Camphor (Cinnamomumcamphora) is a white, crystalline substance with a strong odor and pungent taste, derived from the wood of camphor laurel (Cinnamomumcamphora) and other related trees of laurel family. Camphor is obtained through steam distillation, purification and sublimation of wood, twigs and bark of the tree.
There are many pharmaceutical applications for camphor such as topical analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antipruritc, antiinflammatory, antiinfective, rubefacient, contraceptive, mild expectorant, nasal decongestant, cough suppressant, etc. The Company is a chemicals manufacturer and has Terpenes and Synthetic Camphor as primary segments. Both segments of Company have performed well in F.Y. 2017-18. Company has achieved Net Sales Turnover of Rs. 244.24 Cr. with aProfit after Tax of Rs. 14.32 Cr. during F.Y. 2017-18. approximately 90% of the revenue has come from Terpene Chemicals. Camphor is transparent solid flammable compound with odorant fragrance. Basically it is obtained from the tree i.e. Camphor laurel tree which is also known as the kapur tree a large evergreen tree found in Asia. Moreover, camphor can be produced synthetically from the turpentine oil derived from the rosin. Sublimation properties give its several uses.
Few Indian major players are as under:
· Camphor & Allied Products Ltd.
· Kanchi Karpooram Ltd.
· Mangalam Organics Ltd.
· Oriental Aromatics Ltd.
· Oriental Aromatics Ltd.
· Saptagir Camphor Ltd.
· Vinayak Ingredients (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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