Patent Grant
11332692
The invention is in the field of oleochemical products and relates to substance mixtures which reduces or prevents the sensory perception of substances which are formed by oleochemical preparations and cause undesired off-notes and to a method for the production thereof and to the use thereof.
Oleochemical products and preparations from the cosmetics, household, oral care product and fine fragrance sectors contain fats, fatty acids, fatty acid esters, fatty acid salts or fat- or fatty acid-based ingredients. What is common to all these substances is that they have a typical fatty odor, which additionally develops further unpleasant notes in the event of relatively long storage. Causes thereof are not only short-chain free fatty acids which are released by saponification of triglycerides, but also especially aldehydes and other substances which arise by oxidation.
These undesired off-notes have an adverse effect on the odor or aroma of the product or preparation and the quality thereof. Common perfuming agents or fragrances/aromas that are used can mask said off-notes only to a limited extent and must be used in increased concentration if necessary, and this in turn results in increased costs.
One way of solving this problem is to subject batches objectionable in terms of odor to a posttreatment, to so-called deodorization. This involves treating the raw materials with hot water vapor, with the odor carrier being distilled off to a great extent. However, the method is associated with a high input of energy. This measure is naturally counterproductive from an economical point of view, especially when what is concerned is processing fats and oils which are as inexpensive as possible and which by nature have the highest proportion of the stated undesired odor carriers.
In some cases, it is also possible to enclose the unpleasant odor by addition of an encapsulator, as described for example in WO 2009 131748 A1. However, this measure is also hardly realizable from an economical perspective. In the case of this solution, there is the possibility that odorants or aroma substances of the added aromatization or perfuming agent might likewise be bound by the encapsulator and may as a result have an adverse effect on the desired fragrance or taste.
To date, the most common alternative has been to add fragrances to the olfactorily objectionable raw materials—or to the end products manufactured therewith—which fragrances cover (mask) the unpleasant odor or aroma or combine therewith in such a way that a new odor or aroma which is less unpleasant is formed. This method, too, is complex and expensive, since considerable amounts of such masking substances have always been necessary to date.
Document EP 2 865 739 A1 discloses the use of mixtures containing lactones of formula (Ia) or (Ib)
where R1 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, optionally hydroxy-substituted hydrocarbon radical having 2 to 22 carbon atoms and 0 or 1 to 3 double bonds and n is the numbers 1 or 2, for the masking of odor off-notes in oleochemical preparations.
Document WO 03/070871 A1 relates to a composition for the counteracting and/or masking of malodor which develops during the soaking and/or handwashing of laundry. The disclosed compositions comprise one or more malodor-suppressing substances selected from the group consisting of: compounds of formula (I), aldehyde C-11 (undecanal), aldehyde C-11 inter, aldehyde C-12 lauric acid, ethyl rosate, galbanum oil, hivertal, methyl cresol para, methylacetophenone, patchouli oil, undecavertol, aldehyde C-11 lenic, allyl cyclohexyl propionate, ambrettolide, amyl salicylate, damascone delta, dihydromyrcenol, ethylvanillin, florazone, irisnitrile, methyl ionone gamma, nonalactone gamma, pandanol, rose oxide L and tridecene-2-nitrile.
Compounds of Formula (I) According to WO 03/070871 A1
Document US 2006/0207037 A1 discloses a perfume or odorant mixture which is optimized for the covering of malodors caused by nitrogenous substances, such as ammonia and substituted amines, but which can also be used for other types of malodors such as sweat, body odor, bathroom odors, kitchen odors, etc. Furthermore, fragrance mixtures are disclosed which exhibit the combinations of gamma-undecalactone, gamma-decalactone and diethyl phthalate (DEP) and also the combination of gamma-undecalactone, geraniol, linalool and diethyl phthalate (DEP). The main use of these odorant mixtures are hair colorants, though they can also be used for products ranging from household cleaners to cosmetics, encompassing antiperspirants, deodorants, self-tanners, shampoos, conditioners, hand lotion, body lotion and perming agents.
Document WO 2004/009750 A1 describes fragrance components, mixtures thereof and perfume compositions for the reduction or prevention of body odor. The identified fragrance components prevent the production of odorous steroids, which are produced by microorganisms present on the skin surface. The compositions are described as anti-malodor active substance and as deodorant active substance for cosmetics or perfume, antiperspirants and deodorants. The combination of gamma-octalactone, gamma-nonalactone, geraniol, dihydrolinalool and tetrahydrogeraniol is disclosed.
