JPH11276567A - Aromatic with decoration of natural plant - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable to seal a decoration of natural plant, e.g. a flower, a leaf or a fruit and so on into an aromatic while keeping the original figure for a long term. SOLUTION: In this aromatic, a decoration of natural plant is into a transparent or semi-transparent case in which transparent oily gel are filled so as to be seen through from the outside. In a device for the aromatic, which shows one mode of aromatic, a transparent oily gel 2 and decoration of natural plant 7 are put in a case 1 made of transparent glass with an opening, the opening is closed with a gas-permeable material 4, e.g. filter paper and so on, and fixed with lid 3. Putting this case on holder stand 6 that has holes 5 for volatilization on its side as its opening can be at the bottom, as the transparent oily gel 2 is soaked in the permeable material 4 and fragrance contained in it is volatilized, then, through the holes 5 of the holder stand 6, a scent can be given around there. In ordinary cases, because volatile gases are heavier than air, it becomes possible to effectively volatilize the fragrant component around there by using this method.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gel-like fragrance, and more particularly, a natural plant decoration such as a flower, a leaf, or a fruit is enclosed in a transparent gel, and is excellent in aesthetic appreciation. It relates to a high value gel-like fragrance.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In addition to the original function of emitting fragrance around the fragrance, the appearance of the fragrance is an important factor in determining the merchantability of the product. For this reason, conventionally, the gel composition of the fragrance has been colored or the shape of the container has been devised to impart an aesthetic appearance and enhance the commercial value.
In the past, various means for imparting an aesthetic appearance by inserting a decorative body into a fragrance have been proposed. For example, a transparent gel-like deodorizing aromatic body in which a fragrance is uniformly dispersed in a gelled superabsorbent resin, in which an object for viewing is inserted (Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 57-23345), A fragrance device in which a mold or jelly-like sustained release fragrance is filled in a transparent container, and a molded solid substance is further sealed in the fragrance (Shinkai Kaisho 6
No. 1-130235) is known.

On the other hand, in the food field, various gel compositions in which plants such as fruits and fresh flowers are put in jelly have been proposed. For example, those in which edible flowers such as orchids and violets are fixed in a jelly in a bloomed state (JP-A-62-205758) and those in which salted cherry blossoms are fixed in a jelly (JP-A-51-110074) Gazette) is known.

[0004] However, a gel composition in which plants such as fresh flowers are put in an aqueous gel may be a food such as jelly which is sealed and stored and consumed in a short period of time after opening. There was a problem that the fragrance used was not available.

[0005] That is, in many plants, the absorption of moisture progresses with the passage of time, and swelling may cause the flower shape to collapse or the petals to close. Further, in a gel composition used for a long period of time, such as a fragrance, there is a problem such as decay of a plant body exposed from the gel with the lapse of time. I couldn't make the medicine. In addition, when an aqueous gel is used, the pigment of the flower oozes out into the gel, making it unattractive, and because the surface of the flower is hydrophilic, the solvent gets into the flower and it feels like it's gone There is a disadvantage that.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, there is known a method of treating flowers by immersing them in a surfactant or a sugar solution in advance. However, this method increases the number of manufacturing steps and increases costs, and is therefore a practical method. I couldn't say.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a technique for encapsulating natural plant decorations such as flowers, leaves or fruits in a fragrance for a long time while maintaining the original form. As an issue.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems The present inventors have conducted intensive studies to solve the above-mentioned problems, and as a result, selected the composition of the gel enclosing the natural plant decoration, particularly the type of solvent and gelling agent. As a result, they have found that natural products can be encapsulated in fragrances for a long period of time while maintaining their form, and have completed the present invention.

That is, according to the present invention, a natural or vegetable-decorated body is placed in a transparent or translucent container having a transparent interior, and the container is filled with a transparent oily gel containing a fragrance. Fragrance.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The transparent oily gel used for preparing the fragrance of the present invention is obtained by mixing a gelling agent with an oily solvent to form a gel. Suitable gelling agents include metal soaps (for example, aluminum 2-ethylhexanoate), 1,2-hydroxystearic acid, dibenzylidenesorbitol, soap (sodium stearate), amino acid-based gelling agents [ For example, amides, esters, amine salts of n-acyl amino acids (eg, dibutylamide lauroylglutamate, stearylamide lauroylglutamate, dicaproyllysine laurylamide, dicaproyllysine laurylamine salt, dicaproyllysine lauryl ester, etc.)] And the like. Among these, metal soaps such as aluminum di-2-ethylhexanoate and aluminum tri-2-ethylhexanoate are particularly preferred.

Examples of suitable oily solvents include white kerosene, liquid paraffin, toluene, soybean oil, ethanol, methyl isobutyl ketone, and hydrocarbon compounds (for example, limonene). These can be used in combination of two or more.

The obtained transparent oily gel preferably has an appropriate strength and fluidity. Here, the fluidity of the transparent oily gel can be measured by the following method.
That is, for example, 55 mm and 85 mm from the tube bottom of a flat bottom cylindrical transparent glass test tube having an inner diameter of 30 mm and a height of 120 mm.
A mark is attached at the height of mm (hereinafter, the former is referred to as “A
The transparent oily gel is put up to the A line, and immersed in a constant temperature water bath at 20 ° C. for 85 mm (up to the B line) to stand upright. After the gel has completely cooled to 20 ° C,
After 0 minutes, the test tube is taken out of the thermostatic water bath while standing upright on a horizontal table, and immediately dropped horizontally on the table, taking care not to apply vibration. In this state, the gel is allowed to stand, and the time until the tip of the gel reaches the B line is measured.

The fluidity of the transparent oily gel of the present invention is preferably such that the time required for the gel to reach the B line by the above-mentioned measuring method is in the range of about 10 seconds to 60 minutes. If the fluidity of the gel is higher than this (that is, if the time to reach the B-line is short), natural plant decorations such as flowers may break inside the container when vibration is applied during transportation of goods. , Its position is biased, and conversely, if it is lower (ie, B
When the time to reach the line is long), when the gel is solidified, or when the aroma components volatilize and the gel shrinks, natural products such as flowers are broken and the appearance becomes worse, In some cases.

As a preferable transparent oily gel, a gel obtained by using metal soap as a gelling agent and a hydrocarbon compound as an oily solvent can be exemplified. Specifically, a gel using aluminum di- and / or tri-2-ethylhexanoate as the gelling agent and mainly limonene as the oily solvent is particularly preferable. This transparent oily gel does not require heating for gelation and has an appropriate strength and fluidity, so that it can be advantageously used with the least damage to the aesthetic appearance of the natural plant decoration.

The amount of the gelling agent is 3 to the oily solvent.
A range of from 10 to 10% by weight (hereinafter simply referred to as "%") is preferable. In particular, when the above-mentioned metal soap is used as a gelling agent, aluminum tri-2-ethylhexanoate is added to aluminum di-2-ethylhexanoate in an amount of 10 to 10.
Those containing about 20% are preferable.

As the fragrance compounded in the fragrance of the present invention, any fragrance that can be dispersed in an oily gel can be used without any particular limitation. The amount of the fragrance is 0.1 to 0.1 with respect to the transparent oily gel.
A range of 40% is preferred.

On the other hand, the natural plant decorations encapsulated in the gel in the present invention are, for example, plants such as flowers, fruits, leaves, stems and the like. Also includes colored ones. From the decorative point of view, it is preferable to use plants, especially flowers, as natural plant decorations. For example, fresh flowers, dried flowers (dry flowers), fresh flowers freeze-dried (freeze-dried), Alternatively, it is preferable to use those colored with an arbitrary dye after exposing them. If a large amount of water is contained in the natural plant decoration, the oily gel may be adversely affected. Therefore, it is more preferable to use a dried product such as a dried flower.

