WO2024116676A1 - Aromatic preparation - Google Patents

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WO2024116676A1
WO2024116676A1 PCT/JP2023/038758 JP2023038758W WO2024116676A1 WO 2024116676 A1 WO2024116676 A1 WO 2024116676A1 JP 2023038758 W JP2023038758 W JP 2023038758W WO 2024116676 A1 WO2024116676 A1 WO 2024116676A1
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  • the present invention relates to an air freshener.
  • This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2022-192183, filed on November 30, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
  • Air fresheners equipped with rod-shaped volatilization members for volatilizing fragrance and deodorant components into space are used.
  • the main proposal is to impregnate a rod-shaped volatilization member with a fragrance composition in which fragrance components are dissolved in an organic solvent such as an isoparaffin solvent or a glycol ether solvent, and then volatilize the fragrance components from the volatilization member (e.g., Patent Documents 1 and 2).
  • An aromatic composition comprising a fragrance composition containing a fragrance, water, and a water-soluble solvent; and a volatilization member at least partially immersed in the fragrance composition;
  • the water-soluble solvent comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-butyl acetate; and the volatilization member has a resin material.
  • the chemical fibers include at least one selected from the group consisting of polyester fibers, polyurethane fibers, acrylic fibers, melamine fibers, polyimide fibers, polyamide fibers, phenol fibers, epoxy fibers, nylon fibers, vinylon fibers, polyacetal fibers, polyethylene fibers, polypropylene fibers, vinyl chloride fibers, and acetate fibers.
  • the resin-based adhesive contains at least one selected from the group consisting of polyurethane resins and melamine.
  • the present invention provides an air freshener that has excellent long-lasting fragrance.
  • a numerical range expressed using “ ⁇ ” means a range that includes the numerical values written before and after " ⁇ " as the lower and upper limits.
  • “A ⁇ B%” means A% or more and B% or less.
  • the fragrance of the present invention comprises a fragrance composition containing a fragrance, water, and a water-soluble solvent, and a volatilization member at least partially immersed in the fragrance composition.
  • the water-soluble solvent contains at least one selected from the group consisting of 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-butyl acetate
  • the volatilization member has a resin material.
  • fragrance In water-based fragrance compositions, where fragrance is solubilized in water using conventional surfactants, it is difficult to increase the fragrance content compared to conventional oil-based fragrance compositions, where fragrance is dissolved in an isoparaffin-based solvent without using surfactants. As a result, it is not possible to produce a strong fragrance. On the other hand, oil-based fragrance compositions do not have a sufficient fragrance compared to water-based fragrance compositions.
  • the inventor came up with the idea of volatilizing a fragrance composition containing a fragrance, water, and a water-soluble solvent such as 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol using a volatilizing member having a resin material in order to improve the strength of the fragrance.
  • the inventor discovered that the adoption of such a technical means had the unexpected effect of improving not only the strength of the fragrance, but also the durability of the fragrance's good fragrance, and thus completed the present invention.
  • the fragrance composition contains a fragrance, water, and a water-soluble solvent.
  • the water-soluble solvent contains at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-butyl acetate.
  • the water-soluble solvent may be used alone or in combination of two or more kinds.
  • the water-soluble solvent preferably contains 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, and it is more preferable to use 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol alone.
  • the fragrance may be a natural fragrance, a single fragrance isolated from a natural fragrance, a synthetic single fragrance, or a blend of these. Conventionally known oil-based fragrances may be used without restriction as the fragrance.
  • Fragrances are not particularly limited, but examples include animal-derived fragrances, vegetable-derived fragrances, synthetic fragrances, and extracted fragrances. One type of fragrance may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination.
  • animal-derived fragrances include, but are not limited to, musk, spirit cat's scent, and dragon's scent.
  • vegetable flavorings include, but are not limited to, abies oil, acorn oil, almond oil, angelica root oil, peper oil, bergamot oil, perch oil, boerbo rose oil, kayabuchi oil, gananga oil, capsicum oil, caraway oil, cardamom oil, cassia oil, celery oil, cinnamon oil, citronella oil, konjac oil, coriander oil, cumin oil, camphor oil, dill oil, estugoran oil, eucalyptus oil, fennel oil, garlic oil, ginger oil, grapefruit oil, hop oil, lemon oil, lemongrass oil, nutmeg oil, mandarin oil, peppermint oil, orange oil, sage oil, star anise oil, and turpentine oil.
  • the animal-derived flavorings and vegetable-derived flavorings may be used alone or in combination of two
  • artificial fragrances such as synthetic fragrances and extracted fragrances include, but are not limited to, hydrocarbon fragrances such as pinene and limonene; alcohol fragrances such as linalool, tetrahydrolinalool, geraniol, citronellol, 2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, menthol, borneol, benzyl alcohol, anise alcohol, and ⁇ -phenethyl alcohol; phenol fragrances such as anethole and eugenol; and aldehydes such as 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal, n-butyraldehyde, isobutyraldehyde, hexylaldehyde, citral, citronellal, benzaldehyde, cinnamic aldehyde, and cuminaldehyde.
  • hydrocarbon fragrances such as pinene and limonene
  • aldehyde-based fragrances such as 1-(2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydronaphthalen-2-yl)ethan-1-one, carvone, menthone, camphor, acetophenone, ionone, etc.; lactone-based fragrances such as ⁇ -butyrolactone, coumarin, cineol, etc.; ester-based fragrances such as methyl dihydrojasmonate, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate, 2,2,2-trichloro-1-phenylethyl acetate, hexyl acetate, octyl acetate, benzyl acetate, styrallyl acetate, cinnamyl acetate, linalyl acetate, butyl propionate, methyl benzoate, etc.; and benzopyran-based fragrances such as galax
  • limonene is preferred as a hydrocarbon-based fragrance.
  • alcohol-based fragrances linalool, tetrahydrolinalool, geraniol, citronellol, 2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, and ⁇ -phenethyl alcohol are preferred.
  • aldehyde-based fragrances 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal, citral, and citronellal are preferred.
  • ketone-based fragrance 1-(2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydronaphthalen-2-yl)ethane-1-one is preferred.
  • methyl dihydrojasmonate 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate, 2,2,2-trichloro-1-phenylethyl acetate, hexyl acetate, styraryl acetate, cinnamyl acetate, and linalyl acetate are preferred.
  • Galaxolide is a preferred benzopyran fragrance.
  • the proportion of the fragrance in the fragrance composition is preferably 1 to 20 mass %, more preferably 3 to 15 mass %, and even more preferably 5 to 10 mass % of the total amount of the fragrance composition. If the proportion of the fragrance is equal to or greater than the lower limit of the above numerical range, the intensity of the scent of the fragrance is likely to be improved. If the proportion of the fragrance is equal to or less than the upper limit of the above numerical range, a transparent and uniform fragrance composition is likely to be obtained.
  • the proportion of the water-soluble solvent in the fragrance composition is preferably 40 to 90 mass %, more preferably 50 to 80 mass %, and even more preferably 55 to 70 mass % of the total amount of the fragrance composition. If the proportion of the water-soluble solvent is equal to or greater than the lower limit of the aforementioned numerical range, a transparent and uniform fragrance composition is likely to be obtained. If the proportion of the water-soluble solvent is equal to or less than the upper limit of the aforementioned numerical range, it is believed that the durability of the good fragrance is likely to be improved.
  • the proportion of water in the fragrance composition is preferably 10 to 50% by mass, more preferably 20 to 40% by mass, and even more preferably 25 to 35% by mass, of the total amount of the fragrance composition. If the proportion of water is equal to or greater than the lower limit of the aforementioned numerical range, the duration of the pleasant fragrance tends to improve. In addition, risks during storage are reduced. If the proportion of water is equal to or less than the upper limit of the aforementioned numerical range, a transparent and uniform fragrance composition is easily obtained.
  • the proportion of the water-soluble solvent is greater than the proportion of water. If the proportion of the water-soluble solvent is greater than the proportion of water, it is easier to obtain a transparent, uniform fragrance composition.
  • the fragrance composition may further contain other components in addition to the fragrance, water-soluble solvent, and water, so long as the effect of the invention is not hindered.
  • the other components are not particularly limited, but examples include other solvents such as alcohols and glycol ethers, nonionic and anionic surfactants, insecticides, antibacterial agents, pest repellents, deodorants, stabilizers, UV absorbers, antioxidants, pH adjusters, and pigments.
  • volatilization material When the fragrance is used, the volatilization member is at least partially immersed in the fragrance composition. By immersing the fragrance composition in the volatilization member, the fragrance composition is drawn up into the volatilization member by capillary force. The drawn-up fragrance component is volatilized from the volatilization member.
  • the volatile member has a resin material.
  • the resin material is not particularly limited, but examples include polyester resin, acrylic resin, melamine resin, polyimide, polyamide, phenolic resin, epoxy resin, polyurethane resin, nylon, vinylon, polyacetal, polyethylene, polypropylene, vinyl chloride, acetate, polycarbonate, polystyrene, vinyl chloride, vinylidene fluoride, etc.
  • One type of resin material may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination.
  • the use of polyester resin alone, the use of acrylic resin alone, the use of nylon alone, the use of polyethylene alone, the use of polypropylene alone, the use of polyacetal alone, the combination of polyester resin and polyethylene, and the combination of polyester resin and polypropylene are preferred, the use of polyester resin alone, the use of polyacetal alone, and the combination of polyester resin and polypropylene are more preferred, and the use of polyester resin alone and the use of polyacetal alone are even more preferred.
  • the polyester resin is not particularly limited, but examples include polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, and polyethylene naphthalate.
  • One type of polyester resin may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination.
  • volatilization member A having multiple chemical fibers as a resin material
  • volatilization member B having a rod-shaped molded body as a resin material
  • Volatilization member A having chemical fibers and volatilization member B having a rod-shaped molded body may be used alone or in combination.
  • the volatile member A having chemical fibers typically has a plurality of chemical fibers. Any conventionally known chemical fibers can be used as the chemical fibers without any restrictions.
  • the chemical fibers include, but are not limited to, polyester fibers, polyurethane fibers, acrylic fibers, melamine fibers, polyimide fibers, polyamide fibers, phenolic fibers, epoxy fibers, nylon fibers, vinylon fibers, polyacetal fibers, polyethylene fibers, polypropylene fibers, rayon fibers, polyvinyl chloride fibers, and acetate fibers. Details of the polyester resin are as described above.
  • One type of chemical fiber may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination.
