Air Disinfectant Spray Formulation Advice

Regarding your proposed formula for an air disinfectant spray:

• Essential Oil 30%
• LipidSoft™ Deo 40%
• Ethyl Alcohol 30%

This formula is likely not feasible as proposed. Here's why:

• High Oil/Emollient Content: The percentages of Essential Oil (30%) and LipidSoft™ Deo (40%) are very high for a spray formulation. Essential oils are typically used at much lower concentrations (usually 1-10% in air sprays, depending on the oil and desired intensity). LipidSoft™ Deo (Triethyl Citrate) is recommended for use at 1-5%. High levels of oils and emollients can cause the spray to feel oily, potentially separate, and may not disperse properly in the air.
• Solubility: Essential oils and LipidSoft™ Deo are not highly soluble in low concentrations of alcohol or water. A spray formula usually requires a higher percentage of solvent (like alcohol or a water/solubilizer blend) to ensure the oils are fully dissolved and dispersed evenly when sprayed.
• Disinfection Efficacy: While Ethyl Alcohol has disinfectant properties, a concentration of 30% may not be sufficient for effective air disinfection, depending on the target microorganisms. Disinfectant sprays often require higher alcohol concentrations or other active disinfectant ingredients.

A more typical approach for an air spray involves:

• A solvent base (often higher percentage of Ethyl Alcohol, or water with a solubilizer like Flora Solve Clear)
• Essential Oil or Fragrance Oil at a lower percentage (e.g., 1-10%)
• Potentially a small amount of an emollient or fixative.

Regarding adding Flora Fix for scent longevity:

Yes, Flora Fix is designed to help fragrances last longer and provide a more continuous scent release. It can be a good addition to your air spray to improve fragrance performance.

The description for Flora Fix suggests a usage rate of 8-10% in body spray formulas with higher fragrance concentrations. For an air spray, you could start by adding Flora Fix at a percentage equal to or slightly less than your Essential Oil concentration. For example, if you use 5% Essential Oil, you could try 3-5% Flora Fix. However, ensure the total percentage of your formula adds up to 100% and that all components are properly dissolved or dispersed in your chosen solvent base.

To create a stable spray, you will likely need to adjust the ratios significantly, increasing the solvent phase (Ethyl Alcohol or water + solubilizer) and decreasing the oil phase (Essential Oil, LipidSoft Deo). You may also need a solubilizer if using a water-based system or lower alcohol concentration.