In the fragrance of the present invention, the transparent oily gel may be colored in any color using a coloring agent such as a pigment or a pigment. When the color applied to the decorative body is colored so as to shine, the aesthetic appearance is improved and the merchantability is enhanced. In addition, even when slight bleeding of the pigment occurs from the decorative body, the aesthetic appearance is not impaired. Further, the fragrance of the present invention, if necessary, other components other than the above, for example, preservatives such as preservatives,
An antioxidant, an ultraviolet absorber, a chelating agent, a deodorant and the like can be added.

The production of the fragrance of the present invention is carried out as follows. First, a fragrance, an oily solvent, a gelling agent, and optional components are mixed while heating or stirring as necessary to form a gel, thereby preparing a transparent oily gel containing a fragrance. Next, the obtained transparent oily gel is poured into a transparent or translucent transparent inside container made of glass, synthetic resin, or the like having an opening at an upper part previously filled with a natural plant decoration, and the natural plant The fragrance of the present invention can be obtained by enclosing the decorative body in a gel.

When the transparent oily gel has a certain degree of fluidity, the opening of the transparent container is sealed with a suitable air-permeable material, for example, a nonwoven fabric, a filter paper, a microporous film, a gas-permeable film or the like. Is preferred. In addition, ordinary gels require heating at about 100 ° C. during gelation, and thus, natural plant decorations may boil, causing problems such as discoloration and loss of shape. Use of the above-mentioned metal soap as an agent is advantageous because heating during gelation is not required.

The thus-obtained fragrance containing a natural plant decoration of the present invention is obtained by stably enclosing a natural plant decoration such as a flower in a transparent oily gel, and is transparent or translucent so that the inside can be seen through. A good aesthetic appearance is achieved through a simple container. In use, the fragrance containing a natural plant decoration of the present invention can be used in an upright state as it is, but as a preferred use mode, it can be placed in an inverted state on a gantry as shown in FIG. It is.

The fragrance device of FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the fragrance of the present invention. A transparent oily gel 2 and a natural plant decoration 7 are placed in a transparent glass container 1 having an opening.
The opening is closed with a gas-permeable material 4 such as filter paper and fixed with a lid 3. When this container is placed on a pedestal 6 having a volatilization hole 5 on the side surface with the opening part down, the transparent oily gel 2 permeates the gas-permeable material 4 and the fragrance contained therein volatilizes, and the volatilization hole of the gantry 6 is formed. A fragrance can be imparted to the surroundings through 5. Normally, the volatilized gas is heavier than air, and this method makes it possible to volatilize the aromatic component efficiently in the surrounding space.

[0023]

EXAMPLES Next, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to Examples, Reference Examples and Test Examples, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Reference Example 1 Preparation of transparent oily gel (1): 2 parts by weight of fragrance, 4 limonene
5 parts by weight and paraffin solvent (isoparaffin) 4
4 parts by weight of a metal soap (trade name: TFA; manufactured by Hope Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) was stirred into 5 parts by weight of a mixed solution of 5 parts by weight to prepare a transparent oily gel.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 2 Preparation of transparent oily gel (2): 90 parts by weight of limonene was heated and dissolved with 4 parts by weight of metal soap (trade name: SS-40N; manufactured by Kao Corporation) as a gelling agent. A transparent oily gel was prepared by adding parts by weight.

Example 1 Preparation of fragrance (1): Orange helichrysum dried flower was placed in a 50 ml transparent glass container with an upper opening, and then 30 ml of the transparent oily gel prepared in Reference Example 1 from the opening. And left at room temperature. The opening on the upper surface was closed with filter paper to obtain the fragrance 1 of the present invention.

Example 2 Preparation of a fragrance (2): After drying and exposing haze grass to a 50 ml transparent glass container having an opening on the upper surface, a dried flower flower colored with an aqueous dye of purple was put into the container. From the part, 30 ml of the gel prepared in Reference Example 2 was injected and left at room temperature. The opening on the upper surface was closed with filter paper to obtain the fragrance 2 of the present invention.

