JPH11244369A - Fragance - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the lid from being stuck by the drops of water that are generated when vapor is volatilized from components of the squeous fragrances and to minimize the transparency deterioration of the lid due to discoloration or bleeding-out caused by volatilization of volatile organic material. SOLUTION: An aqueous fragrance composition 31 which contains at least a gelatinizer, a fragrance and water is held around supporting pillar 32 that stands in case 30. Lid 33 is set to the pillar 32 as it can move toward the direction of the pillar's axis. The lid 33 is held as it is open toward the direction of the pillar 32's axis, so an opening can be made between the case 30 and the lid 33. The component of the fragrance should contain 0.5-20% gelatinizer, 0.1-10% perfume and more than 50% water of the whole amount and the material for the lid that is transparent or semi-transparent as the composition 31 can be watched from outside should be a synthetic resin in which alkyl acid fatty monoglyceride is mixed or the inside is coated with it.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fragrance product, and more particularly to a fragrance product containing an aqueous fragrance composition containing volatile organic substances emitting fragrance and water in a container.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Some fragrance products contain an aqueous fragrance composition containing a volatile organic substance emitting fragrance and water in a container. It emits a favorite fragrance to prevent a bad smell and to obtain a relaxing effect by the fragrance.

[0003] As this kind of fragrance product, as shown in FIG. 3, an aqueous gel composition 3 is fixed around a column 2 erected in a dish-shaped container 1 made of synthetic resin. An axial projection 4a is formed to protrude downward at the center of the synthetic resin deep cup-shaped lid 4 attached to the container 1 in a state of covering the aqueous fragrance composition 3. The lid 4 is provided so as to be slidable along the axial direction of the column 2 by mounting the projecting portion 4 a in the column 2. Thereby, the fragrance product has a structure in which an opening 5 for exposing the water-based fragrance composition 3 to the air can be provided between the lid 4 and the container 1, and the water-based fragrance composition 3 is used. It is common to use it by volatilizing it gradually. The volatility is adjustable by moving the lid 4 in the vertical direction to change the degree of exposure of the side surface of the aqueous fragrance composition 3.

By the way, the lid 4 and the container 1 of this type of container are used.
When the opening 5 is narrowed or closed, the vaporized vapor adheres as water droplets. Conventionally, there has been an apparatus in which the lid 4 is made opaque so as to shield attached water droplets so that the lid 4 is not visible.

[0005]

On the other hand, if the material of the lid is made transparent so that the internal water-based fragrance composition can be visually recognized, the attached water droplets can be seen through, so that the appearance of the lid temporarily becomes unsightly. In addition, the visibility of the water-based fragrance composition inside is significantly reduced. In particular, in a fragrance product, since a fragrance component volatilizes and is constantly deposited on the lid 4, a hydrophobic synthetic resin such as polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or polyethylene, which is not easily affected by the fragrance, is used. There is a problem that the surface is hydrophobic and water droplets are easily generated.

In order to solve the problem of the generation of water droplets, the surface of the lid may be made hydrophilic. Therefore, it is considered that the surface of the lid can be made hydrophilic and the adhesion of water droplets of water vapor can be remarkably reduced by kneading the antistatic material blended in the synthetic resin for the purpose of preventing the adhesion of dust and particles.

By the way, polypropylene or polyethylene contains about 0.1% to 3% of a cationic surfactant amine-based antistatic agent because it exhibits a high antistatic effect even in a small amount and has good kneading properties. However, although effective in preventing the adhesion of dust and fine dust, the effect of preventing adhesion of water droplets was not sufficient. Further, there has been a problem that the antistatic agent is colored by the fragrance component of the fragrance composition containing the fragrance, and the synthetic resin is discolored.
There is also a problem that the antistatic agent oozes out of the synthetic resin and becomes opaque (bleed out).

