Thesis Abstract

Abstract
This research project focuses on the production of liquid and vaporized air fresheners using locally sourced raw materials. The aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of creating air freshener products that are both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. By utilizing raw materials that are readily available in the local market, the project aims to reduce production costs and promote sustainability. The process of producing liquid air fresheners involves blending fragrance oils with other ingredients such as water, alcohol, and emulsifiers to create a solution that can be sprayed or diffused into the air. On the other hand, vaporized air fresheners utilize a heating element to evaporate the liquid solution and disperse the fragrance into the surrounding environment. The research will involve sourcing raw materials from local suppliers, testing different formulations to determine the most effective scent combinations, and conducting quality control assessments to ensure product safety and efficacy. Additionally, the project will explore different packaging options that are both functional and visually appealing to consumers. By creating air fresheners from locally sourced raw materials, this project aims to support local industries and reduce the carbon footprint associated with importing ingredients from distant locations. Furthermore, the use of natural and sustainable materials can appeal to environmentally conscious consumers who are seeking products that are less harmful to the planet. The potential benefits of this research project include the creation of new business opportunities for local entrepreneurs, the promotion of sustainable practices within the air care industry, and the provision of affordable and high-quality air freshener products to consumers. By utilizing local resources and expertise, this project seeks to contribute to economic development and environmental conservation efforts in the region. In conclusion, the production of liquid and vaporized air fresheners from local raw materials presents an exciting opportunity to develop innovative products that are both economically viable and environmentally sustainable. Through research and experimentation, this project aims to demonstrate the feasibility of producing air fresheners that meet market demand while supporting local industries and fostering a greener approach to product manufacturing.

Thesis Overview

INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

An air freshener is a product designed to mask or remove unpleasant room odors, (Umbach, 1991). These products typically deliver fragrance and other odor counteractants into the air. They do so through a variety of product formats, including aerosols, candles, potpourri and gels. By the late 1990s, sales of air fresheners in the United States had exceeded several hundred million dollars per year. One of the most successful new products are Glade Plug-Ins, which use heat generated by electric current to vaporize air-freshening ingredients. (Umbach, 1991)

Air fresheners are commonplace in many homes, as a way of covering up cooking odors, musty smells, dank air and bathroom odors, (William Ramsay, 2004). In recent times, many commercially made air fresheners have relied on use of chemicals and artificial scents, as well as using electricity and materials such as plastics and metals to create complicated air fresheners that create rather strong odors in the home environment, (William Ramsay, 2004). They are not generally a sustainable product and there are many excellent alternatives to such air fresheners.

1.2 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The study will cover the qualitative and quantitative analysis that is involved in the production of liquid and vapourised air freshener from local raw materials that is:

1.     Easy and accurate dispensing

2.     Safe use and transport without risk of spillage

3.     Long-term durability thanks to a tight sealing of the can and impossible of re-entry of microbial contamination during use

4.     Recyclable packaging

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The project is aimed and designed to evaluate the production of liquid and vapourised air freshener with an attempt to show the key ingredient used in the production of liquid and vapourised air freshener. The study reveals that air freshener is a product designed to mask or remove unpleasant room odors. These products typically deliver fragrance and other odor counteractants into the air. Other objectives of these studies are stated below:

1.     To provide liquid and vapourised air freshener formulation that is easy to manufacture and does not require high temperature casting.

2.     It is provide liquid and vapourised air freshener formulation that includes greater than 10% fragrance.

3.     To provide liquid and vapourised air freshener that is stable and does not experience significant fragrance weeping across normal transportation temperatures of up to 30-50° C.

4.     To provide liquid and vapourised air freshener that is easily dissolvable in water, and creates a clear liquid composition that is free of large particles and clumps.

Other objective, aspects and advantages of this research will be apparent to one skilled in the art in view of the following disclosure, the drawings and the appended claims.