Patent Application
20240050330
The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of polyester microcapsules. Microcapsules are also an object of the invention. Consumer products comprising said microcapsules, in particular perfumed consumer products or flavoured consumer products are also part of the invention.
One of the problems faced by the perfume and flavour industry lies in the relatively rapid loss of olfactive benefit provided by active compounds due to their volatility. The encapsulation of those active substances provides at the same time a protection of the ingredients there-encapsulated against “aggressions” such as oxidation or moisture and allows, on the other hand, a certain control of the kinetics of flavour or fragrance release to induce sensory effects through sequential release.
Polyurea and polyurethane-based microcapsule slurry are widely used for example in perfumery industry for instance as they provide a long lasting pleasant olfactory effect after their applications on different substrates. Those microcapsules have been widely disclosed in the prior art (see for example WO2007/004166 or EP 2300146 from the Applicant).
In addition to the performance in terms of stability and olfactive performance, the consumer demand for eco-friendly delivery systems is more and more important and is driving the development of new delivery systems.
There is therefore still a need to provide new microcapsules using more eco-friendly materials, while not compromising on the performance of the microcapsules, in particular in terms of stability in a challenging medium such as a consumer product base, as well as in delivering a good performance in terms of hydrophobic material delivery, e.g. olfactive performance in the case of perfuming ingredients.
The present invention is proposing a solution to the above-mentioned problem, based on new polyester microcapsules.
Unless stated otherwise, percentages (%) are meant to designate a percentage by weight of a composition.
By “hydrophobic material”, it is meant any hydrophobic material—single material or a mixture of material—which forms a two-phase dispersion when mixed with water.
By “ingredient”, it is meant a single compound or a combination of ingredients.
By “perfume or flavor oil”, it is meant a single perfuming or flavoring compound or a mixture of several perfuming or flavoring compounds.
By “consumer product” or “end-product” it is meant a manufactured product ready to be distributed, sold and used by a consumer.
By “polyester microcapsule” it is meant that the polymer comprises ester linkages by the polyol capable of further reacting with a carboxylic acid derivative, for example with the acyl chloride.
By “polyol”, it is meant a compound having at least two hydroxyl functions.
By “carboxylic acid derivative”, it means a compound with an acyl group bounded to an electronegative atom or substituent, —X, that can act as a leaving group in substitution reactions. Electronegative atom may be for example alkyl amine, alkyl alcohol, amine or hydroxyl group, and —X may be chlorides, bromides, tosylates, mesylates, carboxylic acids (as anhydrides).
For the sake of clarity, by the expression “dispersion” in the present invention it is meant a system in which particles and/or oil droplets are dispersed in a continuous phase of a different composition and it specifically includes a suspension or an emulsion.
A “core-shell microcapsule”, or the similar, in the present invention it is meant that capsules have a particle size distribution in the micron range (e.g. a mean diameter (d(v, 0.5)) preferably comprised between about 1 and 3000 microns, preferably between 1 and 500 microns) and comprise a shell and an internal continuous oil phase enclosed by the shell. According to the invention, the wordings “mean diameter” or “mean size” are used indifferently.
By “microcapsule slurry”, it is meant microcapsule(s) that is (are) dispersed in a liquid. According to an embodiment, the microcapsule(s) is (are) dispersed in a hydrophilic phase.
By“a carboxylic acid derivative”, it should be understood a single carboxylic acid derivative or a mixture of carboxylic acid derivatives.
It has been found that performing polyester microcapsules could be obtained based on the reaction between a carboxylic acid derivative and a polyol.
A first object of the invention is therefore a process for preparing a core-shell polyester microcapsule slurry, said process comprising the steps of:
According to a particular embodiment, the process comprises the following steps:
According to a particular embodiment, the process comprises the following steps:
According to a particular embodiment, the process comprises the following steps:
According to an embodiment, no amine, preferably no tertiary amine is added at any step of the process.
According to the invention, the oil phase O1 comprises a hydrophobic material H1.
According to a particular embodiment, the oil phase O1 consists of a hydrophobic material H1.
The hydrophobic material according to the invention can be “inert” material like solvents or active ingredients. A single hydrophobic material or mixture of hydrophobic materials can be used.
When the hydrophobic material is an active ingredient, it is preferably chosen from the group consisting of flavor, flavor ingredients, perfume, perfume ingredients, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, pest control agents, biocide actives, malodour counteracting ingredient, bactericide ingredient, fungicide ingredient, pharmaceutical or agrochemical ingredient, a sanitizing ingredient, an insect repellent or attractant, and mixtures thereof.
According to a particular embodiment, the hydrophobic material comprises a phase change material (PCM).
According to a particular embodiment, the hydrophobic material comprises a mixture of a perfume with another ingredient selected from the group consisting of nutraceuticals, cosmetics, pest control agents and biocide actives.
According to a particular embodiment, the hydrophobic material comprises a mixture of biocide actives with another ingredient selected from the group consisting of perfume, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, pest control agents.
According to a particular embodiment, the hydrophobic material comprises a mixture of pest control agents with another ingredient selected from the group consisting of perfume, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, biocide actives.
According to a particular embodiment, the hydrophobic material comprises a perfume.
According to a particular embodiment, the hydrophobic material consists of a perfume.
According to a particular embodiment, the hydrophobic material consists of biocide actives.
According to a particular embodiment, the hydrophobic material consists of pest control agents.
By “perfume” (or also “perfume oil”) what is meant here is an ingredient or a composition that is a liquid at about 20° C. According to any one of the above embodiments said perfume oil can be a perfuming ingredient alone or a mixture of ingredients in the form of a perfuming composition. As a “perfuming ingredient” it is meant here a compound, which is used for the primary purpose of conferring or modulating an odor. In other words such an ingredient, to be considered as being a perfuming one, must be recognized by a person skilled in the art as being able to at least impart or modify in a positive or pleasant way the odor of a composition, and not just as having an odor. For the purpose of the present invention, perfume oil also includes a combination of perfuming ingredients with substances which together improve, enhance or modify the delivery of the perfuming ingredients, such as perfume precursors, modulators, emulsions or dispersions, as well as combinations which impart an additional benefit beyond that of modifying or imparting an odor, such as long-lastingness, blooming, malodor counteraction, antimicrobial effect, microbial stability, pest control.
The nature and type of the perfuming ingredients present in the oil phase do not warrant a more detailed description here, which in any case would not be exhaustive, the skilled person being able to select them on the basis of its general knowledge and according to intended use or application and the desired organoleptic effect. In general terms, these perfuming ingredients belong to chemical classes as varied as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, esters, ethers, acetates, nitriles, terpenoids, nitrogenous or sulfurous heterocyclic compounds and essential oils (for example thyme oil), and said perfuming co-ingredients can be of natural or synthetic origin. Many of these co-ingredients are in any case listed in reference texts such as the book by S. Arctander, Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, 1969, Montclair, New Jersey, USA, or its more recent versions, or in other works of a similar nature, as well as in the abundant patent literature in the field of perfumery.
In particular one may cite perfuming ingredients which are commonly used in perfume formulations, such as:
The perfuming ingredients may be dissolved in a solvent of current use in the perfume industry. The solvent is preferably not an alcohol. Examples of such solvents are diethyl phthalate, isopropyl myristate, Abalyn® (rosin resins, available from Eastman), benzyl benzoate, ethyl citrate, triethyl citrate, limonene or other terpenes, or isoparaffins. Preferably, the solvent is very hydrophobic and highly sterically hindered, like for example Abalyn® or benzyl benzoate.
Preferably the perfume comprises less than 30% of solvent. More preferably the perfume comprises less than 20% and even more preferably less than 10% of solvent, all these percentages being defined by weight relative to the total weight of the perfume. Most preferably, the perfume is essentially free of solvent.
