JP2002369873A - Water-soluble composition for odor elimination and/or sterilization and method of treating object using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an odor eliminating and sterilization composition having an excellent odor eliminating effect, an excellent sterilization effect and further antistatic and stain-proof effects and an odor eliminating and sterilization method utilizing the same. SOLUTION: This water-soluble composition for odor eliminating and sterilization is so formulated as to contain respectively at least one kind of a film forming agent and lower alcohol and to contain an odor eliminating and/or sterilization agent. This water-soluble composition is sprayed in the form of aerosol or by using a hand spray.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a bad odor generated at home, or an unpleasant odor formed when these odors adhere to clothing, curtains, sofas, carpets, wallpaper, and other articles existing in the living environment. The present invention relates to a composition for deodorizing and removing bacteria and preventing re-attachment of an unpleasant odor, and a method for removing deodorizing and removing bacteria using the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are various types of living odors generated in ordinary households. Examples of the location or location where the stench of life occurs include kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, refrigerators, trash cans, and the like, and the types of stench are primarily generated by cigarette odors, cooking equipment such as grilled meat, and excrement odors. Unpleasant odors and these unpleasant odors accumulate on fabric products such as clothes and curtains, sofas, carpets, cloths, etc. There is an unpleasant odor that is subsequently generated.

[0003] In order to cope with these unpleasant odor sources, various deodorants and deodorant sterilizing compositions have been proposed.
For example, as an example of a deodorant, there is JP-A-4-357595. This deodorant is a liquid aromatic deodorant composition obtained by adding a small amount of an aromatic deodorant composition to a low boiling alcohol solvent. It is atomized by a manual device or a propellant and released into the atmosphere to remove unpleasant odors. This deodorant belongs to a type utilizing a substance having a stronger aromatic property than an unpleasant odor. Further, as an example of the deodorant, there is one which attempts to remove an unpleasant odor by absorption. As such an example, there is one disclosed in JP-A-5-115538, which comprises an inorganic powder and a surfactant. In addition, a liquid containing alcohol is atomized by a propellant and released into the atmosphere to absorb and remove unpleasant odors.

[0004] As an example of the deodorant and sanitizing composition, see Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No.
No. 328280 discloses an antibacterial deodorizing composition which is prepared by adjusting the pH of an inorganic powder or oxycarboxylic acid to a solution with a solvent, and spraying the solution in the form of an aerosol or a hand spray.

[0005]

In the above-mentioned conventional deodorant and deodorant composition, first, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 4-357 is disclosed.
No. 955, there is a possibility that bacteria that are a source of offensive odor cannot be eliminated, there is a danger of ignition due to the use of a solvent having a low boiling point, and there is a risk of contaminating the surfaces of furniture and plastic products. In addition, there is a problem that the deodorant is not persistent, and in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-115538, a surfactant is used when dispersing and dissolving the deodorant raw material in water. After that, a non-volatile surfactant remains, which may contaminate the living environment. In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-328282, a non-volatile substance of a solubilizing agent in an aqueous solution of an inorganic powder of a deodorant composition and its raw material contaminates a living environment or clogs a spray nozzle. There was a fear. The present invention is a deodorizing and disinfecting composition that has solved the above-mentioned disadvantages of the conventional deodorant composition, has excellent deodorizing effect, has excellent disinfecting effect, and further has antistatic properties. It is an object of the present invention to provide a deodorant and sanitizing composition having an antifouling effect.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the invention of claim 1 as an independent claim,
At least 1 each of the film forming agent and the lower alcohol
A water-soluble composition for deodorization and / or disinfection is constituted so as to contain a kind and a deodorant and / or a disinfectant.
According to such a water-soluble composition, when the water-soluble composition is sprayed on clothes, curtains, sofas, carpets, cloths, etc., the water-soluble composition penetrates deep into these fibers, while forming a coating on the surface of the fibers. Thus, while removing the unpleasant odor attached, the deodorizing effect and the disinfection effect are maintained for a long time, the odor is prevented from re-adhering, and an antistatic and antifouling effect is also obtained.

[0007] In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the invention of claim 4 as an independent claim, the water-soluble composition of claim 1 is sprayed as an aerosol or using a hand spray. Provide a processing method. According to such a treatment method, a simple treatment method using the water-soluble composition according to claim 1 is provided, and the object can be efficiently deodorized and sterilized.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION [Regarding water-soluble composition] The present inventor has been particularly excellent in researching a deodorant and germicidal composition for deodorizing and eliminating odor sources generated in ordinary households. Dedicated and deodorizing efficacy, long-lasting efficacy, long-lasting efficacy, do not pollute the living environment, in particular, do not use surfactants that cause pollution, in the course of intensive research, the film forming agent and It has been found that a transparent and uniform water-soluble composition containing at least one water-miscible lower alcohol and containing a deodorant and / or a disinfectant and, if necessary, a fragrance can solve the problems of the present invention. Was. The following materials are desirable as the above-mentioned film forming agent, deodorant, disinfectant, fragrance and water-miscible lower alcohol.

