| abstract |
Odor control compositions are provided that include malodor-reducing quinone compounds and optionally high surface area particles. In one embodiment, the malodor-reducing quinone compound is an anthraquinone of formula (I) wherein the numbers 1-8 refer to an optional substitution position for the functional group. For example, positions 5-8 of the anthraquinone may not be substituted with a functional group. Examples of such quinone compounds include Acid Blue 25, Acid Green 41, Acid Blue 45, Modern Violet 5, Acid Blue 129, Acid Green 25, and D & C Green Fifth. And dyes obtained from dyes selected from the group consisting of acid green 27, and combinations thereof.n n n n Odor-Reducing Quinone Compounds, Odor Control Compositions, Quinone Dyes, High Surface Area Particles, Absorbent Articles |