Preferred perfuming ingredients are those having a high steric hindrance (bulky materials) and in particular those from one of the following groups:
Examples of ingredients from each of these groups are:
Preferably, the perfume comprises at least 30%, preferably at least 50%, more preferably at least 60% of ingredients selected from Groups 1 to 7, as defined above. More preferably said perfume comprises at least 30%, preferably at least 50% of ingredients from Groups 3 to 7, as defined above. Most preferably said perfume comprises at least 30%, preferably at least 50% of ingredients from Groups 3, 4, 6 or 7, as defined above.
According to another preferred embodiment, the perfume comprises at least 30%, preferably at least 50%, more preferably at least 60% of ingredients having a log P above 3, preferably above 3.5 and even more preferably above 3.75.
According to a particular embodiment, the perfume used in the invention contains less than 10% of its own weight of primary alcohols, less than 15% of its own weight of secondary alcohols and less than 20% of its own weight of tertiary alcohols. Advantageously, the perfume used in the invention does not contain any primary alcohols and contains less than 15% of secondary and tertiary alcohols.
According to an embodiment, the oil phase (or the oil-based core) comprises:
A “density balancing material” should be understood as a material having a density greater than 1.07 g/cm3 and having preferably low or no odor.
The odor threshold concentration of a perfuming compound is determined by using a gas chromatograph (“GC”). Specifically, the gas chromatograph is calibrated to determine the exact volume of the perfume oil ingredient injected by the syringe, the precise split ratio, and the hydrocarbon response using a hydrocarbon standard of known concentration and chain-length distribution. The air flow rate is accurately measured and, assuming the duration of a human inhalation to last 12 seconds, the sampled volume is calculated. Since the precise concentration at the detector at any point in time is known, the mass per volume inhaled is known and hence the concentration of the perfuming compound. To determine the threshold concentration, solutions are delivered to the sniff port at the back-calculated concentration. A panelist sniffs the GC effluent and identifies the retention time when odor is noticed. The average across all panelists determines the odor threshold concentration of the perfuming compound. The determination of odor threshold is described in more detail in C. Vuilleumier et al., Multidimensional Visualization of Physical and Perceptual Data Leading to a Creative Approach in Fragrance Development, Perfume & Flavorist, Vol. 33, September, 2008, pages 54-61.
The nature of high impact perfume raw materials having a Log T≤−4 and density balancing material having a density greater than 1.07 g/cm3 are described in WO2018115250, the content of which are included by reference.
According to an embodiment, the high impact perfume raw materials having a Log T≤−4 are selected from the group consisting of (+−)-1-methoxy-3-hexanethiol, 4-(4-hydroxy-1-phenyl)-2-butanone, 2-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-1-phenyl acetate, pyrazobutyle, 3-propylphenol, 1-(3-methyl-1-benzofuran-2-yl)ethanone, 2-(3-phenylpropyl)pyridine, 1-(3,3/5,5-dimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-4-penten-1-one, 1-(5,5-dimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-4-penten-1-one, a mixture comprising (3RS,3aRS,6SR,7ASR)-perhydro-3,6-dimethyl-benzo[b]furan-2-one and (3SR,3aRS,6SR,7ASR)-perhydro-3,6-dimethyl-benzo[b]furan-2-one, (+−)-1-(5-ethyl-5-methyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-4-penten-1-one, (1′S,3′R)-1-methyl-2-[(1′,2′,2′-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3′-yl)methyl]cyclopropyl}methanol, (+−)-3-mercaptohexyl acetate, (2E)-1-(2,6,6-timethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one, H-methyl-2h-1,5-benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one, (2E,6Z)-2,6-nonadien-1-ol, (4Z)-4-dodecenal, (+−)-4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone, methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate, 3-methylindole, (+−)-perhydro-4 alpha, 8abeta-dimethyl-4a-naphthalenol, patchoulol, 2-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)phenol, mixture comprising (+−)-5,6-dihydro-4-methyl-2-phenyl-2H-pyran and tetrahydro-4-methylene-2-phenyl-2H-pyran, mixture comprising 4-methylene-2-phenyltetrahydro-2H-pyran and (+−)-4-methyl-2-phenyl-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, nonylenic aldehyde, 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 3-methyl-5-phenyl-2-pentenenitrile, 1-(spiro[4.5]dec-6/7-en-7-yl)-4-penten-1-one(2-methoxynaphthalene, (−)-(3aR,5AS,9AS,9BR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyldodecahydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan, 5-nonanolide, (3aR,5AS,9AS,9BR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyldodecahydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan, 7-isopropyl-2H,4H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3-one, coumarin, 4-methylphenyl isobutyrate, (2E)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one, beta,2,2,3-tetramethyl-delta-methylene-3-cyclopentene-1-butanol, delta damascone ((2E)-1-[(1 RS,2SR)-2,6,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl]-2-buten-1-one), (+−)-3,6-dihydro-4,6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-2h-pyran, anisaldehyde, paracresol, 3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, methyl 2-aminobenzoate, ethyl methylphenylglycidate, octalactone gamma, ethyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate, (−)-(2E)-2-ethyl-4-[(1R)-2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl]-2-buten-1-ol, paracresyl acetate, dodecalactone, tricyclone, (+)-(3R,5Z)-3-methyl-5-cyclopentadecen-1-one, undecalactone, (1R,4R)-8-mercapto-3-p-menthanone, (3S,3 AS,6R,7AR)-3,6-dimethylhexahydro-1-benzofuran-2 (3H)-one, beta ionone, (+−)-6-pentyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one, (3E,5Z)-1,3,5-undecatriene, 10-undecenal, (9E)-9-undecenal (9Z)-9-undecenal, (Z)-4-decenal, (+−)-ethyl 2-methylpentanoate, 1,2-diallyldisulfane, 2-tridecenenitrile, 3-tridecenenitrile, (+−)-2-ethyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,3-oxathiane, (+)-(3R,5Z)-3-methyl-5-cyclopentadecen-1-one, 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal, allyl (cyclohexyloxy)acetate, methylnaphthylketone, (+−)-(4E)-3-methyl-4-cyclopentadecen-1-one, (+−)-5E3-methyl-5-cyclopentadecen-1-one, cyclopropylmethyl 3-hexenoate, (4E)-4-methyl-5-(4-methylphenyl)-4-pentenal, (+−)-1-(5-propyl-1,3-benzodioxol-2-yl)ethanone, 4-methyl-2-pentylpyridine, (+−)-(E)-3-methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one, (3aRS,5aSR,9aSR,9bRS)-3a, 6,6,9a-tetramethyldodecahydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan, (2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(2-propanyl)cyclohexanone oxime, 6-hexyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one, (+−)-3-(3-isopropyl-1-phenyl)butanal, methyl 2-(3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentyl)acetate, 1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohex-2-enyl)pent-1-en-3-one, indol, 7-propyl-2H,4H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3-one, ethyl praline, (4-methylphenoxy)acetaldehyde, ethyl tricyclo[5.2.1.0.2,6]decane-2-carboxylate, (+)-(1′S,2S,E)-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2′,2′,3′-trimethyl-3′-cyclopenten-1′-yl)-4-penten-2-ol, (4E)-3,3-dimethyl-5-[(1R)-2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl]-4-penten-2-ol, 8-isopropyl-6-methyl-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene-2-carbaldehyde, methylnonylacetaldehyde, 4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl 2-methylpropanoate, (E)-4-decenal, (+−)-2-ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol, (1R,5R)-4,7,7-trimethyl-6-thiabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, (1R,4R,5R)-4,7,7-trimethyl-6-thiabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, (−)-(3R)-3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol, (E)-3-phenyl-2-propenenitrile, 4-methoxybenzyl acetate, (E)-3-methyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-4-penten-2-ol, allyl (2/3-methylbutoxy)acetate, (+−)-(2E)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one, (1E)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one, and mixtures thereof.
