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BASF To Build L-Menthol Production Plant

Facility in Ludwigshafen to be on stream in 2012.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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BASF is building a new production plant for L-menthol at the company’s Ludwigshafen, Germany site. The new plant is expected to come on stream in 2012.

L-menthol is an ingredient in numerous dental care, flavoring and pharmaceutical industry products. For example, it gives toothpastes and mouthwashes a refreshing taste, and is also used in the pharmaceutical industry in balms and creams to relieve congestion and ease breathing.


“As the world’s top-selling aroma chemical in tons, L-menthol is an ideal addition to our product range in a strong growth market. The move consolidates our position as a leading aroma chemicals supplier,” commented Gabriel Tanbourgi, head of the Care Chemicals division. “BASF developed and patented the L-menthol production method itself. It enables us to supply an extremely pure product of superior quality.”

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