L-Menthol Melted 99% for South Africa
We make L-Menthol Melted 99% from Indian mint in our Sambhal plant and export it to South Africa with full batch documentation. Natural L-menthol supplied fused into a solid block for buyers who melt menthol into liquids, saving the cost of crystallisation.
- CAS
- 2216-51-5
- FEMA
- 2665
- HS code
- 2906 11 10
- Grades
- Technical · Food grade
- Menthol content (GC)
- ≥ 99.0 %
- Specific optical rotation
- −45° to −51°
- Packing
- 180 kg GI drums; 25 kg on request
Supplying L-Menthol Melted 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 Melted 99% is used in tobacco flavouring, balms and ointments and flavour 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 Melted 99% in South Africa
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Melted 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 Melted 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 Melted 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 Melted 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.
How do I use melted menthol?
Warm the drum gently above 45 °C and decant the liquid, or break and weigh the block. It suits continuous liquid dosing.
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