Halitosis, also called fetor ex ore, fetor oris, foul breath, breath
malodor, and oral
malodor (OM), is a perceived problem in different cultures and societies of the world.1 OM can become a social handicap whereby the self-perception of OM, which includes a multifactorial, psycho-physiological issue, is closely related to an individual's body image and psychopathological profile.2
TMM[TM] (Total
Malodor Management[TM]) - proprietary processes and technologies that effectively modify, neutralize and eliminate
malodor without interfering with the base's functional components.
Approximately 10% of patients with severe periodontitis have oral
malodor (5).
An absorbent article comprising a
malodor control composition disposed therein, said
malodor control composition comprising: at least one volatile aldehyde; an acid catalyst having a vapor pressure of about 0.01 to about 13 at 25[degrees]C.; and wherein said acid catalyst is 5-methyl thiophene carboxylic acid.
(24) Although the multiple possible aetiologies include oral and non-oral causes, the majority of breath
malodor cases originate from the oral cavity.
"This formula works on contact with cat urine
malodor molecules, surrounds them within an encapsulating structure and then never releases them--leaving the environment fresh and odor-free," says Linda Valencia, senior R&D scientist at Hartz laboratories.
Industry Foundation of Chonnam National University (Gwang-Ju, Korea) has patented bacteria inhibiting halitosis or oral
malodor. In particular, the present invention relates to novel lactic acid bacteria belonging to the genus Weissella, which can inhibit the proliferation of anaerobic bacteria producing volatile sulfur compounds by interacting with them and generating hydrogen peroxide under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
SpillCure is said to be easily molded, and can be a delivery vehicle for consumer chemicals, such as pest repellents, anti-microbial agents,
malodor control and agricultural additives.
"Alternatively, since
malodor impairs performance, possibly jasmine acts by masking the underlying stench of the bowling alley."