According to an embodiment, perfume raw materials having a Log T≤−4 are chosen in the group consisting of aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, phenols, esters lactones, ethers, epoxides, nitriles and mixtures thereof.
According to an embodiment, perfume raw materials having a Log T≤−4 comprise at least one compound chosen in the group consisting of alcohols, phenols, esters lactones, ethers, epoxydes, nitriles and mixtures thereof, preferably in amount comprised between 20 and 70% by weight based on the total weight of the perfume raw materials having a Log T≤−4.
According to an embodiment, perfume raw materials having a Log T≤−4 comprise between 20 and 70% by weight of aldehydes, ketones, and mixtures thereof based on the total weight of the perfume raw materials having a Log T≤−4.
The remaining perfume raw materials contained in the oil-based core may have therefore a Log T>−4.
According to an embodiment, the perfume raw materials having a Log T>−4 are chosen in the group consisting of ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, (E)-3-phenyl-2-propenyl acetate, (+−)-6/8-sec-butylquinoline, (+−)-3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methylpropanal, verdyl propionate, 1-(octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphtalenyl)-1-ethanone, methyl 2-((1RS,2RS)-3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentyl)acetate, (+−)-(E)-4-methyl-3-decen-5-ol, 2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde, 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, tetrahydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)-2H-pyran, dodecanal, 1-oxa-12/13-cyclohexadecen-2-one, (+−)-3-(4-isopropylphenyl)-2-methylpropanal, aldehyde C11, (+−)-2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol, allyl 3-cyclohexylpropanoate, (Z)-3-hexenyl acetate, 5-methyl-2-(2-propanyl)cyclohexanone, allyl heptanoate, 2-(2-methyl-2-propanyl)cyclohexyl acetate, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl butyrate, geranyl acetate, neryl acetate, (+−)-1-phenylethyl acetate, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate, 3-methyl-2-butenyl acetate, ethyl 3-oxobutanoate, (2Z)-ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-butenoate, 8-p-menthanol, 8-p-menthanyl acetate, 1-p-menthanyl acetate, (+−)-2-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-propanyl acetate, (+−)-2-methylbutyl butanoate, 2-{(1S)-1-[(1R)-3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl]ethoxy}-2-oxoethyl propionate, 3,5,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde, 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde, 2-cyclohexylethyl acetate, octanal, ethyl butanoate, (+−)-(3E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1/2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one, 1-[(1RS,6SR)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl]-3-hexanol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, ethyl hexanoate, undecanal, decanal, 2-phenylethyl acetate, (1S,2S,4S)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol, (1S,2R,4S)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol), (+−)-3,7-dimethyl-3-octanol, 1-methyl-4-(2-propanylidene)cyclohexene, (+)-(R)-4-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)-1-methylcyclohex-1-ene, verdyl acetate, (3R)-1-[(1R,6S)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl]-3-hexanol, (3S)-1-[(1R,6S)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl]-3-hexanol, (3R)-1-[(1S,6S)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl]-3-hexanol, (+)-(1S,1′R)-2-[1-(3′,3′-dimethyl-1′-cyclohexyl)ethoxy]-2-methylpropyl propanoate, and mixtures thereof.
According to an embodiment, the perfume formulation comprises
According to a particular embodiment, the perfume comprises 0 to 60 wt. % of a hydrophobic solvent.
According to a particular embodiment, the hydrophobic solvent is a density balancing material preferably chosen in the group consisting of benzyl salicylate, benzyl benzoate, cyclohexyl salicylate, benzyl phenylacetate, phenylethyl phenylacetate, triacetin, ethyl citrate, methyl and ethyl salicylate, benzyl cinnamate, and mixtures thereof.
In a particular embodiment, the hydrophobic solvent has Hansen Solubility Parameters compatible with entrapped perfume oil.
The term “Hansen solubility parameter” is understood to a solubility parameter approach proposed by Charles Hansen used to predict polymer solubility and was developed around the basis that the total energy of vaporization of a liquid consists of several individual parts. To calculate the “weighted Hansen solubility parameter” one must combine the effects of (atomic) dispersion forces, (molecular) permanent dipole-permanent dipole forces, and (molecular) hydrogen bonding (electron exchange). The weighted Hansen solubility parameter” is calculated as (δD2+δP2+δH2)0.5, wherein δD is the Hansen dispersion value (also referred to in the following as the atomic dispersion fore), δP is the Hansen polarizability value (also referred to in the following as the dipole moment), and δH is the Hansen Hydrogen-bonding (“h-bonding”) value (also referred to in the following as hydrogen bonding). For a more detailed description of the parameters and values, see Charles Hansen, The Three Dimensional Solubility Parameter and Solvent Diffusion Coefficient, Danish Technical Press (Copenhagen, 1967).
Euclidean difference in solubility parameter between a fragrance and a solvent is calculated as (4*(δDsolvent−δDfragrance)2+(δPsolvent−δPfragrance)2+(δHsolvent−δHfragrance)2)0.5, in which δDsolvent, δPsolvent, and δHsolvent, are the Hansen dispersion value, Hansen polarizability value, and Hansen h-bonding values of the solvent, respectively; and δDfragrance, δPfragrance, and δHfragrance are the Hansen dispersion value, Hansen polarizability value, and Hansen h-bonding values of the fragrance, respectively.
In a particular embodiment, the perfume oil and the hydrophobic solvent have at least two Hansen solubility parameters selected from a first group consisting of: an atomic dispersion force (δD) from 12 to 20, a dipole moment (δP) from 1 to 8, and a hydrogen bonding (δH) from 2.5 to 11.
In a particular embodiment, the perfume oil and the hydrophobic solvent have at least two Hansen solubility parameters selected from a second group consisting of: an atomic dispersion force (δD) from 12 to 20, preferably from 14 to 20, a dipole moment (δP) from 1 to 8, preferably from 1 to 7, and a hydrogen bonding (δH) from 2.5 to 11, preferably from 4 to 11.
In a particular embodiment, at least 90% of the perfume oil, preferably at least 95% of the perfume oil, most preferably at least of 98% of the perfume oil has at least two Hansen solubility parameters selected from a first group consisting of: an atomic dispersion force (δD) from 12 to 20, a dipole moment (δP) from 1 to 8, and a hydrogen bonding (δH) from 2.5 to 11.
In a particular embodiment, the perfume oil and the hydrophobic solvent have at least two Hansen solubility parameters selected from a second group consisting of: an atomic dispersion force (δD) from 12 to 20, preferably from 14 to 20, a dipole moment (δP) from 1 to 8, preferably from 1 to 7, and a hydrogen bonding (δH) from 2.5 to 11, preferably from 4 to 11.
According to an embodiment, the perfuming formulation comprises a fragrance modulator (that can be used in addition to the hydrophobic solvent when present or as substitution of the hydrophobic solvent when there is no hydrophobic solvent).
Preferably, the fragrance modulator is defined as a fragrance material with
Preferably, as examples the following ingredients can be listed as modulators but the list in not limited to the following materials: alcohol C12, oxacyclohexadec-12/13-en-2-one, 3-[(2′,2′,3′-trimethyl-3′-cyclopenten-1′-yl)methoxy]-2-butanol, cyclohexadecanone, (Z)-4-cyclopentadecen-1-one, cyclopentadecanone, (8Z)-oxacycloheptadec-8-en-2-one, 2-[5-(tetrahydro-5-methyl-5-vinyl-2-furyl)-tetrahydro-5-methyl-2-furyl]-2-propanol, muguet aldehyde, 1,5,8-trimethyl-13-oxabicyclo[10.1.0]trideca-4,8-diene, (+−)-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydrocyclopenta[g]isochromene, (+)-(1S,2S,3S,5R)-2,6,6-trimethylspiro[bicyclo[3.1.1]heptane-3,1′-cyclohexane]-2′-en-4′-one, oxacyclohexadecan-2-one, 2-{(1S)-1-[(1R)-3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl]ethoxy}-2-oxoethyl propionate, (+)-(4R,4aS,6R)-4,4a-dimethyl-6-(1-propen-2-yl)-4,4a,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-2(3H)-naphthalenone, amylcinnamic aldehyde, hexylcinnamic aldehyde, hexyl salicylate, (1E)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1,6-heptadien-3-one, (9Z)-9-cycloheptadecen-1-one, and mixtures thereof.