  • polyester fibers alone, acrylic fibers alone, nylon fibers alone, polyethylene fibers alone, polypropylene fibers alone, a combination of polyester fibers and low-melting-point polyester fibers, and a combination of polyester fibers and rayon fibers are preferred, the use of polyester fibers alone, polyethylene fibers alone, polypropylene fibers alone, a combination of polyester fibers and low-melting-point polyester fibers, and a combination of polyester fibers and rayon fibers are more preferred, and the use of polyester fibers alone is even more preferred.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the chemical fiber is not particularly limited.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the chemical fiber may be circular, elliptical, or polygonal.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the chemical fiber may be appropriately changed depending on the volatilization speed of the fragrance composition.
  • the capillary force when the fragrance composition is absorbed may be appropriately changed by appropriately changing the cross-section of the chemical fiber.
  • the length, diameter and cross-sectional area of the chemical fiber are not particularly limited, and may be appropriately changed depending on the volatilization rate of the fragrance composition.
  • the volatilization member A having chemical fibers can be obtained, for example, by processing a chemical fiber bundle in which a plurality of chemical fibers are bundled into a rod shape.
  • the processing method is not particularly limited, and various conventionally known methods can be applied, for example, the following method can be mentioned.
  • Method A1 A method comprising immersing a chemical fiber bundle in a binder solution containing a resin-based adhesive, and then heating and/or drying the bundle to partially bond the chemical fibers together.
  • Method A2 A method comprising heating a chemical fiber bundle including at least a core-sheath type composite fiber a having a core with a higher melting point than the sheath and a sheath made of a thermoplastic resin with a low melting point to a temperature equal to or higher than the melting point of the thermoplastic resin of the sheath, thereby partially bonding the chemical fibers together.
  • multiple voids can be formed in the axial and radial directions in the volatilization member A having chemical fibers.
  • the amount of volatilization of the fragrance composition due to capillary action can be controlled by the voids formed in the axial and radial directions.
  • multiple chemical fibers can be bonded together as a result of the hardening of the resin-based adhesive by heating and/or drying. After the binder solution is impregnated between the multiple fibers of the chemical fiber bundle, the multiple chemical fibers are partially bonded together by the hardening of the resin-based adhesive. The chemical fibers are then cut to the desired length to obtain a volatilization member A1 having chemical fibers. The solvent of the binder solution used during immersion is removed during heating and drying. As a result, multiple voids are formed in the axial and radial directions.
  • volatilization member A1 obtained by method A1, a cured resin-based adhesive is bonded between multiple chemical fibers. Therefore, the volatilization member A1 has multiple chemical fibers and a cured resin-based adhesive bonded between the multiple chemical fibers.
  • the resin adhesive in the binder solution is not particularly limited, and various resin adhesives can be used. Although not particularly limited, for example, polyurethane resin and melamine are preferred, and polyurethane resin is more preferred.
  • the polyurethane resin is not particularly limited, but is typically obtained by reacting a polyol with a polyisocyanate.
  • One type of polyurethane resin may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination.
  • the polyol is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include glycols such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,2-propanediol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, neopentyl glycol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, methyl-1,5-pentanediol, 1,8-octanediol, 2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, and dipropylene glycol; polyols such as trimethylolpropane, glycerin, and pentaerythritol; polyol compounds having ethylene oxide units and propylene oxide units; high molecular weight diols such as polyether diols and polyester diols; bisphenols such as bisphenol A
  • the polyisocyanate is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include aromatic diisocyanates, aliphatic diisocyanates, and alicyclic diisocyanates.
  • the diisocyanate is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include tolylene diisocyanate, 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate, 1,3-phenylene diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylylene diisocyanate, isophorone diisocyanate, dimethyl diisocyanate, lysine diisocyanate, hydrogenated 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate, hydrogenated tolylene diisocyanate, adducts, biurets, and isocyanurates thereof.
  • the polyisocyanate may be a polyisocyanate compound having three or more functional groups, such as triphenylmethane triisocyanate or polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate.
  • the polyisocyanates may be used alone or in combination of two or more kinds.
  • the blending ratio of the resin of the resin-based adhesive and the solvent is not particularly limited. It may be appropriately set in consideration of the amount of voids formed by removing the solvent and the amount of volatilization of the fragrance composition due to capillary action.
  • the ratio of the resin of the resin-based adhesive to the chemical fiber is not particularly limited. It may be appropriately set in consideration of the amount of voids formed by removing the solvent and the amount of the fragrance composition volatilized by capillary action.
  • the resin of the resin-based adhesive may be 1 to 30 parts by mass, 5 to 20 parts by mass, 8 to 15 parts by mass, etc., per 100 parts by mass of the chemical fiber.
  • a core-sheath type composite fiber a having a core with a higher melting point than the sheath and a sheath made of a thermoplastic resin with a lower melting point is used as part of a chemical fiber bundle.
  • a single-core chemical fiber b other than the core-sheath type composite fiber a is used in the chemical fiber bundle.
  • the thermoplastic resin in the sheath of the core-sheath type composite fiber a in the chemical fiber bundle functions as a binder, so that the chemical fibers are partially bonded together. At this time, multiple voids are formed in the axial and radial directions.
  • the volatilization member A2 having chemical fibers is then obtained by cutting to the desired length.
  • the resin of the core of the sheath-core composite fiber a is not particularly limited, but typically includes a polyester resin.
  • the low-melting thermoplastic resin of the sheath of the sheath-core composite fiber a is not particularly limited, but typically includes a polyolefin such as polyethylene or polypropylene, and a low-melting polyester resin.
  • core-sheath type composite fibers a core-sheath type composite fibers a1 having a polyester resin in the core portion and a low-melting point polyester resin having a melting point lower than that of the core portion in the sheath portion are easily available.
  • the single-core chemical fiber b is not particularly limited, but typically includes polyester fiber, and polyolefin fiber such as polyethylene and polypropylene. Among them, the single-core polyester fiber b1 is easily available.
  • the blending ratio of the core-sheath type composite fiber a and the single-core chemical fiber b is not particularly limited. It may be set appropriately taking into consideration the amount of volatilization of the fragrance composition due to capillary action.
  • the ratio of the core-sheath type composite fiber a1 and the single-core polyester fiber b1 is not particularly limited, but may be 30 to 60 parts by mass, 35 to 55 parts by mass, 40 to 50 parts by mass, etc. of the core-sheath type composite fiber a1 per 100 parts by mass of the single-core polyester fiber b1.
  • the volatile material A having the chemical fibers described above may be used alone or in combination of two or more types.
  • the volatilization member B having a rod-shaped molded body is made by molding a resin material into a rod shape.
  • the resin material of the volatile member B is not particularly limited, but examples include polyester resin, acrylic resin, melamine resin, polyimide, polyamide, phenolic resin, epoxy resin, polyurethane resin, nylon, vinylon, polyacetal, polyethylene, polypropylene, vinyl chloride, acetate, polycarbonate, polystyrene, vinyl chloride, vinylidene fluoride, etc.
  • the volatilization member B having a rod-shaped molded body can be obtained by molding a resin material into a rod shape by various molding methods such as extrusion molding and injection molding, and then cutting it to a desired length.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the volatilization member B having a rod-shaped molded body is not particularly limited as long as it is rod-shaped.
  • Examples include polygonal prisms such as cylinders, triangular prisms, square prisms, and hexagonal prisms.
  • Cylinders include not only those whose bottom shape is a perfect circle or ellipse, but also those that have minute irregularities but are generally circular overall.
  • the cross-sectional shape and cross-sectional area of the volatilization member are not particularly limited.
  • the cross-sectional shape and cross-sectional area of the volatilization member may be changed as appropriate depending on the volatilization speed of the fragrance composition. For example, grooves may be formed to absorb the fragrance composition, or streak-like protrusions may be formed on the surface.
  • the formation of multiple streak-like grooves on the surface of the rod-shaped molded body is important in controlling the amount of evaporation of the fragrance composition by capillary action.
  • an evaporation member B1 having multiple streak-like protrusions protruding from the surface of the rod-shaped molded body and extending in the axial direction of the rod-shaped molded body and streak-like fine grooves formed between the multiple streak-like protrusions is useful in utilizing the capillary action.
  • volatilization member B having the rod-shaped molded body described above may be used alone or in combination of two or more types.
  • volatilization members When multiple volatilization members are used, they may all be the same shape, or some may have different shapes. A single volatilization member may be used, or multiple volatilization members may be used. The number of volatilization members used may be set appropriately depending on the appearance, the shape of the volatilization member, and the rate at which the fragrance composition volatilizes. Using multiple volatilization members makes it easier for the fragrance composition to volatilize in quantity.
  • the volatilizing member may contain materials other than chemical fibers, so long as the effects of the invention are not hindered.
  • materials include, but are not limited to, ceramic fibers, natural fibers such as plants and pulp, wood chips, rattan, bamboo, sora, and wood-based materials such as rayon fibers.
  • the fragrance may further include a container for storing the fragrance composition.
  • the volatilization member is at least partially immersed in the fragrance composition stored inside the container.
  • the volatilization member is inserted into the container from an opening of the container, and is thereby partially immersed in the fragrance composition.
  • the fragrance and the like of the impregnated fragrance composition are volatilized from the portion of the volatilization member exposed to the outside of the container.
  • the shape of the container and its opening is not particularly limited. It can be set appropriately taking into consideration the appearance.
  • the material of the container is also not particularly limited.
  • the container may be made of plastic, glass, or ceramic.
  • the container may be transparent, opaque, or translucent. The material of the container can also be set appropriately taking into consideration the appearance.
  • the aromatic agent according to the embodiment described above includes a fragrance composition containing a fragrance, water, and a water-soluble solvent, and a volatilization member at least partially immersed in the fragrance composition, the volatilization member having a resin material.
  • the water-soluble solvent includes at least one selected from the group consisting of 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-butyl acetate.
  • the aqueous fragrance composition volatilizes from the volatilization member having a resin material, thereby improving the intensity and preference of the fragrance, and also improving the durability of the pleasant fragrance.
  • Each fragrance composition was prepared according to the composition shown in Table 1. 50 mL of each fragrance composition was poured into the opening of a transparent glass container (volume 95 mL, inner diameter of opening 20 mm, inner diameter of bottom 45 mm, height 75 mm). Then, six rod-shaped volatilization members were inserted into the opening of the container. The positions of the volatilization members were adjusted so that the volatilization members spread around the entire circumference of the opening of the container. Then, the fragrance composition was impregnated into each volatilization member. The rod-shaped volatilization member used was a volatilization member having polyester fibers.
  • the volatilization member was made by processing polyester fibers into a rod shape, and the polyester fibers were partially bound with a cured product of polyurethane resin, which is a resin-based adhesive.
  • Fragrance 1 Green fruity fragrance Fragrance 2: Floral fruity fragrance Fragrance 3: Citrus herb fragrance MMB: 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol Isoparaffin solvent: ISOPAR L (Exxon Mobil Corporation product) Glycol ether solvent: Dowanol DPnB (Dow Chemical Company product)
  • the main ingredients of the fragrance are as follows: Linalool, styrallyl acetate, geraniol, citral, hexyl acetate.
