Strong against odor, weak against aroma? Compatibility of Hydrated Lime and Aromatics -Toward a Sustainable Society with Hydrated Lime -

Abstract

When fragrances and essential oils were added to the hygiene agent based on hydrated lime produced from discarded seashells and other materials in order to give it a cool, refreshing odor, the odor did not turn out to be the odor imagined and changed to a putrid odor. Hydrated lime is characterized by its strong base and porous nature, and it has a bactericidal and deodorizing function, but it is thought that this property is incompatible with organic compounds. If hydrated lime can be given an aroma, it can be expected to have a masking effect in addition to sterilization and deodorization by adsorption, expanding the possibilities of products for body and house cleaning. If we can use the blessings of nature appropriately in our modern lives, we can expect to create an environment for a sustainable society.