Document WO 96/04940 relates to an aqueous composition for the reduction of the perception of an unpleasant or bad odor, comprising: a) about 0.01% to about 1% of perfume, based on the weight of the composition; b) optionally, but preferably, about 0.1% to about 5% of a water-soluble cyclodextrin, based on the weight of the composition; c) optionally, but preferably, about 0.1% to about 10% of a water-soluble metal salt, based on the weight of the composition; d) optionally, but preferably, about 0% to about 3% of a solubilizing aid, based on the weight of the composition; and e) an aqueous carrier. Gamma-decalactone and gamma-dodecalactone are among the various fragrances which component a) can contain. The composition are preferably sprayed onto textiles, especially clothes, without washing or dry-cleaning them.
Despite the abovementioned alternatives known from the prior art, there continues to be a strong need in the field of oleochemical products for novel substance mixtures which overcome the abovementioned disadvantages and which allow the production of qualitatively high-value products and preparations without undesired odor or aroma off-notes.
Furthermore, said undesired off-notes also have an effect on the utilization of the products or preparations, since the common perfuming agents or aromatization agents fail during washing, spraying or creaming and the undesired off-notes stand out particularly strongly.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide novel, highly active substance mixtures which, even in very low concentrations, are capable of counteracting, reducing or masking the unpleasant odor or aroma off-notes which occur in oleochemical raw materials and in the end products produced therewith, preferably off-notes which are perceived by the consumers as pungent, irritating, oxidized, acrid, rancid, fatty, animalistic, goat, fermented, musty, herbaceous and vomit.
It is therefore a second object of the present invention to provide novel, highly active substance mixtures which are capable of counteracting, reducing or masking the abovementioned undesired off-notes, both during utilization and after rinse-off of the oleochemical preparations or end products, especially from the skin surface, which comprise said highly active substance mixtures.
The present invention provides in a first aspect preparations containing
(i) a substance mixture containing
In a preferred embodiment, the preparation according to the invention is an oleochemical preparation.
In a preferred embodiment, the preparation according to the invention contains at least two, three or four substances of group (a).
In a further preferred embodiment, component (a1) is selected from the group consisting of linalool, geraniol, freesiol and nerolidol and also the enantiomers, diastereomers, racemates, solvates and physiologically compatible salts thereof.
In a further preferred embodiment, the bicyclic epoxy monoterpenes (component (a2)) are epoxy-p-menthane derivatives, and particular preference is given to the compounds 1,4-cineole and 1,8-cineole.
In a preferred embodiment, the preparation according to the invention contains at least two lactones—optionally three or four—selected from the group consisting of the lactones of formula (II) and also the enantiomers, diastereomers and racemates thereof, where R4 is H, R5 is linear and saturated hydrocarbon radicals having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and n is the numbers 1 or 2, particularly preferably where R4=H and R5=linear and saturated hydrocarbon radicals having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and n=1 or 2.
In a further preferred embodiment, the preparation according to the invention contains at least two lactones—optionally three or four—selected from the group consisting of gamma-dodecalactone, gamma-decalactone, gamma-undecalactone, delta-decalactone, delta-dodecalactone, 4-methyl-gamma-nonalactone, 3-methyl-gamma-decalactone, gamma-nonalactone, delta-nonalactone, gamma-octalactone, delta-octalactone, gamma-heptalactone, delta-heptalactone, gamma-hexalactone and delta-hexalactone, preferably gamma-dodecalactone, gamma-decalactone, delta-decalactone and delta-dodecalactone.
In a preferred embodiment, the aldehydes of formula (III) are selected from the group consisting of hexanal, heptanal, octanal, nonanal, decanal, hexenal, heptenal, octenal, nonenal, decenal, undecenal, dodecenal, hexadienal, heptadienal, octadienal, nonadienal, decadienal, undecadienal, dodecadienal, octatrienal, nonatrienal, decatrienal, undecatrienal, dodecatrienal, especially preferably hexanal, octanal, nonanal, hexenal, heptenal, octenal, heptadienal, octadienal, decadienal and decatrienal.
In a further preferred embodiment, the free fatty acids of formula (IV) are selected from the group consisting of butanoic acid, pentanoic acid, isovaleric acid, hexanoic acid, heptanoic acid, octanoic acid, nonanoic acid, decanoic acid, undecanoic acid and dodecanoic acid, especially preferably hexanoic acid, octanoic acid and decanoic acid.
In another preferred embodiment, the aldehydes of formula (III) are selected from the group consisting of hexanal, heptanal, octanal, nonanal, decanal, hexenal, heptenal, octenal, nonenal, decenal, undecenal, dodecenal, hexadienal, heptadienal, octadienal, nonadienal, decadienal, undecadienal, dodecadienal, octatrienal, nonatrienal, decatrienal, undecatrienal, dodecatrienal, especially preferably hexanal, octanal, nonanal, hexenal, heptenal, octenal, heptadienal, octadienal, decadienal and decatrienal,
and
the free fatty acids of formula (IV) are selected from the group consisting of butanoic acid, pentanoic acid, isovaleric acid, hexanoic acid, heptanoic acid, octanoic acid, nonanoic acid, decanoic acid, undecanoic acid and dodecanoic acid, especially preferably hexanoic acid, octanoic acid and decanoic acid.