  • the two main ingredients of the fragrance are: Galaxolide, 1-(2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydronaphthalen-2-yl)ethan-1-one, 2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, ⁇ -phenethyl alcohol, methyl dihydrojasmonate, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate, tetrahydrolinalool, citronellol, 2,2,2-trichloro-1-phenylethyl acetate, 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal.
  • the three main components of the fragrance are: Linalool, citral, limonene, geraniol, linalyl acetate.
  • Example 1 the fragrance intensity was rated higher than that of Comparative Example 1, which used the same fragrance, in all stages, including the initial, middle, and final stages. Also, the fragrance release selectivity was overwhelmingly higher than that of Comparative Example 1 in all stages, including the initial, middle, and final stages.
  • Example 2 the fragrance intensity was rated higher at all stages, including the initial, middle, and final stages, than in Comparative Example 2, which used the same fragrance. Also, the fragrance release selectivity was overwhelmingly higher than that of Comparative Example 2 at all stages, including the initial, middle, and final stages.
  • Example 3 the fragrance preference and intensity were rated higher at all stages, including the early, middle, and final stages, than in Comparative Example 3, which used the same fragrance. Also, the fragrance release selectivity was overwhelmingly higher than that of Comparative Example 3 at all stages, including the early, middle, and final stages.
  • Example 1-3 achieved high strength while also being well-liked, and can therefore be said to be a good aromatic.
  • the present invention provides an air freshener that has excellent long-lasting fragrance.

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Abstract

The present invention provides an aromatic preparation that is excellent in long-lasting fragrance-releasing properties. The aromatic preparation according to the present invention comprises a fragrance composition and a diffusing member. The fragrance composition comprises a fragrance, water and a water-soluble solvent. The diffusing member is immersed at least partially in the fragrance composition during the use of the aromatic preparation. The water-soluble solvent comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-butyl acetate, and the diffusing member comprises a resin material.

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芳香剤aromatic
 本発明は、芳香剤に関する。本願は2022年11月30日に出願した日本国特許出願2022-192183号に基づく優先権を主張するものであり、同日本国出願の全内容を本願に参照により援用する。 The present invention relates to an air freshener. This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2022-192183, filed on November 30, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
 香料成分や消臭成分を空間に揮散させるための棒状の揮散部材を備えた芳香剤が使用されている。イソパラフィン系溶剤、グリコールエーテル系溶剤等の有機溶剤に香料成分等を溶解した香料組成物を棒状の揮散部材に含浸させた後に、該揮散部材から香料成分等を揮散させることが主に提案されている(例えば、特許文献1、2)。  Air fresheners equipped with rod-shaped volatilization members for volatilizing fragrance and deodorant components into space are used. The main proposal is to impregnate a rod-shaped volatilization member with a fragrance composition in which fragrance components are dissolved in an organic solvent such as an isoparaffin solvent or a glycol ether solvent, and then volatilize the fragrance components from the volatilization member (e.g., Patent Documents 1 and 2).
特開2018-11868号公報JP 2018-11868 A 特開2018-53174号公報JP 2018-53174 A
 しかし、特許文献1、2のような従来の棒状の揮散部材を備えた芳香剤においては、香料等の香り立ちの良さの持続性に改善の余地がある。
 本発明は、香り立ちの良さの持続性に優れる芳香剤を提供する。
However, in the conventional air fresheners equipped with a rod-shaped volatilizing member as described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, there is room for improvement in terms of the durability of the pleasant fragrance of the fragrance or the like.
The present invention provides an aromatic agent having excellent long-lasting fragrance.
 本発明は、下記の態様を有する。
 [1]香料と水と水溶性溶剤とを含有する、香料組成物と;前記香料組成物に少なくとも部分的に浸漬される揮散部材と;を備え;前記水溶性溶剤が、3-メトキシ-3-メチル-1-ブタノール、3-メトキシ-1-ブタノール、1-メトキシ-2-ブタノール、1-メトキシ-2-プロパノールおよび3-メトキシ-3-メチル-ブチルアセテートからなる群から選ばれる少なくとも1種を含み;前記揮散部材が、樹脂材料を有する、芳香剤。
 [2]前記揮散部材が、前記樹脂材料として複数本の化学繊維を有する、[1]に記載の芳香剤。
 [3]前記化学繊維が、ポリエステル繊維、ポリウレタン繊維、アクリル繊維、メラミン繊維、ポリイミド繊維、ポリアミド繊維、フェノール繊維、エポキシ繊維、ナイロン繊維、ビニロン繊維、ポリアセタール繊維、ポリエチレン繊維、ポリプロピレン繊維、塩化ビニル繊維およびアセテート繊維からなる群から選ばれる少なくとも1種を含む、[2]に記載の芳香剤。
 [4]複数の前記化学繊維の間に樹脂系接着剤の硬化物が固着している、[3]に記載の芳香剤。
 [5]前記樹脂系接着剤が、ポリウレタン樹脂およびメラミンからなる群から選ばれる少なくとも1種を含む、[4]に記載の芳香剤。
 [6]前記揮散部材が、前記樹脂材料として棒状の成形体を有する、[1]~[5]のいずれかに記載の芳香剤。
 [7]前記棒状の成形体が、該棒状の成形体の表面から突出し、かつ、該棒状の成形体の軸方向に延びた複数の筋状突起と;前記複数の筋状突起の間に形成された筋状の微細溝と;を有する、[6]に記載の芳香剤。
 [8]前記香料組成物における水の割合が、前記香料組成物の総量の10~50質量%である、[1]~[7]のいずれかに記載の芳香剤。
 [9]前記香料組成物における前記水溶性溶剤の割合が、前記香料組成物における前記水の割合より大きい、[1]~[8]のいずれかに記載の芳香剤。
The present invention has the following aspects.
[1] An aromatic composition comprising a fragrance composition containing a fragrance, water, and a water-soluble solvent; and a volatilization member at least partially immersed in the fragrance composition; the water-soluble solvent comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-butyl acetate; and the volatilization member has a resin material.
[2] The air freshener according to [1], wherein the volatilizing member has a plurality of chemical fibers as the resin material.
[3] The fragrance according to [2], wherein the chemical fibers include at least one selected from the group consisting of polyester fibers, polyurethane fibers, acrylic fibers, melamine fibers, polyimide fibers, polyamide fibers, phenol fibers, epoxy fibers, nylon fibers, vinylon fibers, polyacetal fibers, polyethylene fibers, polypropylene fibers, vinyl chloride fibers, and acetate fibers.
[4] The air freshener according to [3], in which a cured resin-based adhesive is fixed between the multiple chemical fibers.
[5] The aromatic composition according to [4], wherein the resin-based adhesive contains at least one selected from the group consisting of polyurethane resins and melamine.
[6] The air freshener according to any one of [1] to [5], wherein the volatilizing member has a rod-shaped molded body as the resin material.
[7] The fragrance described in [6], wherein the rod-shaped molded body has a plurality of streak-like protrusions protruding from the surface of the rod-shaped molded body and extending in the axial direction of the rod-shaped molded body; and streak-like fine grooves formed between the plurality of streak-like protrusions.
[8] The fragrance according to any one of [1] to [7], wherein the proportion of water in the fragrance composition is 10 to 50 mass% of the total amount of the fragrance composition.
[9] The fragrance according to any one of [1] to [8], wherein the proportion of the water-soluble solvent in the fragrance composition is greater than the proportion of water in the fragrance composition.
 本発明によれば、香り立ちの良さの持続性に優れる芳香剤が提供される。 The present invention provides an air freshener that has excellent long-lasting fragrance.
 本明細書において、「~」を用いて表される数値範囲は、「~」の前後に記載された数値を下限値および上限値として含む範囲を意味する。例えば、「A~B%」は、A%以上B%以下であることを意味する。 In this specification, a numerical range expressed using "~" means a range that includes the numerical values written before and after "~" as the lower and upper limits. For example, "A~B%" means A% or more and B% or less.
 本発明の芳香剤は、香料と水と水溶性溶剤とを含有する、香料組成物と、該香料組成物に少なくとも部分的に浸漬される揮散部材とを備える。該水溶性溶剤は、3-メトキシ-3-メチル-1-ブタノール、3-メトキシ-1-ブタノール、1-メトキシ-2-ブタノール、1-メトキシ-2-プロパノールおよび3-メトキシ-3-メチル-ブチルアセテートからなる群から選ばれる少なくとも1種を含み、かつ、該揮散部材は樹脂材料を有する。 The fragrance of the present invention comprises a fragrance composition containing a fragrance, water, and a water-soluble solvent, and a volatilization member at least partially immersed in the fragrance composition. The water-soluble solvent contains at least one selected from the group consisting of 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-butyl acetate, and the volatilization member has a resin material.
 従来の界面活性剤を使用して香料を水に可溶化させた水性の香料組成物は、界面活性剤を使用せずに香料をイソパラフィン系の溶剤に溶解させた従来の油性の香料組成物と比較して香料の含有量を高くすることが困難である。そのため、強度の高い香りを出すことができない。一方、油性の香料組成物は水性の香料組成物と比較して香り立ちが充分ではない。 In water-based fragrance compositions, where fragrance is solubilized in water using conventional surfactants, it is difficult to increase the fragrance content compared to conventional oil-based fragrance compositions, where fragrance is dissolved in an isoparaffin-based solvent without using surfactants. As a result, it is not possible to produce a strong fragrance. On the other hand, oil-based fragrance compositions do not have a sufficient fragrance compared to water-based fragrance compositions.
 かかる状況の下、本発明者は香りの強度の向上のために、香料と水と3-メトキシ-3-メチル-1-ブタノール等の水溶性溶剤とを含有する香料組成物を、樹脂材料を有する揮散部材によって揮散させることに想到した。かかる技術的手段を採用することで、香りの強度に加えて、芳香剤の香り立ちの良さの持続性が改善されるという予想外の効果が奏されることを本発明者は見出し、本発明を完成させた。 Under these circumstances, the inventor came up with the idea of volatilizing a fragrance composition containing a fragrance, water, and a water-soluble solvent such as 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol using a volatilizing member having a resin material in order to improve the strength of the fragrance. The inventor discovered that the adoption of such a technical means had the unexpected effect of improving not only the strength of the fragrance, but also the durability of the fragrance's good fragrance, and thus completed the present invention.
 以下、芳香剤の実施形態を詳細に説明するが、これらの説明は本発明の実施形態の代表的な例であり、本発明はその要旨を超えない限りこれらの内容に限定されない。 The following describes in detail the embodiments of the air freshener, but these descriptions are representative examples of the embodiments of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to these contents as long as it does not go beyond the gist of the invention.