According to a particular embodiment, the hydrophobic material is free of any active ingredient (such as perfume). According to this particular embodiment, it comprises, preferably consists of hydrophobic solvents, preferably chosen in the group consisting of isopropyl myristate, triglycerides (e.g. Neobee® MCT oil, vegetable oils), D-limonene, silicone oil, mineral oil, and mixtures thereof with optionally hydrophilic solvents preferably chosen in the group consisting of 1,4-butanediol, benzyl alcohol, triethyl citrate, triacetin, benzyl acetate, ethyl acetate, propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol), 1,3-propanediol, dipropylene glycol, glycerol, glycol ethers and mixtures thereof.
The term “biocide” refers to a chemical substance capable of killing living organisms (e.g. microorganisms) or reducing or preventing their growth and/or accumulation. Biocides are commonly used in medicine, agriculture, forestry, and in industry where they prevent the fouling of, for example, water, agricultural products including seed, and oil pipelines. A biocide can be a pesticide, including a fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, algicide, molluscicide, miticide and rodenticide; and/or an antimicrobial such as a germicide, antibiotic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiprotozoal and/or antiparasite.
As used herein, a “pest control agent” indicates a substance that serves to repel or attract pests, to decrease, inhibit or promote their growth, development or their activity. Pests refer to any living organism, whether animal, plant or fungus, which is invasive or troublesome to plants or animals, pests include insects notably arthropods, mites, spiders, fungi, weeds, bacteria and other microorganisms.
According to any one of the invention's embodiments, the hydrophobic material H1 represents between 10% and 60% w/w, or even between 15% and 45% w/w, by weight, relative to the total weight of the two-phases dispersion E1 as obtained after step i).
According to a particular embodiment, the process comprises an additional step consisting of adding a hydrophobic material H2 in the slurry. The hydrophobic material H2 is preferably added in an amount comprised between 20% and 80%, preferably between 30% and 75% by weight based on the total weight of the slurry as obtained after step iv).
The hydrophobic material H2 is defined as the hydrophobic material H1 defined previously and is preferably a perfume.
According to the invention, the continuous phase in step a) comprises a polyol.
According to a particular embodiment, the content of water in the continuous phase is below or equal to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the continuous phase.
According to a particular embodiment, the continuous phase is free from water.
According to a particular embodiment, no water is added at any stage of the process.
Any polyol that is not soluble with the hydrophobic material H1 can be used in the present invention.
A polyol or a mixture of polyols can be used.
The polyol can be chosen in the group consisting of glycerol, 1,4-butanediol, ethylene glycol, 1,2-propylene glycol, 1,3-propylene glycol, triethanolamine; di(trimethylolpropane) 1,2-hexanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane, TMP), 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (pentaerythritol), 2-amino-2-ethylpropane-1,3-diol 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol, 2,2′-azanediylbis(ethan-1-ol) 2-amino-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol, polyphenols and mixtures thereof.
According to an embodiment, the polyol is added in an amount comprised between 10% and 90%, preferably between 25% and 60% by weight based on the total weight of the two-phases dispersion E1.
According to a particular embodiment, the polyol is a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol, preferably 1,2 propylene glycol.
According to a particular embodiment, the polyol is a mixture of glycerol and 1,4-butanediol.
According to the invention, the oil phase O1 and/or the continuous phase comprise a stabilizer S1. The stabilizer S1 is preferably added in the continuous phase.
A single stabilizer or mixture of stabilizers can be used.
Said stabilizer can be an ionic or non-ionic emulsifier or a colloidal stabilizer. According to an embodiment, the stabilizer is a colloid stabilizer.
The stabilizer can be a molecular emulsifier (standard emulsion) or a colloidal particle stabilizer (Pickering emulsion). As colloidal particle stabilizer that can be used, one may cite for example calcium phosphate, silica, silicates, titanium dioxide, aluminium oxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide, mica, kaolin, montmorillonite, laponite, bentonite, perlite, dolomite, diatomite, vermiculite, hectorite, gibbsite, illite, kaolinite, aluminosilicates, gypsum, bauxite, magnesite, talc, magnesium carbonate, calcium carbonate, diatomaceous earth and mixtures thereof.
“Stabilizer” and “emulsifier” are used indifferently in the present invention.
Among the stabilizer 51 that can be used in the present invention, one may cite for example Tergitol 15-S-12 (secondary alcohol ethoxylate), Tween 80 (polyethylene glycol sorbitan monooleate), Tween 20 (polyethylene glycol sorbitan monooleate), Silica HKD H15 (hydrophobized silica particles); silk protein; Span® 60 (sorbitan stearate), hydroxyapatite particles, PGPR90 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate), silica HKD H15 (hydrophobized silica particles), Span 85 (sorbitane trioleate), Makibase SEB (polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate), cellulose derivatives such as hydroxypropylcellulose, and mixtures thereof.
According to an embodiment, the stabilizer 51 is chosen in the group consisting of secondary alcohol ethoxylate, polyethylene glycol sorbitan monooleate, hydrophobized silica particles (hydrophobic silica particles); silk protein; sorbitan stearate, hydroxyapatite particles, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, sorbitane trioleate, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, cellulose derivatives such as hydroxypropylcellulose, and mixtures thereof.
The stabilizer 51 is typically used in an amount comprised between 0.1 and 50%, preferably between 0.2 and 30%, most preferably 0.5 to 20%, even more preferably 1 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the oil phase O1.
According to the invention, at least one carboxylic acid derivative A1 is added into E1 after step i) and/or at least one carboxylic acid derivative A2 is added into the oil phase O1.
According to an embodiment, the carboxylic acid derivative A1 and/or the carboxylic acid derivative A2 is chosen in the group consisting of acid, amide, ester, anhydride, acid chloride and mixtures thereof.
According to a particular embodiment, the carboxylic acid derivative A1 and/or the carboxylic acid derivative A2 is an acyl chloride.
According to a particular embodiment, the acyl chloride has the following formula (I)
It is understood that by “ . . . hydrocarbon group . . . ” it is meant that said group consists of hydrogen and carbon atoms and can be in the form of an aliphatic hydrocarbon, i.e. linear or branched saturated hydrocarbon (e.g. alkyl group), a linear or branched unsaturated hydrocarbon (e.g. alkenyl or alkynil group), a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon (e.g. cycloalkyl) or an unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon (e.g. cycloalkenyl or cycloalkynyl), or can be in the form of an aromatic hydrocarbon, i.e. aryl group, or can also be in the form of a mixture of said type of groups, e.g. a specific group may comprise a linear alkyl, a branched alkenyl (e.g. having one or more carbon-carbon double bonds), a (poly)cycloalkyl and an aryl moiety, unless a specific limitation to only one type is mentioned. Similarly, in all the embodiments of the invention, when a group is mentioned as being in the form of more than one type of topology (e.g. linear, cyclic or branched) and/or being saturated or unsaturated (e.g. alkyl, aromatic or alkenyl), it is also meant a group which may comprise moieties having any one of said topologies or being saturated or unsaturated, as explained above. Similarly, in all the embodiments of the invention, when a group is mentioned as being in the form of one type of saturation or unsaturation, (e.g. alkyl), it is meant that said group can be in any type of topology (e.g. linear, cyclic or branched) or having several moieties with various topologies.
