L-Menthol Crystals for the Philippines
N S Mint manufactures L-Menthol Crystals at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in the Philippines 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 the Philippines
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Manila, Cebu or Davao. Indicative port-to-port transit is 8–16 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 405 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to the Philippines, up 51% 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 the Philippines usually involve Food and Drug Administration Philippines; we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for the Philippines
- 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
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → the Philippines, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 268 tonnes | 91.4 tonnes | 273 tonnes | 405 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals by province in the Philippines
L-Menthol Crystals in the Philippines
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals to the Philippines?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Manila, Cebu or Davao. Indicative port-to-port transit is 8–16 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 Philippines?
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 and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals priced for delivery to Quezon City?
We quote FOB India or CIF Manila, 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 Philippines?
Most buyers deal with Food and Drug Administration Philippines. 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.
Other products for the Philippines
Full specification: L-Menthol Crystals. Market overview: the Philippines.