Natural L-Menthol · Philippines

L-Menthol Distilled 99% for the Philippines

Buyers in the Philippines source L-Menthol Distilled 99% straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. Natural L-menthol purified by fractional distillation to 99 % for formulators who need high purity without the crystal form.

CAS
2216-51-5
FEMA
2665
HS code
2906 11 10
Grades
Technical · Food grade · Pharma on request
Menthol content (GC)
≥ 99.0 %
Specific optical rotation
−45° to −51°
Melting range
41 – 44 °C
Packing
25 kg fibre drums or HDPE drums
Main portsManila · CebuFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit8–16 daysIndicative, port to port
Key regulatorFood and Drug Administration PhilippinesLicense to Operate and product registration
Trade agreementASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)Preferential origin may apply
CurrencyPHP

Supplying L-Menthol Distilled 99% 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 Distilled 99% is used in oral care and confectionery flavours, topical pharmaceuticals and fragrance compounding. 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
India → the Philippines, menthol2022202320242025
Net weight268 tonnes91.4 tonnes273 tonnes405 tonnes

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

FAQ

L-Menthol Distilled 99% in the Philippines

Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Distilled 99% 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 Distilled 99% 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 and Certificate of Origin, including the preferential form for the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) where it applies.

How is L-Menthol Distilled 99% 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 Distilled 99% 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.

When should I choose distilled menthol over crystals?

When you melt or dissolve menthol in your process anyway, distilled 99 % gives the same purity at a lower cost than bold crystals.

Full specification: L-Menthol Distilled 99%. Market overview: the Philippines.

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