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    Product & Material Odours
    St. Croix Sensory follows internationally accepted standards for odour testing of products and materials. We work with you to provide results you need.
    Malodor Reduction Efficacy
    Standard malodors are used to test efficacy of air care products at removing unwanted odours.
    Chamber Testing
    St. Croix Sensory has 12 identical stainless steel chambers for odour testing methods. The chambers can be operated static or with air exchange.
    Material Evaluation
    Sensory testing of materials allow for measurement of odour perception. Compare formulations, manufacturing parameters, process conditions, etc.
    Trained & Experienced Assessors
    Our assessors have years or experience evaluating different materials. Many assessors have been evaluating odours for more than ten years!
    Material Testing
    St. Croix Sensory evaluates odours in various materials including plastics, fine chemicals, and textiles.
    Precision Olfactory Evaluations
    Headspace samples can be compared utilizing olfactometry testing.
    Standard Procedures
    Standard procedures and method of sensory evaluation are used throughout the testing process.
    Controlled Environmental Tests
    As part of product & material testing, St. Croix Sensory uses a variety of surrogate and real malodors, including bathroom, kitchen cooking, garbage, cat urine, and cigarette smoke.
    Dependable Results
    Our trained assessors evaluate product & material odours based on standard practices.
    Full Spectrum of Consumer Products
    St. Croix Sensory evaluates all types of products and materials. We work with our clients to determine their specific needs.
    All Types of Products & Materials
    Yes, we test ALL odours. Our sensory testing embraces common and unique products & materials.

    Sensory Testing

    St. Croix Sensory wants you to achieve your testing goals and works closely with your team to understand project objectives and develop successful testing protocols.

    We partner with each client to consider qualitative and quantitative sensory testing methodologies and protocols utilizing either trained or consumer panels. Each project is completed following the most applicable ASTM International, CEN and ISO Standards.

    Types of testing methodologies include:

    • Descriptive Analysis
    • Difference/Discrimination Testing
    • Taste and Odour Thresholds
    • Consumer Preference/Acceptance
    • Packaging Odour and Taste Transfer Testing

    A sampling of specific standards that can be utilized include:

    • ASTM E3261 “Standard Guide for Odor Evaluation of Products and Materials Under Controlled Conditions with Trained Panel”
    • ASTM E1958 “Standard Guide for Claim Substantiation”
    • ASTM E1593 “Standard Guide for Assessing Efficacy of Consumer Products in Reducing the Perception of Malodor
    • ASTM E1292 “Odor in Water”
    • ASTM E2892 “Standard Test Method for Odor and Flavor Transfer from Materials in Contact with Municipal Drinking Water”
    • ASTM E619 “Standard Practice for Evaluating Foreign Odors in Paper Packaging”
    • ASTM E1207 “Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Axillary Deodorancy”
    • ASTM E1870 “Standard Test Method for Odor and Taste Transfer from Polymeric Packaging Film”

    Industries

    St. Croix Sensory has extensive experience in conducting product and material testing. Sensory testing can provide answers to understand the unique characteristics through all phases of the product life-cycle.

    Product and material evaluations can be performed for a variety of reasons.  A few example applications include:

    • Product/Material Development
    • Product/Material Improvement
    • Product/Material Verification
    • Product/Material Performance Testing
    • Product/Material Comparisons
    • Product/Material Claim Substantiation
    • Product/Material Acceptability
    • Forensic Investigations
    • Consumer Market Research

    St. Croix Sensory provides expert sensory testing services to a wide variety of industries.

    Consumer Packaged Goods, retail/grocery, restaurant and food service, ingredient suppliers, flavor companies, municipal and bottled water, pharmaceutical, and alcoholic beverages.

    Some example food and beverage sensory testing applications include:

    • Product Development
    • Competitive Product Comparisons
    • Shelf-Life Studies
    • Packaging Studies
    • Claim Substantiation
    • Ongoing QA/QC
    • Addressing Product Complaints

    St. Croix Sensory has specific experience in chamber testing of air care products (such as air cleaners and air fresheners).  Malodor reduction studies include a wide range of household odours including cooking, bathroom, pet, kitchen garbage, moldy/musty, cigarette smoke, and cannabis.

