Slowing Down Reed Diffuser Evaporation

The evaporation rate of a reed diffuser is primarily determined by the composition of the base liquid itself. The current ratio of 70% base to 30% fragrance is standard, but if the mixture is evaporating too quickly, it suggests the Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) you are using may contain a higher proportion of volatile solvents.

To slow down evaporation, you generally need to use a base that contains less volatile solvents. Common less volatile solvents used in reed diffusers include Dipropylene Glycol (DPG) or Isopropyl Myristate (IPM). These solvents evaporate more slowly than alcohol or other highly volatile carriers.

Recommendations:

• Check your base composition: If possible, find out the ingredients of your Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1). If it contains a high percentage of alcohol, this will cause faster evaporation.
• Switch to a different base: Consider using a Reed Diffuser Base specifically formulated for slower evaporation, which would typically contain a higher percentage of DPG or IPM.
• Blend with a less volatile solvent: You could potentially try blending your current base with a less volatile solvent like DPG or IPM. However, adding too much of these can affect the fragrance throw (how well the scent disperses) as they are heavier molecules. Start with a small percentage (e.g., 5-10% of the total mixture) and test the evaporation rate and fragrance throw.

Adding fragrance components or aroma chemicals (like those found in the search results) will not significantly alter the overall evaporation rate of the base liquid.