 (香料組成物)
 香料組成物は、香料と水と水溶性溶剤とを含有する。水溶性溶剤は、3-メトキシ-3-メチル-1-ブタノール、3-メトキシ-1-ブタノール、1-メトキシ-2-ブタノール、1-メトキシ-2-プロパノールおよび3-メトキシ-3-メチル-ブチルアセテートからなる群から選ばれる少なくとも1種を含む。
 かかる香料組成物を、樹脂材料を有する揮散部材から揮散させることで、香料等の香り立ちの良さの持続性に優れる芳香剤を提供することができる。
(Fragrance composition)
The fragrance composition contains a fragrance, water, and a water-soluble solvent. The water-soluble solvent contains at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-butyl acetate.
By volatilizing such a fragrance composition from a volatilizing member having a resin material, it is possible to provide an air freshener that has excellent long-lasting goodness of fragrance or the like.
 水溶性溶剤は1種を単独で用いてもよく、2種以上を併用してもよい。
 なかでも水溶性溶剤は3-メトキシ-3-メチル-1-ブタノールを含むことが好ましく、3-メトキシ-3-メチル-1-ブタノールの単独使用がより好ましい。
The water-soluble solvent may be used alone or in combination of two or more kinds.
Among these, the water-soluble solvent preferably contains 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, and it is more preferable to use 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol alone.
 香料は天然香料であってもよく、天然香料から分離された単品香料であってもよく、合成された単品香料であってもよく、これらの調合香料であってもよい。香料としては、従来公知の油性香料を制限なく使用することができる。 The fragrance may be a natural fragrance, a single fragrance isolated from a natural fragrance, a synthetic single fragrance, or a blend of these. Conventionally known oil-based fragrances may be used without restriction as the fragrance.
 香料としては、特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、動物性香料、植物性香料、合成香料、抽出香料が挙げられる。香料は1種を単独で用いてもよく、2種以上を併用してもよい。 Fragrances are not particularly limited, but examples include animal-derived fragrances, vegetable-derived fragrances, synthetic fragrances, and extracted fragrances. One type of fragrance may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination.
 動物性香料としては、特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、麝香、霊猫香、竜延香が挙げられる。
 植物性香料としては、特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、アビエス油、アクジョン油、アルモンド油、アンゲリカルート油、ページル油、ベルガモット油、パーチ油、ボアバローズ油、カヤブチ油、ガナンガ油、カプシカム油、キャラウェー油、カルダモン油、カシア油、セロリー油、シナモン油、シトロネラ油、コニャック油、コリアンダー油、クミン油、樟脳油、ジル油、エストゴラン油、ユーカリ油、フェンネル油、ガーリック油、ジンジャー油、グレープフルーツ油、ホップ油、レモン油、レモングラス油、ナツメグ油、マンダリン油、ハッカ油、オレンジ油、セージ油、スターアニス油、テレピン油が挙げられる。
 動物性香料、植物性香料は1種を単独で用いてもよく、2種以上を併用してもよい。
Examples of animal-derived fragrances include, but are not limited to, musk, spirit cat's scent, and dragon's scent.
Examples of vegetable flavorings include, but are not limited to, abies oil, acorn oil, almond oil, angelica root oil, peper oil, bergamot oil, perch oil, boerbo rose oil, kayabuchi oil, gananga oil, capsicum oil, caraway oil, cardamom oil, cassia oil, celery oil, cinnamon oil, citronella oil, konjac oil, coriander oil, cumin oil, camphor oil, dill oil, estugoran oil, eucalyptus oil, fennel oil, garlic oil, ginger oil, grapefruit oil, hop oil, lemon oil, lemongrass oil, nutmeg oil, mandarin oil, peppermint oil, orange oil, sage oil, star anise oil, and turpentine oil.
The animal-derived flavorings and vegetable-derived flavorings may be used alone or in combination of two or more kinds.
 合成香料や抽出香料等の人工香料としては、特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、ピネン、リモネン等の炭化水素系香料;リナロール、テトラヒドロリナロール、ゲラニオール、シトロネロール、2―イソブチル―4―メチルテトラヒドロ―2H―ピラン―4-オール、メントール、ボルネオール、ベンジルアルコール、アニスアルコール、βフェネチルアルコール等のアルコール系香料;アネトール、オイゲノール等のフェノール系香料;3-(4―tert―ブチルフェニル)プロパナール、n-ブチルアルデヒド、イソブチルアルデヒド、ヘキシルアルデヒド、シトラール、シトロネラール、ベンズアルデヒド、シンナミックアルデヒド、クミンアルデヒド等のアルデヒド系香料;1-(2,3,8,8-テトラメチル-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8―オクタヒドロナフタレン―2―イル)エタン―1-オン、カルボン、メントン、樟脳、アセトフェノン、イオノン等のケトン系香料;γ-ブチルラクトン、クマリン、シネオール等のラクトン系香料;ジヒドロジャスモン酸メチル、酢酸1,1-ジメチル-2-フェニルエチル、酢酸2,2,2-トリクロロ-1-フェニルエチル、ヘキシルアセテート、オクチルアセテート、ベンジルアセテート、スチラリルアセテート、シンナミルアセテート、リナリルアセテート、プロピオン酸ブチル、安息香酸メチル等のエステル系香料;ガラクソリド等のベンゾピラン系香料が挙げられる。
 人工香料は1種を単独で用いてもよく、2種以上を併用してもよい。
Examples of artificial fragrances such as synthetic fragrances and extracted fragrances include, but are not limited to, hydrocarbon fragrances such as pinene and limonene; alcohol fragrances such as linalool, tetrahydrolinalool, geraniol, citronellol, 2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, menthol, borneol, benzyl alcohol, anise alcohol, and β-phenethyl alcohol; phenol fragrances such as anethole and eugenol; and aldehydes such as 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal, n-butyraldehyde, isobutyraldehyde, hexylaldehyde, citral, citronellal, benzaldehyde, cinnamic aldehyde, and cuminaldehyde. aldehyde-based fragrances; ketone-based fragrances such as 1-(2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydronaphthalen-2-yl)ethan-1-one, carvone, menthone, camphor, acetophenone, ionone, etc.; lactone-based fragrances such as γ-butyrolactone, coumarin, cineol, etc.; ester-based fragrances such as methyl dihydrojasmonate, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate, 2,2,2-trichloro-1-phenylethyl acetate, hexyl acetate, octyl acetate, benzyl acetate, styrallyl acetate, cinnamyl acetate, linalyl acetate, butyl propionate, methyl benzoate, etc.; and benzopyran-based fragrances such as galaxolide.
The artificial flavoring may be used alone or in combination of two or more kinds.
 なかでも、炭化水素系香料としては、リモネンが好ましい。アルコール系香料としては、リナロール、テトラヒドロリナロール、ゲラニオール、シトロネロール、2-イソブチル-4-メチルテトラヒドロ-2H-ピラン-4-オール、βフェネチルアルコールが好ましい。アルデヒド系香料としては、3-(4-tert-ブチルフェニル)プロパナール、シトラール、シトロネラールが好ましい。ケトン系香料としては、1-(2,3,8,8-テトラメチル-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8―オクタヒドロナフタレン-2-イル)エタン-1-オンが好ましい。エステル系香料としては、ジヒドロジャスモン酸メチル、酢酸1,1-ジメチル-2-フェニルエチル、酢酸2,2,2-トリクロロ-1-フェニルエチル、ヘキシルアセテート、スチラリルアセテート、シンナミルアセテート、リナリルアセテートが好ましい。ベンゾピラン系香料としてはガラクソリドが好ましい。 Among them, limonene is preferred as a hydrocarbon-based fragrance. As alcohol-based fragrances, linalool, tetrahydrolinalool, geraniol, citronellol, 2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, and β-phenethyl alcohol are preferred. As aldehyde-based fragrances, 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal, citral, and citronellal are preferred. As a ketone-based fragrance, 1-(2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydronaphthalen-2-yl)ethane-1-one is preferred. As an ester-based fragrance, methyl dihydrojasmonate, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate, 2,2,2-trichloro-1-phenylethyl acetate, hexyl acetate, styraryl acetate, cinnamyl acetate, and linalyl acetate are preferred. Galaxolide is a preferred benzopyran fragrance.
 香料組成物における香料の割合は香料組成物の総量の1~20質量%が好ましく、3~15質量%がより好ましく、5~10質量%がさらに好ましい。香料の割合が前記数値範囲内の下限値以上であると、香料による香りの強度が向上しやすい。香料の割合が前記数値範囲内の上限値以下であると、透明で均一な香料組成物が得られやすい。 The proportion of the fragrance in the fragrance composition is preferably 1 to 20 mass %, more preferably 3 to 15 mass %, and even more preferably 5 to 10 mass % of the total amount of the fragrance composition. If the proportion of the fragrance is equal to or greater than the lower limit of the above numerical range, the intensity of the scent of the fragrance is likely to be improved. If the proportion of the fragrance is equal to or less than the upper limit of the above numerical range, a transparent and uniform fragrance composition is likely to be obtained.
 香料組成物における水溶性溶剤の割合は香料組成物の総量の40~90質量%が好ましく、50~80質量%がより好ましく、55~70質量%がさらに好ましい。水溶性溶剤の割合が前記数値範囲内の下限値以上であると、透明で均一な香料組成物が得られやすい。水溶性溶剤の割合が前記数値範囲内の上限値以下であると、香り立ちの良さの持続性が向上しやすいと考えられる。 The proportion of the water-soluble solvent in the fragrance composition is preferably 40 to 90 mass %, more preferably 50 to 80 mass %, and even more preferably 55 to 70 mass % of the total amount of the fragrance composition. If the proportion of the water-soluble solvent is equal to or greater than the lower limit of the aforementioned numerical range, a transparent and uniform fragrance composition is likely to be obtained. If the proportion of the water-soluble solvent is equal to or less than the upper limit of the aforementioned numerical range, it is believed that the durability of the good fragrance is likely to be improved.
 香料組成物における水の割合は香料組成物の総量の10~50質量%が好ましく、20~40質量%がより好ましく、25~35質量%がさらに好ましい。水の割合が前記数値範囲内の下限値以上であると、香り立ちの良さの持続性が向上しやすい。また、保管時のリスクが低下する。水の割合が前記数値範囲内の上限値以下であると、透明で均一な香料組成物が得られやすい。 The proportion of water in the fragrance composition is preferably 10 to 50% by mass, more preferably 20 to 40% by mass, and even more preferably 25 to 35% by mass, of the total amount of the fragrance composition. If the proportion of water is equal to or greater than the lower limit of the aforementioned numerical range, the duration of the pleasant fragrance tends to improve. In addition, risks during storage are reduced. If the proportion of water is equal to or less than the upper limit of the aforementioned numerical range, a transparent and uniform fragrance composition is easily obtained.
