JP2013253056A - Foaming briquette formulation - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a briquette formulation which has a large size of a particle, is excellent in persistence of foam and usability, has a uniform shape and good appearance, and can be produced stably.SOLUTION: A foaming briquette formulation contains the following ingredients: (A) 30-65 mass% of an organic acid; (B) 30-65 mass% of carbonate; (C) 0.5-5 mass% of oil; and (D) 0.05-2.0 mass% of a nonionic surfactant. The foaming briquette formulation contains a malic acid, a succinic acid, and a fumaric acid as the ingredient (A) organic acid, and has a major axis of 15-25 mm and a thickness of 8-13 mm.

Description

  The present invention relates to an expandable briquette preparation. More specifically, the particle size is large because the particle size is large, the usability and the foaming sustainability are excellent, and the occurrence of burrs, chipping and adhesion to rolls is small during production. The present invention relates to an effervescent briquette preparation that is excellent in appearance and can be stably produced.

  Conventionally, briquette preparations that generate carbon dioxide gas by the reaction between an organic acid and a carbonate have been used as bathing agents and cleaning agents. The briquette preparation is manufactured by compressing and molding the raw material powder between two rolls rotating in the opposite directions at the same speed by a briquetting machine. On the surface of this roll, a pocket which is a matrix of a briquette is engraved. Depending on the shape and size of the pocket, briquettes of various shapes and sizes are manufactured. First, a plurality of briquette particles are formed. It is obtained as a sheet-shaped primary molded body formed into a sheet shape via the connecting portion, and then the individual briquette particles are separated by crushing the sheet-shaped primary molded body. For this reason, in the briquette preparation, chipping of particles and burrs are likely to occur. Further, powder compression or clogging is likely to occur in the pocket of the roll during compression molding, and the roll must be cleaned and cleaned each time, reducing the production efficiency. In order to solve such a problem, a briquette preparation to which a specific organic acid and a certain amount of perfume are added is disclosed. According to this technique, the diameter is about 3 to 8 mm and the thickness is about 2.5 to 8 mm. For a briquette preparation of a size, the moldability and productivity can be improved (Patent Document 1).

  On the other hand, by increasing the size of the briquette preparation, it is possible to increase the foaming sustainability of carbon dioxide gas, but if the size is increased, the particle body tends to be chipped during deburring at the time of crushing, and Since powder tends to adhere to the pocket of the roll and leak from the pocket during compression molding, it is possible to stably produce such a large briquette preparation by the above technology as well. Was difficult.

  As such a briquette preparation having a large particle size, a product having a diameter of about 15 to 25 mm and a thickness of about 10 mm containing about 30 to 50% of citric acid as an organic acid is disclosed (Patent Document 2). However, since the powder was stuck or clogged in the pocket of the roll at the time of compression molding, the production efficiency was remarkably lowered, and the obtained briquette particles were often chipped and inferior in appearance. In addition, it is conceivable to add a lot of fumaric acid and succinic acid, which have relatively good moldability, as an organic acid, but fumaric acid tends to generate insoluble matter when poured into bath water. There has been a problem that the user is facing, and it has been difficult to achieve both formability and usability.

Japanese Patent No. 4100964 JP 2001-139454 A

  Therefore, there is a demand for a foamable briquette preparation having a large particle size, excellent foaming sustainability and usability, uniform shape, good appearance, and stable production. It is an object to provide an adhesive briquette preparation.

  As a result of intensive studies to solve the above problems, the inventor of the present invention uses a combination of three specific organic acids, and combines them with carbonates, oil agents and nonionic surfactants in a specific blending amount. Even if the size of the particles is increased, in the production process, roll adhesion and leakage are unlikely to occur during compression molding, and the generation of burrs and the like is suppressed during crushing, and insoluble materials are generated during use. The inventors have found that a briquette preparation excellent in usability and sustainability of foaming can be obtained without causing problems such as erosion, and the present invention has been completed.

