Example 19 (R₁) 30 parts No.4 20 parts (B '₆) (R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B₁₇) Example 20 (R₁) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B₁) (R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B₁₈) Example 21 (R₁) 30 parts No.4 20 parts (B '₁) (R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B₁₉Example 22 (R₁) 30 parts No.4 20 parts (B '_Two) (R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B₂₀Example 23 (R₁) 30-20 (B '_Three) (R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B_{twenty one}Example 24 (R₁) 30-20 (B '_Four) (R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B_{twenty two}) Example 25 (R₁) 30-20 (B₁) (R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B_{twenty three}Example 26 (R₁) 30-20 (B₁) (R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B_{twenty four}) Example 27 (R₁) 30-20 (B₁) (R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B_{twenty five}Example 28 (R₁) 30-20 (B₁) (R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B₂₆Example 29 (R₁) 30-20 (B₁) (R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B₂₇) Example 30 (R₁) 30-20 (B₁) (R_Two) 30 parts No.1 20 parts (B₂₈)Example 31 (R ₁ ) 30 parts-20 parts (B ₁ ) (R ₂ ) 30 parts No. 1 20 parts (B ₂₉ ) 

After performing the same dissolution test as described above, it was examined whether or not the effect of the active ingredient (B) (or the active ingredient (B ′)) remained. 3
In No. 1, the decrease in weight was small, and the corresponding Comparative Examples 8 to
In No. 25, it was found that the weight was significantly reduced.

(Anti-mold test) The nonwoven fabrics before and after the dissolution test and the volatilization test in Examples 1 and 12 and Comparative Example 1 were
The following simple antifungal test was performed. That is,
An inorganic salt agar medium was applied to the non-woven fabric sample, and a spore suspension of a black mold strain was sprayed on the non-woven fabric sample. The spore suspension was allowed to stand at 35 ° C. and 95% RH for 7 days, and the growth state and mold resistance of the mold were examined. .

Table 5 shows the results. The judgment is as follows. In the table, "3-2" of mold resistance means that the mold growth area is close to 3 although it is included in the evaluation of 2. -Mold growth-: No mold growth is observed. ±: Growth was slightly observed. + → ++++: Mold growth is remarkable in this order. -Mold resistance 1: Mold growth is 1/3 or more of the sample area. 2: Mold growth is within 1/3 of the sample area. 3: No mold growth was observed.

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[Table 5]  Example 1 Example 12 Comparative Example 1  Mold Mold Mold Mold Mold MoldGrowth resistance of growth resistance of growth resistance  Before test-3-3-3 After dissolution test + 3-2 + 3-2 ++++ 2After heating test + 3-2 + 3-2 ++++ 2

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According to the functional material of the present invention, the specific active ingredient (B) including tea tree essential oil (or other active ingredient (B ')) and a ceramic component are included.
(C), which can be used as a functional material contained or supported on an object (O) composed of a substrate (O ₁ ) or a coating composition (O ₂ ).

In this functional material, the function of the active components (B) and (B ') can be controlled by the cooperation of the ceramic component (C) and the active components (B) and (B'). And its function is maintained for a long period of time, even if the active ingredients (B) and (B ') themselves are easily volatilized or easily eluted when contacted with water. That is, a sustained release property is obtained, and the degree of the sustained release property can be freely controlled according to the purpose.

In particular, when adopting a structure of a composite molded product or a composite coating film of the inner component X and the outer component Y, the active components (B), (B ')
Can be variously selected. Further, since the inner component X can contain the components (B) and (B ') which are easily volatilized or eluted, the volatilized or eluted amount can be freely controlled. For example, the active components (B), (B ') in the outer component Y
The main component and immediate effect are exerted by the active ingredient (B), while the active ingredient (B), (B ') in the inner component X provides a relaxation effect by controlling the amount of volatilization, and a replenishment effect of the active ingredient (B), (B'). , Can exert the effect of maintaining the function.

