L-Menthol Crystals for Malaysia
N S Mint manufactures L-Menthol Crystals at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in Malaysia directly, with no trading intermediary. 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 Malaysia
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas or Pulau Pinang. Indicative port-to-port transit is 8–13 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 153 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to Malaysia, down 33% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
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 Malaysia usually involve National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for Malaysia
- 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, including the preferential form for the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) where it applies
- Halal certificate
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → Malaysia, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 228 tonnes | 204 tonnes | 187 tonnes | 153 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals in Malaysia
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals to Malaysia?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas or Pulau Pinang. Indicative port-to-port transit is 8–13 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 Malaysia?
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, including the preferential form for the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) where it applies, Halal certificate and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals priced for delivery to Kuala Lumpur?
We quote FOB India or CIF Port Klang, 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 Malaysia?
Most buyers deal with National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) and JAKIM-recognised halal. 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 Malaysia.
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.
Other products for Malaysia
Full specification: L-Menthol Crystals. Market overview: Malaysia.