In a preferred embodiment, component (c) of the preparation according to the invention is one, two or more solvents selected from the group consisting of ethanol, water, dipropylene glycol (DPG), diethyl phthalate (DEP), propylene glycol (PG), isopropyl myristate (IPM), isopropyl palmitate (IPP), triethyl citrate (TEC), triacetin (TRI), 1,2-propanediol, 1,3-propanediol, propanethiol, pentanediol, hexanediol, octanediol, decanediol (SymClariol®), dodecanol, 4-hydroxyacetophenone (SymSave® H) and benzyl benzoate (BB).
In a further preferred embodiment, the preparation according to the invention contains one or more aroma substances or fragrances of group (d), these being selected from the group of 3-phenylbutanal (trifernal), acetylmethylcarbinol, 2-methyldecanal, 2-benzyl-2-methylbut-3-enenitrile (Citrowanil® B), 3-hexenyl acetate, styralyl acetate, rhubafuran, anther, prenyl acetate, styralyl propionate, isoamyl phenylacetate, beta-damascone, isoamyl acetate, citronellol and cyclohexyl acetate.
In the context of the present invention, the preparation according to the invention can be combined with additional fragrances or aroma substances.
The present invention therefore further provides a fragrance or aroma composition containing the preparation according to the invention in combination with additional fragrances or aroma substances of group (e) that can be incorporated in oleochemical preparations or end products.
Fragrances or aroma substances of group (e) in the context of the invention are substances which are defined by, for example, European or American jurisprudence, for example Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the positive list as per Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 872/2012, and the substances which are listed in “Riechstoffe” [Odorants] by Steffen Arctander, in “Perfume and Flavor Chemicals” by Eigenverlag, Montclair, N.J. 1969 and in “Common Fragrance and Flavor Materials” by H. Surburg, J. Panten, 5th edition, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2006.
Examples of fragrances and aroma substances of group (e) in the context of the invention are
In a preferred embodiment, the fragrance composition or the aroma composition is a liquid or solid aroma composition.
The present invention similarly further provides for the use of the preparation according to the invention as fine fragrance or perfume.
The present invention further provides a substance mixture containing
It was found that, surprisingly, the substance mixture according to the invention in very low concentrations is capable of reducing or masking the perceived intensity of unpleasant and undesired off-notes in a multiplicity of oleochemical formulations, especially odor or aroma off-notes which are perceived by the test subjects as pungent, irritating, oxidized, acrid, rancid, fatty, animalistic, goat, fermented, musty, herbaceous and vomit, as demonstrated by the experimental data in Table 2 of Example 1.
Furthermore, it was found that, surprisingly, the substance mixture according to the invention further develops its action even during the phases of utilization, even after rinse-off of the substance mixture according to the invention or of the preparation containing the substance mixture according to the invention, as demonstrated by the experimental data in Tables 3 and 4 of Example 1. For instance, it was found that, surprisingly, preparations containing the substance mixture according to the invention bring about the covering of undesired off-notes even during use, i.e., when washing hands or hair and after rinse-off, in contrast to normal perfuming agents or aromatization agents at this dosage.
It became apparent that the substance mixture according to the invention is particularly suitable for masking, covering or reducing undesired off-notes which are caused by aldehydes of formula (III)
where R6 is a saturated or unsaturated, linear hydrocarbon radical, preferably having a chain length of 3 to 10 carbon atoms,
and/or free fatty acids of formula (IV)
where R7 is a linear or branched, saturated hydrocarbon radical, preferably a chain length of 3 to 12 carbon atoms.
It was found that, surprisingly, the substance mixture according to the invention, or the combination of component (a), (b) and (c) and optionally component (d), has a synergistic action. It thus became apparent that the combination according to the invention covers the undesired off-notes distinctly better than the substances of group (a), (b) and (c) and optionally of group (d) alone (synergistic action) and cover in combination the off-notes caused by the aldehydes of formula (III) or by aldehydes of formula (III) and fatty acids of formula (IV) better than the groups on their own, as demonstrated by the experimental data in Table 2 of Example 1.
The off-notes caused by aldehydes of formula (III) and fatty acids of formula (IV) are described or perceived by the test subjects as pungent, irritating, oxidized, acrid, rancid, fatty, animalistic, goat, fermented, musty, herbaceous and vomit.