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a method for adhering water droplets generated when water vapor volatilized from an aqueous fragrance composition containing water and volatile organic substances comes into contact with a lid. Can be prevented, along with
An object of the present invention is to provide a fragrance product capable of minimizing a decrease in transparency of a lid due to discoloration or bleed-out due to volatile volatile organic substances.

[0009]

The present invention has the following configuration to achieve the above object. The invention of claim 1 is
A container, a column erected on the container, an aqueous fragrance composition (same as the aqueous fragrance composition) held around the column and containing at least a gelling agent, a fragrance, and moisture; A lid mounted so as to be movable in the axial direction thereof, and holding the lid open in the axial direction of the column to form an opening between the container and the lid. In the product, the aqueous fragrance composition contains 0.5 to 20% of a gelling agent, 0.1 to 10% of a fragrance, and contains 50% or more of water. A fragrance product wherein the material of the transparent or translucent lid in which the aqueous fragrance composition inside can be visually recognized is made of a synthetic resin kneaded with an alkyl fatty acid monoglyceride or coated on the inner surface. It is. The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the material of the lid is 0.1% by weight or more and 0.6% by weight of alkyl fatty acid monoglyceride.
The fragrance product according to claim 1, wherein the fragrance product is made of a synthetic resin kneaded less.

In the first aspect of the present invention, the aqueous fragrance composition containing at least a gelling agent, a fragrance, and moisture contains 0.5 to 20% of a gelling agent. The reason that the composition contains the gelling agent in this range is that if the composition contains less than 0.5% of the gelling agent, the shape-retaining property as a gel is insufficient. , A content of not more than 20% is an amount sufficient to obtain shape retention as a fragrance. If the content exceeds 20%, a special effect cannot be obtained and the cost is increased, and the viscosity is high. This is because it is too difficult to mix other components. Examples of the components of the gelling agent of the present invention include κ
-Natural gelling agents such as carrageenan, ι-carrageenan, locust bean gum, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyvinyl methacrylate, polyvinyl methyl ether, polyvinyl alcohol, acetoacetylated PV
A or a vinyl polymer such as a derivative thereof, a polyacrylic acid and a salt thereof, a polyacrylate and a copolymer thereof, an acrylic acid polymer such as a crosslinked acrylic acid polymer and a salt thereof, a polyol and an isocyanate derivative, etc. These components can be used in combination with a synthetic gelling agent such as a urethane polymer having a urethane bond.

The aqueous fragrance composition contains 0.1 to 10% of a fragrance. The reason that the composition contains a fragrance in this range is that if the content is less than 0.1%, the fragrance is insufficient as a "fragrance", while if it exceeds 10%, the aqueous composition This is because it is difficult to maintain stability, and the amount of surfactants and solvents used for solubilization and emulsification for blending in an aqueous system increases, resulting in an increase in cost. Examples of components of the fragrance of the present invention include α-
Terpene hydrocarbons such as pinene, β-pinene, myrcene, and 1,8-cineole, amyl acetate, prenyl acetate, hexyl acetate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, allyl caproate, tetrahydrolinalyl acetate, and ethylcap Proate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl acetoacetate, allyl isoamyloxy acetate, ethyl methyl phenyl glycolate,
Ester such as ethyl-p-methyl-β-phenylglycolate, benzyl acetate, polyvinyl acetate, pt-butylcyclohexyl acetate, ot-butyl cyclohexyl acetate, cetyl acetate, methyl dihydrojasmonate, linalyl acetate , Aliphatic aldehydes having 6 to 13 carbon atoms, benzaldehyde, 2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, α-n-amylcinnamic aldehyde, α-n-hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, lily aldehyde, Aldehydes such as linal, milacaldehyde, citral, cyclamenaldehyde, etc., γ-nonalactone, γ-decalactone, γ-undecalactone, δ-nonalactone, δ-decalactone, δ
Lactones such as undecalactone, ketones such as ionone and methylionone, alcohols such as linalool, tetrahydrolinalool, β-phenylethyl alcohol, geraniol, citronellol, lemon oil, orange oil, lime oil, eucalyptus oil , Cypress oil,
There are essential oils such as hiba oil, pine oil, turpentine oil, ho oil, lavender oil, jasmine oil, vanilla, peppermint and spearmint. These components may be used alone or in combination of two or more. Further, the aqueous fragrance composition contains 50% or more of water. The upper limit of the water content is the total remaining amount of the composition excluding the gelling agent and the fragrance. The reason that the composition contains 50% or more of water is that if the water content is less than 50%, the viscosity is high and other components are hardly mixed in the production process.

