Summer Internship Report
Summer Internship Report
Summer Internship Report
INDUSTRY MENTOR
FACULTY GUIDE
DECLARATION
I hereby state that the dissertation entitled Woking of Menthol Company and Industrial visit to Dehradun and Tanakpur submitted by me in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of PGDM is my original work and that it has not previously formed the basis for the award of any other Degree, Diploma, Fellowship or other similar titles.
Dated:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to Swati Menthol, Rampur for offering me a valuable chance to undergo summer training in their prestigious institute. It is indeed a great moment of pleasure to express my feelings of thankfulness to all those persons associated with this project as without their guidance and hard work I would have never ever have got a chance to have real life experience of working with a firm and making my project report. I would like to express my sincere and deep sense of gratitude to, MR my project guide, for his valuable support. He gave me the opportunity to do this project and his timely guidance helped me and making this project what it has come out to be. My heartiest gratitude extends to my faculty mentor MRwho has helped me in every aspect of my work. The greatest credit goes to the blessings bestowed upon me by Almighty God without whose yearning; I could not have even moved a step forward and to my parents who are always a constant source of inspiration in all my endeavours.
PARTICULARS
Student declaration Acknowledgement Executive Summary Introduction of the Company Objectives of the project and Research Methodology Packaging Uses and Application of Menthol Products Menthol Crystallization Latest News of Swati Industrial Visit to Dehradun Trip to Tanakpur Bibliography
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Present business environment is very complex & dynamic. Business conditions are changing at a very fast speed. Company should be more alert &informed now days. They should continuously check their financial details to remain in the competition. Technology developments & constant change for changes give birth to new production techniques. A new techniques and a proper production process should be manage, so that it penetrates deeply to its target market. By this a product will be more efficient and reasonable to the customers and will contain more quality. That is why a good company should check the production process and its financial Statement so that it can improve its capacity utilization and its product in the Market. Because so many products fail in markets, companies are anxious to learn how to improve their production process for a new efficient product. A company has to know exact profitability and financial situation of the concern and accordingly develop its marketing strategy. The products of Swati Menthol are popular in many parts of India like Menthol Crystals, Menthol Flakes, Peppermint oil etc
PHILOSOPHY
At Swati Menthol & Allied Chemicals Limited, we follow the principles of corporate citizen to grow and sustain our growth. It includes Dedication for best client service Correct market information by avoiding speculation Flexibility and competitive pricing Diligent working with highest ethical standards
FOCUS ON CUSTOMER
Swati menthol believes that customer focus is very important. They give importance to deliver both value & quality to the customer.
EXCELLENCE
Swati will strive for excellence in whatever they do. Swati will take the right path to do whatever they do and excel in the same.
INNOVATION
Swati will constantly innovate and strive to better our processes, products, services and management practices.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Swati Menthol future key growth drivers are increasing volumes of premium brands, price increases in the key markets, selective acquisitions and joint ventures, developing export markets including bottling arrangements abroad and driving operational efficiencies.
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
We have state-of-the-art infrastructural set-up, which is equipped with modern production equipment. The company has three production divisions viz. Mint division, natural peppermint oil, pine division and essential oil division. We have integrated facilities for production, quality testing, product packaging and storage facilities, which assist us for the timely execution of entire business requirements. We employ purification through distillation to provide extra shine, clarity and purity to crystals. The crystal size is graded by sieving machine into large, small, medium, rice and fine before final packaging. Our manufacturing unit is located in Western Uttar Pradesh, which gives us an advantage regarding materials sourcing, business networking, etc.
