L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% for the Philippines
Buyers in the Philippines source L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. Our highest-volume product: natural L-menthol powder and melted menthol at 96 % menthol, the original N S Mint product line dating back to 1996.
- CAS
- 2216-51-5
- FEMA
- 2665
- HS code
- 2906 11 10
- Grades
- Technical · Food grade
- Menthol content (GC)
- ≥ 96.0 %
- Specific optical rotation
- −42° to −50°
- Packing
- 25 kg fibre drums; 180 kg GI drums
Supplying L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% 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 Powder / Melted 96% is used in pain balms and rubs, tobacco and pan masala flavouring, cooling blends and cosmetics and feedstock for menthol crystals. 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, 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 Powder / Melted 96% by province in the Philippines
L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% in the Philippines
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% 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 Powder / Melted 96% 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 Powder / Melted 96% 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 Powder / Melted 96% 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.
What is the difference between menthol powder 96 % and crystals 99 %?
Powder and flakes keep a small share of other mint constituents and are not recrystallised, so they cost less. Crystals are recrystallised to pharmacopoeia purity.
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Full specification: L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96%. Market overview: the Philippines.