Abstract: An article that repels animals includes a synthetic resin composition. The synthetic resin composition includes a first thermoplastic polymer. A master blend is combined with the first thermoplastic polymer. The master blend includes a second thermoplastic polymer. At least one odorant compound is selected from the group consisting of a salicylic acid ester, menthol, corn mint oil, eucalyptus oil, camphor oil, and combinations thereof. At least one scent extender compound includes at least one cyclodextrin compound, wherein a ratio by weight of the second thermoplastic polymer to a combination of the odorant compound and the scent extender compound is about 2:1. A method for forming a master blend, a method for forming a synthetic resin composition, and an article that repels animals including a synthetic resin composition are also described.

Abstract: A spray-on chemical composition that repels animals, includes a liquid carrier. The spray-on chemical composition also includes at least one odorant compound. The at least one odorant compound is selected from the group consisting of a salicylic acid ester, menthol, corn mint oil, eucalyptus oil, camphor oil, and combinations thereof. The spray-on chemical composition also includes at least one scent extender which includes at least one cyclodextrin compound. Another spray-on chemical composition that repels animals and a spray-on chemical composition based method for repelling animals are also described.

Abstract: An article that repels animals includes a synthetic resin composition. The synthetic resin composition includes a first thermoplastic polymer. A master blend is combined with the first thermoplastic polymer. The master blend includes a second thermoplastic polymer. At least one odorant compound is selected from the group consisting of a salicylic acid ester, menthol, corn mint oil, eucalyptus oil, camphor oil, and combinations thereof. At least one scent extender compound includes at least one cyclodextrin compound, wherein a ratio by weight of the second thermoplastic polymer to a combination of the odorant compound and the scent extender compound is about 2:1. A method for forming a master blend, a method for forming a synthetic resin composition, and an article that repels animals including a synthetic resin composition are also described.

Abstract: An article, such as a container or bag for garbage, or electrical wiring insulation, which repels animals such as cats, dogs, rodents, and crows. The article is made from a synthetic resin composition including a thermoplastic polymer, and from 10 to 15,000 ppm by weight of an odorant compound such as a salicylic acid ester, menthol, corn mint oil, eucalyptus oil, and camphor, and combinations thereof. The resin composition may comprise more than one thermoplastic polymer, polyethylene and ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer being preferred first and second thermoplastic polymers, respectively. In a method for forming the synthetic resin composition, the compound is added to the second polymer in a ratio of about 1:2 parts by weight to form a master blend that then is added to an amount of the first polymer at a master blend percentage of about 1.5%.

Abstract: A synthetic resin composition for forming an article, such as a container or bag for garbage, or electrical wiring insulation, which repels animals such as rodents, opossum, cats, dogs, and birds. The composition includes a thermoplastic polymer and from 10 to 15,000 ppm by weight of an odorant compound such as a salicylic acid ester, menthol, corn mint oil, eucalyptus oil, and camphor, and combinations thereof. The resin composition may comprise more than one thermoplastic polymer, polyethylene and ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer being preferred first and second thermoplastic polymers, respectively. In a method for forming the synthetic resin composition, the compound is added to the second polymer in a ratio of about 1:2 parts by weight to form a master blend that then is added to an amount of the first polymer at a master blend percentage of about 1.5%.