The film-forming agent is preferably a substance capable of forming a tough solidified film having low hygroscopicity. The urethane elastomer having a crosslinked structure is dispersed in water, an aqueous urethane resin, or a polyalkylene oxide-based heat-generating agent. Nonionic water-absorbing resin having plasticity, thermoplastic water-soluble polymer obtained by polymerizing urethane with polyethylene glycol, dispersed in water, and synthetic hectorite similar to natural hectorite, which has excellent transparency,
Water-soluble resins such as polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol and sodium polyacrylate, cellulose compounds, starch compounds, agar, fungus, seaweeds such as sodium alginate, glue, gelatin, casein,
Proteins such as collagen are preferred. The compounding amount of the substance for forming a film used in the present invention is 0.02 to 10.0.
% By weight, preferably 0.05 to 5.0% by weight. When the amount of the substance for forming a film is less than 0.02% by weight, the film is weakly formed, and the effect of preventing odor from re-adhering, preventing charging, and preventing contamination is weakened. When the content is 10.0% by weight or more, the viscosity of the solution becomes high and a uniform thin film cannot be formed, and the drying becomes slow, and it takes time to solidify the film. Further, after drying, the fibers are not preferable because the tenacity of the fibers becomes less flexible. The film-forming substances can be used alone or in combination of two or more. However, the materials must be selected and combined in consideration of the required hardness of the film, the solidification rate, and the like.

The deodorant is a deodorant which reacts or decomposes with malodorous substances to deodorize, and is a plant extract soluble in water or dispersed, such as Moso bamboo extract, green tea extract or persimmon extract. Extracts containing tannin as a main component, orange oil, lemongrass, lemon oil, long-chain betaine compound, menthol, catechin, flavonoid having deodorant and antibacterial action, vegetable oil and the like are preferred. The compounding amount of the deodorant substance used in the present invention is
0.05-15.0% by weight, preferably 0.10-1
0.0% by weight is desirable. When the content of the deodorant is less than 0.05% by weight, the deodorizing effect is weak, and the odorous substance cannot be deodorized by reacting or decomposing. Contamination and the like are likely to occur, and the unit price is undesirably high. The deodorant can be used alone or 2
Although it is possible to use them in combination of more than one kind, selection and combination are carried out with sufficient consideration so as not to reduce the deodorizing activity by reaction or decomposition by mixing.

Bactericide The bactericide promotes the generation of mold and the growth of bacteria when the odor sources of living odors generated in ordinary households perfume on fibers, carpets, etc., and cause odor. It is a bacterium that eliminates the bacterium that causes the chlorhexidine gluconate, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, grapefruit seed extract,
The mustard extract “Wasaoru”, triclosan, ε-polylysine, lysozyme chloride, isopropylmethylphenol, orthophenylphenol, catechin having an antibacterial action, flavonoids and the like are preferable. The compounding amount of the substance to be sterilized used in the present invention is 0.001 to 10.0% by weight,
Preferably, the content is 0.003 to 5.0% by weight.

Fragrance The fragrance is sprayed with the deodorant and sanitizing composition,
After the deodorant and disinfectant components penetrate deep into the fiber and remove the unpleasant odor from the original, it is intended to subtly refresh the fragrance.Other than animal and vegetable natural flavors, Hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, aldehydes, ketones,
Lactones, oxides, artificial flavors such as esters, fruity, floral, citrus, woody,
Fragrances such as fresh note tone, mixed flavor tone, green tone and mint tone are preferred. The amount of the fragrance substance used in the present invention is desirably 0.001 to 10.0% by weight, preferably 0.01 to 5.0% by weight.

Water-miscible lower alcohol The water-miscible lower alcohol is an aliphatic alcohol having 1 to 5 carbon atoms. By blending this, the dissolution of the composition material is assisted, drying after spraying is accelerated, and film formation is accelerated,
Prevents bad odor from re-adhering and promotes antistatic and antifouling effects. As lower alcohols, methyl alcohol,
Lower alcohols such as ethyl alcohol, n-propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol and amyl alcohol are preferred. The blending amount of the lower alcohol used in the present invention is preferably 2.00 to 80.0% by weight.