It is understood that with the term “ . . . a hydrocarbon group, optionally comprising . . . ” it is meant that said hydrocarbon group optionally comprises heteroatoms to form ether, thioether, amine, nitrile or carboxylic acid groups. These groups can either substitute a hydrogen atom of the hydrocarbon group and thus be laterally attached to said hydrocarbon, or substitute a carbon atom (if chemically possible) of the hydrocarbon group and thus be inserted into the hydrocarbon chain or ring.
According to a particular embodiment, the acyl chloride is chosen from the group consisting of benzene-1,3,5-tricarbonyl trichloride (trimesoyl trichloride), benzene-1,2,4-tricarbonyl trichloride, benzene-1,2,4,5-tetracarbonyl tetrachloride, cyclohexane-1,3,5-tricarbonyl trichloride, isophthalyol dichloride, diglycolyl dichloride, terephthaloyl chloride, fumaryl dichloride, adipoyl dichloride, succinic acid dichloride (succinic dichloride or succinyl chloride or succinyl dichloride), propane-1,2,3-tricarbonyl trichloride, cyclohexane-1,2,4,5-tetracarbonyl tetrachloride, 2,2′-disulfanediyldisuccinyl dichloride, 2-(2-chloro-2-oxo-ethyl)sulfanylbutanedioyl dichloride, (4-chloro-4-oxobutanoyl)-L-glutamoyl dichloride, (S)-4-((1,5-dichloro-1,5-dioxopentan-2-yl)amino)-4-oxobutanoic acid, 2,2-bis[(4-chloro-4-oxo-butanoyl)oxymethyl]butyl 4-chloro-4-oxo-butanoate, [2-[2,2-bis[(4-chloro-4-oxo-butanoyl)oxymethyl]butoxymethyl]-2-[(4-chloro-4-oxo-butanoyl)oxymethyl]butyl] 4-chloro-4-oxo-butanoate, 2,2-bis[(2-chlorocarbonylbenzoyl)oxymethyl]butyl 2-chlorocarbonyl-benzoate, [2-[2,2-bis[(2-chlorocarbonylbenzoyl)oxymethyl]butoxymethyl]-2-[(2-chlorocarbonylbenzoyl)oxymethyl]butyl] 2-chlorocarbonylbenzoate, 4-(2,4,5-trichlorocarbonylbenzoyl)oxybutyl 2,4,5-trichlorocarbonyl-benzoate, propane-1,2,3-triyl tris(4-chloro-4-oxobutanoate), propane-1,2-diyl bis(4-chloro-4-oxobutanoate) and mixtures thereof.
According to a particular embodiment, the acyl chloride is chosen from the group consisting of benzene-1,2,4-tricarbonyl trichloride, benzene-1,2,4,5-tetracarbonyl tetrachloride, cyclohexane-1,3,5-tricarbonyl trichloride, isophthalyol dichloride, diglycolyl dichloride, terephthaloyl chloride, fumaryl dichloride, adipoyl dichloride, succinic dichloride, propane-1,2,3-tricarbonyl trichloride, cyclohexane-1,2,4,5-tetracarbonyl tetrachloride, 2,2′-disulfanediyldisuccinyl dichloride, 2-(2-chloro-2-oxo-ethyl)sulfanylbutanedioyl dichloride, (4-chloro-4-oxobutanoyl)-L-glutamoyl dichloride, (S)-4-((1,5-dichloro-1,5-dioxopentan-2-yl)amino)-4-oxobutanoic acid, 2,2-bis[(4-chloro-4-oxo-butanoyl)oxymethyl]butyl 4-chloro-4-oxo-butanoate, [2-[2,2-bis[(4-chloro-4-oxo-butanoyl)oxymethyl]butoxymethyl]-2-[(4-chloro-4-oxo-butanoyl)oxymethyl]butyl] 4-chloro-4-oxo-butanoate, 2,2-bis[(2-chlorocarbonylbenzoyl)oxymethyl]butyl 2-chlorocarbonyl-benzoate, [2-[2,2-bis[(2-chlorocarbonylbenzoyl)oxymethyl]butoxymethyl]-2-[(2-chlorocarbonylbenzoyl)oxymethyl]butyl] 2-chlorocarbonylbenzoate, 4-(2,4,5-trichlorocarbonylbenzoyl)oxybutyl 2,4,5-trichlorocarbonyl-benzoate, propane-1,2,3-triyl tris(4-chloro-4-oxobutanoate), propane-1,2-diyl bis(4-chloro-4-oxobutanoate), and mixtures thereof.
According to a particular embodiment, the acyl chloride is chosen from the group consisting of fumaryl dichloride, adipoyl dichloride, succinic dichloride (succinyl chloride), propane-1,2,3-triyltris(4-chloro-4-oxobutanoate), propane-1,2-diylbis(4-chloro-4-oxobutanoate), and mixtures thereof.
According to a particular embodiment, the carboxylic acid derivative A1 and/or the carboxylic acid derivative A2 is an acyl chloride.
According to a particular embodiment, the carboxylic acid derivative A1 and/or the carboxylic acid derivative A2 can be the same or can be different.
According to a particular embodiment, the carboxylic acid derivative A1 is adipoyl chloride.
According to a particular embodiment, the carboxylic acid derivative A1 is succinyl chloride.
According to a particular embodiment, the carboxylic acid derivative A1 is a mixture of adipoyl chloride and succinyl chloride.
According to a particular embodiment, the carboxylic acid derivative A2 is trimesoyl trichloride.
The carboxylic acid derivative A1 and/or the carboxylic acid derivative A2 is preferably used in an amount from 0.1 to 50% by weight based on the total weight of the dispersion E1.
According to a particular embodiment:
In another step of the process, conditions sufficient are applied to induce interfacial polymerization and form polyester microcapsules in the form of a slurry.
This step allows ending up with microcapsules in the form of a slurry. According to a preferred embodiment, to enhance the kinetics, said step is performed at a temperature comprised between 5 and 90° C., possibly under pressure, for 1 to 30 hours. More preferably it is performed at between 10 and 80° C. for between 30 minutes and 5 hours. However, this step (called curing step) can be carried out at room temperature.
According to a particular embodiment of the invention, at the end of step iv) or during step iv) one may also add to the invention's slurry a polymer selected from the group consisting of a non-ionic polysaccharide, a cationic polymer, a polysuccinimide derivative (as described for instance in WO2021185724) and mixtures thereof to form an outer coating to the microcapsule.
Non-ionic polysaccharide polymers are well known to a person skilled in the art and are described for instance in WO2012/007438 page 29, lines 1 to 25 and in WO2013/026657 page 2, lines 12 to 19 and page 4, lines 3 to 12. Preferred non-ionic polysaccharides are selected from the group consisting of locust bean gum, xyloglucan, guar gum, hydroxypropyl guar, hydroxypropyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose.