That is, the present invention
The following components (A) to (D);
(A) Organic acid 30-65 mass%
(B) Carbonate 30-65 mass%
(C) Oil agent 0.5-5 mass%
(D) Nonionic surfactant 0.05-2.0 mass%
A foamable briquette preparation containing malic acid, succinic acid and fumaric acid as component (A) organic acid, having a major axis of 15 to 25 mm and a thickness of 8 to 13 mm Effervescent briquette formulation.

  Although the foamable briquette preparation of the present invention has a large particle size, it does not easily cause roll adhesion or leakage during compression molding, and also has less burr and chipping during crushing, so it has high production efficiency and shape. Has a uniform and excellent appearance. Also, when used as a bath agent, foaming lasts for a long time in bath water, so that moderate irritation to the skin due to foaming is continuously given, and the concentration of dissolved carbon dioxide increases, resulting in an excellent bathing effect. In addition, insoluble matter is not generated and the user is not forced off, and it is excellent in usability.

  In the foamable briquette preparation of the present invention, three kinds of malic acid, succinic acid and fumaric acid are used in combination as the component (A) organic acid.

  Content of a component (A) is 30-65 mass% (henceforth only showing "%") in an effervescent briquette formulation, Preferably it is 40-50%. If the content of the component (A) is less than 30%, the foaming power becomes weak, so the concentration of carbon dioxide gas may be lowered and the warm bath effect may be lowered. If it exceeds 65%, it is difficult to ensure storage stability. There is a case. Moreover, 10-25% is preferable and, as for each compounding quantity of malic acid, succinic acid, and fumaric acid, 10-20% is more preferable. In such a range, in the production process, roll adhesion or leakage is difficult to occur at the time of compression molding, and the occurrence of burrs and the like is suppressed at the time of crushing. This is preferable because it does not cause problems such as peeling. In addition to the above three kinds of organic acids, citric acid, tartaric acid, malonic acid, pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, monosodium citrate, monosodium succinate, monosodium fumarate, as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired. An organic acid such as adipic acid, tartaric acid, benzoic acid, salicylic acid, glutaric acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, glyceric acid, and pyruvic acid may be blended.

  The foamable briquette preparation of the present invention contains a carbonate of component (B). Examples of the carbonate include sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sesqui sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium hydrogen carbonate, magnesium carbonate, ammonium carbonate, calcium carbonate and the like, and one or more of these are used. . Among these, sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, and the like are preferably used from the viewpoint of easy availability.

  Content of the carbonate of a component (B) is 30 to 65% in an effervescent briquette formulation, Preferably it is 40 to 50%. If the content of the component (B) is less than 30%, the foaming power becomes weak, so the carbon dioxide concentration may be lowered and the warm bath effect may be reduced. On the other hand, if the content is higher than 65%, the storage stability is ensured. It can be difficult.

