Microencapsulated Fragrances in Melamine Formaldehyde Resins

International Year of Chemistry

Authors

  • Stéphane Bône
  • Claire Vautrin
  • Virginie Barbesant
  • Stéphane Truchon
  • Ian Harrison
  • Cédric Geffroy Givaudan France Fragrances SAS, 19-23, Voie des Bans, B. P. 98–F-95102 Argenteuil, France

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2533/chimia.2011.177

Keywords:

Controlled release, Fragrance, Melamine formaldehyde, Microcapsule, Thermoset resin

Abstract

The process for making melamine formaldehyde microcapsules containing fragrant oil is well-known. Recently, this technology has been used to enhance the olfactory performance on fabrics. However keeping the fragrance in the capsule during storage, improving the olfactory benefit and releasing a low amount of formaldehyde is highly challenging. To answer these challenges, Givaudan has developed its own melamine formaldehyde microcapsule, called Mechacaps™, which is described in this article.

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Published

2011-03-30

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Columns, Conference Reports