Further, since the transparent or translucent lid material from which the internal water-based fragrance composition can be visually recognized is made of a synthetic resin kneaded with an alkyl fatty acid monoglyceride or coated on the inner surface, the lid itself is used. Alternatively, since the inner surface becomes hydrophilic, the inner surface is improved in wettability and water droplets due to dew condensation due to water vaporized from the water-based fragrance composition do not adhere. Further, the lid can sufficiently prevent discoloration and bleed-out of the volatile components of the aqueous fragrance composition. In particular, as described in claim 2, the material of the lid is 0.1% by weight or more of alkyl fatty acid monoglyceride of 0.6% or more.
It is effective if the synthetic resin is kneaded in less than% by weight.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. The fragrance that can be used in the present invention contains a volatile organic substance such as an aromatic composition, a deodorant composition, and an antibacterial composition, and is an aqueous fragrance composition containing at least a gelling agent, a fragrance, and moisture. (Aqueous fragrance composition) containing 0.5-20% of a gelling agent and 0.1-10% of a fragrance
And 50% or more of water. Examples of the aqueous fragrance composition used in this embodiment include, for example, after uniformly dispersing a substance for forming a gel such as kappa carrageenan in water, a surfactant such as polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, ethylene glycol, or the like. And a polyhydric alcohol, a surfactant, a fragrance, a plant essential oil, a plant extract, a preservative, an antibacterial agent, and the like, followed by stirring and then shaping into a predetermined shape such as a truncated cone.

FIGS. 1A and 1B are a cross-sectional explanatory view of a fragrance product according to the embodiment and a side view of a lid. FIG.
As shown in (a), the fragrance product according to the embodiment has a column 32 erected on a container 30, a water-based fragrance composition 31 fixed around the column 32, and adheres to the container 30. By moving the closed lid 33 in the axial direction of the support column 32, that is, in the direction away from the container 30,
An opening 34 is formed between the container 30 and the lid 33 so that the lower end of the aqueous fragrance composition 31 is exposed. The lid 33 is of an inverted cup type, and a pipe-like support rod 35 protruding from the center of the inner surface of the ceiling of the lid 33 is inserted into the column 32 so that the lid 33 is And is slidably supported along the opening so that the opening degree of the opening 34 can be arbitrarily changed.

As the material of the lid 33 used in the present invention, a synthetic resin such as polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or polyethylene can be used. Further, in order to prevent water droplets, as a material of the lid, it is necessary to mix an alkyl fatty acid monoglyceride such as a hardened tallow alkyl fatty acid monoglyceride with a transparent plastic in an amount of 0.1% by weight or more and less than 0.6% by weight. When the content is less than 0.1% by weight, no effect is observed, and when the content is 0.6% by weight or more, the transparency of the container is significantly reduced due to bleed-out after blending.

Further, for the purpose of preventing static electricity in a usual container, alkyldiethanolamine, distearylpentaerythritol diphosphite, or the like may be used in combination. The mixing of the water droplet adhesion inhibitor into the transparent plastic may be directly kneaded by a master batch method to form pellets. The transparent plastic may contain a coloring agent.