Cationic polymers are well known to a person skilled in the art. Preferred cationic polymers have cationic charge densities of at least 0.5 meq/g, more preferably at least about 1.5 meq/g, but also preferably less than about 7 meq/g, more preferably less than about 6.2 meq/g. The cationic charge density of the cationic polymers may be determined by the Kjeldahl method as described in the US Pharmacopoeia under chemical tests for Nitrogen determination. The preferred cationic polymers are chosen from those that contain units comprising primary, secondary, tertiary and/or quaternary amine groups that can either form part of the main polymer chain or can be borne by a side substituent directly connected thereto. The weight average (Mw) molecular weight of the cationic polymer is preferably between 10,000 and 3.5M Dalton, more preferably between 50,000 and 1.5M Dalton. According to a particular embodiment, one will use cationic polymers based on acrylamide, methacrylamide, N-vinylpyrrolidone, quaternized N,N-dimethylaminomethacrylate, diallyldimethylammonium chloride, quaternized vinylimidazole (3-methyl-1-vinyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride), vinylpyrrolidone, acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride, cassia hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride or polygalactomannan 2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride ether, starch hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride and cellulose hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride. Preferably copolymers shall be selected from the group consisting of polyquaternium-5, polyquaternium-6, polyquaternium-7, polyquaternium 10, polyquaternium-11, polyquaternium-16, polyquaternium-22, polyquaternium-28, polyquaternium-43, polyquaternium-44, polyquaternium-46, cassia hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride or polygalactomannan 2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride ether, starch hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride and cellulose hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride. As specific examples of commercially available products, one may cite Salcare® SC60 (cationic copolymer of acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride and acrylamide, origin: BASF) or Luviquat®, such as the PQ 11N, FC 550 or Style (polyquaternium-11 to 68 or quaternized copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone origin: BASF), or also the Jaguar® (C13 S or C17, origin Rhodia).
According to any one of the above embodiments of the invention, there is added an amount of polymer described above comprised between about 0% and 5% w/w, or even between about 0.1% and 2% w/w, percentage being expressed on a w/w basis relative to the total weight of the slurry as obtained after step iv). It is clearly understood by a person skilled in the art that only part of said added polymers will be incorporated into/deposited on the microcapsule shell.
According to a particular embodiment, the process comprises an additional step consisting of removing the hydrogen chloride (HCl) from the slurry. Indeed, HCl might be generated during the process and can be removed for example by using a gas flow or by using a base.
Another object of the invention is a process for preparing a microcapsule powder comprising the steps as defined above and an additional step consisting of submitting the slurry obtained in step iv) or v) to a drying, like spray-drying, to provide the microcapsules as such, i.e. in a powdery form. It is understood that any standard method known by a person skilled in the art to perform such drying is also applicable. In particular the slurry may be spray-dried preferably in the presence of a polymeric carrier material such as polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, dextrins, natural or modified starch, vegetable gums, pectins, xanthans, alginates, carragenans or cellulose derivatives to provide microcapsules in a powder form.
However, one may cite also other drying method such as the extrusion, plating, spray granulation, the fluidized bed, or even a drying at room temperature using materials (carrier, desiccant) that meet specific criteria as disclosed in WO2017/134179.
According to a particular embodiment, the carrier material contains free perfume oil which can be the same or different from the perfume from the core of the microcapsules.
According to an embodiment, the microcapsules of the invention (first type of microcapsule) can be used in combination with a second type of microcapsules.
Another object of the invention is a microcapsule delivery system comprising:
The embodiments disclosed previously for defining components in the process also apply for the microcapsule.
A second object of the invention is a polyester microcapsule slurry obtainable by the process as defined above.
A third object of the invention is a core-shell polyester microcapsule comprising:
According to an embodiment, the shell is made of polyester such as poly(glycerol-co-succinate), poly(propylene glycol-co-succinate), polyester like poly(glycerol-co-propylene glycol-co-succinate), poly(glycerol-co-adipate), poly(propylene glycol-co-adipate), polyester like poly(glycerol-co-propylene glycol-co-adipate), and mixtures thereof.
According to a particular embodiment, stabilizer S1 is within the polyester shell.
In a fourth aspect, the present invention relates to a core-shell polyester microcapsule slurry comprising at least one core-shell polyester microcapsule made of:
Embodiments disclosed for the microcapsules previously also apply for the microcapsule slurry.
According to an embodiment, the microcapsule slurry comprises a hydrophobic material H2, preferably a perfume freely dispersed in the slurry.
In a particular embodiment, the shell material comprises a biodegradable material.
In a particular embodiment, the shell has a biodegradability of at least 40%, preferably at least 45%, 50%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95% or 98%, within 60 days according to OECD301F.
In a particular embodiment, the core-shell microcapsule has a biodegradability of at least 40%, preferably at least 60%, preferably at least 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95% or 98% within 60 days according to OECD301F.
Thereby it is understood that the core-shell microcapsule including all components, such as the core, shell and optionally coating may have a biodegradability of at least 40%, preferably at least 60%, preferably at least 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95% or 98% within 60 days according to OECD301F.
OECD301F is a standard test method on the biodegradability from the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development.
A typical method for extracting the shell for measuring the biodegradability is disclosed in Gasparini and all in Molecules 2020, 25,718.
The microcapsules of the invention can be used in combination with active ingredients. An object of the invention is therefore a composition comprising:
The microcapsules of the invention can be used for the preparation of perfuming or flavouring compositions which are also an object of the invention.
The capsules of the invention show very good performance in terms of stability in challenging medium.
Another object of the present invention is a perfuming composition comprising:
As liquid perfumery carrier one may cite, as non-limiting examples, an emulsifying system, i.e. a solvent and a surfactant system, or a solvent commonly used in perfumery. A detailed description of the nature and type of solvents commonly used in perfumery cannot be exhaustive. However, one can cite as non-limiting examples solvents such as dipropyleneglycol, diethyl phthalate, isopropyl myristate, benzyl benzoate, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)-1-ethanol or ethyl citrate, which are the most commonly used. For the compositions which comprise both a perfumery carrier and a perfumery co-ingredient, other suitable perfumery carriers than those previously specified, can be also ethanol, water/ethanol mixtures, limonene or other terpenes, isoparaffins such as those known under the trademark Isopar® (origin: Exxon Chemical) or glycol ethers and glycol ether esters such as those known under the trademark Dowanol® (origin: Dow Chemical Company). By “perfumery co-ingredient” it is meant here a compound, which is used in a perfuming preparation or a composition to impart a hedonic effect and which is not a microcapsule as defined above. In other words such a co-ingredient, to be considered as being a perfuming one, must be recognized by a person skilled in the art as being able to at least impart or modify in a positive or pleasant way the odor of a composition, and not just as having an odor.
The nature and type of the perfuming co-ingredients present in the perfuming composition do not warrant a more detailed description here, which in any case would not be exhaustive, the skilled person being able to select them on the basis of his general knowledge and according to the intended use or application and the desired organoleptic effect. In general terms, these perfuming co-ingredients belong to chemical classes as varied as alcohols, lactones, aldehydes, ketones, esters, ethers, acetates, nitriles, terpenoids, nitrogenous or sulphurous heterocyclic compounds and essential oils, and said perfuming co-ingredients can be of natural or synthetic origin. Many of these co-ingredients are in any case listed in reference texts such as the book by S. Arctander, Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, 1969, Montclair, New Jersey, USA, or its more recent versions, or in other works of a similar nature, as well as in the abundant patent literature in the field of perfumery. It is also understood that said co-ingredients may also be compounds known to release in a controlled manner various types of perfuming compounds also known as properfume or profragrance. Non-limiting examples of suitable properfumes may include 4-(dodecylthio)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-butanone, 4-(dodecylthio)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-butanone, trans-3-(dodecylthio)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-butanone, 2-(dodecylthio)octan-4-one, 2-phenylethyl oxo(phenyl)acetate, 3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl oxo(phenyl)acetate, (Z)-hex-3-en-1-yl oxo(phenyl)acetate, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl hexadecanoate, bis(3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl) succinate, (2-((2-methylundec-1-en-1-yl)oxy)ethyl)benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(3-methyl-4-phenethoxybut-3-en-1-yl)benzene, (3-methyl-4-phenethoxybut-3-en-1-yl)benzene, 1-(((Z)-hex-3-en-1-yl)oxy)-2-methylundec-1-ene, (2-((2-methylundec-1-en-1-yl)oxy)ethoxy)benzene, 2-methyl-1-(octan-3-yloxy)undec-1-ene, 1-methoxy-4-(1-phenethoxyprop-1-en-2-yl)benzene, 1-methyl-4-(1-phenethoxyprop-1-en-2-yl)benzene, 2-(1-phenethoxyprop-1-en-2-yl)naphthalene, (2-phenethoxyvinyl)benzene, 2-(1-((3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-yl)oxy)prop-1-en-2-yl)naphthalene, (2-((2-pentylcyclopentylidene)methoxy)ethyl)benzene, 4-allyl-2-methoxy-1-((2-methoxy-2-phenylvinyl)oxy)benzene, (2-((2-heptylcyclopentylidene)methoxy)ethyl)benzene, 1-isopropyl-4-methyl-2-((2-pentylcyclopentylidene)methoxy)benzene, 2-methoxy-1-((2-pentylcyclopentylidene)methoxy)-4-propylbenzene, 3-methoxy-4-((2-methoxy-2-phenylvinyl)oxy)benzaldehyde, 4-((2-(hexyloxy)-2-phenylvinyl)oxy)-3-methoxybenzaldehyde or a mixture thereof.