Therefore, the present invention is useful as a functional material for achieving a comprehensive improvement of the living environment.

Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification symbol FI Theme coat II (reference) A01N 37/46 A01N 37/46 43/08 43/08 H 43/90 105 43/90 105 63/00 63/00 A 63/02 63/02 C A61L 2/16 A61L 2/16 Z 9/01 9/01 HKR // A23L 2/00 A23L 2/00 V (72) Inventor Shinichi Inoue 5-Chome, Chiyogaoka, Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture No. 1 (72) Inventor Masataka Sano 4083-1 Oyamacho, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture (72) Inventor Hiroki Miyamatsu 631 Terashimacho, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture (72) Takami Yoshida 536 Ryuzenjimachi, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture F-term (reference) 4B017 LC02 LG14 LG15 LG19 LK01 LL07 4C058 AA02 AA03 AA04 AA05 AA06 AA07 AA08 AA12 AA19 AA20 AA24 AA25 AA26 BB07 CC01 CC02 DD04 DD05 DD06 JJ02 JJ03 JJ04 JJ07 JJ04 JJ07 JJ04 JJ07 JJ07 JJ08 JJ04 JJ07 JJ08 JJ07 JJ08 JJ04 MM33 NN02 4H011 AA01 AA03 AA04 BA01 BB03 BB06 BB08 BB09 BB19 BB21 BB22 BC18 BC19 DA02 DA04 DA07 DA10 DD01 DF02 DG03 DH02 DH10 DH11

Claims (7)

[Claims] An essential oil or extract derived from tea tree, pine, clove, sage, nutmeg, ginkgo leaf, fir husk, leek, nankyo, kaffir lime, coffee beans, guava tea, rowan, sicon, bamboo or kumazasa; Glycosides derived from; hyaluronic acid or polysaccharides derived from Agarisk mushrooms; proteins or degradation products derived from animals or plants or microorganisms; amino acids or derivatives thereof; kojic acid or red koji degradation products; ascorbic acid, vitamin D; caffeine; A functional material comprising a composition of at least one active ingredient (B) selected from the group consisting of: and a ceramic component (C). 2. An active ingredient (B ') derived from animals, plants or microorganisms together with an active ingredient (B) selected from the above group.
The functional material according to claim 1, wherein the functional material is used in combination. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of the active ingredient (B) is in the form of a composite with the ceramic component (C).
Functional material as described. 4. The functional material according to claim 3, wherein the composite is a composite aggregate obtained by aggregating the ceramic component (C) while containing at least a part of the active ingredient (B). 5. An essential oil or extract derived from tea tree, pine, clove, sage, nutmeg, ginkgo biloba, fir husk, leek, nankyo, kaffir lime, coffee beans, guava tea, rowan, sicon, bamboo or kumazasa; Glycosides derived from; hyaluronic acid or polysaccharides derived from Agarisk mushrooms; proteins or degradation products derived from animals or plants or microorganisms; amino acids or derivatives thereof; kojic acid or red koji degradation products; ascorbic acid, vitamin D; caffeine; A composition comprising at least one active ingredient (B) selected from the group consisting of and a ceramic component (C),
A functional material characterized in that it is contained or / and / or supported inside or / and / or on the surface of a target material (O) composed of a substrate (O ₁ ) or a coating composition (O ₂ ). 6. A substrate (O ₁ ) is a core-sheath bonding type or bimetal bonding type composite molded article or a composite coating film composed of an inner component X and an outer component Y. Active ingredient (B) is a ceramic component
The functional material according to claim 5, which is internally added together with (C). 7. The substrate (O ₁ ) is a core-sheath bonding type or bimetal bonding type composite molded article or composite coating film composed of an inner component X and an outer component Y. The active ingredient (B), which is highly volatile by itself, and / or another type of active ingredient (B '), which is highly volatile by itself, is added internally with or without the ceramic component (C). The active component (B) is a ceramic component in the outer component Y.
The functional material according to claim 5, which is internally added together with (C).