| abstract |
Oxidised cyclodextrins containing an average of at least 0.5 carboxylngroup and/or at least 0.5 functional group selected from aldehydengroups and aldehyde-derived groups per molecule can be used asncomplexing agents, in particular in odour control for hygiene products.nA fragrance component can be incorporated in the oxidised cyclodextrinnand released when in use, and, in addition or alternatively, the oxidisedncyclodextrin can absorb undesired odour components during use. |