Harima to open myrcene plant
Japanese firm Harima has built its first myrcene facility at its site in Kakogawa. Myrcene is obtained from pinene, a natural substance extracted from pine trees, and used in aroma oils and fragrances. The facility will mainly use energy self-generated from renewable energy sources and carbon-neutral fuel.
The company has long been involved in the manufacture of products developed using rosin, turpentine and tall oil from pine trees. It said that the new plant meets the demand for more sustainable, plant-based resources in flavours and fragrances and enhanced traceability and protection of human rights throughout the supply chain.
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