L-Menthol Crystals for the Netherlands
Buyers in the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Rotterdam or Amsterdam. Indicative port-to-port transit is 20–28 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 277 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to the Netherlands, down 44% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
Buyers in the Netherlands often search for this product as mentholkristallen.
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 the Netherlands usually involve European Chemicals Agency (ECHA); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for the Netherlands
- 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
- REACH compliance statement for L-menthol
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → the Netherlands, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 494 tonnes | 318 tonnes | 419 tonnes | 277 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals by province in the Netherlands
L-Menthol Crystals in the Netherlands
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals to the Netherlands?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Rotterdam or Amsterdam. Indicative port-to-port transit is 20–28 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 the Netherlands?
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, REACH compliance statement for L-menthol and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals priced for delivery to Rotterdam?
We quote FOB India or CIF Rotterdam, 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 the Netherlands?
Most buyers deal with European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), European Food Safety Authority / Regulation (EC) 1334/2008 and European Pharmacopoeia (EDQM). 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.
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