| abstract |
The present invention relates to malodor counteracting (MOC) compositions consisting of specific malodor counteracting (MOC) mixtures of fragrance ingredients. More particularly, the new MOC ingredients of the invention are capable of neutralizing in an efficient manner, through chemical reactions, malodors of a large variety of origins and which can be encountered in the air, on textiles, bathroom or kitchen surfaces, etc. The novel MOC compositions of the invention contain at least one aliphatic aldehyde, at least one aliphatic ketone and at least one primary alcohol. n The invention also relates to methods of use of the MOC compositions to counteract malodor and to finished consumer articles or products containing them, such as air fresheners, kitchen or toilet/bathroom cleaning or freshening products, textile treatment products and products for application on the human skin or hair, or on animal fur and skin, litter containers and animal cages. |