as stated above , the present invention provides preparations with deodorizing action which include the zinc salt of ricinoleic acid , sodium iminodisuccinate and water . the inventive preparations may further include other additives as optional components . the zinc salts of ricinoleic acid suitable for use in the present invention may be obtained commercially from various manufacturers under their respective trade names , such as , e . g ., tego ® sorb py 88 tq from goldschmidt chemical corporation in hopewell , va . in one embodiment , the zinc salt of ricinoleic acid ( zinc ricinoleate ) can be used in an amount of from about 0 . 1 to 60 % by weight , preferably in an amount of from 2 to 20 %, by weight , based on the total weight of the composition . the solubilizer for the zinc ricinoleate includes sodium iminodisuccinate . aqueous solutions of sodium iminodisuccinate are available commercially from various manufacturers under various trade names . an exemplary composition is a 34 % aqueous solution of sodium iminodisuccinate available from bayer under the trade name baypure cx . in one embodiment , the sodium iminodisuccinate can be used in amounts of from about 1 to about 30 % by weight , preferably in an amount of from 2 to 10 % by weight , based on the total weight of the composition . although no additional solubilizing agent is necessary , one or more additional solubility promoters may be included in the composition if desired . suitable solubility promoters include : nonionic and ionic surfactants , such as alkoxylates , polyglycerols , glycol ethers , glycols , polyethylene glycols , polypropylene glycols , polybutylene glycols , glycerol ester ethoxylates , polysorbates , alkyl ether sulfates , alkyl - and / or arylsulfonates , alkyl sulfates , ester sulfonates ( sulfo - fatty acid esters ), ligninsulfonates , fatty acid cyanamides , anionic sulfosuccinic acid surfactants , fatty acid isethionates , acylaminoalkane - sulfonates ( fatty acid taurides ), fatty acid sarcosinates , ether carboxylic acids and alkyl ( ether ) phosphates . suitable nonionic solubility promoters include c 2 - c 6 - alkylene glycols and poly - c 2 - c 3 - alkylene glycol ethers , optionally , etherified on one side with a c 1 - c 6 - alkanol and having , on average , 1 to 9 identical or different , preferably identical , alkylene glycol groups per molecule , and also alcohols and fatty alcohol polyglycol ethers , preferably propylene glycol , dipropylene glycol , trimethylolpropane , and fatty alcohols with low degrees of ethoxylation having 6 to 22 , preferably 8 to 18 , more preferably 8 to 12 , and even more preferably 8 to 11 , carbon atoms . suitable ionic solubility promoters are alkyl ether sulfates , sulfosuccinic acid surfactants , polyacrylates and phosphonic acids , preferably lauryl sulfate , lauryl ether sulfate , sodium sulfosuccinic acid diisooctyl ester , 1 - hydroxyethane - 1 , 1 - diphosphonic acid , and diacetyltartaric esters . these solubility promoters can be co - used in amounts of from 0 to 20 % by weight , based on the total weight of the composition . the water used may be deionized , filtered , demineralized , or alternatively tap water , preferably tap water with degrees of hardness which is sufficiently low so as not to impede the effectiveness of the composition . other components may also be added to the formulation . for example , the additional use of alcohols in particular ethanol , or isopropyl alcohol , is possible and is not excluded since such additives can be used for aesthetic and preservative purposes , in amounts and circumstances where skin irritation is not an issue . additionally , one or more additional odor control agents may be used . these may include zeolites , carbon odor - controlling agents , sodium bicarbonates , antimicrobial agents and / or antiperspirant ingredients for added body odor control . the antimicrobial agents of the present invention are selected from a group consisting of antibacterial agents , antifungal agents , and mixtures thereof . antimicrobial agents help destroy and / or control the amount of bacteria and / or fungi present on the skin . preferred antimicrobial agents are zinc phenolsulfonate , zinc oxide , zinc chloride , triclosan , zelec ® am by dupont , zinc undecylenate , and mixtures thereof . more preferred are zinc phenolsulfonate , zinc oxide , and triclosan . triclosan is available from ciba - geigy as irgasan dp - 300 . one or more perfume agents may also be added to the composition if desired . non - limiting examples of suitable volatile perfume ingredients which can be used in the compositions of this invention are amyl benzoate , beta - caryophyllene , cinnamic alcohol , diphenyl methane , dodecalactone , ethyl methyl phenyl glycidate , eugenol , fenchyl acetate , gamma - n - methyl ionone , heliotropine , indole , isobutyl quinoline , lilial ( p - t - bucinal ), methyl - n - methyl anthranilate , para - methoxy acetophenone , phenethyl butyrate , phenyl heptanol , phenyl hexanol , and phenoxy ethyl proprionate . the compositions of the present invention also optionally include skin aids . the term “ skin aids ”, as used herein , refers to skin protectants , emollients , and moisturizers . preferred emollients and moisturizers are tocopherol , tocopheryl acetate , aloe , vegetable oils , mineral oil , petrolatum , jojoba oil , and mixtures thereof . other optional additives include slip agents , binders , anti - pruritic agents , and colorants . these optional additives used in the present invention are products which are known in the respective field of use , and can be used in customary amounts . the compositions can be prepared by mixing the components in any customary manner , such as , for example , by simultaneous , portionwise or successive addition of zinc ricinoleate to an initial charge of stirred and , optionally , heated aqueous sodium iminodisuccinate solution , and the subsequent metered addition of the further optionally included components . the active ingredient combinations can be incorporated into all customary deodorant formulations . these include : pump spray solutions , liquid soaps , deodorant sprays and deodorant creams . it is also possible to add the corresponding formulations to other customarily used cosmetic products , such as , for example , hair shampoos or hair rinses , provided known incompatibilities do not exclude this from the outset . another potential is to formulate a non - aqueous composition using the zinc ricinoleate and sodium iminodisuccinate in an anhydrous tablet or one incorporating only a minute amount of water . the tablet could then be added to a water based solution or otherwise rehydrated for subsequent use . these active ingredient combinations can also be used in cleaning formulations , such as , for example , in hand dishwashing detergents , all - purpose cleaners , carpet cleaners , deowipes or as air freshener , deodorizing household cleaners , industrial cleaners , adsorbents in filters , deodorizing formulations for use in domestic and commercial animal keeping , deodorizing formulations for the treatment of textile fibers and fabrics . by using the inventive active ingredient combinations , it is possible to prepare stable , deodorant formulations which do not precipitate out in aqueous solutions . the deodorants according to the present invention , their preparation and use are illustrated in more detail in the example below . the chemical characterization of the trade names mentioned in the example are given above . components of part a were mixed at a temperature of 90 ° c . until the tego sorb was completely dissolved . part b was then added slowly to part a . the mixture was cooled to 30 ° c . and part c was added with continued mixing until solution is clear . the exemplary embodiment has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments . obviously , modifications and alterations will occur to others upon reading and understanding the preceding detailed description . it is intended that the exemplary embodiment be construed as including all such modifications and alterations insofar as they come within the scope of the appended claims or the equivalents thereof .
an odor absorbing composition is provided comprising zinc salt of ricinoleic acid , a solubility promoter including sodium iminodisuccinate , water and optionally , other ingredients such as perfumes and antifungal agents or bactericides . the zinc ricinoleate can be completely solubilized in water , yet the solution will exhibit low foaming and friability . in addition , the end product may be in the form of a sprayable liquid , a thick liquid capable of clinging to a vertical surface , a gel or solid tablet , a powder , or any other form . the present invention further relates to a method for forming an odor absorbing composition comprising zinc salt of ricinoleate acid , sodium iminodisuccinate and water .