topic f_applications of fragrances and flavours Flashcards
define fragrance (3)
● sweet or pleasant smell
or
● liquid people put on their bodies
● to make themselves smell pleasant
how is gel type air freshener made (4)
● based on water or suitable solvent like dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether
● gel is warmed together with water and 10-20% perfume
● forms solid mass
● fragrance diffuses slowly and gel shrinks
suitable solvent for gel type air freshener
water or dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether
perfume concentration for gel type air freshener
10-20%
how is reservoir wick type air freshener prepared
● 5-10% perfume dosage
● prepared in glass bottle or plastic container with wick
Lamp Berghe is a type of
reservoir wick type air freshener
typical perfume dosage for reservoir wick type air freshener
5-10%
how to use aerosol type air freshener (3)
● released by spraying
● stream of fine droplets are depressurised when released in air
● actuator releases a cloud of concentrated perfume mist into air
typical perfume dosage of aerosol type air freshener
1%
best evaluation method for aerosol type air freshener
spray into air (not smelling strip)
because of difference in evaporation rate
why is burner type air freshener increasing in popularity?
efficacy and luxurious factors
solvent used in burner air freshener
water ONLY
how does burner type air freshener work (5)
● burner is filled with water and tea candle placed inside burner
● a few drops of perfume compound is added to water
● heat of candle evaporates perfume
● constant addition of water required
● intensity can be controlled by user
types of air fresheners (10)
● gel ● reservoir wick ● aerosol ● burner ● candles ● potpourri ● incense stick ● diffuser ● reed diffuser ● electric
how is soap made
saponification of animal or vegetable fats with sodium carbonate
concerns regarding perfume soap bar (3)
● alkaline: breaks down aldehydes and esters
● porous nature of soap: diffusion of perfume compound
● discolouration shows easily eg. indole
fragrance in shampoo should withstand … (3)
● lather
● rinse
● drying
two main surfactants in shampoo and why
● sodium lauryl sulfate
● sodium laureth/lauryl ether sulfate
low cost for high foaming properties
what is used in anti dandruff shampoo
zinc pyrithione
why is viscosity important in shampoo?
subliminal message: rich and moisturising
how does antipersipirant work
coagulation of protein form at opening of sweat pore, blocking sweat from coming out
two common active agent in antiperspirant
● zinc pheolsulfonate
● aluminium chloride
form highly acidic solutions in water due to hydrolysis
normal dosage of perfume used in soaps
1-1.5% (musk commonly used)
why is aluminium chlorohydrate used in modern antiperspirants
pH 4.5, good for skin
popular: aluminium zirconium chlorohydrate
form of fragrance compound in laundry detergent depends on …
mode of washing
- hand washing
- machine washing (top or front load)
delivery forms of fragrance used in laundry detergent
● powder
● liquid
● present with softener
● tablet
different technologies in laundry detergent (4)
● antibacteria
● brighteners
● encapsulation
● antiwrinkle
perfume for laundry detergent for cleaning stage
clean and fresh odour: citrusy, fresh, aldehydic, green
perfume for laundry detergent for final stage
caring and soft image: floral, woody, musky notes
perfume dosage for laundry detergent
0.1-0.4%
fragrance used in dishwashing detergent (4) and why (2)
● citrusy (lemon most common)
● fresh
● fruity
● spicy
reason:
● connote refreshing feeling
● no trace amounts left on dishes or cutlery
trends in dishwashing detergent (3)
● lemon, strawberry, lime
● tea tree, mint, green tea
● machine dishwashing detergent
main functions of fabric softener (3)
● softens textile for comfort
● eases ironing
● leaves nice scent on dried clothes
active ingredient in fabric softener
quartenary ammonium salt (smooth and anti-static)
perfume dosage in fabric softener
0.2-2%
trends in fabric softeners (4)
● crystals
● scent boosters
● sheets
● bars