Next, specific examples of the present invention will be shown below as examples. In addition, 3 performed for comparison with the embodiment
Two experimental examples are shown as Comparative Example 1, Comparative Example 2, and Comparative Example 3. Here, a transparent gel having the following composition was used as the water-based fragrance composition. Lemon flavor: 5.0% by weight (containing 1.5% citral) Kappa carrageenan: 2.0% by weight POE secondary alkyl ether: 15.0% by weight Ethylene glycol: 2.0% by weight Isoparaffin: 2.0% by weight Water : 74.0% by weight

This transparent gel was prepared by the following method. Among the above compositions, kappa carrageenan was first dispersed in water, and then stirred and heated to 90 ° C. After the kappa carrageenan is completely dissolved in water, it is allowed to cool to 6
The temperature was adjusted to 0 ° C., and after adding and stirring other components, 140 g was charged into a transparent polypropylene container (container 30) having a column (32) having a predetermined shape, and then allowed to cool in a room at 25 ° C. for 40 minutes to obtain a transparent gel. And This transparent gel was then fitted with a transparent polypropylene frustoconical cover and stored in a container having a predetermined shape.

The evaluation method used to confirm the effect was as follows. (1) Ability to prevent water droplets from adhering to the inside of the lid during use The lid of the gel composition contained in the container was slid upward by 5 mm to open and placed in a thermo-hygrostat at 20 ° C. and 65% RH for one hour. After being placed, it was placed in a thermostat at 10 ° C. for 3 hours, and the state of water droplets adhered to the inside of the lid and the visibility of the aqueous fragrance composition inside the lid were visually evaluated.

Judgment Criteria 水: No water droplets adhered to the lid, and the inside of the lid was visible. X: Water droplets are adhered to the lid, and the inside of the lid cannot be visually recognized or is difficult to visually recognize.

(2) Presence or absence of discoloration of lid The gel composition stored in the container is allowed to stand at room temperature for two months without opening the lid, and then the gel composition is stored to determine whether or not the lid has discolored. The evaluation was carried out visually with respect to the container which was not used.

Criteria 基準: Coloring such as a decrease in transparency due to fogging of the lid or yellowing of the lid is not remarkable as compared with the target product. X: The target product is markedly colored such as a decrease in transparency due to fogging of the lid due to fogging or yellowing of the lid.

Example 1 A lid was prepared by injection molding a kneaded mixture of a polypropylene chip (chip A) and hardened tallow fatty acid monoglyceride in an amount of 0.1% by weight.

(Example 2) A lid was prepared by kneading a chip A with 0.3% by weight of hardened tallow fatty acid monoglyceride and 0.03% by weight of distearylpentaerythritol by injection molding.

(Comparative Example 1) A lid was produced by injection molding using chip A as a raw material. (Comparative Example 2) A lid was produced by injection molding using a raw material obtained by kneading coconut oil alkyldiethanolamine to 1.0 wt% to chip A.

(Comparative Example 3) A lid was prepared by injection molding using a raw material obtained by kneading chip A with a quaternary ammonium compound TITTON K60 to a concentration of 0.3% by weight. (Comparative Example 4) A lid was produced by injection molding using a material obtained by kneading distearyl pentaerythritol to chip A to a concentration of 0.3% by weight as a raw material.

The evaluation results of Examples 1 and 2 and Comparative Examples 1 to 4 are as shown in the following table.

[Table 1]

The fragrance product according to the embodiment will be described. In recent years, water-based fragrances that have a beautiful appearance by giving a clear appearance to the base water-based fragrance composition or dispersing colored capsules in a gel to give a beautiful appearance in addition to incense Agent compositions have been used. In addition, by making the material of the lid transparent or translucent, the stored aqueous fragrance composition can be easily viewed, so that the appearance during use can be enjoyed. Since the contracted state of the fragrance composition can be visually observed, there is an advantage that the degree of consumption of the water-based fragrance composition can be easily confirmed.

