Guide to Using Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1)

Hello! It's great you're getting started with making reed diffusers. It's normal to have lots of questions when you're new. Let's go through your questions about using Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) and fragrance oil.

• Fragrance Oil Percentage: You can adjust the percentage of fragrance oil outside the recommended 25-30% range. If you want a stronger scent, you can add more than 30%. If you find it too strong, you can use less than 25%. The optimal percentage often depends on the specific fragrance oil and how strong you want the final product to be.
• Observing Scent Strength: The best way to know if the scent is too weak or too strong is through testing. Prepare small batches with different fragrance percentages and see which one gives the desired scent throw in your intended environment.
• Chemical Composition: Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) is a chemical product. It does not contain natural ingredients. Therefore, you cannot claim to customers that it contains no chemicals.
• Scent Distortion: If you experience scent distortion when using Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1), it is recommended to try using Reed Diffuser Base (Type 2) instead.
• Evaporation: Yes, the diffuser base will evaporate along with the fragrance oil as the scent is released into the air. It does not remain as a separate oil.
• Weak Scent: If the scent is weak, the first step is to increase the percentage of fragrance oil in the base, as mentioned above. The overall scent strength also depends heavily on the specific fragrance oil used and factors like the type and number of reeds, and the size and ventilation of the room.
• Slowing Down Diffusion with Dipropylene Glycol: Dipropylene Glycol can be added to the base to help slow down the rate at which the scent diffuses, making the fragrance last longer. There isn't a single fixed ratio for this; the amount you add will depend on how much you want to slow down the diffusion. You will need to experiment with different percentages to find the rate you prefer.
• Mixing Fragrance Oil with Ethyl Alcohol for Separation Issues: If you encounter separation between the fragrance oil and the diffuser base, mixing the fragrance oil with Ethyl Alcohol first before adding it to the base can help improve compatibility. There is no specific fixed ratio for this mixture. The amount of Ethyl Alcohol needed will vary depending on the specific fragrance oil and how easily it dissolves. You should start with a small amount of alcohol and gradually add more to the fragrance oil until it fully dissolves, then mix this solution into the diffuser base. You can use either Ethyl Alcohol (99.9%) or Ethyl Alcohol (96%) for this purpose.

Experimentation is key when you are starting out. Don't hesitate to make small test batches to see how different adjustments affect the final product.