L-Menthol Crystals for Sri Lanka
N S Mint manufactures L-Menthol Crystals at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in Sri Lanka directly, with no trading intermediary. Bold, needle-shaped natural L-menthol crystals frozen out of Mentha arvensis oil and made terpeneless. Our flagship product, known in the Indian trade as ATR since 1996.
- CAS
- 2216-51-5
- FEMA
- 2665
- HS code
- 2906 11 10
- Grades
- IP · BP · EP · JP · USP · Food grade
- Assay (GC)
- 98.0 – 102.0 % (USP)
- Melting range
- 41 – 44 °C
- Specific optical rotation
- −45° to −51°
- Packing
- 25 kg fibre drums with double LDPE liners; 10 kg on request
Supplying L-Menthol Crystals to Sri Lanka
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Colombo. Indicative port-to-port transit is 3–7 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 18.8 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to Sri Lanka, up 315% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
L-Menthol Crystals is used in topical analgesics, balms and patches, cough drops, lozenges and syrups, toothpaste and mouthwash and chewing gum and confectionery. Imports into Sri Lanka usually involve National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for Sri Lanka
- 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 India–Sri Lanka FTA where it applies
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → Sri Lanka, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 4.5 tonnes | 8.9 tonnes | 12.5 tonnes | 18.8 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals by province in Sri Lanka
L-Menthol Crystals in Sri Lanka
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals to Sri Lanka?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Colombo. Indicative port-to-port transit is 3–7 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 Crystals to Sri Lanka?
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 India–Sri Lanka FTA where it applies and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals priced for delivery to Colombo?
We quote FOB India or CIF Colombo, 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 Crystals imports in Sri Lanka?
Most buyers deal with National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA). We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.
Is your L-menthol natural or synthetic?
Natural. It is crystallised from Mentha arvensis oil distilled from Indian mint. Every batch of raw material is C-14 tested for natural origin, and no synthetic menthol is handled in the plant.
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