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Section: Fragrance > Home Care
Perfumer's Notebook: Perfuming of laundry detergents
It is good practice in perfuming any product to learn as much as one can of the properties of that product. This is particularly true of granular or powdered detergents. Chemically a detergent contains a blend of one or more surfactants employed to provide wetting action. These may be expected to have little or no chemical action on perfume materials, but may have some interfering odor. Detersive action is provided by alkaline salts, such as phosphates and/or carbonates. These make up a large part of the composition. Water is also present as product moisture.
Apr 28th, 2016
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Formulation Notes: Fragrancing Detergents
The story of soap supposedly begins at the base of Mount Sapo, where, according to Roman lore, the water foamed and washed the clothes better than in other spots. Why was this?
Nov 28th, 2008
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Editor's Note: Amplifying the Senses
As an industry, how can the synthetics story be told to fit the current landscape? This issue we look at Tide's scent of clean, a review of one of the recent FEMA GRAS materials in flavor formulations, patenting fragrance isomers and more.
Oct 25th, 2018
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Editor's Note: So Fresh and So Clean
Today’s F&F products are reflective of consumer demands for personalization, wellness and environmental friendliness. This issue we explore these drivers more closely in laundry care, flavor labeling compliance, dairy innovations and more.
Dec 27th, 2018
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Woody Notes in Perfumery Part III: Cedarwood and Derivatives in Soap Fragrances
This article will address soap fragrances, of which cedarwood and its derivative are a part. Cedarwood is a good fixative; it has a rounding effect on the odor of other perfume components and does not discolor in soap.
Apr 6th, 2016
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Home Care Scent Trends Shifting Toward Gourmand Notes & Natural Escapism
An industry expert weighs in on evolving consumer demands, the growth of AI, and emerging technologies in the home care segment.
Oct 2nd, 2024
Woody Notes In Perfumery Part III: Cedarwood And Derivatives In Soap Fragrances
In part I of this cedarwood series (Perfumer & Flavorist, May/June 2001), we discussed various cedarwood oil types and derivatives. In part II of this cedarwood series (Perfumer & Flavorist, July/August 2002), we discussed the application of cedarwood and its derivatives in various types of fragrances. We have also given examples of the use of cedarwood in imitations of several essential oils, and of the use of cedarwood derivatives in some specialties.
Dec 28th, 2008
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Green Fragrances for Cleaning Products: Compatibilities and Conflicts
Ladd Smith (RIFM) discusses the prospects for a working definition of sustainability, green and more.
Feb 10th, 2009
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Green Is Key in U.S. Laundry Chemical Market
In a report from Kline, the company highlighted key trends and markets for the laundry market.
May 15th, 2018
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