  In the foamable briquette preparation of the present invention, an oil agent of component (C) is further blended as an essential component. The oil agent is not particularly limited, for example, hydrocarbons such as liquid paraffin, light liquid isoparaffin, petrolatum, squalane, squalene, bristan, etc .; octyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, isostearyl palmitate, myristic acid Fatty acid esters such as isopropyl, myristyl myristate, isocetyl myristate, octyldodecyl myristate, cetyl octoate, triglyceryl tri (caprylate / caprate), decyl oleate, isocetyl stearate, isotridecyl isononanoate; lauryl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, Higher alcohols such as cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cholesterol, hexyl decanol; lemon oil, yuzu oil, rose oil, bergamot oil, shobu , Lavender oil, orange oil, grapefruit oil, mandarin oil, geranium oil, sage oil, eucalyptus oil, neroli oil, patchouli oil, clove oil, nutmeg oil, cedarwood oil, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, junipa berry oil, almores oil, chamomile Natural fragrances such as oil, Elemi oil, vetiver oil, camphor oil, lime oil, peppermint oil, jasmine oil, cypress oil, turpentine oil, hiba oil, lavandin oil, clove oil, thyme oil, rosemary oil, pine oil, etc .; α Terpenic fragrances such as pinene, β-pinene, d-limonene, camphene, terpinene, etc .; green leaf alcohol, sandalol, evanol, ambrinol, ambercore, citronellol, geraniol, nerol, linalool, tetrahydrolinalool, dihydromyrseno Alcohol-based fragrances such as ru, ethyl linalool, isopulegol, menthol, terpineol, dihydroterpineol, farnesol, santalol, vetiverol, β-phenylethyl alcohol, bacdanol, etc .; alcohol-based fragrance aldehyde C-8, aldehyde C-9, etc. Aldehyde C-10, Aldehyde C-11, Aldehyde C-12, Aoba aldehyde, Citronellal, Citral, α-Methylenecitronellal, Isocyclocitral, Dimethyltetrahydrobenzaldehyde, Benzaldehyde, Phenylacetaldehyde, α-amylcinnamic aldehyde, α -Hexylcinnamic aldehyde, vanillin, ethyl vanillin, heliotropin, helional, cis-jasmon, dihydrojasmon, nectaryl, Synthetic fragrances such as aldehyde and ketone-based fragrances such as damascon, yonon, iso-e super, caron, l-carvone, menton, etc .; blended fragrances arbitrarily combining the natural fragrances and synthetic fragrances; soybean oil, jojoba oil, Natural fats and oils such as rice bran oil, olive oil, coconut oil and shea fat, hydrogenated hard oils obtained by hydrogenating these natural fats and glycerides such as myristic acid glycerides; methylpolysiloxane, methylcyclopolysiloxane, methylhydrogenpoly Silicone oils such as siloxane, methylphenylpolysiloxane, various modified silicones; higher fatty acids such as lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, behenic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, lanolinic acid, isostearic acid Etc., one or two of these It can be used as a mixture of at least.

  Among these, fatty acid esters and natural fats and oils are preferably used. In particular, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, octyldodecyl myristate, jojoba oil, and the like are preferably used because they have excellent skin feel during bathing. Moreover, it is preferable to mix | blend a fragrance | flavor in order to give a fragrance at the time of foaming by using fragrance | flavors, such as the said natural fragrance | flavor, a synthetic | combination fragrance | flavor, and a blended fragrance | flavor.

  Content of a component (C) is 0.5 to 5% in an effervescent briquette formulation, Preferably it is 1 to 3%. If the content is less than 0.5%, sufficient stability may not be obtained, or the feeling of use during bathing may not be good. If the content is more than 5%, productivity decreases due to insufficient briquette strength. There is.

  Furthermore, a nonionic surfactant (D) is used for the foamable briquette preparation of the present invention. The nonionic surfactant is not particularly limited. For example, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate, polyoxyethylene coconut oil fatty acid sorbitan, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate, Polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters such as polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate and polyoxyethylene sorbitan trioleate; polyoxys such as polyoxyethylene sorbitol tetraoleate, polyoxyethylene sorbitol tetrastearate, polyoxyethylene sorbit monolaurate Ethylene sorbite fatty acid ester; polyethylene glycol monooleate, polyethylene glycol monostearate, ethylene glycol monostearate Polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters such as coal, polyethylene glycol distearate, polyethylene glycol monolaurate; polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, polyoxyethylene cetyl ether, polyoxyethylene stearyl ether, polyoxyethylene oleyl ether, polyoxyethylene behenyl ether, etc. Polyoxyethylene alkyl ether; polyoxyethylene alkyl phenyl ether; polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene cetyl ether, polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene alkyl ether such as polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene decyl tetradecyl ether; polyoxyethylene castor oil; polyoxy Ethylene hydrogenated castor oil; polyoxyethylene alkylamine; self milk Type glyceryl monostearate, myristic acid glyceryl, glycerin fatty acid esters such as monoisostearate glyceryl and the like, may be used alone or two or more thereof. Among these, since the component (C) oil agent can be sufficiently self-emulsified at the time of dissolution, polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, polyoxyethylene sorbite fatty acid ester, polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester and the like are preferably used.