Test Example 1 The fragrances 1 and 2 prepared in Examples 1 and 2 were placed on a stand with the filter paper face down and volatilized (see FIG. 1). In the meantime, the flowers inside could also be kept in good appearance, and the fluid gel was uniformly reduced from top to bottom like a liquid, without finally impairing the shape of the flowers.

Test Example 2 As a natural plant decoration, the one shown in Table 1 below was used, and a bleeding test, a volatilization test, and a stability test with time were performed by the following methods. Table 2 shows the results.

(1) Dye bleeding test The natural plant decorations shown in Table 1 were added to a mixture of an oily solvent (limonene) and a fragrance.
Leave at 0 ° C for 3 months, 25 ° C for 3 months, -5 ° C for 3 months, exposed to direct sunlight / 3 months, and bleed color from natural plant decorations into solvent under each condition The presence or absence of dashi was observed. <Evaluation> ；: No pigment bleeding was observed. Δ: Slight bleeding was observed, but the appearance was hardly impaired. X: The color of the decorative body faded due to the exudation of the pigment, and the appearance was impaired.

(2) Volatilization test A fragrance was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the natural plant decorations shown in Table 1 below were used, and the fragrance was placed on a stand with the filter paper face down. The sample was placed and volatilized, and it was observed whether there was any change in appearance or the like. <Evaluation> A: No change is observed in the appearance. ；: Some exudation of the pigment from the natural plant decoration was observed, but the appearance was hardly impaired. X: The pigment oozed out of the natural plant decoration, and the aesthetic appearance was impaired.

(3) Temporal stability test A fragrance was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the natural plant decorations shown in Table 1 below were used.
1 month, 40 ° C / 3 months, 25 ° C / 3 months, -5
The sample was allowed to stand for 3 months at ℃ for 3 months and for 3 months under direct sunlight exposure, and changes with time under each condition were observed. <Evaluation> A: No change is observed in the appearance. ；: Some exudation of the pigment from the natural plant decoration was observed, but the appearance was hardly impaired. ×: Seepage of the pigment from the natural plant decoration, fading was observed, and the appearance was impaired.

[0032]

[Table 1] 試 料 How to treat natural natural decorations 試 料────────────────────────────────── 1 Helichrysum Yellow Untreated 2 Helichrysum Cream Untreated 3 Helichrysum Pink Untreated 4 Helichrysum Orange Unprocessed 5 Helichrysum White Unprocessed 6 Helichrysum Wine Unprocessed 7 thousand red crimson Red Unprocessed 8 thousand red crimson Pink untreated 9 thousand red crimson Purple Untreated 10 Statice yellow untreated 11 Statice blue Untreated 12 Statice pink untreated 13 Statice pink blue Untreated 14 Strawberry Everlasting Untreated Red 15 Wild Rose Fruit Untreated 16 Sankirai Fruit Untreated 17 Pepperberry Red Untreated 18 Pepperberry Pink Untreated 19 Everlasting Pink Untreated 20 Everlasting White Untreated 21 Everlasting Yellow Untreated 22 Silver Daisy White Untreated 23 Silver Daisy Yellow Dyeing with aqueous dye 24 Silver Daisy Pink aqueous Stained with dye 25 Silver Daisy Blue Stained with aqueous dye 26 Silver Daisy Purple Stained with aqueous dye 27 Margarita Red Stained with aqueous dye 28 Margarita Yellow Stained with aqueous dye 29 Margarita Green Stained with aqueous dye 30 Margarita White Not yet Treatment 31 Margarita Orange Dyeing with aqueous pigment 32 Starflower Pink Dyeing with aqueous pigment 33 Starflower Orange Dyeing with aqueous pigment Color 34 Starflower Yellow Stained with aqueous pigment 35 Starflower Red Stained with aqueous pigment 36 Starflower Purple Stained with aqueous pigment 37 Starflower Daidai Stained with aqueous pigment 38 Starflower Wine Stained with aqueous pigment 39 Starflower dark Murasaki Stained with aqueous pigment 40 Hazegrass White Exposed and decolorized 41 Hazegrass Pink Stained with aqueous pigment after exposure 42 Hazegrass purple Stained with aqueous pigment after exposure 43 Hazegrass Lavender Stained with aqueous pigment after exposure 44 Kasumi grass Orange Stained with aqueous dye after exposure 45 Imotel White Exposed and decolored 46 Imotel Pink Stained with aqueous dye after exposure 47 Imotel Lavender Stained with aqueous dye after exposure 48 Imotel Purple染色 Immortel Yellow Stain with aqueous dye after exposure ──────────────────────────────── ───