Auxiliaries Other auxiliaries can be added to the deodorizing and sterilizing composition of the present invention. As these auxiliary agents, fungicides, preservatives, pH adjusters, rust inhibitors and the like can be used.

Antifungal preservatives The antifungal preservatives contribute to the storage stability of the water-soluble deodorant and germicidal composition according to the present invention, and all conventionally known ones can be used without any particular limitation. Specifically, sodium benzoate, methyl paraoxybenzoate, ethyl paraoxybenzoate, butyl paraoxybenzoate, propyl paraoxybenzoate, isobutyl paraoxybenzoate,
Examples include sodium propionate, thiabendazole, isothiazolone, potassium sorbate and the like.

PH adjuster The PH adjuster is used for spraying the water-soluble deodorant and sanitizing composition according to the present invention as an aerosol or in a hand spray, clothes, curtains, sofas, carpets, wallpaper, etc. at home. To prevent discoloration or contamination, and
The pH of the water-soluble deodorizing and disinfecting composition is adjusted to a neutral range of pH 6.0 or more and 8.0 or less in consideration of corrosion of the container over time. Yes, and not limited to specific ones. For example, ethanolamine, diethanolamine, monoethanolamine,
Ammonium phosphate, amino acids, sodium hydroxide,
Glycols, sodium bicarbonate, urea, tetrakis (2-hydroxyisopropyl) ethylenediamine, hydrochloric acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, gluconic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, and the like.

Rust preventive agent The rust preventive agent can easily prevent corrosion of cans when the water-soluble deodorizing and sterilizing composition according to the present invention is made into an aerosol product. Is not limited to For example, zinc naphthenate, cobalt naphthenate, sodium nitrite, dicyclohexylammonium nitrite, dicyclohexylammonium nitrite,
Examples include dipropylammonium nitrite, funnel oil, silicone compounds, and surfactants.

The contents of the antifungal preservative, the pH adjuster, and the rust inhibitor are added to the deodorant and sanitizing composition from the viewpoint of maintaining each effect and obtaining safety, product stability and good economic efficiency. Antifungal preservative 0.001 to 10.0% by weight, preferably 0.003 to
5.00% by weight is desirable, and the pH adjuster is 0.001 to 1%.
0.0% by weight, preferably 0.003 to 5.0% by weight is desirable, and the rust inhibitor is 0.01 to 10.0% by weight, preferably 0.05 to 5.00% by weight. The content ratio of the various adjuvants in the deodorant and sterilizing composition can be arbitrarily set depending on the type of the active ingredient, its purpose, method, and the like, and is not limited at all.

[Regarding Deodorizing and Sterilizing Method Using Water-Soluble Deodorizing and Sterilizing Composition] The water-soluble deodorizing and sterilizing composition of the present invention comprises:
By the spray method, deodorant and germicidal treatment of an object such as a fiber with an odor and air in a room is performed. The spray method is not particularly limited. For example, LPG,
Aerosol container using a propellant such as DME, carbon dioxide gas, nitrogen gas, etc., a container that mixes with pressurized air and atomizes, or a device equipped with a tool for compressing and high-pressure gas inside the container. Examples include a method of increasing the pressure in the container by providing a device for introducing compressed air to the outside, and a manual spray trigger method. As the spray container, a container made of various synthetic resins can be used in addition to a metal container.

When a propellant is used, a generally known propellant can be used. For example, propane, normal butane, isobutane, isobutylene, dimethyl ether, carbon dioxide gas, nitrogen gas, and chlorofluorocarbon gas having no problem in use can be used. The gas pressure is 0.2 at 20 ° C.
5 to 0.55 MPa · G, preferably 0.40 to 0.4
5 MPa · G is desirable. That is, when the gas pressure is low, the jetting force is weak, the spray particles are large, it is difficult to spray with a wide angle, the fiber is wet and the drying is slow, and when the gas pressure is high, the jetting force is too strong and the deodorant bacteria are removed. Poor adhesion of the composition.