 香料組成物においては、水溶性溶剤の割合が水の割合より大きいことが好ましい。水溶性溶剤の割合が水の割合より大きいと、透明で均一な香料組成物が得られやすい。 In a fragrance composition, it is preferable that the proportion of the water-soluble solvent is greater than the proportion of water. If the proportion of the water-soluble solvent is greater than the proportion of water, it is easier to obtain a transparent, uniform fragrance composition.
 香料組成物は発明の効果を妨げない範囲内であれば、香料、水溶性溶剤および水以外の他の成分をさらに含有してもよい。他の成分としては、特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、アルコール系、グリコールエーテル系等の他の溶剤、非イオン性や陰イオン性の界面活性剤、殺虫剤、抗菌剤、害虫忌避剤、消臭剤、安定化剤、紫外線吸収剤、酸化防止剤、pH調整剤、色素が挙げられる。 The fragrance composition may further contain other components in addition to the fragrance, water-soluble solvent, and water, so long as the effect of the invention is not hindered. The other components are not particularly limited, but examples include other solvents such as alcohols and glycol ethers, nonionic and anionic surfactants, insecticides, antibacterial agents, pest repellents, deodorants, stabilizers, UV absorbers, antioxidants, pH adjusters, and pigments.
 (揮散部材)
 揮散部材は、芳香剤の使用時に香料組成物に少なくとも部分的に浸漬される。揮散部材に香料組成物が浸漬されることで、香料組成物が毛細管力によって揮散部材に吸い上げられる。吸い上げられた香料成分は、揮散部材から揮散させられる。
(Volatilization material)
When the fragrance is used, the volatilization member is at least partially immersed in the fragrance composition. By immersing the fragrance composition in the volatilization member, the fragrance composition is drawn up into the volatilization member by capillary force. The drawn-up fragrance component is volatilized from the volatilization member.
 揮散部材は、樹脂材料を有する。樹脂材料としては、特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、ポリエステル樹脂、アクリル樹脂、メラミン樹脂、ポリイミド、ポリアミド、フェノール樹脂、エポキシ樹脂、ポリウレタン樹脂、ナイロン、ビニロン、ポリアセタール、ポリエチレン、ポリプロピレン、塩化ビニル、アセテート、ポリカーボネート、ポリスチレン、塩化ビニル、フッ化ビニリデン等が挙げられる。 The volatile member has a resin material. The resin material is not particularly limited, but examples include polyester resin, acrylic resin, melamine resin, polyimide, polyamide, phenolic resin, epoxy resin, polyurethane resin, nylon, vinylon, polyacetal, polyethylene, polypropylene, vinyl chloride, acetate, polycarbonate, polystyrene, vinyl chloride, vinylidene fluoride, etc.
 樹脂材料は1種を単独で用いてもよく、2種以上を併用してもよい。なかでも、ポリエステル樹脂の単独使用、アクリル樹脂の単独使用、ナイロンの単独使用、ポリエチレンの単独使用、ポリプロピレンの単独使用、ポリアセタールの単独使用、ポリエステル樹脂およびポリエチレンの併用、ポリエステル樹脂およびポリプロピレンの併用が好ましく、ポリエステル樹脂の単独使用、ポリアセタールの単独使用、ポリエステル樹脂およびポリプロピレンの併用がより好ましく、ポリエステル樹脂の単独使用、ポリアセタールの単独使用がさらに好ましい。 One type of resin material may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination. Among these, the use of polyester resin alone, the use of acrylic resin alone, the use of nylon alone, the use of polyethylene alone, the use of polypropylene alone, the use of polyacetal alone, the combination of polyester resin and polyethylene, and the combination of polyester resin and polypropylene are preferred, the use of polyester resin alone, the use of polyacetal alone, and the combination of polyester resin and polypropylene are more preferred, and the use of polyester resin alone and the use of polyacetal alone are even more preferred.
 ポリエステル樹脂は特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、ポリエチレンテレフタレート、ポリブチレンテレフタレート、ポリエチレンナフタレートが挙げられる。ポリエステル樹脂は1種を単独で用いてもよく、2種以上を併用してもよい。 The polyester resin is not particularly limited, but examples include polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, and polyethylene naphthalate. One type of polyester resin may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination.
 揮散部材の形態に関して、典型的には、樹脂材料として複数本の化学繊維を有する揮散部材A、樹脂材料として棒状の成形体を有する揮散部材Bが挙げられる。化学繊維を有する揮散部材A、棒状の成形体を有する揮散部材Bはそれぞれ単独で用いてもよく、これらを併用してもよい。 Regarding the form of the volatilization member, typical examples include volatilization member A having multiple chemical fibers as a resin material, and volatilization member B having a rod-shaped molded body as a resin material. Volatilization member A having chemical fibers and volatilization member B having a rod-shaped molded body may be used alone or in combination.
 化学繊維を有する揮散部材Aは、典型的には複数の化学繊維を有する。化学繊維としては、従来公知の化学繊維を制限なく使用することができる。特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、ポリエステル繊維、ポリウレタン繊維、アクリル繊維、メラミン繊維、ポリイミド繊維、ポリアミド繊維、フェノール繊維、エポキシ繊維、ナイロン繊維、ビニロン繊維、ポリアセタール繊維、ポリエチレン繊維、ポリプロピレン繊維、レーヨン繊維、塩化ビニル繊維、アセテート繊維等が挙げられる。ポリエステル樹脂の詳細は、既に述べた通りである。 The volatile member A having chemical fibers typically has a plurality of chemical fibers. Any conventionally known chemical fibers can be used as the chemical fibers without any restrictions. Examples of the chemical fibers include, but are not limited to, polyester fibers, polyurethane fibers, acrylic fibers, melamine fibers, polyimide fibers, polyamide fibers, phenolic fibers, epoxy fibers, nylon fibers, vinylon fibers, polyacetal fibers, polyethylene fibers, polypropylene fibers, rayon fibers, polyvinyl chloride fibers, and acetate fibers. Details of the polyester resin are as described above.
 化学繊維は1種を単独で用いてもよく、2種以上を併用してもよい。なかでも、ポリエステル繊維の単独使用、アクリル繊維の単独使用、ナイロン繊維の単独使用、ポリエチレン繊維の単独使用、ポリプロピレン繊維の単独使用、ポリエステル繊維および低融点ポリエステル繊維の併用、ポリエステル繊維およびレーヨン繊維の併用が好ましく、ポリエステル繊維の単独使用、ポリエチレン繊維の単独使用、ポリプロピレン繊維の単独使用、ポリエステル繊維および低融点ポリエステル繊維の併用、ポリエステル繊維およびレーヨン繊維の併用がより好ましく、ポリエステル繊維の単独使用がさらに好ましい。 One type of chemical fiber may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination. Among these, the use of polyester fibers alone, acrylic fibers alone, nylon fibers alone, polyethylene fibers alone, polypropylene fibers alone, a combination of polyester fibers and low-melting-point polyester fibers, and a combination of polyester fibers and rayon fibers are preferred, the use of polyester fibers alone, polyethylene fibers alone, polypropylene fibers alone, a combination of polyester fibers and low-melting-point polyester fibers, and a combination of polyester fibers and rayon fibers are more preferred, and the use of polyester fibers alone is even more preferred.
 化学繊維の断面形状は特に限定されない。化学繊維の断面形状は円形であってもよく、楕円形であってもよく、多角形であってもよい。香料組成物の揮散速度に応じて化学繊維の断面形状を適宜変更してもよい。例えば、化学繊維の断面を適宜変更することで、香料組成物が吸収されるときの毛細管力を適宜変化させてもよい。
 化学繊維の長さ、径および断面積も特に限定されない。香料組成物の揮散速度に応じて化学繊維の長さ、径および断面積を適宜変更することができる。
The cross-sectional shape of the chemical fiber is not particularly limited. The cross-sectional shape of the chemical fiber may be circular, elliptical, or polygonal. The cross-sectional shape of the chemical fiber may be appropriately changed depending on the volatilization speed of the fragrance composition. For example, the capillary force when the fragrance composition is absorbed may be appropriately changed by appropriately changing the cross-section of the chemical fiber.
The length, diameter and cross-sectional area of the chemical fiber are not particularly limited, and may be appropriately changed depending on the volatilization rate of the fragrance composition.
 化学繊維を有する揮散部材Aは、例えば、複数本の化学繊維を集束した化学繊維束を棒状に加工することで得られる。加工方法は特に限定されず、従来公知の種々の手法を適用することができるが、例えば、以下の方法が挙げられる。
・方法A1:樹脂系接着剤を含有するバインダー溶液に化学繊維束を浸漬させた後に、加熱および/または乾燥することにより、化学繊維同士を部分的に接着させることを含む方法。
・方法A2:鞘部より高融点の芯部と、低融点の熱可塑性樹脂とからなる鞘部とを有する芯鞘型複合繊維aを少なくとも含む化学繊維束を、鞘部の熱可塑性樹脂の融点以上の温度に加熱することで、化学繊維同士を部分的に接着させることを含む方法。
The volatilization member A having chemical fibers can be obtained, for example, by processing a chemical fiber bundle in which a plurality of chemical fibers are bundled into a rod shape. The processing method is not particularly limited, and various conventionally known methods can be applied, for example, the following method can be mentioned.
Method A1: A method comprising immersing a chemical fiber bundle in a binder solution containing a resin-based adhesive, and then heating and/or drying the bundle to partially bond the chemical fibers together.
Method A2: A method comprising heating a chemical fiber bundle including at least a core-sheath type composite fiber a having a core with a higher melting point than the sheath and a sheath made of a thermoplastic resin with a low melting point to a temperature equal to or higher than the melting point of the thermoplastic resin of the sheath, thereby partially bonding the chemical fibers together.
 方法A1および方法A2のいずれの方法でも、化学繊維を有する揮散部材Aにおいて、軸方向および径方向に複数の空隙を形成できる。軸方向および径方向に形成された空隙によって、毛細管現象による香料組成物の揮散量を制御できる。以下、各方法の詳細について説明する。 In either method A1 or method A2, multiple voids can be formed in the axial and radial directions in the volatilization member A having chemical fibers. The amount of volatilization of the fragrance composition due to capillary action can be controlled by the voids formed in the axial and radial directions. Each method will be described in detail below.