QUALITY CONTROL
We are committed to follow global acceptable quality standards like IP, BP and USP. An ISO 9001:2008 certified company, we carry out all our production as per GMP guidelines. For quality testing, there is a ultra modern laboratory equipped with the latest testing equipment and instruments. To perform analytical research and quality control, following sophisticated instruments are being used: Gas liquid chromatography Polarimeter Melting range unit DR range unit Ash content unit Viscometer Other relevant testing equipment
GLOBAL BUSINESS
We are second largest supplier of natural menthol and peppermint oil in domestic market. In addition, we export products to USA, UK, France, China, Brazil, Middle East Israel, Indonesia, Thailand, Canada, Nigeria, South Africa, Hong Kong and Turkey. A Government of India recognized "Export House," we are honored by State Export Award for year 2000-2001.
QUALTIY CONTROL
"Mentha" is dedicated to quality and continuous process improvement for both
customers and employees. The Quality systems at Mentha matches some of the best in the industry and we believe it will significantly contribute to its performance and growth. Our chief responsibility is to ensure that through established standards and measurements, the level of quality at Mentha not only matches but exceeds our customers' expectations.
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Menthol Crystals Menthol Flakes Peppermint oil Cis 3 Hexenol Mentha Piperita Indian Spearmint Oil Menthones Mint Blends Dementholised Peppermint oil Any other customized mint based product
Our state of the art facilities carry the seal of approval of many top notched professionals, quality managers and discerning buyers across the globe. We have been inspected and approved by major global players. NLL has essential infrastructure along with State of the art R&D, pilot plant & developmental facility for process scale up to offer advanced scientific standardization, validation & process development services in the field of Phytomedicine.
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SERVICES SUPPORT:
Isolation, Purification and process development for active principles from medicinal plants Analytical method development & validation Technical support in preparation of product dossiers Design of plants & scale-up production processes Basic process and detailed engineering services, project co-ordination and turnkey execution of herbal extraction plants
8008-79-5
4180-23-8
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Carvones
6485-40-1
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8000-48-4
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470-67-7
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8000-29-1
9. Dihydromyrcenol
18479-58-58
2.Fine Division
Products CAS#
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Para Cymene
99-87-6
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Cis-3-Hexenol Natural
928-96-1
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Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate
3681-71-8
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Cis-3-Hexenyl Benzoate
2512-85-6
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Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate
65405-77-8
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Cis-3-Hexenyl n-Butyrate
16491-36-4
3.Pine Division
We offer a comprehensive range of pine chemicals for use in a various markets. As a major producer of pine essential oil, we are committed to manufacture premium quality, cost effective products. The pine chemicals are of high purity that have been certified as per relevant norms. Available in various specifications, the range of pine oil can also be custom formulated as per client's specifications.
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2. Terpineol BP
98-55-5
3. Terpineol Perfumery
98-55-5
4. Terpinyl Acetate
80-26-2
4.Mint Division
We offer a wide range of natural mint products such as menthol oil, crude menthol oil, menthol crystal, liquid menthol, natural menthol, etc. as per USP/BP/IP specifications. Our range of mint products is offered in various specifications that can be customized as per the requirements of customers. The range also includes crude peppermint oil.
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Mint Products
Products CAS#
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2216-51-5
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2216-51-5
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Menthol Block
2216-51-5
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Menthol Powder
'539-03-7
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68917-18-0
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MENTHOL CRYSTALS
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MENTHA OIL
This Oil is available in various blends depending on the requirement of the user.
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Having botanical name Mentha piperita, Menta Oil offered is also known by the common name of Menthol Liquid and has its country of origin in USA. The oil is extracted using steam distillation process and has scent that is mint like and pungent. With aroma that is invigorating, stimulating and uplifting, the oil aids in digestion s well as providing a calming effect on muscle spasms, pains and aches. The oil can also be used in alleviating sinus pain and pressure, in muscle rub ointments, in skin care products as well as in balancing oil content of skin and hair. The oil also blends well with essential oils like cajeput, cinnamon, camphor, clove leaf, cassia, peppermint, lemon, rosemary, clove bud, eucalyptus, lavender or thyme and is 100% pure and natural, of therapeutic quality and also free from any chemicals.