It became apparent that the substance mixture according to the invention is particularly suitable for masking, covering or reducing undesired off-notes which by aldehydes of formula (III) and/or free fatty acids of formula (IV),
wherein the aldehydes of formula (III) are selected from the group consisting of hexanal, heptanal, octanal, nonanal, decanal, hexenal, heptenal, octenal, nonenal, decenal, undecenal, dodecenal, hexadienal, heptadienal, octadienal, nonadienal, decadienal, undecadienal, dodecadienal, octatrienal, nonatrienal, decatrienal, undecatrienal, dodecatrienal, especially preferably hexanal, octanal, nonanal, hexenal, heptenal, octenal, heptadienal, octadienal, decadienal and decatrienal,
and
the free fatty acids of formula (IV) are selected from the group consisting of butanoic acid, pentanoic acid, isovaleric acid, hexanoic acid, heptanoic acid, octanoic acid, nonanoic acid, decanoic acid, undecanoic acid and dodecanoic acid, especially preferably hexanoic acid, octanoic acid and decanoic acid.
The present invention therefore further provides for the use of the substance mixture according to the invention for the reduction and/or masking of undesired odor or aroma off-notes in oleochemical preparations.
The present invention therefore further provides for the use of the substance mixture according to the invention for the reduction and/or masking of undesired odor or aroma off-notes in oleochemical preparations, especially of undesired off-notes which are caused by aldehydes of formula (III) and/or free fatty acids of formula (IV) as defined above.
In a preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention contains at least two, three or four substances of group (a).
It became apparent that the compounds linalool, geraniol, freesiol and nerolidol and also the enantiomers, diastereomers, racemates, solvates and physiologically compatible salts thereof are particularly suitable as component (a1) for masking the undesired off-notes of the aldehydes of formula (III) and/or the free fatty acids of formula (IV), especially the undesired off-notes by the above-mentioned specific aldehydes of formula (III) and/or the specific free fatty acids of formula (IV).
In a preferred embodiment, the bicyclic epoxy monoterpenes (component (a2)) are epoxy-p-menthane derivatives. Similarly, it became apparent that the compounds 1,4-cineole and 1,8-cineole are particularly suitable as component (a2) for masking the undesired off-notes of the aldehydes of formula (III) and/or the free fatty acids of formula (IV), especially the undesired off-notes by the abovementioned specific aldehydes of formula (III) and/or the specific free fatty acids of formula (IV).
In a preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention contains at least one compound of group (a1) and at least one compound of group (a2), wherein the compounds of group (a1) are selected from the group consisting of linalool, geraniol, freesiol and nerolidol and also the enantiomers, diastereomers, racemates, solvates and physiologically compatible salts thereof and the compounds of group (a2) are selected from the group consisting of compounds 1,4-cineole and 1,8-cineole.
In a further preferred embodiment of the substance mixture according to the invention, components (a1) and (a2) are in a weight ratio of about 100:1 to about 1:100, preferably about 50:1 to about 1:50 and especially preferably of about 20:1 to about 1:20.
With regard to component (b), the substance mixture according to the invention contains at least two, optionally three or four, lactones of formula (II).
In a preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention contains at least two lactones—optionally three or four—selected from the group consisting of the lactones of formula (II) and also the enantiomers, diastereomers and racemates thereof, wherein R4 is H, R5 is linear and saturated hydrocarbon radicals having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, n is the numbers 1 or 2, particularly preferably where R4=H and R5=linear and saturated hydrocarbon radicals having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and n=1 or 2.
In a further preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention contains at least two lactones—optionally three or four—selected from the group consisting of gamma-dodecalactone, gamma-decalactone, gamma-undecalactone, delta-decalactone, delta-dodecalactone, 4-methyl-gamma-nonalactone, 3-methyl-gamma-decalactone, gamma-nonalactone, delta-nonalactone, gamma-octalactone, delta-octalactone, gamma-heptalactone, delta-heptalactone, gamma-hexalactone and delta-hexalactone, preferably gamma-dodecalactone, gamma-decalactone, delta-decalactone and delta-dodecalactone.
It became apparent that gamma-decalactone, delta-decalactone, gamma-dodecalactone and delta-dodecalactone are particularly suitable as component (b) for masking the undesired off-notes of the aldehydes of formula (III) and/or of the free fatty acids of formula (IV), especially the undesired off-notes by the abovementioned specific aldehydes of formula (III) and/or the specific free fatty acids of formula (IV).
