Menthone for South Africa
We make Menthone from Indian mint in our Sambhal plant and export it to South Africa with full batch documentation. Natural L-menthone isolated from mint oil, supplied in all grades from crude fraction to high-purity, for minty-fresh flavour and fragrance notes.
- CAS
- 89-80-5
- FEMA
- 2667
- HS code
- 2914 29 90
- Grades
- All grades
- Menthone (GC)
- ≥ 90 % (high-purity grade)
- Specific gravity at 25 °C
- 0.888 – 0.895
- Refractive index at 20 °C
- 1.4480 – 1.4520
- Packing
- 25 kg HDPE or aluminium containers; 180 kg drums for volume
Supplying Menthone 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.
Menthone is used in mint flavours, fougère and fresh fragrances and synthesis intermediate. 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
Menthone in South Africa
Can N S Mint supply Menthone 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 Menthone 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 Menthone 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 Menthone 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.
Which grades of menthone do you supply?
All grades, from mint-derived menthone fractions to high-purity natural menthone. Tell us the minimum assay and isomer ratio you need.
Other products for South Africa
Full specification: Menthone. Market overview: South Africa.