Release agent for scented additives

Abstract

A multifunctional vessel which includes a moisture control material containing a scented additive placed within the vessel. The moisture control material preferably comprises silica gel or bentonite clay into which a scented additive has been absorbed. The moisture control material containing the scented additive can be placed in a separate canister or sachet within the vessel. The moisture control material with scented additive regulates the relative humidity within the vessel while giving off the odor of the scented additive.

1 . A multifunctional vessel useful for holding products, such as pharmaceuticals or neutraceuticals or for use in a residential or commercial room, comprising
 a vessel for holding said products, and   a material for controlling the level of moisture within the vessel, placed within the vessel, wherein said material contains a scented material; wherein the moisture control material is saturated with a concentrated solution of the scented material, and wherein the moisture control material desorbs scented material as it absorbs moisture from the environment inside the multifunctional vessel.   
   
   
       2 . The multifunctional vessel of  claim 1  wherein the moisture control material is placed within a container selected from the group consisting of a canister, a sachet and a packet, preferably a canister with openings therein or containing a permeable membrane. 
   
   
       3 . The multifunctional vessel of  claim 1  wherein the moisture control material is selected from the group consisting of bentonite clay, silica gel, montmorillonite clay, molecular sieve, and mixtures thereof, preferably silica gel or bentonite clay. 
   
   
       4 . The multifunctional vessel of  claim 1  wherein the level of saturation with moisture of the moisture control material when placed within the multifunctional vessel is less than 5%, preferably less than 1%. 
   
   
       5 . The multifunctional vessel of  claim 1  wherein the level of moisture within the vessel prior to introduction of the moisture control material is less than 40% relative humidity, preferably less than 20% relative humidity. 
   
   
       6 . (canceled) 
   
   
       7 . The multifunctional vessel of  claim 1  wherein the scented material comprises an oil or water soluble scented substance. 
   
   
       8 . The multifunctional vessel of  claim 1  wherein the concentration of scented material within the moisture control material is up to 40% by weight of the weight of the moisture control material prior to addition of the scented material. 
   
   
       9 . (canceled) 
   
   
       10 . The multifunctional vessel of  claim 1  further comprising an oxygen absorber.