ECO-FRIENDLY BASE FOR DIFFUSERS

Description

Augeo Multi-Clean is a solvent made from a renewable source. With excellent solubilizing power, low evaporation rate, and low odor, Augeo is an excellent reed diffuser base. Unlike DPM and other diffuser bases, Augeo evaporates fully and does not have the metallic odour associated with other base materials.

Augeo® is considered an excellent diffuser base, with no inhalation or respiratory toxicity, even for long exposure periods.

It is classified as low vapor pressure VOC and has a very low odor and adequate evaporation rate guaranteeing fragrance enhancement, and a low carbon footprint. As a high-performance bio-based solvent is nontoxic for humans and the environment, providing efficient cleaning and active solvency power for homecare being globally used in fragrance dilution and air care products. It has features that enable its application as a carrier and/or diluent for fragrances, reinforcing the odor and extending the air freshener's fragrance.  It’s also long-lasting, optimizing the sensorial experience of the final consumer. According to TSCA, REACH, IECSC, IFRA, INSQ

Specifications 

• Suitable for use in reed diffusers, car diffusers, and a wide array of home fragrance products. 
• Non-toxic to respiratory use, low carbon footprint, and low odor, producing superior performance. 
• Fully soluble and VOC compliant.

The main raw material for its production is glycerin, a by-product from Biodiesel production, having soya as the main source, which makes its molecular weight 70% renewable, and also results in a carbon footprint up to 40% lower than the glycol ethers it can replace, such as DPG, DPM, and DPMA. Unlike DPM and other diffuser bases.

Augeo®  is safe regarding inhalation or respiratory toxicity, even for long exposure periods. It is classified as low vapor pressure VOC, and its very low odor and adequate evaporation rate guarantee fragrance enhancement. It’s also long-lasting, optimizing the sensorial experience of the final consumer. According to TSCA, REACH, IECSC, IFRA, INSQ

In addition, if you plan to export your diffusers to the US, base materials can often be problematic; but not this material. Augeo is fully compliant with CARB Regulations in the USA, meaning it is not classed as VOC (vapor pressure below 0.1 mg Hg). This means that Augeo does not contribute to the VOC content of the final product, which was 18% at the time of writing. This allows for high levels of scent loading (15-20%) without breaching CARB regulations.

Augeo works extremely well with synthetic reeds in diffusers but is equally suited to a wide array of home fragrancing products.

 Recommendations

Suggested Fragrance to Base Ratio: 

• 10% -25% Fragrance Oil
• 75% - 90% Augeo

To make diffuser oil, blend the fragrance oil with the Augeo until clear. Seal the container and allow it to stand for 2 to 3 days before use.

We suggest starting with 18% Fragrance to 82% Augeo base and adjusting from there depending on desired strength, as always your own testing is required. 

Technical documentation

Comparing AUGEO's performance  with other bases 

• DPM-Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether
• TPM-Tripropylene Glycol Methyl Ether
• DPMA-Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether  Acetate

more on the manufacturer's website  here 

 SDS  here 

Update info about Augeo ( DEC 2023)

Following previous information of July 2023 Solvay made more complete toxicity tests in AUGEO and can now state that AUGEO has de "NON-TOXIC "Classification as before 

Hence the product is not classified as toxic with reproductive effects 

 Please read Solvay´s Statement here