Specifications:
An entirely Natural Oil, Originally Steam Distilled from the plant, Mentha Arvensis grown in India. Colorless, Transparent Pale, yellow Clear Liquid Characteristic of Menthol Arvensis, No odd odor Cool without bitterness 0.9
Product Description Appearance Odor Flavor Relative Density At 25" C Refractive index At 25' C Optical Rotation At 25" C GC Composition Terpenes L-Menthol Total Menthol
1.47
-31.8"
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Menthone + IsoMenthone Menthyle Acetate Water or distinct Mechanical Impurities Packing Storage
2-12.50% 3 3.5%
NIL In New 180 kg G.I. Drums Store in cool place, away from heat sources
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Research Design:
In view of the objective of the project, a descriptive research design has been adopted. I have tried to interpret available information and it lays particular emphasis on analysis of the existing and available information with both primary and secondary data.
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PACKAGING
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Packaging
Menthol Crystals
Mint Oil
Insulation is provided by the inner covering of Thermocol and the crystals itself are packed in two polythene bags. Packed 25 Kilograms net in a fibre Drum 1FCL contains 360 drums of total net weight 9000 Kilograms.
Packed 180 Kilograms net in Galvanized Iron Drums. 1FCL contains 80 drums of total net weight 14400 Kilograms
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MENTHOL CRYSTALLIZATION
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MENTHOL CRYSTALLIZATION
Natural Menthol Crystals offered are used in most of the industries including in pharmaceutical, Food and in varied flavoring applications. These menthol crystals are also known by name of chemical name of 1-Methyl-4-Isopropyl Cyclohexane 3 and are colorless crystals with refreshing mint color. With solubility in Alcohol and slightly in water, these have cool sensation in mouth and are made by fractional distillation of menthol oil. Here, the distillation process yields pure menthol as fraction which is slowly cooled and then crystallized. The chilling is done at temperatures of -40C that helps in separation of menthol. Having a characteristic odor of natural menthol as obtained from mentha avensis oil, some of the end usage areas of these natural menthol crystals include in food, cigarettes, toothpastes and cosmetics. It is also used in pharmaceutical areas like in Drugs, MedicatedOils,Analgesicbalms,RubbingAlcohol.
Specifications:
Product Description Appearance Odor Solubility Melting Range Specific Optical Rotation Total Menthol Contents Non-Volatile Residue Acidity & Colorless, Hexagonal, Needle Like Crystals, Snow White, Super-Dry, Transparent With Clear Mint Odor Bold, Needle Like Crystals Cool Pleasant Odor with Peppermint Characteristic. Very Soluble in Alcohol & Chloroform 42-C to 44-C -4& to-51
99.5% to 99.7%
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Alkalinity Heavy Metal Contents Phenolic Test Packing NIL NIL In New 25 kg Fibre Drums, Air tight, packed at controlled room temperature and lining with thermocol sheet.
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Mentha arvens is leaves are boiled and oil is extracted. Iron vessel is used for the same.
Mentha oil extracted in stage 1 is frozen to minus 60 degrees Celsius. This takes about 6 to 7 days. Aluminium vessel is used here. The output consists of 30% DeMentholised Oil (DMO) and 70% Flakes.
These flakes are heated at 40 degrees Celsius. The liquid obtained is filtered by cloth and loaded into a machine. Crystals are sown in this liquid and kept for 15 to 20 days. The output is 70% crystal and 30% residual mentha flakes. Iron vessel is used in this process.
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Oral Products
Pharmaceutical Products
Confectionary Goods
Chewing Gum Hard Candies Cough Drops Lozenges Licorice Regular Cigarettes Menthol Cigarettes
0.5% 0.05% - 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.05% - 0.1% 0.03% 0.1% - 0.2% weak effect 0.2% - 0.45% strong effect 0.3% 0.05% - 0.1% 0.05% 0.2% - 0.3% 0.1% - 0.2% 0.5% 0.2% - 0.5% 1.0% 1.0%
Tobacco Goods
Pipe Tobacco Chewing Tobacco Perfumed Products Lotions Pre-shave Lotions Handkerchiefs Foot Sprays Shampoo Refreshing Towels Cooling Gels
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Peppermint oils
Menthol Crystals and its derivatives can also be added to various peppermint oil compositions to enhance the cooling and refreshing effects, like perfumes, Eau De Toilettes, Deodorants, etc.
