For reeds diffusers, the most problem we face is volatilization, it either evaporates too fast or too slowly and even stops after a period of use. To this end, we carried out targeted testing. Here, you can learn about almost all the problems that affect the volatilization of reeds diffuser.
First of all, different ingredients are the key factors, so we use the following three different formulas for comparative testing. Their main difference lies in the different solvents, and for the sake of comparability of data, they are in the same percentage.
The reason for choosing the above three formulas is that they are relatively popular in the market, and they are basically similar in composition and comparable. Let’s take a look at the data for the first month:
In order to observe the situation more intuitively, we converted it into a chart:
From the chart, it can be seen that regardless of the solvent, volatilization shows a decreasing trend, with the strongest volatilization occurring in the first half month. Isododecane volatilizes the fastest, with MMB and DPM being similar.
Next, let’s take a look at the data for the next months. As volatility is in a stable state, we only record weekly data.
Compared to the first month, the volatilization of different solvents has greatly decreased, DPM evaporated a total of 10.3g in these two months, while in the first month, it is 12.3g. Especially the decrease in isododecane is the most. We have ruled out the impact on the environment and believe that it is due to the rattan, which may be covered in dust. Therefore, we replaced the rattan, let us see what happens after that.
Absolutely, the situation has improved, it diffuses again, and the performance is similar to the first month. Let’s wait another month to see what the situation is:
During this period, the diffuser still maintains impressive volatilization, but according to the data from the second month, it should be greatly reduced. So, what happened? We observed an increase in environmental temperature, that is the reason.
Until now, we have 5 months of data, let us summarize them all to get a full view.
In addition to using different solvents, we also tested different volatile media, they are rattan, fiber rods, ceramics, and solar flowers, using the same dpm ingredients. Let’s take a look at the data directly:
Based on all the above data, we can draw the following conclusion:
- Different solvent volatilization rates: Isododecane＞MMB＞DPM. Isododecane is obviously faster than the other two, while MMB is only slightly faster than DPM.
- Different media volatilization rates: Solar flower＞ceramic＞fibre＞ratten.
- Over time, the volatilization performance decreases or even does not evaporate, which is due to the dust on the media, especially for the rattan. At this point, we suggest flipping it over or just replacing it.
- The temperature has a significant impact on volatilization, the higher it is, the faster volatilization occurs.
- Fiber is an ideal volatile medium because its pores are uniform, not easily stained with dust, and volatilization is appropriate and stable.
- At the beginning, ceramics perform mediocrely, and after about a month, they begin to erupt, as it is initially the ceramic itself that absorbs liquids and only begins to evaporate after reaching saturation.
- Fragrance oil also has a certain impact on volatilization. The less fragrance is added, the faster it volatilizes. And whether the solvent of fragrance can interact well with the solvent of the diffuser.