  Content of a component (D) is 0.05 to 2.0% in an effervescent briquette formulation, Preferably it is 0.1 to 1%. If the content is less than 0.05%, self-emulsification of the oil agent may not be sufficient, and if it is more than 2.0%, foaming may occur on the hot water or water surface at the time of use, and the usability may be poor.

  In addition to the essential components (A) to (D) described above, the foamable briquette preparation of the present invention can further contain optional components as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired. Examples of the optional component include inorganic salts, herbal medicines, lubricants, water-soluble polymers, and humectants.

  Inorganic salts include sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, sodium chloride, ammonium chloride, sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, calcium nitrate, sodium polyphosphate, sodium phosphate, sodium iron phosphate phosphate, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, aluminum sulfate, thiosulfuric acid Sodium, potassium chloride, potassium sulfide, alum, metasilicic acid, silicic anhydride, etc. are mentioned. The content of the inorganic salt is preferably about 1 to 10% in the foamable briquette preparation.

  Examples of the herbal medicines include gyoza, senkyu, touki, carrot, mint, ogon, chimpi, chamomile, peonies, chili pepper, and apricot.

  Examples of the lubricant include polyethylene glycol, talc, and magnesium stearate. Examples of water-soluble polymers include polyvinyl pyrrolidone, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, dextrin, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, starch, cationized cellulose, etc., and moisturizers include sodium glutamate, sodium ascorbate, collagen, Examples include sodium hyaluronate and sodium chondroitin sulfate.

  In the production of the foamable briquette preparation of the present invention, first, the above essential components (A) to (D) and optional components added as necessary are combined with a Henschel mixer, a high speed mixer, a universal mixer, an SV mixer. Then, using a vertical granulator, ribocorn mixer, etc., mix and grind to prepare a blended bulk. Next, this blended bulk is supplied to a briquetting machine and compression molded to obtain a sheet-shaped primary molded body in which a plurality of briquette particles are molded into a sheet shape via a connecting portion, and further pulverized. By doing so, the foamable briquette preparation of the present invention is obtained.

  The blended bulk preferably has a degree of compression of 10 to 25%, more preferably 12 to 22%, and particularly preferably 14 to 19%. Within this range, the particles have no burrs or chips during crushing, and the appearance is excellent, and roll adhesion and leakage during compression molding can be suppressed to improve production efficiency. In addition, in this invention, the compression degree of a preparation bulk means the value calculated | required by the measuring method as described in an Example. The degree of compression of the blended bulk can be adjusted to the above range by appropriately setting the blending time for mixing and pulverizing with a Henschel mixer or the like. If the degree of compression is less than 10%, improvement in productivity at the time of molding may not be observed. If it is 25% or more, productivity at the time of molding deteriorates, and the oily component oozes into the briquette preparation and the appearance is poor. There is a case.

  The above blended bulk is supplied to the briquetting machine. At this time, the clearance between the rolls and the pressing force of the feed screw are adjusted so that the linear pressure between the rolls is 10 to 25 kN / cm. Is preferable, and the range of 13 to 23 kN / cm is more preferable, and the range of 15 to 20 kN / cm is particularly preferable. Within this range, the particles have no burrs or chips during crushing, and the appearance is excellent, and roll adhesion and leakage during compression molding can be suppressed to improve production efficiency.

