Effect of DeoMax™ Liquid on Fragrance Intensity and Absorption

DeoMax™ Liquid works through a chemical neutralization mechanism rather than physical adsorption. Here are the details regarding its interaction with fragrances:

1. Mechanism of Action

DeoMax™ Liquid contains persimmon tannins (Saccharomyces/Persimmon Fruit Juice Ferment Extract) that specifically react with and neutralize molecules responsible for bad odors, such as:

• Sulfur compounds (e.g., Hydrogen sulfide - rotten egg smell)
• Nitrogen compounds (e.g., Ammonia - urine smell)
• Short-chain fatty acids (e.g., Isovaleric acid - sweaty feet smell)

2. Effect on Fragrance

• Does not "Absorb": Unlike activated charcoal or certain clays that physically trap all volatile molecules (including fragrance), DeoMax™ Liquid does not act as a general sponge.
• Selective Neutralization: It is designed to target malodorous functional groups. Most aromatic compounds used in fragrances are designed to be stable and do not typically react with these tannins in a way that would completely eliminate the scent.
• Potential Impact: While it doesn't "kill" the fragrance, it might slightly alter the "scent profile" of certain complex fragrances if some of their aromatic components share similar chemical characteristics with the target malodors.

Recommendations

• Usage with Fragrance: You can use DeoMax™ Liquid in the same formula as a fragrance. It is a common practice in deodorant and body care products.
• Testing: It is highly recommended to perform a small-scale scent stability test. Compare a sample with only fragrance against a sample with both fragrance and DeoMax™ Liquid to ensure the scent remains exactly as you intended.
• Alternative for Formula Odors: If your goal is to neutralize the chemical smell of the raw materials in your base formula (rather than body odor), Odor-Kill™ might be a more direct solution for that specific purpose.

Relevant Products:

• DeoMax™ Liquid: Best for neutralizing body odor, bad breath, and foot odor.
• Odor-Kill™: Best for neutralizing the smell of ingredients within the formulation.