By “perfumery adjuvant” we mean here an ingredient capable of imparting additional added benefit such as a color, a particular light resistance, chemical stability, etc. A detailed description of the nature and type of adjuvant commonly used in perfuming bases cannot be exhaustive, but it has to be mentioned that said ingredients are well known to a person skilled in the art.
Preferably, the perfuming composition according to the invention comprises between 0.01 and 30% by weight of microcapsules as defined above.
The invention's microcapsules can advantageously be used in many application fields and used in consumer products. Microcapsules can be used in liquid form applicable to liquid consumer products as well as in powder form, applicable to powder consumer products.
According to a particular embodiment, the consumer product as defined above is liquid and comprises:
According to a particular embodiment, the consumer product as defined above is in a powder form and comprises:
In the case of microcapsules including a perfume oil-based core, the products of the invention, can in particular be of used in perfumed consumer products such as product belonging to fine fragrance or “functional” perfumery. Functional perfumery includes in particular personal-care products including hair-care, body cleansing, skin care, hygiene-care as well as home-care products including laundry care and air care. Consequently, another object of the present invention consists of a perfumed consumer product comprising as a perfuming ingredient, the microcapsules defined above or a perfuming composition as defined above. The perfume element of said consumer product can be a combination of perfume microcapsules as defined above and free or non-encapsulated perfume, as well as other types of perfume microcapsule than those here-disclosed.
In particular a liquid consumer product comprising:
Also a powder consumer product comprising
The invention's microcapsules can therefore be added as such or as part of an invention's perfuming composition in a perfumed consumer product.
For the sake of clarity, it has to be mentioned that, by “perfumed consumer product” it is meant a consumer product which is expected to deliver among different benefits a perfuming effect to the surface to which it is applied (e.g. skin, hair, textile, paper, or home surface) or in the air (air-freshener, deodorizer etc). In other words, a perfumed consumer product according to the invention is a manufactured product which comprises a functional formulation also referred to as “base”, together with benefit agents, among which an effective amount of microcapsules according to the invention.
The nature and type of the other constituents of the perfumed consumer product do not warrant a more detailed description here, which in any case would not be exhaustive, the skilled person being able to select them on the basis of his general knowledge and according to the nature and the desired effect of said product. Base formulations of consumer products in which the microcapsules of the invention can be incorporated can be found in the abundant literature relative to such products. These formulations do not warrant a detailed description here which would in any case not be exhaustive. The person skilled in the art of formulating such consumer products is perfectly able to select the suitable components on the basis of his general knowledge and of the available literature.
Non-limiting examples of suitable perfumed consumer product can be a perfume, such as a fine perfume, a cologne, an after-shave lotion, a body-splash; a fabric care product, such as a liquid or solid detergent, tablets and unit dose (single chamber or multi chambers), a fabric conditioner, a dryer sheet, a fabric refresher, an ironing water, or a bleach; a personal-care product, such as a hair-care product (e.g. a shampoo, hair conditioner, a colouring preparation or a hair spray), a cosmetic preparation (e.g. a vanishing cream, body lotion or a deodorant or antiperspirant), or a skin-care product (e.g. a perfumed soap, shower or bath mousse, body wash, oil or gel, bath salts, or a hygiene product); an air care product, such as an air freshener or a “ready to use” powdered air freshener; or a home care product, such all-purpose cleaners, liquid or power or tablet dishwashing products, toilet cleaners or products for cleaning various surfaces, for example sprays & wipes intended for the treatment/refreshment of textiles or hard surfaces (floors, tiles, stone-floors etc.); a hygiene product such as sanitary napkins, diapers, toilet paper.
Fabric softener or fabric conditioner are used indifferently in the present invention.
Another object of the invention is a consumer product comprising:
Personal care active base in which the microcapsules of the invention can be incorporated can be found in the abundant literature relative to such products. These formulations do not warrant a detailed description here which would in any case not be exhaustive. The person skilled in the art of formulating such consumer products is perfectly able to select the suitable components on the basis of his general knowledge and of the available literature.
The personal care composition is preferably chosen in the group consisting of a hair-care product (e.g. a shampoo, hair conditioner, a colouring preparation or a hair spray), a cosmetic preparation (e.g. a vanishing cream, body lotion or a deodorant or antiperspirant), or a skin-care product (e.g. a perfumed soap, shower or bath mousse, body wash, oil or gel, bath salts, or a hygiene product);
Another object of the invention is a consumer product comprising:
Home care or fabric care active base in which the microcapsules of the invention can be incorporated can be found in the abundant literature relative to such products. These formulations do not warrant a detailed description here which would in any case not be exhaustive. The person skilled in the art of formulating such consumer products is perfectly able to select the suitable components on the basis of his general knowledge and of the available literature.
Preferably, the consumer product comprises from 0.1 to 15 wt %, more preferably between 0.2 and 5 wt % of the microcapsules of the present invention, these percentages being defined by weight relative to the total weight of the consumer product. Of course the above concentrations may be adapted according to the benefit effect desired in each product.
For liquid consumer product mentioned below, by “active base”, it should be understood that the active base includes active materials (typically including surfactants) and water.
For solid consumer product mention below, by “active base”, it should be understood that the active base includes active materials (typically including surfactants) and auxiliary agents (such as bleaching agents, buffering agent; builders; soil release or soil suspension polymers; granulated enzyme particles, corrosion inhibitors, antifoaming, sud suppressing agents; dyes, fillers, and mixtures thereof).
An object of the invention is a consumer product in the form of a fabric softener composition comprising:
An object of the invention is a consumer product in the form of a liquid detergent composition comprising:
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An object of the invention is a consumer product in the form of a solid detergent composition comprising:
An object of the invention is a consumer product in the form of a shampoo or a shower gel composition comprising:
An object of the invention is a consumer product in the form of a rinse-off conditioner composition comprising:
An object of the invention is a consumer product in the form of a solid scent booster composition comprising:
An object of the invention is a consumer product in the form of a liquid scent booster composition comprising:
An object of the invention is a consumer product in the form of an oxidative hair coloring composition comprising:
According to a particular embodiment, the consumer product is in the form of a perfuming composition comprising:
The invention will now be further described by way of examples. It will be appreciated that the invention as claimed is not intended to be limited in any way by these examples.