 方法A1では、加熱および/または乾燥による樹脂系接着剤の硬化の結果、複数の化学繊維同士を接着させることができる。化学繊維束の複数の繊維間にバインダー溶液を含浸させた後、樹脂系接着剤の硬化によって複数の化学繊維が部分的に結着される。その後、所望の長さにカットすることで化学繊維を有する揮散部材A1が得られる。浸漬時に用いられるバインダー溶液の溶媒は、加熱および乾燥時に除去される。そのため、軸方向および径方向に複数の空隙が形成される。 In method A1, multiple chemical fibers can be bonded together as a result of the hardening of the resin-based adhesive by heating and/or drying. After the binder solution is impregnated between the multiple fibers of the chemical fiber bundle, the multiple chemical fibers are partially bonded together by the hardening of the resin-based adhesive. The chemical fibers are then cut to the desired length to obtain a volatilization member A1 having chemical fibers. The solvent of the binder solution used during immersion is removed during heating and drying. As a result, multiple voids are formed in the axial and radial directions.
 方法A1によって得られる揮散部材A1においては、複数の化学繊維の間に樹脂系接着剤の硬化物が固着している。そのため、揮散部材A1は複数の化学繊維と、該複数の化学繊維の間に固着した樹脂系接着剤の硬化物とを有する。 In the volatilization member A1 obtained by method A1, a cured resin-based adhesive is bonded between multiple chemical fibers. Therefore, the volatilization member A1 has multiple chemical fibers and a cured resin-based adhesive bonded between the multiple chemical fibers.
 バインダー溶液における樹脂系接着剤は特に限定されず、種々の樹脂の接着剤が使用可能である。特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、ポリウレタン樹脂、メラミンが好ましく、ポリウレタン樹脂がより好ましい。 The resin adhesive in the binder solution is not particularly limited, and various resin adhesives can be used. Although not particularly limited, for example, polyurethane resin and melamine are preferred, and polyurethane resin is more preferred.
 ポリウレタン樹脂は特に限定されるものではないが、典型的にはポリオールとポリイソシアネートとの反応で得られる。ポリウレタン樹脂は1種を単独で用いてもよく、2種以上を併用してもよい。 The polyurethane resin is not particularly limited, but is typically obtained by reacting a polyol with a polyisocyanate. One type of polyurethane resin may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination.
 ポリオールとしては、特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、エチレングリコール、ジエチレングリコール、トリエチレングリコール、1,3-ブタンジオール、1,4-ブタンジオール、1,2-プロパンジオール、1,3-プロパンジオール、1,6-ヘキサンジオール、ネオペンチルグリコール、1,4-シクロヘキサンジメタノール、メチル-1,5-ペンタンジオール、1,8-オクタンジオール、2-エチル-1,3-ヘキサンジオール、ジエチレングリコール、トリエチレングリコール、ジプロピレングリコール等のグリコール;トリメチロールプロパン、グリセリン、ペンタエリスリトール等のポリオール;エチレンオキサイド単位およびプロピレンオキサイド単位を有するポリオール化合物;ポリエーテルジオール、ポリエステルジオール等の高分子量ジオール;ビスフェノールA、ビスフェノールF等のビスフェノール;ダイマー酸のカルボキシル基を水酸基に転化したダイマージオールが挙げられる。
 ポリオールは1種を単独で用いてもよく、2種以上を併用してもよい。
The polyol is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include glycols such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,2-propanediol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, neopentyl glycol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, methyl-1,5-pentanediol, 1,8-octanediol, 2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, and dipropylene glycol; polyols such as trimethylolpropane, glycerin, and pentaerythritol; polyol compounds having ethylene oxide units and propylene oxide units; high molecular weight diols such as polyether diols and polyester diols; bisphenols such as bisphenol A and bisphenol F; and dimer diols obtained by converting the carboxyl groups of dimer acids to hydroxyl groups.
The polyols may be used alone or in combination of two or more kinds.
 ポリイソシアネートとしては、特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、芳香族ジイソシアネート、脂肪族ジイソシアネート、脂環族ジイソシアネートが挙げられる。
 ジイソシアネートとしては、特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、トリレンジイソシアネート、4,4’-ジフェニルメタンジイソシアネート、1,3-フェニレンジイソシアネート、ヘキサメチレンジイソシアネート、キシリレンジイソシアネート、イソホロンジイソシアネート、ジメチルジイソシアネート、リジンジイソシアネート、水添4,4’-ジフェニルメタンジイソシアネート、水添トリレンジイソシアネート、これらのアダクト体、ビウレット体、イソシアヌレート体が挙げられる。
 ポリイソシアネートは、トリフェニルメタントリイソシアネート、ポリメチレンポリフェニルイソシアネート等の3官能以上のポリイソシアネート化合物であってもよい。
 ポリイソシアネートは1種を単独で用いてもよく、2種以上を併用してもよい。
The polyisocyanate is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include aromatic diisocyanates, aliphatic diisocyanates, and alicyclic diisocyanates.
The diisocyanate is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include tolylene diisocyanate, 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate, 1,3-phenylene diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylylene diisocyanate, isophorone diisocyanate, dimethyl diisocyanate, lysine diisocyanate, hydrogenated 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate, hydrogenated tolylene diisocyanate, adducts, biurets, and isocyanurates thereof.
The polyisocyanate may be a polyisocyanate compound having three or more functional groups, such as triphenylmethane triisocyanate or polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate.
The polyisocyanates may be used alone or in combination of two or more kinds.
 方法A1におけるバインダー溶液の組成において、樹脂系接着剤の樹脂および溶媒の配合比率は特に限定されない。溶媒の除去による空隙の形成量および毛細管現象による香料組成物の揮散量を考慮して適宜設定すればよい。
 化学繊維および樹脂系接着剤の樹脂の比率は、特に制限されるものではない。溶媒の除去による空隙の形成量および毛細管現象による香料組成物の揮散量を考慮して適宜設定すればよい。例えば、化学繊維100質量部に対して、樹脂系接着剤の樹脂が1~30質量部、5~20質量部、8~15質量部等であり得る。
In the composition of the binder solution in method A1, the blending ratio of the resin of the resin-based adhesive and the solvent is not particularly limited. It may be appropriately set in consideration of the amount of voids formed by removing the solvent and the amount of volatilization of the fragrance composition due to capillary action.
The ratio of the resin of the resin-based adhesive to the chemical fiber is not particularly limited. It may be appropriately set in consideration of the amount of voids formed by removing the solvent and the amount of the fragrance composition volatilized by capillary action. For example, the resin of the resin-based adhesive may be 1 to 30 parts by mass, 5 to 20 parts by mass, 8 to 15 parts by mass, etc., per 100 parts by mass of the chemical fiber.
 方法A2では、鞘部より高融点の芯部と低融点の熱可塑性樹脂とからなる鞘部とを有する芯鞘型複合繊維aを化学繊維束の一部に用いる。化学繊維束には、該芯鞘型複合繊維a以外の単芯の化学繊維bを用いる。加熱時には化学繊維束における芯鞘型複合繊維aの鞘部の熱可塑性樹脂がバインダーとして機能するため、化学繊維同士が部分的に結着される。このとき、軸方向および径方向に複数の空隙が形成される。その後、所望の長さにカットすることで化学繊維を有する揮散部材A2が得られる。 In method A2, a core-sheath type composite fiber a having a core with a higher melting point than the sheath and a sheath made of a thermoplastic resin with a lower melting point is used as part of a chemical fiber bundle. A single-core chemical fiber b other than the core-sheath type composite fiber a is used in the chemical fiber bundle. When heated, the thermoplastic resin in the sheath of the core-sheath type composite fiber a in the chemical fiber bundle functions as a binder, so that the chemical fibers are partially bonded together. At this time, multiple voids are formed in the axial and radial directions. The volatilization member A2 having chemical fibers is then obtained by cutting to the desired length.
 芯鞘型複合繊維aの芯部の樹脂としては、特に限定されるものではないが、典型的には、ポリエステル樹脂が挙げられる。芯鞘型複合繊維aの鞘部の低融点の熱可塑性樹脂としては、特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、ポリエチレン、ポリプロピレン等のポリオレフィン、低融点ポリエステル樹脂が挙げられる。
 なかでも芯鞘型複合繊維aとしては、芯部にポリエステル樹脂を有し、芯部より融点が低い低融点ポリエステル樹脂を鞘部に有する芯鞘型複合繊維a1が入手しやすい。
 単芯の化学繊維bとしては、特に限定されるものではないが、典型的には、ポリエステル繊維、ポリエチレン、ポリプロピレン等のポリオレフィン繊維が挙げられる。なかでも単芯のポリエステル繊維b1は入手しやすい。
The resin of the core of the sheath-core composite fiber a is not particularly limited, but typically includes a polyester resin. The low-melting thermoplastic resin of the sheath of the sheath-core composite fiber a is not particularly limited, but typically includes a polyolefin such as polyethylene or polypropylene, and a low-melting polyester resin.
Among the core-sheath type composite fibers a, core-sheath type composite fibers a1 having a polyester resin in the core portion and a low-melting point polyester resin having a melting point lower than that of the core portion in the sheath portion are easily available.
The single-core chemical fiber b is not particularly limited, but typically includes polyester fiber, and polyolefin fiber such as polyethylene and polypropylene. Among them, the single-core polyester fiber b1 is easily available.
 方法A2における化学繊維束において、芯鞘型複合繊維aおよび単芯の化学繊維bの配合比率は特に限定されない。毛細管現象による香料組成物の揮散量を考慮して適宜設定すればよい。例えば、上述の芯鞘型複合繊維a1と単芯のポリエステル繊維b1とを含む化学繊維束を用いる場合、芯鞘型複合繊維a1および単芯のポリエステル繊維b1の比率は、特に制限されるものではないが、単芯のポリエステル繊維b1100質量部に対して、芯鞘型複合繊維a1が30~60質量部、35~55質量部、40~50質量部等であり得る。 In the chemical fiber bundle in method A2, the blending ratio of the core-sheath type composite fiber a and the single-core chemical fiber b is not particularly limited. It may be set appropriately taking into consideration the amount of volatilization of the fragrance composition due to capillary action. For example, when using a chemical fiber bundle containing the above-mentioned core-sheath type composite fiber a1 and single-core polyester fiber b1, the ratio of the core-sheath type composite fiber a1 and the single-core polyester fiber b1 is not particularly limited, but may be 30 to 60 parts by mass, 35 to 55 parts by mass, 40 to 50 parts by mass, etc. of the core-sheath type composite fiber a1 per 100 parts by mass of the single-core polyester fiber b1.
 以上説明した化学繊維を有する揮散部材Aは1種を単独で用いてもよく、2種以上を併用してもよい。 The volatile material A having the chemical fibers described above may be used alone or in combination of two or more types.
