L-Menthol Crystals – Rice for Zambia
N S Mint manufactures L-Menthol Crystals – Rice at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in Zambia directly, with no trading intermediary. Natural L-menthol in small, rice-sized crystals that flow and weigh more evenly than bold needles, suited to automated dosing in gum, candy and tobacco lines.
- CAS
- 2216-51-5
- FEMA
- 2665
- HS code
- 2906 11 10
- Grades
- IP · BP · USP · Food grade
- Menthol content (GC)
- ≥ 99.0 %
- Melting range
- 41 – 44 °C
- Specific optical rotation
- −45° to −51°
- Packing
- 25 kg fibre drums with double LDPE liners
Supplying L-Menthol Crystals – Rice to Zambia
Zambia is landlocked. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Beira, Mozambique, about 743 km from the main buying centre, then onward by road or rail. Sea transit to the gateway port is typically 12–22 days.
In 2023, India exported 500 kg of menthol (HS 2906 11) to Zambia, according to UN Comtrade.
L-Menthol Crystals – Rice is used in chewing gum and pressed mints, tobacco and filter capsules, pharmaceutical granulation and dry blends and premixes.
Documents for Zambia
- 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
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → Zambia, menthol | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Net weight | 500 kg |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals – Rice in Zambia
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals – Rice to Zambia?
Yes. Zambia is landlocked. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Beira, Mozambique, about 743 km from the main buying centre, then onward by road or rail. Sea transit to the gateway port is typically 12–22 days. Send us the grade, quantity and destination and our export desk will quote.
Which documents come with a shipment of L-Menthol Crystals – Rice to Zambia?
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 and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals – Rice priced for delivery to Lusaka?
We quote FOB India or CIF Beira, 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.
How do rice crystals differ from bold crystals?
The chemistry is the same L-menthol. Rice crystals are smaller and more uniform, so they flow through feeders and dissolve faster than bold needles.
Other products for Zambia
Full specification: L-Menthol Crystals – Rice. Market overview: Zambia.