In the aerosol of the water-soluble deodorant and sanitizing composition of the present invention, the mixing ratio of the water-soluble composition and the propellant is as follows:
20:80 to 70:30 by volume ratio, preferably
A range of 30:70 to 50:50 is desirable. The spray of the water-soluble deodorizing and disinfecting composition penetrates deep into the odor-scented fiber, dries quickly and forms a film on the surface of the fiber, and maintains the deodorizing and disinfecting effects for a long time As described above, it is desirable that the compounding ratio be such that the film is appropriately wetted. From the viewpoint of easy attachment to fibers or uniform attachment, the spray particles having an average spray particle diameter of 12 μm to 35 μm are desirable. A feature of the operation of the present invention is that deodorization and germ removal can be carried out over a wide range with a minimum processing amount and processing time. That is, it quickly penetrates deep into the fiber to deodorize and sterilize it, forms a film on the surface of the fiber, maintains the deodorizing and sterilizing effects for a long time, prevents bad smell from re-adhering, prevents antistatic and stains It is to maintain the prevention effect. The injection amount per unit time is desirably 0.1 to 1.5 ml / sec.
More preferably, it is 0.5 to 1.0 ml / sec.
The injection amount may be used according to the use scene. When an aerosol container is used in the present invention, the injection hole diameter of the button is 0.4 mm to 0.6 mm, and the stem hole diameter is 0.4 mm.
Valves with 4 mm to 0.5 mm are preferred.

(Deodorizing effect) (Example 1) The distribution amount of the substances shown in Table 1 indicates that the average particle diameter is 1
An aerosol with a 9 μm injection rate of 0.9 ml / sec was prepared.
The test was performed. As Comparative Example 1, a commercially available deodorant aerosol for cloth products was used.

[Table 1]

Test Method The deodorizing test method is as follows. A filter paper coated with a certain amount of various odors is placed in a 7 L glass cylinder, and left for 30 minutes to stabilize.
The initial concentration was measured using a detector tube. After the initial concentration measurement,
A cloth (10 × 10 cm) sprayed with 0.5 g of the test agent was placed in a glass cylinder, left for 1 hour, and the odor concentration was measured using a detector tube. The odor removal rate was determined from the initial concentration and the concentration after the treatment. The test was conducted in a room with a constant temperature and humidity of 70 ° C and a room temperature of 25 ° C. The deodorizing effects shown in Table 2 were obtained.

[Table 2]

(Eradication effect) (Example 2) An aerosol having the same composition as in Example 1 was prepared and tested. The comparative example was the same as the example.

Test method: The test method for removing bacteria was performed by adding the test sample aerosol to a normal agar medium at 0.
After spray-coating 5 ml and drying the surface of the medium, E. coli and S. aureu were used.
A certain amount of the culture solution of s) was applied, and the eradication effect was confirmed by the presence or absence of bacterial growth and the degree of growth.

[Table 3]

(Measurement of Charging Voltage) (Example 3) The distribution amount of the substances shown in Table 4 was used.
Producing an aerosol with 3 μm and injection amount of 1.0 ml / sec,
The test was performed. As Comparative Example 2, a commercially available deodorizing aerosol for fabric products (the same as Comparative Example 1) was used.

[Table 4]

Test method A 5 cm × 5 cm piece of cloth was placed on an acrylic plate (10 cm × 10 c
m) and rubbed for 1 minute, and then measured for antistatic with an electrostatic meter. Thereafter, the sample aerosol was sprayed and dried, and then the charging voltage was measured. The measurement was performed immediately after drying and 5 hours after the treatment. The aerosol was sprayed about 0.5 ml from a distance of about 20 cm. Table 5 shows the measurement results of the charging voltage of the fiber.

[Table 5]

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A water-soluble composition for deodorization and / or disinfection comprising at least one kind of a film-forming agent and a lower alcohol, respectively, and a deodorant and / or a disinfectant. . 2. An aqueous urethane resin as a film forming agent,
Contains at least one or more of a polyalkylene oxide-based thermoplastic nonionic water-absorbent resin, a synthetic hectorite similar to a natural hectorite dispersed in water to form a transparent sol or gel, and polyvinyl alcohol. The water-soluble composition according to claim 1, wherein 3. A fragrance, an antiseptic / antifungal agent, a rust inhibitor, PH
The water-soluble composition according to claim 1, wherein the water-soluble composition comprises at least one selected from regulators. 4. A method for treating an object, comprising spraying the water-soluble deodorant and sanitizing composition according to claim 1 on the object as an aerosol or using a hand spray. 5. The water-soluble deodorant sterilizing composition and the propellant are contained in a pressure-resistant container, and the water-soluble deodorant sterilizing composition and the propellant are:
5. The processing method according to claim 4, wherein the aerosol is blended in a volume ratio of 20:80 to 70:30. 6. The water-soluble deodorant and sanitizing composition and the propellant are contained in a pressure-resistant container, and the average spray particle diameter of the water-soluble deodorant and sanitizing composition during use is 12 μm to 35 μm. The treatment method according to claim 4, wherein the treatment is a certain aerosol.