A diffusion apparatuses comprising a decorative element, namely a bracelet, necklace or other like decorative element that may be worn by a user thereof, diffuses substances therefrom, specifically through one or more valves. The decorative element preferably comprises a reservoir having a substance to be diffused through a tube running through the decorative element, and configured to be diffused through the one or more valves on a surface of the decorative element. Methods of using the same are further provided.

[Problem] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a deodorizing catalyst that can decompose a malodorous substance even at a low temperature of 100° C. or less.

[Solution] A deodorizing catalyst for decomposing a malodorous substance, comprising: manganese oxide wherein the manganese oxide satisfies the following expression (1) and the following expression (2), and the manganese oxide has a maximum intensity peak at a diffraction angle (2θ) of 37±1° in an X-ray diffraction pattern:

0<A≤0.90 . . .   (1)

0<B≤250 . . .   (2) wherein, in the above-mentioned expression (1), A represents the content ratio of manganese having an oxidation number of 3 (Mn.sup.3+) to manganese having an oxidation number of 4 (Mn.sup.4+) (Mn.sup.3+/Mn.sup.4+) in the manganese oxide, and, in the above-mentioned expression (2), B represents a specific surface area of the manganese oxide (m.sup.2/g)

[Problem] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a deodorizing catalyst that can decompose a malodorous substance even at a low temperature of 100° C. or less.

[Solution] A deodorizing catalyst for decomposing a malodorous substance, comprising: manganese oxide wherein the manganese oxide satisfies the following expression (1) and the following expression (2), and the manganese oxide has a maximum intensity peak at a diffraction angle (2θ) of 37±1° in an X-ray diffraction pattern:

0<A≤0.90 . . .   (1)

0<B≤250 . . .   (2) wherein, in the above-mentioned expression (1), A represents the content ratio of manganese having an oxidation number of 3 (Mn.sup.3+) to manganese having an oxidation number of 4 (Mn.sup.4+) (Mn.sup.3+/Mn.sup.4+) in the manganese oxide, and, in the above-mentioned expression (2), B represents a specific surface area of the manganese oxide (m.sup.2/g)

A method of treating the air with a sanitizing composition is provided. The method includes dispensing a sanitizing composition in the form of liquid particles and vapor from a dispensing device; circulating the vapor into the air; removing at least a portion of the liquid particles dispensed from the dispensing device; and reducing the level of airborne microorganisms in the air.

An air sanitizing system is provided. The air sanitizing system includes a dispensing device configured to dispense a sanitizing composition into liquid particles and vapor. The air sanitizing system also includes a fan that is configured to disperse the vapor of sanitizing composition into the air. The air sanitizing system includes a filtering device configured to remove at least a portion of the liquid particles.

This disclosure relates to a method for sanitizing a space. The method includes applying a composition containing triethylene glycol into a space containing a pathogen (e.g., a Staphylococcus, a Pseudomonas, a Listeria, Salmonella, Klebsiella, a mycobacterium, a mold, or a spore) in an amount effective to inactivate the pathogen.

This disclosure relates to a method for sanitizing a space. The method includes applying a composition containing triethylene glycol into a space containing a pathogen (e.g., a Staphylococcus, a Pseudomonas, a Listeria, Salmonella, Klebsiella, a mycobacterium, a mold, or a spore) in an amount effective to inactivate the pathogen.

This disclosure relates to a method for sanitizing a space. The method includes applying a composition containing triethylene glycol into a space containing a pathogen (e.g., a Staphylococcus, a Pseudomonas, a Listeria, Salmonella, Klebsiella, a Mycobacterium, a mold, or a spore) in an amount effective to inactivate the pathogen.

This disclosure relates to a method for sanitizing a space. The method includes applying a composition containing triethylene glycol into a space containing a pathogen (e.g., a Staphylococcus, a Pseudomonas, a Listeria, Salmonella, Klebsiella, a Mycobacterium, a mold, or a spore) in an amount effective to inactivate the pathogen.

A capsule for a volatile substance distribution system includes a housing having a first end and a second end and that defines a longitudinal axis that extends between the first end and the second end. The capsule also includes an inlet port disposed proximate the first end and an outlet port disposed proximate the second end. Additionally, the capsule includes a volatile substance member within the housing. The first end is configured to be removably supported by a base unit with the inlet port fluidly connecting with an air outlet of the base unit for receiving an airflow from the air outlet that moves into the housing and across the volatile substance member as the airflow flows from the inlet port to the outlet port. The inlet port is defined by a tapered inlet surface that directs the airflow radially with respect to the longitudinal axis.