 棒状の成形体を有する揮散部材Bは、樹脂材料を棒状に成形したものである。
 揮散部材Bの樹脂材料としては、特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、ポリエステル樹脂、アクリル樹脂、メラミン樹脂、ポリイミド、ポリアミド、フェノール樹脂、エポキシ樹脂、ポリウレタン樹脂、ナイロン、ビニロン、ポリアセタール、ポリエチレン、ポリプロピレン、塩化ビニル、アセテート、ポリカーボネート、ポリスチレン、塩化ビニル、フッ化ビニリデン等が挙げられる。
棒状の成形体を有する揮散部材Bは、押出成形、射出成形等の種々の成形法によって樹脂材料を棒状に成形した後、所望の長さにカットすることで得られる。
The volatilization member B having a rod-shaped molded body is made by molding a resin material into a rod shape.
The resin material of the volatile member B is not particularly limited, but examples include polyester resin, acrylic resin, melamine resin, polyimide, polyamide, phenolic resin, epoxy resin, polyurethane resin, nylon, vinylon, polyacetal, polyethylene, polypropylene, vinyl chloride, acetate, polycarbonate, polystyrene, vinyl chloride, vinylidene fluoride, etc.
The volatilization member B having a rod-shaped molded body can be obtained by molding a resin material into a rod shape by various molding methods such as extrusion molding and injection molding, and then cutting it to a desired length.
 棒状の成形体を有する揮散部材Bについて、棒状であればその断面形状は特に限定されない。例えば、円柱状、三角柱状、四角柱状、六角柱状等の多角柱状が挙げられる。円柱状には、例えば、底面形状が完全な円形であるものや楕円だけではなく、微小な凹凸等があっても全体として略円形であるものも含まれる。 The cross-sectional shape of the volatilization member B having a rod-shaped molded body is not particularly limited as long as it is rod-shaped. Examples include polygonal prisms such as cylinders, triangular prisms, square prisms, and hexagonal prisms. Cylinders include not only those whose bottom shape is a perfect circle or ellipse, but also those that have minute irregularities but are generally circular overall.
 揮散部材の断面形状および断面積も特に限定されない。香料組成物の揮散速度に応じて揮散部材の断面形状、断面積を適宜変更してもよい。例えば、香料組成物の吸収のために溝を形成してもよいし、筋状の突起を表面に形成してもよい。 The cross-sectional shape and cross-sectional area of the volatilization member are not particularly limited. The cross-sectional shape and cross-sectional area of the volatilization member may be changed as appropriate depending on the volatilization speed of the fragrance composition. For example, grooves may be formed to absorb the fragrance composition, or streak-like protrusions may be formed on the surface.
 棒状の成形体の表面に複数の筋状の溝を形成することは、毛細管現象によって香料組成物の揮散量を制御する上で重要である。例えば、棒状の成形体の表面から突出し、かつ、棒状の成形体の軸方向に延びた複数の筋状突起と、該複数の筋状突起の間に形成された筋状の微細溝とを有する揮散部材B1は、毛細管現象を利用する上で有用である。 The formation of multiple streak-like grooves on the surface of the rod-shaped molded body is important in controlling the amount of evaporation of the fragrance composition by capillary action. For example, an evaporation member B1 having multiple streak-like protrusions protruding from the surface of the rod-shaped molded body and extending in the axial direction of the rod-shaped molded body and streak-like fine grooves formed between the multiple streak-like protrusions is useful in utilizing the capillary action.
 以上説明した棒状の成形体を有する揮散部材Bは1種を単独で用いてもよく、2種以上を併用してもよい。 The volatilization member B having the rod-shaped molded body described above may be used alone or in combination of two or more types.
 揮散部材を複数本使用する場合、全てが同じ形状であってもよいし、一部の形状が異なるものであってもよい。また、揮散部材は、単数で用いてもよく、複数用いてもよい。外観、揮散部材の形状、香料組成物の揮散速度に応じて、揮散部材の使用本数を適宜設定すればよい。複数の揮散部材を用いると、香料組成物が量的にはより揮散しやすくなる。 When multiple volatilization members are used, they may all be the same shape, or some may have different shapes. A single volatilization member may be used, or multiple volatilization members may be used. The number of volatilization members used may be set appropriately depending on the appearance, the shape of the volatilization member, and the rate at which the fragrance composition volatilizes. Using multiple volatilization members makes it easier for the fragrance composition to volatilize in quantity.
 揮散部材は発明の効果を妨げない範囲内であれば、化学繊維以外の他の素材を有してもよい。他の素材としては、特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、セラミック繊維、植物、パルプ等の天然繊維、木片、籐、竹、ソラ、レーヨン繊維等の木質材料が挙げられる。 The volatilizing member may contain materials other than chemical fibers, so long as the effects of the invention are not hindered. Examples of other materials include, but are not limited to, ceramic fibers, natural fibers such as plants and pulp, wood chips, rattan, bamboo, sora, and wood-based materials such as rayon fibers.
 (容器)
 芳香剤は、香料組成物を貯留するための容器をさらに備えてもよい。芳香剤の使用時には、容器の内部に貯留された香料組成物に揮散部材が少なくとも部分的に浸漬される。揮散部材は容器の開口部から容器内に挿入されることで、香料組成物に部分的に浸漬される。容器外に露出した部分の揮散部材から、含浸した香料組成物の香料等が揮散される。
(container)
The fragrance may further include a container for storing the fragrance composition. When the fragrance is used, the volatilization member is at least partially immersed in the fragrance composition stored inside the container. The volatilization member is inserted into the container from an opening of the container, and is thereby partially immersed in the fragrance composition. The fragrance and the like of the impregnated fragrance composition are volatilized from the portion of the volatilization member exposed to the outside of the container.
 容器およびその開口部の形状は、特に限定されない。外観を考慮して適宜設定することができる。また、容器の材質も特に限定されない。容器はプラスチック製であってもよく、ガラス製であってもよく、陶器製であってもよい。また、容器は透明であってもよく、不透明であってもよく、半透明であってもよい。容器の材質も外観を考慮して適宜設定することができる。 The shape of the container and its opening is not particularly limited. It can be set appropriately taking into consideration the appearance. The material of the container is also not particularly limited. The container may be made of plastic, glass, or ceramic. The container may be transparent, opaque, or translucent. The material of the container can also be set appropriately taking into consideration the appearance.
 (作用機序)
 以上説明した一実施形態に係る芳香剤は、香料と水と水溶性溶剤とを含有する香料組成物と、該香料組成物に少なくとも部分的に浸漬される揮散部材と、を備え、該揮散部材が、樹脂材料を有する。そして、水溶性溶剤は、3-メトキシ-3-メチル-1-ブタノール、3-メトキシ-1-ブタノール、1-メトキシ-2-ブタノール、1-メトキシ-2-プロパノールおよび3-メトキシ-3-メチル-ブチルアセテートからなる群から選ばれる少なくとも1種を含む。かかる水性の香料組成物が樹脂材料を有する揮散部材から揮散することで、香りの強度、嗜好が向上し、また、香り立ちの良さの持続性も向上する。
(Mechanism of action)
The aromatic agent according to the embodiment described above includes a fragrance composition containing a fragrance, water, and a water-soluble solvent, and a volatilization member at least partially immersed in the fragrance composition, the volatilization member having a resin material. The water-soluble solvent includes at least one selected from the group consisting of 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-butyl acetate. The aqueous fragrance composition volatilizes from the volatilization member having a resin material, thereby improving the intensity and preference of the fragrance, and also improving the durability of the pleasant fragrance.
 以上、具体的な実施形態を説明したが、各実施形態は例として提示されたものであり、本発明の範囲を限定するものではない。本明細書に記載された各実施形態は、発明の効果が奏される範囲内で、様々に変形することができ、かつ、実施可能な範囲内で、他の実施形態により説明された特徴と組み合わせることができる。 Although specific embodiments have been described above, each embodiment is presented as an example and does not limit the scope of the present invention. Each embodiment described in this specification can be modified in various ways within the scope of the effects of the invention, and can be combined with features described in other embodiments within the scope of feasibility.
 以下、実施例を用いて本発明をさらに詳しく説明する。ただし、本発明は以下の実施例の記載に限定されない。 The present invention will be described in more detail below using examples. However, the present invention is not limited to the description of the following examples.
<実施例1-3および比較例1-3>
 表1に示す組成にしたがって各例の香料組成物をそれぞれ調製した。各例の香料組成物をガラス製透明容器(容積95mL、開口部の内径20mm、底面の内径45mm、高さ75mm)の開口部から50mLそれぞれ注ぎ入れた。その後、棒状の揮散部材6本を容器の開口部から差し込んだ。揮散部材が容器の開口部の全周に広がるように揮散部材の各位置を調整した。その後、香料組成物を各揮散部材に含侵させた。
 棒状の揮散部材としては、ポリエステル繊維を有する揮散部材を用いた。その形状は円柱状であり、直径は2.5mm、長さは190mmである。揮散部材はポリエステル繊維を棒状に加工したものであり、該ポリエステル繊維が樹脂系接着剤であるポリウレタン樹脂の硬化物で部分的に結着されている。
<Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Examples 1 to 3>
Each fragrance composition was prepared according to the composition shown in Table 1. 50 mL of each fragrance composition was poured into the opening of a transparent glass container (volume 95 mL, inner diameter of opening 20 mm, inner diameter of bottom 45 mm, height 75 mm). Then, six rod-shaped volatilization members were inserted into the opening of the container. The positions of the volatilization members were adjusted so that the volatilization members spread around the entire circumference of the opening of the container. Then, the fragrance composition was impregnated into each volatilization member.
The rod-shaped volatilization member used was a volatilization member having polyester fibers. Its shape was cylindrical, with a diameter of 2.5 mm and a length of 190 mm. The volatilization member was made by processing polyester fibers into a rod shape, and the polyester fibers were partially bound with a cured product of polyurethane resin, which is a resin-based adhesive.
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 略号の意味、使用原料は、以下の通りである。
 香料1:グリーンフルーティー系香料
 香料2:フローラルフルーティー系香料
 香料3:シトラスハーブ系香料
 MMB:3-メトキシ-3-メチル-1-ブタノール
 イソパラフィン系溶剤:ISOPAR L(エクソンモービル社製品)
 グリコールエーテル系溶剤:ダワノールDPnB(ダウ・ケミカル社製品)
The meanings of the abbreviations and the ingredients used are as follows:
Fragrance 1: Green fruity fragrance Fragrance 2: Floral fruity fragrance Fragrance 3: Citrus herb fragrance MMB: 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol Isoparaffin solvent: ISOPAR L (Exxon Mobil Corporation product)
Glycol ether solvent: Dowanol DPnB (Dow Chemical Company product)
 香料の1の主要成分は以下の通りである。
 リナロール、スチラリルアセテート、ゲラニオール、シトラール、ヘキシルアセテート。
 香料の2の主要成分は以下の通りである。
 ガラクソリド、1-(2,3,8,8-テトラメチル-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8―オクタヒドロナフタレン―2―イル)エタン―1-オン、2―イソブチル―4―メチルテトラヒドロ―2H―ピラン―4-オール、βフェネチルアルコール、ジヒドロジャスモン酸メチル、酢酸1,1-ジメチル-2-フェニルエチル、テトラヒドロリナロール、シトロネロール、酢酸2,2,2-トリクロロ-1-フェニルエチル、3-(4―tert―ブチルフェニル)プロパナール。
 香料の3の主要成分は以下の通りである。
 リナロール、シトラール、リモネン、ゲラニオール、リナリルアセテート。
The main ingredients of the fragrance are as follows:
Linalool, styrallyl acetate, geraniol, citral, hexyl acetate.
