Rhodia Increases IBCH Production

Oct 21st, 2010

Cathy Christensen

Rhodia (Paris) announced an increase in its IBCH (IsoBornyl CycloHexanol) production capacity in China in conjunction with the transfer of its Wuxi plant to the group’s new industrial platform located in Zhenjiang in the Jiangsu province. Rhodia’s global business unit, Aroma Performance, is strengthening its position as a leading global producer of IBCH, and Rhodiantal IBCH is a key ingredient in the formulation of the sandalwood note for use in fine fragrances, home and personal care products, and incense products.

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