  The foamable briquette preparation of the present invention is molded into a shape such as a pillow shape, a lens shape, an almond shape, a prism shape, a rod shape, a finger shape, etc. The major axis is 15 to 25 mm and the thickness is 8 to 13 mm. Yes, preferably the major axis is 18-23 mm and the thickness is 9-11 mm. Here, the major axis of the briquette preparation means the maximum value of the length of the briquette particles in the horizontal direction of the sheet-shaped primary molded body, and the thickness of the briquette means the briquette particles in the vertical direction of the sheet-shaped primary molded body. Means the maximum length. By setting it as such a magnitude | size, since foaming can continue for a long time and the quantity of dissolved carbon dioxide gas can be raised, when using as a bath agent, the very outstanding warm bath effect is acquired. Of the above shapes, a pillow shape, an almond shape and the like are preferable from the viewpoint of moldability.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the crushing strength immediately after manufacture is 70 N or more, and, as for the obtained foamable briquette formulation, it is more preferable that it is 80 N or more. Within this range, the occurrence of “chips” is suppressed in the deburring operation at the time of crushing, and the appearance is good, and further, the production efficiency is improved, which is preferable. In the present invention, the crushing strength is a value determined by the measuring method described in the examples.

  The effervescent briquette preparation of the present invention can be used as a bath agent, fragrance, cleaning agent, hair restorer, softener, pharmaceutical, livestock feed, health food, food, fertilizer and the like.

  The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the following examples, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Examples 1-8 and Comparative Examples 1-6
Preparation of effervescent briquette formulation:
An effervescent briquette preparation having a major axis of 20 mm and a thickness of 9.4 mm was prepared by the composition and production method shown in the following Table 1 (Example) and Table 2 (Comparative Example). Each foamable briquette preparation was evaluated for appearance, productivity, foaming, and solubility by the following evaluation methods. The results are also shown in Tables 1 and 2. Moreover, when the compression degree of the preparation bulk about Example 1 and the compression strength of the formulation immediately after manufacture were calculated | required by the following measuring method, and also the linear pressure between rolls at the time of compression molding was measured, the compression degree was 17% and the linear pressure was The crushing strength was 17 N at 17 kN / cm.

(Production method)
After mixing 20 kg of the total formulation shown in Tables 1 and 2 above with a ribocorn mixer until uniform, the bulk is prepared, and then briquette with a roll having a round corner pillow-like pocket with a major axis of 20 mm and a depth of 3.5 mm. The preparation was molded and then crushed by a vibration sieve to obtain an effervescent briquette preparation.

(appearance)
Using a monitor of 20 men and women, the appearance was evaluated in a questionnaire format, and the results were tabulated and evaluated according to the following criteria.
[Appearance questionnaire]
Appearance is very beautiful… 5 points Appearance is beautiful… 4 points Unacceptable… 3 points A little poor appearance… 2 points Appearance is very bad… 1 point
[Evaluation criteria]
Average score 5 to 4.5 ... ◎
Average score 4.5-3.5 ... ○
Average score 3.5-2.5 ... △
Average score 2.5-1.5 ... ×
Average score of 1 to 1 ... XX

(productivity)
When continuously produced according to the formulation shown in Tables 1 and 2 above, the bulk adhesion to the roll pocket, the degree of clogging, and the leak status were visually confirmed and evaluated according to the following criteria.
[Evaluation criteria]
There is no adhesion or clogging in the pockets, and there is also a very small amount of leak.
There is no adhesion or clogging in the pocket, but a slight leak occurs.
With the bulk supply gradually clogged pockets or a little more leaks ... △
At the same time when the bulk was supplied, the pockets were clogged or there were many leaks.