The two main ingredients of the fragrance are:
Galaxolide, 1-(2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydronaphthalen-2-yl)ethan-1-one, 2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, β-phenethyl alcohol, methyl dihydrojasmonate, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate, tetrahydrolinalool, citronellol, 2,2,2-trichloro-1-phenylethyl acetate, 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal.
The three main components of the fragrance are:
Linalool, citral, limonene, geraniol, linalyl acetate.
<香りの官能試験および評価方法>
 各例の芳香剤の使用初期、使用中期、使用終期の香りの嗜好と強度をそれぞれ13名のパネラーにより評価した。ここで、使用初期は、香料組成物の拡散を開始した直後である。使用中期は、容器内の香料組成物の30%が減少したときである。使用終期は、容器内の香料組成物の70%が減少したときである。
 各時期が経過したとき芳香剤を16.8m(幅2.7m、奥行き2.7m、高さ2.3m)の密閉空間内に静置することで、香料成分を1時間空間内に揮散させた。その後、13名のパネラーによって下記の基準で香りの嗜好と強度をそれぞれ評価し、その平均値を求めた。結果を表2に示す。
<Sensory test and evaluation method of aroma>
The fragrance preference and intensity of each example of the air freshener was evaluated by 13 panelists at the beginning, middle, and end of use. Here, the beginning of use is immediately after the fragrance composition starts to diffuse. The middle of use is when 30% of the fragrance composition in the container has decreased. The end of use is when 70% of the fragrance composition in the container has decreased.
After each period had elapsed, the air freshener was placed in an enclosed space of 16.8 m3 (2.7 m wide, 2.7 m deep, 2.3 m high) to allow the fragrance ingredients to evaporate into the space for one hour. After that, 13 panelists evaluated the fragrance preferences and strength according to the following criteria, and the average values were calculated. The results are shown in Table 2.
 (香りの嗜好の評価基準)
 5:好き。
 4:やや好き。
 3:どちらでもない。
 2:やや嫌い。
 1:嫌い。
(Evaluation criteria for fragrance preferences)
5: I like it.
4: I somewhat like it.
3: Neither.
2: I somewhat dislike it.
1: I don't like it.
 (香りの強度の評価基準)
 5:強い。
 4:やや強い。
 3:ちょうどよい。
 2:やや弱い。
 1:弱い。
(Evaluation criteria for fragrance intensity)
5: Strong.
4: Somewhat strong.
3: Just right.
2: Somewhat weak.
1: Weak.
 (香り立ちの選択率)
 香り立ちの良さの持続性について、使用中期の各例の芳香剤についてそれぞれ香り立ちが良いものをパネラーに選択させた(差異がない場合は「差異なし」を選択させた)。選択された数を全パネラー数で割ることにより、香り立ちの選択率を算出した。結果を表2に示す。
(Selectivity of Aroma Release)
Regarding the persistence of good fragrance, the panelists were asked to select the one that had the best fragrance for each example during the middle period of use (if there was no difference, they were asked to select "no difference"). The number of selections was divided by the total number of panelists to calculate the selection rate for fragrance. The results are shown in Table 2.
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 実施例1では、香りの強度において、初期、中期、終期のいずれの段階においても、同じ香料を使用した比較例1より高評価が得られた。また、香り立ちの選択率も、初期、中期、終期の全ての段階において比較例1より圧倒的に高い結果であった。
 実施例2では、香りの強度において、初期、中期、終期のいずれの段階においても、同じ香料を使用した比較例2より高評価が得られた。また、香り立ちの選択率も、初期、中期、終期の全ての段階において比較例2より圧倒的に高い結果であった。
 実施例3では、香りの嗜好および強度において、初期、中期、終期のいずれの段階においても、同じ香料を使用した比較例3より高評価が得られた。また、香り立ちの選択率も、初期、中期、終期の全ての段階において比較例3より圧倒的に高い結果であった。
In Example 1, the fragrance intensity was rated higher than that of Comparative Example 1, which used the same fragrance, in all stages, including the initial, middle, and final stages. Also, the fragrance release selectivity was overwhelmingly higher than that of Comparative Example 1 in all stages, including the initial, middle, and final stages.
In Example 2, the fragrance intensity was rated higher at all stages, including the initial, middle, and final stages, than in Comparative Example 2, which used the same fragrance. Also, the fragrance release selectivity was overwhelmingly higher than that of Comparative Example 2 at all stages, including the initial, middle, and final stages.
In Example 3, the fragrance preference and intensity were rated higher at all stages, including the early, middle, and final stages, than in Comparative Example 3, which used the same fragrance. Also, the fragrance release selectivity was overwhelmingly higher than that of Comparative Example 3 at all stages, including the early, middle, and final stages.
 以上の結果から、香り立ちの良さの持続性に優れる芳香剤が提供できたことを確認した。また、いずれの実施例の芳香剤においても香りの嗜好および強度が十分に高評価であった。
 一般論として、嫌な香りは「強度は高いが嗜好は低い」という傾向にある。実施例1-3では、高い強度を実現しながらも嗜好も充分であることから、良好な芳香剤であると言える。
From the above results, it was confirmed that an air freshener with excellent fragrance persistence could be provided. Furthermore, the air fresheners of all the Examples were highly rated in terms of fragrance preference and strength.
Generally speaking, unpleasant scents tend to be strong but not well-liked. Example 1-3 achieved high strength while also being well-liked, and can therefore be said to be a good aromatic.
<引火点の測定および評価>
 実施例1-3の各芳香剤の香料組成物の引火点をタグ密閉式およびクリーブランド開放式で測定した。
 結果、実施例1-3の香料組成物についてはいずれの測定方式でも引火点が測定されなかった。このことから引火点がないことを確認した。この結果から、リスクが低いことを確認した。
<Measurement and Evaluation of Flash Point>
The flash points of the fragrance compositions of each of the fragrances in Examples 1 to 3 were measured by the Tag closed-type and Cleveland open-type methods.
As a result, the flash point of the fragrance composition of Example 1-3 was not measured by any of the measurement methods. This confirmed that there was no flash point. This result confirmed that the risk was low.
 本発明によれば、香り立ちの良さの持続性に優れる芳香剤が提供される。 The present invention provides an air freshener that has excellent long-lasting fragrance.

Claims (9)

  1.  香料と水と水溶性溶剤とを含有する、香料組成物と、
     前記香料組成物に少なくとも部分的に浸漬される揮散部材と、
     を備え、
     前記水溶性溶剤が、3-メトキシ-3-メチル-1-ブタノール、3-メトキシ-1-ブタノール、1-メトキシ-2-ブタノール、1-メトキシ-2-プロパノールおよび3-メトキシ-3-メチル-ブチルアセテートからなる群から選ばれる少なくとも1種を含み、
     前記揮散部材が、樹脂材料を有する、芳香剤。
    A fragrance composition containing a fragrance, water, and a water-soluble solvent;
    a volatilizing member at least partially immersed in the fragrance composition;
    Equipped with
    the water-soluble solvent comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-butanol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-butyl acetate;
    The air freshener, wherein the volatilizing member comprises a resin material.
  2.  前記揮散部材が、前記樹脂材料として複数本の化学繊維を有する、請求項1に記載の芳香剤。 The air freshener according to claim 1, wherein the volatilizing member has a plurality of chemical fibers as the resin material.
  3.  前記化学繊維が、ポリエステル繊維、ポリウレタン繊維、アクリル繊維、メラミン繊維、ポリイミド繊維、ポリアミド繊維、フェノール繊維、エポキシ繊維、ナイロン繊維、ビニロン繊維、ポリアセタール繊維、ポリエチレン繊維、ポリプロピレン繊維、塩化ビニル繊維およびアセテート繊維からなる群から選ばれる少なくとも1種を含む、請求項2に記載の芳香剤。 The air freshener according to claim 2, wherein the chemical fibers include at least one selected from the group consisting of polyester fibers, polyurethane fibers, acrylic fibers, melamine fibers, polyimide fibers, polyamide fibers, phenolic fibers, epoxy fibers, nylon fibers, vinylon fibers, polyacetal fibers, polyethylene fibers, polypropylene fibers, polyvinyl chloride fibers, and acetate fibers.
  4.  複数の前記化学繊維の間に樹脂系接着剤の硬化物が固着している、請求項3に記載の芳香剤。 The air freshener according to claim 3, in which a cured resin adhesive is fixed between the multiple chemical fibers.
  5.  前記樹脂系接着剤が、ポリウレタン樹脂およびメラミンからなる群から選ばれる少なくとも1種を含む、請求項4に記載の芳香剤。 The air freshener according to claim 4, wherein the resin-based adhesive contains at least one selected from the group consisting of polyurethane resin and melamine.
  6.  前記揮散部材が、前記樹脂材料として棒状の成形体を有する、請求項1に記載の芳香剤。 The air freshener according to claim 1, wherein the volatilizing member has a rod-shaped molded body as the resin material.
  7.  前記棒状の成形体が、
     該棒状の成形体の表面から突出し、かつ、該棒状の成形体の軸方向に延びた複数の筋状突起と、
     前記複数の筋状突起の間に形成された筋状の微細溝と、
     を有する、請求項6に記載の芳香剤。
    The rod-shaped molded body,
    a plurality of streak-like projections protruding from a surface of the rod-shaped body and extending in an axial direction of the rod-shaped body;
    A streak-like microgroove formed between the plurality of streak-like protrusions;
    The fragrance of claim 6, having the formula:
  8.  前記香料組成物における水の割合が、前記香料組成物の総量の10~50質量%である、請求項1~7のいずれか一項に記載の芳香剤。 The fragrance according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the proportion of water in the fragrance composition is 10 to 50 mass% of the total amount of the fragrance composition.
  9.  前記香料組成物における前記水溶性溶剤の割合が、前記香料組成物における前記水の割合より大きい、請求項1~7のいずれか一項に記載の芳香剤。 The fragrance according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the proportion of the water-soluble solvent in the fragrance composition is greater than the proportion of the water in the fragrance composition.
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