Natural L-Menthol · Argentina

L-Menthol Crystals for Argentina

Buyers in Argentina source L-Menthol Crystals straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. Bold, needle-shaped natural L-menthol crystals frozen out of Mentha arvensis oil and made terpeneless. Our flagship product, known in the Indian trade as ATR since 1996.

CAS
2216-51-5
FEMA
2665
HS code
2906 11 10
Grades
IP · BP · EP · JP · USP · Food grade
Assay (GC)
98.0 – 102.0 % (USP)
Melting range
41 – 44 °C
Specific optical rotation
−45° to −51°
Packing
25 kg fibre drums with double LDPE liners; 10 kg on request
Main portsBuenos AiresFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit32–45 daysIndicative, port to port
Key regulatorANMATFood, drug and cosmetic ingredients
Trade blocMercosur
CurrencyARS

Supplying L-Menthol Crystals to Argentina

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Buenos Aires. Indicative port-to-port transit is 32–45 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

In 2025, India exported 150 kg of menthol (HS 2906 11) to Argentina, down 97% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.

Buyers in Argentina often search for this product as cristales de mentol.

L-Menthol Crystals is used in topical analgesics, balms and patches, cough drops, lozenges and syrups, toothpaste and mouthwash and chewing gum and confectionery. Imports into Argentina usually involve ANMAT; we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.

Documents for Argentina

  • Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet
  • Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
India → Argentina, menthol2022202320242025
Net weight5.9 tonnes9.3 tonnes16.5 tonnes150 kg

Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.

FAQ

L-Menthol Crystals in Argentina

Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals to Argentina?

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Buenos Aires. Indicative port-to-port transit is 32–45 days, depending on routing and transhipment. Send us the grade, quantity and destination and our export desk will quote.

Which documents come with a shipment of L-Menthol Crystals to Argentina?

Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch, Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet, Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, Certificate of Origin and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.

How is L-Menthol Crystals priced for delivery to Buenos Aires?

We quote FOB India or CIF Buenos Aires, and other Incoterms on request. Contracts are hedged when they are signed, so the agreed price and quantity hold even if the mint market moves.

Which authority regulates L-Menthol Crystals imports in Argentina?

Most buyers deal with ANMAT. We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.

Is your L-menthol natural or synthetic?

Natural. It is crystallised from Mentha arvensis oil distilled from Indian mint. Every batch of raw material is C-14 tested for natural origin, and no synthetic menthol is handled in the plant.

Full specification: L-Menthol Crystals. Market overview: Argentina.

Tell us the grade, quantity and port. Our export desk comes back with a quote.