(Muscle when foaming)
Using a monitor of 20 men and women, the mass at foaming was evaluated in a questionnaire format, and the results were tabulated and evaluated according to the following criteria.
[Questionnaire about waste during use]
No point at all ... 5 points Unpleasant ... 4 points Anxiety but no waste ... 3 points Slightly off ... 2 points Extremely off ... 1 point [Evaluation criteria]
Average score 5 to 4.5 ... ◎
Average score 4.5-3.5 ... ○
Average score 3.5-2.5 ... △
Average score 2.5-1.5 ... ×
Average score of 1 to 1 ... XX

(Compression degree)
Powder tester (manufactured by Hosokawa Micron) Insert the attached funnel into the shaking table, place a table with a bulk density measuring cup (100 cc) under the funnel, and gently use the attached scoop to mix the bulk from the top of the funnel. And filled in a pile. Next, the blended bulk surface was cut with an attached blade, weighed with an upper pan balance, and the loose bulk density was measured by the following formula.
Loose bulk density blended mass (g) ÷ 100 = Loose bulk density (g / cc)
Next, the bulk density was measured as follows.
The attached cap cover was placed on the cup for which the loose bulk density was weighed, and the blended bulk was gently put from the top of the funnel in the same manner as the measurement of the loose bulk density, and a certain amount was filled. The cup was then tapped mechanically and tapped until almost no mass change was observed. Thereafter, the cap cover was gently removed, and the blade was cut off with a blade in the same manner as in the loose bulk density measurement, weighed with an upper pan balance, and the bulk density was measured according to the following formula.
Mass of bulk density (g) ÷ 100 = bulk density (g / cc)
From the above bulk bulk density and loose bulk density, the degree of compression was determined by the following equation.
Compressibility = (bulk bulk density−loose bulk density) / bulk bulk density × 100

(Crushing strength)
Using a Kiyama-type hardness tester, place the foaming briquette preparation on the table, and lower it while pressing the 5mm tip rod against the foaming briquette preparation from the vertical direction from the pocket alignment surface, and the load value when the foaming briquette preparation is damaged Was measured.

(Solubility)
Using a monitor of 20 men and women, the solubility in 40 ° C. hot water was evaluated in a questionnaire format, and the results were tabulated and evaluated according to the following criteria.
[Questionnaire on solubility]
I don't care about scum and bubble bubbles ... 5 points I don't care about scum and bubble bubbles ... 4 points I'm a little worried about scum and bubble bubbles ... 3 points I'm a little worried about scum and bubble bubbles ... 2 Point Waste and floating bubbles become very squeezed… 1 point [Evaluation criteria]
Average score 5 to 4.5 ... ◎
Average score 4.5-3.5 ... ○
Average score 3.5-2.5 ... △
Average score 2.5-1.5 ... ×
Average score of 1 to 1 ... XX

  From the results of Tables 1 and 2, if the foamable briquette preparation of the present invention is used, even if the particle size is increased, in the production process, it is difficult to cause roll adhesion or leakage during compression molding, and also during crushing. Generation | occurrence | production of a burr | flash etc. is suppressed, production efficiency is high, and also the briquette formulation which is excellent in usability and solubility is obtained, without producing the problem of generation | occurrence | production of an insoluble matter, or a tear at the time of use.

  Since the foamable briquette preparation of the present invention has a large particle size, foaming lasts for a long time, and can be stably produced and excellent in appearance, it can be suitably used as a bathing agent, a cleaning agent, etc. is there.

Claims (5)

The following components (A) to (D);
(A) Organic acid 30-65 mass%
(B) Carbonate 30-65 mass%
(C) Oil agent 0.5-5 mass%
(D) Nonionic surfactant 0.05-2.0 mass%
A foamable briquette preparation containing malic acid, succinic acid and fumaric acid as component (A) organic acid, having a major axis of 15 to 25 mm and a thickness of 8 to 13 mm Effervescent briquette formulation.   The foamable briquette preparation according to claim 1, wherein the component (C) oil is at least one selected from the group consisting of fatty acid esters, fragrances, hydrocarbons, higher fatty acids, higher alcohols, glycerides and silicone oils.   The foamable briquette according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the component (D) nonionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, polyoxyethylene sorbit fatty acid ester and polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester. Formulation.   The foaming briquette preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the blending amounts of malic acid, succinic acid and fumaric acid are 10 to 25% by mass, respectively. The foamable briquette preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is a bath agent.