With regard to component (c), it became apparent that the combination of ethanol with one, two or more solvents selected from the group consisting of dipropylene glycol (DPG), diethyl phthalate (DEP), propylene glycol (PG), isopropyl myristate (IPM), isopropyl palmitate (IPP), triethyl citrate (TEC), triacetin (TRI), 1,2-propanediol, 1,3-propanediol, propanethiol, pentanediol, hexanediol, octanediol, decanediol (SymClariol®), dodecanol, 4-hydroxyacetophenone (SymSave® H), glycerol, butylene glycol, pentylene glycol, hexylene glycol, decylene glycol, propylene carbonate, butylene carbonate, glycerol carbonate, 2-benzylheptanol, lauryl alcohol, trimethyl hydroxypentyl isobutyrate, glyceryl caprylate, ethylhexylglycerin, benzyl benzoate (BB) and especially selected from the group consisting of dipropylene glycol (DPG), diethyl phthalate (DEP), propylene glycol (PG), isopropyl myristate (IPM), isopropyl palmitate (IPP), triethyl citrate (TEC), triacetin (TRI), 1,2-propanediol, 1,3-propanediol, propanethiol, pentanediol, hexanediol, octanediol, decanediol (SymClariol®), dodecanol, 4-hydroxyacetophenone (SymSave® H), benzyl benzoate (BB) is advantageous for specific uses, particularly with respect to the further processing of the substance mixture according to the invention in some end products. Accordingly, the substance mixture according to the invention can contain at least two, three or four of the abovementioned solvents.
With regard to the optional component (d), it became apparent that the combination of at least two, preferably at least three or four, of the aroma substances or fragrances of group (d) is advantageous for specific uses, particularly with respect to the further processing of the substance mixture according to the invention in some end products. Accordingly, the substance mixture according to the invention can contain at least two, three or four of the of the aroma substances or fragrances of group (d).
In a further preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention contains one or more aroma substances or fragrances of group (d), these being selected from the group of 3-phenylbutanal (trifernal), acetylmethylcarbinol, 2-methyldecanal, 2-benzyl-2-methylbut-3-enenitrile (Citrowanil® B), 3-hexenyl acetate, styralyl acetate, rhubafuran, anther, prenyl acetate, styralyl propionate, isoamyl phenylacetate, beta-damascone, isoamyl acetate, citronellol and cyclohexyl acetate.
In a further preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention is characterized in that it contains
In a further preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention is characterized in that it contains
In a further preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention is characterized in that it contains
In a further preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention is characterized in that it contains
It became apparent that ethanol has a positive influence not only on the desired masking action, but also on the further processing of the substance mixture according to the invention in end products.
In this context, the amount of ethanol in a further embodiment of the substance mixture according to the invention is ≤30% by weight, further preferably ≤20% by weight, preferably ≤15% by weight, particularly preferably ≤10% by weight, based on the total weight of the substance mixture.
In a further preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention is characterized in that it contains
In a further preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention is characterized in that it contains
In a further preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention is characterized in that it contains
In a further preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention is characterized in that it contains
In a further preferred embodiment of the substance mixture according to the invention, components (a) and (b) are in a weight ratio of about 100:1 to about 1:100, preferably about 50:1 to about 1:50 and especially preferably of about 1:20 to about 20:1.
A further embodiment of the substance mixture according to the invention contains component (a+b) and (c) in the weight ratio of about 100:1 to 1:100, particularly preferably about 50:1 to 1:50 and especially preferably about 30:1 to 1:30.
In a preferred embodiment, the substance mixture according to the invention is present as a liquid mixture. However, this can be converted into a solid preparation, for example by spray-drying.
The present invention therefore further provides a method for producing the abovementioned substance mixture according to the invention, comprising the steps of:
In the context of the present invention, the substance mixture according to the invention can be combined with additional fragrances or aroma substances.
The present invention therefore further provides a fragrance or aroma composition containing the substance mixture according to the invention in combination with additional fragrances or aroma substances of group (e) that can be incorporated in oleochemical preparations or end products.
With regard to the additional fragrances or aroma substances of group (e), the above remarks apply.
In a preferred embodiment, the fragrance composition or the aroma composition is a liquid or solid aroma composition.
The present invention therefore further provides a method for producing the abovementioned fragrance or aroma composition, comprising the steps of:
The present invention therefore further provides for the use of the of the abovementioned fragrance or aroma composition for the reduction and/or masking of undesired off-notes in oleochemical preparations, especially of undesired off-notes which are caused by aldehydes of formula (III) and/or free fatty acids of formula (IV) as defined above.
In the context of the present invention, the substance mixture according to the invention can be used in any desired products in which the aim is to mask unpleasant odor or aroma notes caused especially by aldehydes of formula (III) and/or the free fatty acids of formula (IV) or to replace them with aroma or fragrance notes perceived as pleasant notes. Typical examples of product groups in which the substance mixture according to the invention can be used are, for example, soap bases, laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids and cleaners and also cosmetic preparations. Preferably, the substance mixture according to the invention is used in amounts of 0.0001% to 3% by weight, preferably 0.001% to 1.5% by weight, particularly preferably 0.01% to 1.2% by weight, especially preferably 0.01% to 1% by weight, based on the preparation or end product.