1) Perfume oil A; origin: Firmenich SA, Switzerland
2) 1,3,5-Benzene tricarbonyle chloride, origin: Sigma Aldrich, Switzerland
3) Polyethylene glycol sorbitan monooleate, origin: Sigma Aldrich, Switzerland
4) 1,2,3-Propanetriol, origin: Sigma Aldrich, Switzerland
5) Hydrophobic silica particles - Silica HKD H15 nanoparticles possessing 50% silanol groups, origin: Wacker Silicones, Germany
6) Neobee M5, origin: Firmenich SA, Switzerland
7) Adipyl chloride, origin: Sigma Aldrich, Switzerland
8) Fumaryl chloride, origin: Sigma Aldrich, Switzerland
9) Succinyl chloride, origin: Sigma Aldrich, Switzerland
10)Hydroxypropyl cellulose, origin: Sigma Aldrich, Switzerland
11)Sorbitan monostearate, origin: Sigma Aldrich, Switzerland
12)Hydroxypropylcellulose, origin: Sigma Aldrich, Switzerland
1) Firmenich SA, Geneva, Switzerland
2) International Flavors & Fragrances, USA
3) Firmenich SA, Geneva, Switzerland
General protocol: Perfume oil A and trimesoyl trichloride was dispersed in a solution of surfactant 51 in glycerol with the help of an ultra turrax at 15,000 rpm for 5 min. The reaction mixture was stirred (up to 24h).
Capsules H: Perfume oil A (12.02 g) was dispersed in a solution of Tween 20 (0.96 g) in glycerol (47.12 g) with the help of an ultra turrax at 15,000 rpm for 5 min. Adipoyl chloride (7.21 g) was added dropwise to the multiple emulsion and the reaction mixture was stirred at 30° C. for 24 h.
General protocol: Tween 20 was dissolved in glycerol. This solution was mixed with 1,2-propylene glycol to afford the continuous phase. Perfume oil A was dispersed in this phase with the help of an ultra turrax for 5 min (up to 24,000). Succinyl chloride was added dropwise to the multiple emulsion and the reaction mixture, which was stirred (up to 60° C. and up to 24h) of time and temperature.
Capsules 4A: Tween 20 (0.40 g) was dissolved in a mixture of glycerol (12.60 g) and 1,2-propylene glycol (20.00 g) with the help of an ultra turrax at 7,000 rpm for 10 s. Perfume oil A (20.00 g) was dispersed in this solution with the help of an ultra turrax at 7,000 rpm for 2 min at 0° C. Succinyl chloride (30.40 g) was added to the emulsion over the course of 1.25 h at room temperature. Then, adipoyl chloride (3.96 g) was added to this emulsion over the course of 1.25 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 h.
Capsules 5A: Hydroxypropyl cellulose (0.03 g) was dissolved in 1,2-propylene glycol (2.97 g). This solution was mixed with glycerol (3.00 g) with the help of an ultra turrax at 7,000 rpm for 10 s. Perfume oil A (3.00 g) was dispersed in this solution with the help of an ultra turrax at 7,000 rpm for 2 min. Succinyl chloride (4.55 g) was added to the emulsion over the course of 1.25 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 h.
Capsules 5B: Hydroxypropyl cellulose (0.40 g) was dissolved in 1,2-propylene glycol (19.60 g). This solution was mixed with glycerol (12.60 g) with the help of an ultra turrax at 10,000 rpm for 10 s. Perfume oil A (20.00 g) was dispersed in this solution with the help of an ultra turrax at 10,000 rpm for 2 min. Succinyl chloride (30.30 g) was added to the emulsion over the course of 1.25 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 h.
Capsules 5C: Capsules 5B were prepared according to the protocol of capsules 5B with the help of a mechanical stirrer equipped with an anchor stirred at 650 rpm for 10 min.
Capsules 5D: Tween 20 (0.40 g) was dissolved in a mixture of glycerol (12.60 g) and 1,2-propylene glycol (20.00 g) with the help of an ultra turrax at 7,000 rpm for 10 s. Perfume oil A (20.00 g) was dispersed in this solution with the help of an ultra turrax at 7,000 rpm for 2 min at 0° C. Succinyl chloride (10.00 g) was added to the emulsion over the course of 1.25 h at room temperature. Then, adipoyl chloride (10.00 g) was added to this emulsion over the course of 1.25 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 h.
Capsules 5E: Capsules 5E were prepared according to the protocol of capsules 5D with hydroxypropylcellulose (0.4 g) instead of Tween 20.
Capsules 5F: Tween 20 (0.056 g) was dissolved in 1,4-butanediol (2.80 g). Perfume oil A (1.90 g) was dispersed in this solution with the help of an ultra turrax at 25,000 rpm for 2 min. Succinyl chloride (1.20 g) was added to the emulsion over the course of 1 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 24 h.
Capsules 5G: Tween 20 (0.67 g) was dissolved in a mixture of 1,4-butanediol (33.60 g) and glycerol (21.12 g). Perfume oil A (22.80 g) was dispersed in this solution with the help of an ultra turrax at 25,000 rpm for 2 min. Succinyl chloride (14.40 g) was added to the emulsion over the course of 1 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 4 h.
Capsules 5H: Capsules 5H were prepared according to the protocol of capsules 5G with a curing for 6 h.
The storage stability of the capsules in Liquid Detergent was evaluated. Microcapsule dispersion 3R (i.e slurry) of the present invention was diluted in the liquid detergent composition (P&G US Tide Free & Gentle HE, ingredients listed in Table 5) to obtain a concentration of encapsulated perfume of 0.116%. The detergent was stored at 37° C. The amount of perfume having leaked out of the capsules was then measured by solvent extraction and GC-FID analysis.
The storage stability of the capsules in fabric conditioner was evaluated. Microcapsule dispersion 3Q (i.e slurry) of the present invention was diluted in the fabric conditioner composition described in Table 6 to obtain a concentration of encapsulated perfume of 0.116%. The fabric conditioner was stored at 37° C. The amount of perfume having leaked out of the capsules was then measured by solvent extraction and GC-FID analysis.
Microcapsule slurry (see examples 1-5) is dispersed in a rinse-off conditioner base described in table 10 to obtain a concentration of encapsulated perfume oil at 0.5%.
1) Genamin KDM P, Clariant
2) Tylose H10 Y G4, Shin Etsu
3) Lanette O, BASF
4) Arlacel 165-FP-MBAL-PA-(RB), Croda
5) Incroquat Behenyl TMS-50-MBAL-PA-(MH) HA4112, Croda
6) SP Brij S20 MBAL-PA(RB), Croda
7) Xiameter DC MEM-0949 Emulsion, Dow Corning
8) Alfa Aesar
Microcapsule slurry (see examples 1-5) is weighed and mixed in a shampoo composition to add the equivalent of 0.2% perfume.
1) Ucare Polymer JR-400, Noveon
2) Schweizerhall
3) Glydant, Lonza
4) Texapon NSO IS, Cognis
5) Tego Betain F 50, Evonik
6) Amphotensid GB 2009, Zschimmer & Schwarz
7) Monomuls 90 L-12, Gruenau
8) Nipagin Monosodium, NIPA
Microcapsule slurry (see examples 1-5) is weighed and mixed in antiperspirant roll-on emulsion composition to add the equivalent of 0.2% perfume.
1)BRIJ 72; origin: ICI
2)BRIJ 721; origin: ICI
3)ARLAMOL E; origin: UNIQEMA-CRODA
4)LOCRON L; origin: CLARIAN
Part A and B are heated separately to 75° C.; Part A is added to Part B under stirring and the mixture is homogenized for 10 min. Then, the mixture is cooled under stirring; and Part C is slowly added when the mixture reached 45° C. and Part D when the mixture reached at 35° C. while stirring. Then the mixture is cooled to room temperature.
Microcapsule slurry (see examples 1-5) is weighed and mixed in the following composition to add the equivalent of 0.2% perfume.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20216027.1 | Dec 2020 | EP | regional |
| Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/EP2021/085533 | 12/13/2021 | WO |