[0033]

[Table 2] ─────────────────────────────────── Sample Dye bleeding test Volatilization test Stability over time Test ─────────────────────────────────── 1 ○ ◎ ○ 2 ○ ◎ ◎ 3 ○ ◎ ○ 4 ○ ◎ ○ 5 ○ ◎ ◎ 6 ○ ◎ ○ 7 ○ ◎ ○ 8 ○ ◎ ○ 9 ○ ◎ ○ 10 ○ ◎ ◎ 11 ○ ◎ ○ 12 ○ ◎ ○ 13 ○ ◎ ○ 14 ○ ◎ ○ 15 ○ ◎ ◎ 16 ○ ◎ ◎ ◎ 17 ○ ◎ ◎ 18 ○ ◎ ◎ 19 ○ ◎ ○ 20 ○ ◎ ○ 21 ○ ◎ ○ 22 ○ ◎ ○ 23 ○ ◎ ○ 24 ○ ◎ ○ 25 ○ ◎ ○ 26 ○ ◎ ○ 27 ○ ◎ ◎ 28 ○ ◎ ◎ 29 ○ ◎ ◎ 30 ○ ◎ ◎ 31 ○ ◎ ◎ 32 ○ ◎ ◎ 33 ○ ◎ ◎ 34 ○ ◎ ◎ 35 ○ ◎ ◎ 36 ○ ◎ ◎ 37 ○ ◎ ◎ 38 ○ ◎ ◎ 39 ○ ◎ ◎ 40 ○ ◎ ○ 41 ○ ◎ ○ 42 ○ ◎ ○ 43 ○ ◎ ○ 44 ○ ◎ ○ 45 ○ ◎ ◎ 46 ○ ◎ ◎ 47 ○ ◎ ◎ 48 ○ ◎ ◎ 49 ○ ◎ ○ ──────── ───────────────────────────

[0034]

The fragrance of the present invention is excellent in aesthetic appearance without swelling of natural plant decorations such as flowers and bleeding of pigments even when used for a long period of time. In addition, since the oil-based gel is used, the enclosed decorative body can be seen clearly and clearly compared to the aqueous gel. Moreover, since there is no need to perform special treatment on the surface of the flower, the production is easy and the cost is reduced.

When a transparent oily gel having fluidity is used, the flower is not broken or the appearance is not deteriorated when the gel is solidified or when the gel volatilizes and the gel shrinks. In particular, when a gel obtained by using a metal soap as a gelling agent and a hydrocarbon compound as an oily solvent is used, in addition to having fluidity, it is not necessary to heat the gel to a high temperature when preparing the gel. The plant ornaments do not discolor or lose their shape.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a drawing showing an example of an embodiment of the fragrance of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a cross section taken along the line AA ′ of the fragrance of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Transparent container 2 ... Transparent oily gel 3 ... Lid 4 ...... Breathable material 5 ... Volatilization hole 6 ...・ ・ ・ Stand 7 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Natural plant decoration

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A fragrance in which a natural or vegetable decoration is placed in a transparent or translucent container having a transparent interior, and the container is filled with a transparent oily gel containing a fragrance. . 2. The fragrance according to claim 1, wherein the transparent oily gel has fluidity. 3. The transparent oily gel is obtained by gelling a hydrocarbon-based solvent with metallic soap.
Or the fragrance according to claim 2. 4. The fragrance according to claim 3, wherein the metal soap is aluminum 2-ethylhexanoate. 5. The fragrance according to claim 1, wherein the natural plant decoration is a flower.