However, when producing an aqueous fragrance composition, air bubbles mixed during blending or filling often solidify by cooling while remaining on the upper surface of the aqueous fragrance composition. Traces of bursting of large bubbles, etc., are disadvantageous in terms of aesthetic appearance. When the above-mentioned transparent or translucent lid is used, there is a problem that this defect is noticeably recognized.

That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the water-based fragrance composition 31 is filled in the temporary cylinder 40 by fitting the temporary cylinder 40 to the container 30 with the lid 33 removed. Cover with a temporary lid 41 from above so that the lid 3
3 to be distributed and sold. Then, the user who has purchased the fragrance product removes the temporary lid 41 and covers only the lid 33 for use, as shown in FIG.

Then, the container 30 is filled with the aqueous fragrance composition 31 dissolved in a liquid state. Since air bubbles are involved at the time of filling, the air bubbles emerge during cooling, and the water-based fragrance composition 31 is removed. Uneven portions 42 such as solidified air bubbles remain on the upper surface portion 31a. As a result, in the fragrance product of the embodiment, a transparent material such as polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or polyethylene is selected for the lid 33 so that the beautiful state of the fragrance in the interior can be seen to enhance the aesthetic appearance and the user's willingness to purchase. However, there is a possibility that the user may give an impression that the aesthetic appearance is inferior due to the uneven portion 42 of the upper surface portion 31a of the water-based fragrance composition 31.

Therefore, in order to make the upper surface portion 31a of the water-based fragrance composition having the irregularities 42 invisible, FIG.
As shown in (b), only the upper part 33a of the lid 33 is formed opaque. Then, as the fragrance product is used, the lid 33 is slid for adjusting the divergence of the aqueous fragrance composition 31, but even when the lid 33 is slid upward, the water-based fragrance composition may be used. A certain height T (30 m as an example) so that the upper surface 31a cannot be seen.
It is preferable that the upper portion 33a of the lid 33 be made opaque with m). The other portion 33b of the lid 33 is made transparent or translucent.

In order to make only the upper part of the lid 33 opaque, fine irregularities in the form of dots or lines are formed, coloring after molding, or molding the upper part with an opaque resin containing pigment as a separate part. Methods such as combination can be used. From the viewpoint of manufacturability, it is most preferable to provide fine irregularities, and the embossing is optimal for the processing method. In order to form irregularities on a mold as graining, a method generally used, such as a chemical corrosion method, an electric discharge machining method, or a sandblast method, can be used. In addition, the size of the opaque portion to be subjected to these treatments needs to be large enough to cover the upper end of the water-based fragrance composition in a state where the lid is set with an opening between the container and the container. Depending on the relationship, depending on the size of the opening, T = 5 mm in the vertical direction from the top of the lid.
It is provided on the lid so as to have a height of ６０60 mm, most preferably 30 mm.

The evaluation method used for confirming the curing of the fragrance product of this embodiment was as follows. The fragrance product containing the unused water-based fragrance composition was visually inspected with the lid pulled up from the dish portion of the container by 10 mm, and the appearance was determined.

Visual criteria ○: Most of the water-based fragrance composition is visible, and the upper end of the water-based fragrance composition is hidden, giving a beautiful appearance. ×: Most of the water-based fragrance composition including the upper end of the water-based fragrance composition can be visually recognized, and the appearance is inferior in beauty. Alternatively, only a part of the lower portion of the water-based fragrance composition can be visually recognized, and the appearance is inferior in beauty.

(Embodiment 3) Vertically 30 minutes from the top of the lid
A container lid was obtained in which a crimp-like unevenness was formed by a chemical corrosion method on a mold portion corresponding to the lid surface having a height of mm. As a result of measuring the uneven portion with a microscope, the step between the top and the bottom of the uneven portion was in the range of 50 μm to 2 mm, and the average step was 400 μm. In addition, the longest diameter of the top surface of the projections in the uneven portion was in the range of 50 μm to 3 mm, and the average longest diameter was 700 μm.