Therefore, the present invention further provides preparations, especially oleochemical preparations, or end products which contain the substance mixture according to the invention or the abovementioned fragrance or aroma composition containing the substance mixture according to the invention and additional fragrances or aroma substances of group (e).
Consequently, the present invention further provides preparations containing
In a preferred embodiment, the preparations are oleochemical preparations.
In a preferred embodiment, the oleochemical preparations or end products are selected selected from the group consisting of cleaner, laundry detergent, air freshener, candles, dishwashing liquid, fabric softener, skin cream, lip care product, makeup remover, hair conditioner, lotion, shampoo, shower gel and soap and the solid and liquid embodiments thereof, particularly preferably shampoo, shower gel, soap and the solid and liquid embodiments thereof.
Therefore, the present invention further provides for the use of the substance mixture according to the invention or the abovementioned fragrance or aroma composition containing the substance mixture according to the invention and additional fragrances or aroma substances of group (d) for the reduction and/or masking of undesired odor or aroma off-notes in oleochemical preparations, especially of undesired off-notes which are caused by aldehydes of formula (III) and/or free fatty acids of formula (IV) as defined above, the oleochemical preparations being selected from the group consisting of cleaner, laundry detergent, air freshener, candles, dishwashing liquid, fabric softener, skin cream, lip care product, makeup remover, hair conditioner, lotion, shampoo, shower gel and soap and the solid and liquid embodiments thereof.
The invention further provides preparations containing the abovementioned inventive substance mixtures or fragrance or aroma compositions and aldehydes of formula (III) and/or free fatty acids of formula (IV).
The preparations can the end products in amounts of 0.0001% to 3% by weight, preferably 0.001% to 1.5% by weight, particularly preferably 0.01% to 1.2% by weight, especially preferably 0.01% to 1% by weight, based on the end product.
In a further embodiment, the preparations contain component (a) and (b), or (a) and (c) or (a) and (c+b), in the weight ratio of 1:0.00001 to 1:120, preferably 1:0.001 to 1:100, especially 1:0.01 to 1:50.
The preparations are used in end products selected are selected from the group consisting of cleaner, laundry detergent, air freshener, candles, dishwashing liquid, fabric softener, skin cream, lip care product, makeup remover, hair conditioner, lotion, shampoo, shower gel and soap and the solid and liquid embodiments thereof, preferably soap and the solid and liquid embodiments thereof, shampoo and shower gel, and particularly preferably soap and the solid and liquid embodiments thereof.
Similarly, the present invention further provides for the use of the substance mixture according to the invention or of the abovementioned fragrance or aroma composition as fine fragrance or perfume.
According to the present invention, it is possible to produce substance mixtures, fragrance or aroma compositions and preparations which can be used for the reduction and/or masking of undesired off-notes in preparations, especially in oleochemical preparations.
The invention further provides for the use of the abovementioned substance mixtures, aroma compositions and preparations for the production of intermediate products and end products selected are selected from the group consisting of perfume, cleaner, laundry detergent, air freshener, candles, dishwashing liquid, fabric softener, skin cream, lip care product, makeup remover, hair conditioner, lotion, shampoo, shower gel and soap and the solid and liquid embodiments thereof, preferably soap and the solid and liquid embodiments thereof, shampoo and shower gel, and particularly preferably soap and the solid and liquid embodiments thereof.
The present invention will be more easily understandable with reference to the following examples. However, said examples serve merely to illustrate the invention and cannot be interpreted as having a limiting effect with respect to the scope of protection of the invention.
Unless otherwise indicated, all data are based on weight.
To produce soap sample 1 to 7, phase B, which corresponds to inventive substance mixture 1, is premixed. The constituents of phase A and the premixed phase B are mixed in a kneader. The mass obtained is shaped into bars using an extruder. Thereafter, the bars were conditioned at room temperature for 7 days.
Phases B of soap bars 1-4 and 6-7 are not according to the invention, since they contain the not all required components (a) to (c) according to the present invention. Thus, phase B of soap bar 1 contains only component (c), phase B of soap bar 2 contains components (b) and (c), phase B of soap bar 3 contains component (c), phase B of soap bar 4 contains component (a) and (c), phase B of soap bar 6 contains component (b), (c) and (e), and soap bar 7 contains component (a) and (c).
Phase B of soap bar 5 is an inventive substance mixture which comprises the required component (a) to (c).
