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BASF adds L-menthol to product range
BASF is constructing a new production plant for the aroma chemical L-menthol at the company's Ludwigshafen site. The new plant will come on stream in summer 2012. L-menthol is another important addition to BASF's citral value chain. The investment will create 35 new jobs in Ludwigshafen.
L-menthol is an ingredient in numerous dental care, flavoring and pharmaceutical industry products. It is used for instance to give toothpastes and mouthwashes a refreshing taste and for peppermint flavored candy and chewing gum. It is mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry in balms and creams to relieve congestion and ease breathing in colds.
Questions and Answers
Why does BASF start producing L-menthol?
As the world's top-selling aroma chemical in tons, L-menthol is an ideal addition to BASF’s product range in a strong growth market. BASF developed and patented the L-menthol production method itself. It enables us to supply an extremely pure product of superior quality.
What makes BASF’s menthol special?
The process yields a product in very high and consistent quality. Production is carried out with the available raw materials in the BASF Verbund and with high process safety.
Which consumer products contain menthol?
Toothpastes, mouth rinses, mouth sprays, drops, lozenges, chewing gum, cold ointments, creams, spas, creams for itchy skin disorders and sports injuries.
