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BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Squeezes Out New Citral Plant

Citral and citronellol facilities have been mechanically completed by BASF PETRONAS in Kuantan, Malaysia, making it possible for further production of a key intermediate for aroma ingredients.

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Patent Pick: Fragrance Duration—A 'Pressing' Issue

The pressure is always on for perfumers to develop means to extend fragrance duration. In this patent application, Unilever inventors take that pressure in a new direction: i.e., vapor pressure.

Researcher Develops Hydroperoxide Detection Method for Fragrance Allergens

Research from the University of Gothenburg has led to a potential method for identifying allergenic fragrance compounds in consumer products by exposing them to air.

RIFM Reports Little Concern on Cyclic and Non-Cyclic Terpene Alcohols

Full report available.

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Legal Briefs: 18 Product Alerts in Europe, J&J Ups Talc Offer $1.1 B, Tattoo Pigment Recall, Coppertone Class Action Dropped

This legal briefing includes 18 product citations in Europe for fragrance allergens/prohibited substances; J&J's raised talc settlement offer; a tattoo pigment recalled for microbe contamination; and a dropped class action against Coppertone.

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Botanical Devotion: 47th Annual ISEO Congress

The 47th ISEO Congress took place in Nice (France) on September 11-14, 2016, where attendees listened to discussions on the biological and analytical studies of plants and corresponding essential oils.

Givaudan says the results show that the company has managed to support customer growth, while also leveraging innovation capabilities to introduce new solutions. (Givaudan Switzerland Vernier location pictured)

Givaudan 2024 Leaders & Newsmakers

Givaudan segment leaders share the company's business accomplishments, sales performance and sustainability targets.