L-Menthol Crystals for Egypt
Buyers in Egypt 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
Supplying L-Menthol Crystals to Egypt
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) or Damietta. Indicative port-to-port transit is 12–18 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 2.1 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to Egypt, down 81% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
Buyers in Egypt often search for this product as بلورات المنثول.
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 Egypt usually involve Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for Egypt
- 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
- Halal certificate
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → Egypt, menthol | 2022 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 11.2 tonnes | 3.6 tonnes | 2.1 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals in Egypt
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals to Egypt?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) or Damietta. Indicative port-to-port transit is 12–18 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 Egypt?
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, Halal certificate and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals priced for delivery to Cairo?
We quote FOB India or CIF Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria), 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 Egypt?
Most buyers deal with Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) and National Food Safety Authority (NFSA). We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.
Is your L-Menthol Crystals Halal certified?
Yes. Our plant holds Halal and Kosher certification, and the certificate can accompany every shipment to Egypt.
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.
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