Natural L-Menthol · Sri Lanka

L-Menthol Distilled 99% for Sri Lanka

Buyers in Sri Lanka source L-Menthol Distilled 99% straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. 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
Main portsColomboFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit3–7 daysIndicative, port to port
Key regulatorNational Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA)Pharmaceutical ingredients
Trade agreementIndia–Sri Lanka FTAPreferential origin may apply
CurrencyLKR

Supplying L-Menthol Distilled 99% 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 Distilled 99% is used in oral care and confectionery flavours, topical pharmaceuticals and fragrance compounding. 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
India → Sri Lanka, menthol2022202320242025
Net weight4.5 tonnes8.9 tonnes12.5 tonnes18.8 tonnes

Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.

FAQ

L-Menthol Distilled 99% in Sri Lanka

Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Distilled 99% 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 Distilled 99% 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 and Certificate of Origin, including the preferential form for the India–Sri Lanka FTA where it applies.

How is L-Menthol Distilled 99% 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 Distilled 99% 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.

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.

Full specification: L-Menthol Distilled 99%. Market overview: Sri Lanka.

Tell us the grade, quantity and port. Our export desk comes back with a quote.