Consumer goods production uses around 10% of chemicals, but other industries indirectly involved in consumer goods also make significant use of chemical products. Common chemical sector products include pigments, synthetic rubber, polymers, resins, and explosives. Plastics, salts, acids, and fertilizers are also used widely. ION Chemicals manufactures TMC NOL & IPH which are widely used in the consumer products industry. Some uses of Isophorone include – the formulation of pesticides and along with aromatic diluents as it imparts exceptional emulsifiability and emulsion stability. It’s also a carrier solvent for the herbicide Propanil for rice crops. TMC NOL is used as an Intermediate for sunscreen homosalate, for cyclandalate, and vascodilator in perfumes and flavours. It finds application in the preparation of perfumes. However, its major application is in the preparation of various derivatives like Acetates and Salicylate for cosmetic applications.