L-Menthol Distilled 99% for South Africa
We make L-Menthol Distilled 99% from Indian mint in our Sambhal plant and export it to South Africa with full batch documentation. 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
Supplying L-Menthol Distilled 99% to South Africa
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Durban, Cape Town or Port Elizabeth. Indicative port-to-port transit is 18–24 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 26.2 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to South Africa, up 336% 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 South Africa usually involve SAHPRA; we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for South Africa
- 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
| India → South Africa, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 6.0 tonnes | 8.2 tonnes | 11.1 tonnes | 26.2 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Distilled 99% in South Africa
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Distilled 99% to South Africa?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Durban, Cape Town or Port Elizabeth. Indicative port-to-port transit is 18–24 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 South Africa?
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.
How is L-Menthol Distilled 99% priced for delivery to Johannesburg?
We quote FOB India or CIF Durban, 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 South Africa?
Most buyers deal with SAHPRA and Department of Health – Foodstuffs Act. 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.
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Full specification: L-Menthol Distilled 99%. Market overview: South Africa.