The conditioned bars were coded and sensorially assessed by an expert panel of 15 people. This involved measuring the perceived total intensity and the perceived intensity of undesired off-notes and also a description of the olfactory impression. The measured values were compared with the values of soap specimen 1 and the percentages of off-note intensity, based on soap bar 1, were calculated.
The sensory measurements of soap bars 1 to 7 are put together in Table 2:
Furthermore, the olfactory impressions of the different soap bar 1 to 7 were measured over the phases of utilization. To this end, one hand was washed with soap bar 1 and the other hand was washed with a different soap bar. The expert panel then assessed in each case the hand lathered with the soap and then the damp hand rinsed with water, with the perceived total intensity, the off-note intensity and also a description being ascertained again. The sensory evaluation is put together in Tables 3 and 4:
The results show that the combination of geraniol (component (a)), lactones (component (b)) and the solvents EtOH and DPG (component (c)) in the inventive soap bar 5 has distinctly lower values in the perceived off-note intensity than these substances alone. This synergistic effect was found in all phases of utilization and shows that the substances are active for longer than other substances. Furthermore, this effect occurs even at low concentrations or dosages.
Further examples of the substance mixture according to the invention are put together in Tables 5 to 6:
Examples of mixtures (M1) in combination with further aroma substances or fragrances as fragrance/perfume or aroma/flavor are put together in Tables 7 to 12:
piperita, type Willamette
arvensis, rectified
GERANIUM BASE
CISTUS OIL, 10% in DPG
The present invention is described in more detail below on the basis of selected, specific examples of use. As already pointed out, these examples serve only to illustrate the invention without limiting said invention or restricting said invention thereto.
Liquid Soap
Phase A is produced by putting together all the listed constituents in succession in accordance with the order of this list at room temperature and under stirring. Phase B, which corresponds to inventive substance mixture 1, is premixed and is added to completed phase A. If necessary, the pH can be adjusted to 6.0 with citric acid or sodium hydroxide.
Shampoo
Production is carried out by putting together all the listed constituents in succession in accordance with the order of this list at room temperature and under stirring. If necessary, the pH can be adjusted to 6.0 with citric acid or sodium hydroxide.
Laundry Soap
The constituents are mixed in a kneader and shaped into a soap bar using an extruder.
Makeup Remover
Production is carried out in a Becomix.
To produce phase A, the glycerol and the Surfhope® C1216 is added to the Becomix and stirred at 0.3 m/s at −0.5 bar, followed by homogenization using a Turrax at 3 m/s for 4 minutes. After complete dissolution of the Surfhope® C1216, the Surfhope® C1616 is added, with continuation of stirring at 0.3 m/s.
The subsequent homogenization is done using a Turrax at 3 m/s for 4 minutes. Thereafter, the water is added and homogenization is carried out again using a Turrax at 3 m/s for 6 minutes.
This mixture is heated to 80° C. under stirring at 0.3 m/s, then brought to 50° C., and homogenized again using a Turrax at 3 m/s for 2 minutes. Thereafter, the temperature is increased to 80° C. and a pressure of −0.6 bar is set.
Phase B is produced at 80° C. At a temperature of 80° C., the constituents of phase B are mixed very slowly in succession and very slowly and then stirred at 0.5 m/s and also homogenized using a Turrax at 3 m/s for 2 minutes. After addition of a quarter of the oil to the tank, a homogenization step is carried out using a Turrax at 5 m/s for 4 minutes.
After addition of half of the amount of oil, homogenization is carried out again using a Turrax at 5 m/s for 4 minutes and the stirring speed is increased to 0.8 m/s.
After addition of three quarters of the oil, there follows a homogenization step using a Turrax at 5 m/s for 4 minutes and an increase in the stirring speed to 1 m/s. Then, the remaining amount of the oil is added and stirred at 1.2 m/s.
After addition of phase C, the pressure is increased to −0.8 bar and homogenization is carried out using a Turrax at 5 m/s for 4 minutes.
The preparation is cooled to 25° C. under stirring at 0.5 m/s, the stirring speed being reduced in this process. Then, phase D is added at 40° C.
Color I: 0.1% solution in isopropyl palmitate of D&C Red No. 17 C.I. 26100
Color II: 0.1% solution in isopropyl palmitate of Phat Brown DC 8206: C.I. 47000, C.I. 26100, C.I. 60725
The final preparation has a viscosity of 69 280 cP.
Dishwashing Liquid
Production is carried out by adding all the constituents in the order of the list, with attention being paid to completely dissolving each constituent before adding the next constituent. The pH is adjusted to pH=7 using citric acid.
Hair Conditioner
To produce the hair conditioner, all the constituents of phase A are mixed and are heated to 75° C.
To produce phase B, first the water is heated to 80° C. and then the remaining constituents of phase B are admixed and homogenized. Then, phase A is added to phase B under stirring.
