2017/06/02

-A manufacturing facility for floral-family aroma chemicals (HCA), will be newly established in the Philippines-

Kao will build a manufacturing facility for HCA* at Pilipinas Kao Inc., as a new investment in its chemical business.

Pilipinas Kao Inc. has been producing natural alcohols since 1979. The adjacent new HCA facility has a capacity of 5,000mt/year and will cover all needs in Asia. The facility will be operational in the second half of 2018.

* HCA (Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde)
HCA is an important aroma chemical in the jasmine floral family and is widely used for fabric and home care products such as detergents, fabric softeners and household cleaners, and personal care products such as soap and body cleansers.

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