    Some examples of air care sensory testing applications include:

    • Malodor Reduction Performance Testing
    • Product Development
    • Competitive Product Comparisons
    • Fragrance Longevity Testing
    • Shelf-Life Studies
    • Claim Substantiation
    • Ongoing QA/QC
    • Addressing Product Complaints

     

    Surface cleaners, carpet cleaners, laundry products, garbage bags…

    Some examples of home care sensory testing applications include:

    • Malodor Reduction / Odour Control  Performance Testing
    • Product Development
    • Competitive Product Comparisons
    • Fragrance Longevity Testing
    • Claim Substantiation
    • Ongoing QA/QC
    • Addressing Product Complaints

    St. Croix Sensory has specific experience with cat litter evaluation studies utilizing real cat urine and feces for evaluation of product formulations, comparisons to benchmark, and final performance validation. Cat litter, animal bedding, cleaners…

    Some examples of pet care sensory testing applications include:

    • Malodor Reduction or Malodor Control Performance Testing
    • Product Development
    • Competitive Product Comparisons
    • Claim Substantiation
    • Ongoing QA/QC
    • Addressing Product Complaints

     

    Deodorant, cosmetics, diapers and other absorbent hygiene products…

    Some examples of personal care sensory testing applications include:

    • Malodor Control Performance Testing
    • Body Odour Control Performance Testing
    • Product Development
    • Competitive Product Comparisons
    • Packaging Studies
    • Claim Substantiation
    • Ongoing QA/QC
    • Addressing Product Complaints

    St. Croix Sensory has specific experience in evaluation of absorbent hygiene products (e.g., incontinence products, feminine pads) including individual materials for these products (e.g., pulp, SAP, nonwoven fabrics) utilizing real human urine to provide real-world testing of these materials and finished products.

     

    Performance fabrics, textile treatments, laundry products…

    • Body Odour Control Performance Testing – Wear Trials
    • Body Odour and other Malodor Reduction Performance Testing
    • Product Development
    • Competitive Product Comparisons
    • Claim Substantiation
    • Ongoing QA/QC
    • Addressing Product Complaints

    St. Croix Sensory has specific experience with conducting wear trials for testing of body odour control in performance fabrics as well as body odour control/reduction in laundry products.  We utilize recruited workout subjects or everyday wear subjects to provide real-world testing of treated fabrics and laundry products.

    Finishes, ceiling tiles, insulation…

    Some examples of building material sensory testing applications include:

    • Product Development
    • Competitive Product Comparisons
    • Claim Substantiation
    • Ongoing QA/QC
    • Addressing Product Complaints

    Paints, primers….

    Some examples of coatings sensory testing applications include:

    • Product Development
    • Competitive Product Comparisons
    • Claim Substantiation
    • Ongoing QA/QC
    • Addressing Product Complaints

    Chemical raw materials, finished products…

    Some examples of fine chemical sensory testing applications include:

    • Product Development
    • Competitive Product Comparisons
    • Shelf-Life / Stability Studies
    • Packaging Studies
    • Ongoing QA/QC
    • Addressing Product Complaints

    disinfectants and sanitizers, medical equipment, materials…

    Some examples of medical product sensory testing applications include:

    • Product Development
    • Competitive Product Comparisons
    • Sterilization / Irradiation Studies
    • Shelf-Life / Stability Studies
    • Packaging Studies
    • Malodor Reduction / Control Performance Studies
    • Claim Substantiation
    • Ongoing QA/QC
    • Addressing Product Complaints

    We recognize each project has unique goals and requirements.
    Please contact us about your specific testing needs.

    Top Notes from the Lab

    Product and Material Odors – Top Notes from the Lab

    St. Croix Sensory is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited