Container with sorbent member and microporous membrane for dispe

Fluid sprinkling – spraying – and diffusing – Slow diffusers – With wick or absorbent means removing liquid from holder

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239 54, 239 55, A61L 904

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ABSTRACT:
Volatile substances such as fragrances, perfumes, deodorizers, room freshener compositions and the like are dispensed in vapor phase from a container holding the substance in liquid phase at room temperature and under atmospheric pressure. The container has a window covered with a microporous membrane with an active structure formed from a material having a critical surface tension that is below the surface tension of the liquid substance. Generally the active membrane material has a critical surface tension that is below 22 dynes/cm and preferably below 20 dynes/cm while the surface tension of the liquid is at least 22 dynes/cm. One example is an ultraviolet irradiated polymer composition with 0.2 microns nominal pore size. In all instances the volatile substance is first sorbed within a porous element and desorbed therefrom for transport through the membrane only in its vapor phase.

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