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Products Date Descriptio n MENTHO 053003901 L BOLD MAR 1 CRYSTAL -2004 S MENTHO L BOLD CRYSTAL S BP 033003909 (PACKED MAR 0 IN 264 -2004 FIBRE DRUMS SION A257) MENTHO L BOLD CRYSTAL S BP 083003902 PACKED MAR 1 IN 132 -2004 FIBRE DRUMS (SION -A257) HS Code
Indian Port
Foreign Country
6600
3300
10MENTHO 3003902 MAR L 5 1 -2004 CRYSTAL MENTHO 08L 2906110 MAR CRYSTAL 500 0 -2004 S LARGE BP/USP
NILGIRI HERBALS KG MUMBA UNITED ARAB 3607.98 AND AGRO S I SEA EMIRATES INDUSTRIES PV KG 234069 S BHAGAT AROMATICS LTD.
JNPT
KOREA DPR
http://www.cybex.in/india-exports-data/Menthol-Crystal-Exports.aspx. 34
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VISITED COMPANIES
SDPL NMPL HABIBS TPL
OUR TALKS
We talked about the requirement of menthol items like crystals and oil. Quantity required by them per month. We check their quantity which they were using currently. We analysis the market for menthol production. We also analysis that how much knowledge they were having about the menthe.
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CURRENT EXAMPLE
We have requirement for the following items. Please mention the name of the Manufacturer. Without Manufacturers name, quotation will not be entertained. Kindly quote for ready stock items only.
S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 8 9 10 11 12 Name Metronidazole Benzoate Pepsin Methyl Parabeen Plain Methyl Parabeen Sodium Povidone Iodine Propyl Parabeen Plain PrapylParabeen Sodium Menthol Carbamazepine Fluconazole Menthol oil Cetrimide CAS No. Quantity Minimum Required Pack Size Manufacturer 100 kg 25 kg 50 kg 100 kg 250 kg 25 kg 25 kg 50 kg 75 kg 75 kg 300 kg 25 kg Date: 20.06.2013 Shelf Life Price
Rhydburg Pharmaceuticals Ltd. C2&3, SIEL, Selaqui Dehradun 248197 Uttarakhand, INDIA www.rplglobal.com
M: +91 983 7055 255 D: +91 135 2692 430 T: +91 135 2692 400 F: +91 116 6173 678 E: rmpurchase@rplmail.com
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TRIP TO TANAKPUR
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Tanakpur is a town and a municipal board in Champawat district in the Indianstate of Uttarakhand. Known in the northern part of India as the gateway for the Purnagiri Temple (around 30 km from here), Tanakpur is a calm and small town located on riverside of Sarda River. It is located at the foothills and is the last plain area on the road to Kumaoun zone of Uttarakhand. It acts as a junction for the Kumaon District's mountainous part. It is also the first point in the Kailash Manasarovar Pilgrimage. Gradually benefitting from the nationwide progress, Tanakpur is growing steadily into a buzzing town. Being on the Indo-Nepal Border Tanakpur is very important on the security perspective of India as a nation.
BIGGEST DISTRIBUTER
Sharda group the biggest distributer of Herbals Items. The three Brothers Pradeep Sharda , Deepak Sharda, Anup sharda.
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BIGGEST DISTRIBUTER
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Swati Menthol. Manual, Magazines Annual Reports of the company
WEBLIOGRAPHY
www.swatimenthol.com www.cybex.in www.exportersindia.com www.indiamart.com
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