Ashland Global : innovations differentiate personal care solutions for Japanese market

Ashland Inc. is a global specialty additives and materials company. The Company serves customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, nutraceuticals, personal care, and pharmaceutical. The Company's segments include life sciences, personal care, specialty additives and intermediates. The life sciences segment is comprised of pharmaceuticals, nutrition, nutraceuticals, agricultural chemicals, diagnostic films and fine chemicals. The personal care segment is comprised of bio functionals, microbial protectants (preservatives), skin care, sun care, oral care, hair care and household solutions. The specialty additives segment is comprised of rheology and additives serving the architectural coatings, construction, energy, automotive and various industrial markets. Its Intermediates segment is comprised of the production of 1,4 butanediol (BDO) and related derivatives, including n-methyl pyrrolidone.