(Example 4) The surface of the transparent lid made of polypropylene, which had a height of 30 mm vertically from the top, was colored with paint to make it opaque.

(Example 5) In the vertical direction from the top of the lid, 30
mm, a lid composed of a combination of a lower part and a part having a height of
The lower part was obtained by molding each with polypropylene containing no pigment and assembling them.

(Comparative Example 5) A transparent cover made of polypropylene was used.

Comparative Example 6 A completely opaque lid made of polypropylene in which a pigment was dispersed was used.

[0041]

[Table 2]

Next, a temporary lid suitable for the fragrance product of the present invention will be described. On the other hand, regarding the shape of the temporary lid 41, FIG.
As shown in (a), the fitting projection 41 at the center of the temporary lid 41
a is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the fitting projection 41 a is externally provided on the column 32.
1 indicates that the fitting projection 41a is in the
Can be filled only up to the lower edge. In this case, the user has an impression that the water-based fragrance composition has been reduced from the beginning when purchasing the product, which is not preferable.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2B, if the fitting projection 41a of the temporary lid 41 is formed so as to be inserted into the column 32, the water-based fragrance composition 31 is placed in the temporary cylinder 40. It is very preferable because it can be filled up to the mouth and the user does not have a reduced impression from the beginning.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in the above embodiment, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the above embodiment, the material of the lid is made of a synthetic resin such as plastic kneaded with an alkyl fatty acid monoglyceride, but the material of the lid is made of a synthetic resin having an inner surface coated with an alkyl fatty acid monoglyceride. However, the effects of the present invention can be similarly obtained.

[0045]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent water droplets generated from the water-based fragrance composition containing water and volatile organic substances from adhering to the lid when the water vapor evaporates from the water-based fragrance composition. In addition, it is possible to minimize the decrease in the transparency of the lid due to discoloration and bleed-out due to the volatile volatile organic matter.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of a fragrance product according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is an overall sectional view and (b) is a side view of a lid.

FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b) are explanatory views of a state in which a water-based fragrance composition of the embodiment is filled into a temporary cylinder.

3A and 3B are explanatory views of a conventional fragrance product, wherein FIG. 3A is an overall side view, and FIG. 3B is an overall sectional view.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 30 container 31 water-based fragrance composition 32 support 33 lid 33 a opaque part 34 opening 40 temporary cylinder 41 temporary lid

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] May 15, 1998

[Procedure amendment 1]

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[Correction target item name] 0025

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[Correction contents]

(Comparative Example 1) A lid was produced by injection molding using chip A as a raw material. (Comparative Example 2) A lid was prepared by injection molding using a raw material obtained by kneading chip A with coconut oil alkyldiethanolamine to a concentration of 0.5% by weight.

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[Correction target item name] 0026

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

(Comparative Example 3) A lid was prepared by injection molding using a raw material obtained by kneading a quaternary ammonium compound TRITON K60 at a concentration of 0.3% by weight with chip A. (Comparative Example 4) A lid was produced by injection molding using a material obtained by kneading distearyl pentaerythritol to chip A to a concentration of 0.3% by weight as a raw material.

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Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A container, a column erected on the container, an aqueous fragrance composition containing at least a gelling agent, a fragrance and moisture held around the column, and an axial direction of the column. A fragrance product comprising an opening formed between the container and the lid by holding the lid open in the axial direction of the column by holding the lid in an axially released state. The aqueous fragrance composition contains 0.5 to 20% of a gelling agent, 0.1 to 10% of a fragrance, and 50% of water.
%, And the material of the transparent or translucent lid body in which the aqueous fragrance composition inside can be visually recognized is made of a synthetic resin kneaded with an alkyl fatty acid monoglyceride or coated on the inner surface. A fragrance product, characterized in that: 2. The fragrance product according to claim 1, wherein the lid is made of a synthetic resin kneaded with an alkyl fatty acid monoglyceride in an amount of 0.1% by weight or more and less than 0.6% by weight. .