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This post was last edited by 955559 on 2018-1-27 at 20:43. Introduction: On average, people spend 70–90% of their lives indoors. Bad odors have various effects on humans; the human sense of smell is highly sensitive. Such odors not only facilitate the growth and reproduction of numerous insects and bacteria that can spread diseases, but they also exert a strong stimulating effect on the respiratory system, nervous system, circulatory system, and endocrine system through the olfactory system. Short-term exposure can cause symptoms such as aversion, nausea, and vomiting, while long-term exposure may lead to serious conditions such as endocrine disorders and cardiovascular diseases, posing a significant threat to human health. At present, the deodorant products manufactured in China vary in quality, and their standards are not satisfactory, making it difficult for them to gain consumer approval. Therefore, seizing the opportunity to develop high-quality, eco-friendly specialized products brings considerable economic and social benefits. The main methods for removing odors include: chemical deodorization methods (oxidation, absorption, adsorption, combustion) ； Physical deodorization methods (masking, dilution, diffusion, etc.) ； Biological deodorization (primarily involves the use of microorganisms to remove odors, by converting odor-causing substances through the physiological metabolism of these microorganisms). Bactericidal deodorant: Bactericidal deodorants generally eliminate bacteria in order to remove foul odors and prevent the formation of smells. It is characterized by its effectiveness at low concentrations, a wide pH range, being environmentally friendly and harmless, and capable of breaking down into harmless substances after the reaction. Such deodorants utilize subtle physicochemical mechanisms to mask various strongly unpleasant and irritating odors, such as those emitted by paints and coatings, thiophenes, coal chemical tar, rubber, plastics, adhesives, and the like. Masking odors does not mean eliminating them; it is not possible to completely get rid of those annoying smells. Some sterilizing deodorants address the source of odor formation completely, but they only target odors caused by bacteria; since odors contain many non-biological odor-causing factors, they cannot eliminate all such odor factors permanently. Scent masking agents: Scent masking agents include things such as perfumes and spice essences. Common odor masking agents include car scents, which are used in the interior of vehicles; perfume holders placed in the driver’s cabin; air purifiers that eliminate unpleasant odors inside the car; vents designed to prevent the emission of exhaust gases resulting from gasoline combustion from affecting smell; as well as perfume decorations and car lotions, all of which can help mask unpleasant odors within a vehicle. Products of this type that are used to eliminate unpleasant odors do so by masking the smell with fragrance; they deceive our noses, but they do not actually remove the odor – the causative substances are still present, only temporarily concealed. Adsorption-type deodorants: To eliminate unpleasant odors, it is also possible to reduce their concentration by adsorbing the odor-causing molecules. Traditional adsorption methods such as those using activated carbon are employed for this purpose; activated carbon has a large specific surface area and is recyclable, making it a traditional adsorbent for organic gases that is widely used in various industrial fields. When air containing organic gases passes through the adsorption medium layer of an activated carbon purification device, the organic molecules in the gas are trapped and adsorbed by the micropores of the activated carbon, with the oil-gas phase transferring to the solid phase, thereby achieving gas purification. This product features high purification efficiency, small space requirements, simple management and maintenance, and safe operation. Another adsorbent similar to activated carbon is cyclodextrin. Due to the hydrophilic outer surface and hydrophobic interior of cyclodextrins, they can act like enzymes by providing a hydrophobic binding site that encloses various suitable guests, such as organic molecules, inorganic ions, and gas molecules, thereby enabling molecular adsorption. Its odor-removing mechanism involves encapsulating unpleasant odors and tastes, thereby reducing the perception of these odors and tastes and improving our sense of taste and smell. However, the structure of cyclodextrins has a certain amount of space, and once that space is filled, it can no longer adsorb more odor molecules. And once there is an aroma from the outside, it will still release the odor molecules and absorb the aromatic components; this process is reversible. Activated carbon and cyclodextrins can remove odors, but neither can achieve permanent removal. The unpleasant odor is annoying, and it has become urgent to find a way to eliminate it permanently. Can odor molecules really be completely removed? The answer is obviously yes; people’s wisdom often exceeds our expectations. Plant-based odor removers: We need products that can completely eliminate odors, capable of removing various types of odor-causing molecules. These products should also be harmless to the environment and human health; ideally, they should be compatible with other additives such as fragrances, easy to use and store, and offer good value for money. We are now introducing a plant-based odor remover from the TEGO Sorb series: zinc ricinoleate deodorant. The TEGO Sorb series of products can eliminate various unpleasant odors in daily life, such as body odor, smoke smell, garbage odor, pet odors, and strong odors from foods like garlic. Moreover, these products are highly compatible with most fragrances. So, how exactly does this plant-based deodorant interact with odor molecules to achieve permanent removal? Its deodorization mechanism is actually based on irreversible chemical bonding reactions. The TEGO Sorb series of products, which consists mainly of zinc ricinoleate along with zinc atom activators, is a water-soluble, highly efficient, and environmentally friendly raw material for deodorants. A deodorization testing method was established using formaldehyde, ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide as simulated odor sources, based on factors such as the source of the odor, its classification, and the mechanisms of deodorization. This method was used to evaluate the removal efficiency of deodorant formulations containing TEGO Sorb as the main component, as well as their effectiveness in removing smoke and garlic odors. The results show that the TEGO Sorb series of products possesses excellent deodorization capabilities, particularly in removing sulfur-containing compounds, and can be widely used in various indoor and small-space deodorization products. The TEGO Sorb series of products are efficient deodorants based on zinc ricinoleate as the active ingredient; they can interact with various odor-causing molecules such as hydrogen sulfide, thiols, thioethers, formaldehyde, isovaleric acid, ammonia, amines, and acids. The TEGO Sorb product line offers a variety of sub-products, and the content of active ingredients can be adjusted according to different requirements. It can be widely used for cleaning and deodorizing applications in clothing cleaning, household cleaning, car care, as well as in industrial and public facilities. To enhance the sensory effects of deodorization, appropriate amounts of fragrances, ethanol, etc. can be added to deodorant formulas containing zinc ricinoleate, as these substances are compatible with fragrances and other aroma compounds. Furthermore, adding appropriate antimicrobial agents can also enhance the antimicrobial properties of the formulation. If you have sample requests, feel free to contact us.