To produce phase C, the Ultrez-10 is left to swell in the water under strong stirring, then the triethanolamine is added to obtain a clear gel preparation, which is then heated to 45° C. The mixture of phase A and B are added to the phase C heated to 45° C., and homogenized at room temperature.
Then, phase D, example mixture 5, is added.
If necessary, the pH should be adjusted to pH=4 using citric acid or sodium hydroxide.
Heavy-Duty Liquid Laundry Detergent
Production is carried out by mixing constituents 1 and 2 and by heating to 50° C. Then, constituents 3 and 4 are added and stirred until soap has formed. After addition of constituents 5 to 10 in the order of the list and cooling to 30° C., constituents 11 to 14 are added in the order of the list. If necessary, the pH is adjusted to 8.5.
Liquid Laundry Detergent
Production is carried out by initially charging the water in a vessel and by heating to 70° C. under stirring. Then, constituents 2 and 3 are added in this order and stirred without further heating for 30 minutes. Then, all the constituents are added in the order of the list, with attention being paid to completely dissolving each constituent before adding the next constituent. The pH is adjusted to pH=9 using citric acid.
Fabric Softener
Production is carried out by initially charging the water in a vessel and by heating to 45° C. Then, constituent 2 is added under strong stirring and is heated continuously up to 50° C. until constituent 2 is completely dissolved. Then, constituents 3 and 4 are added separately in succession in the order of the list. After cooling to 25° C., constituent 5 is added and is then strongly stirred for 30 minutes. Lastly, the pH is adjusted to pH=3 using citric acid or sodium hydroxide.
Lip Care Stick
Production is carried out by melting all the constituents in the order of the list without the perfume and by homogenizing while heating to 70° C. At a temperature of 50° C., the perfume is added and homogenized.
Copernicia cerifera
Night Cream
Production is carried out by heating each of phase A and B individually to approx. 80° C. Then, phase B is added to phase A using an Ultra-Turrax and emulsified. While stirring with a paddle stirrer, this mixture is cooled and is then emulsified again at approx. 60° C. When the mixture has reached a temperature of approx. 35° C., phase C is added.
Body Lotion
To produce phase B, the sodium benzoate is added to the water and is mixed until it is completely dissolved. Then, the premixed phase C is added to phase B and is heated to 75° C. while stirring using a magnetic stirrer.
The constituents of phase A are mixed separately and are then heated and homogenized in a water bath. While stirring (Rayneri=deflocculator or at least one helix), phase A is added to the mixture of phase B and C. Thereafter, this mixture is cooled to 30° C. while stirring (helix).
Subsequently, phase D is added to adjust the pH to 6.0. Thereafter, phase E, the perfume, is added.
Laundry Powder
All-Purpose Cleaner
Shampoo
Shower Gel
Transparent Deodorant Stick (Formulation A) and Cream Deodorant Cream Stick (Formulation B)
Roll-on Antiperspirant
Aerosol Spray
Hair Conditioner with UV Protection
Sunscreen Spray
First, the Lara Care A-200 was dissolved in the other constituents of phase A under stirring.
Then, all the raw materials of phase B were weighed out without Pemulen and the crystalline substances were dissolved under heating. After dissolution, the Pemulen was dispersed in. Thereafter, the mixture of phase B was added to to the mixture of phase A and homogenized for 1 minute. Lastly, the premixed phases C-E were added and homogenization was carried out again using the Ultra Turrax for 1-2 minutes.
Sun Cream with Sun Protection Factor 40
All the constituents of phase A were mixed and heated to approx. 85° C. Then, the constituents of phase B were mixed together, with the exception of the zinc oxide, which is dispersed in using the Ultra Turrax. The mixture of the constituents of phase B was heated to approx. 85° C. Thereafter, the mixture of phase B was added to the mixture of phase A and cooled with stirring. Subsequently, phase C was added and homogenized.
Sunscreen Milk
Transparent Gel Toothpaste
Phosphate-Based Toothpaste
Zinc-Containing Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Mouthwash Concentrate
Chewing Gum (Sugar-Containing and Sugar-Free)
Candy
Fine Fragrance
Cistus labdanum abs., 10% in PG
CISTUS LABDANUM ABS. SIS, 10% DPG
ORIGANUM OIL
EUCALYPTUS OIL
PIMENTA OIL REF. A
Candy, Sugar-Free
| Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind |
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| PCT/EP2017/060745 | 5/5/2017 | WO | 00 |
| Publishing Document | Publishing Date | Country | Kind |
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| WO2018/202311 | 11/8/2018 | WO | A |
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| 20060052276 | Perring | Mar 2006 | A1 |
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| WO-2015062997 | May 2015 | WO |
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| 20200056118 A1 | Feb 2020 | US |
