Menthol Powder

Menthol Powder BP/USP Grade — Fine and Superfine — Exporter from India Zentish Exim Pvt Ltd exports natural Menthol Powder in both fine (40–80 mesh) and superfine (100–200 mesh) grades to manufacturers, formulators, and distributors across the United States. Our menthol powder is produced from pharmacopoeial-grade L-menthol crystals — same BP/USP specification, same Indian origin from Uttar Pradesh's mint belt — milled and sieved under GMP-aligned conditions to meet precise particle size requirements. Buyers who specifically request powder over crystals are usually solving one of two problems: faster dissolution in their formulation process, or uniform blending in dry-mix applications where crystal geometry creates inconsistency. Both are legitimate process engineering reasons, and the grade you choose — fine or superfine — typically depends on your dispersion method and the sensitivity of your end product to visible particulate. Product Overview Menthol Powder is produced by controlled cryogenic or mechanical milling of natural L-menthol crystals, followed by classification through vibratory sieves to achieve a defined particle size distribution. The cooling sensation, purity, and pharmacopoeial compliance of the base material are fully retained in the powder form. What changes is the physical behavior — surface area increases significantly, which accelerates dissolution rate and improves blending homogeneity in both wet and dry systems. This matters in practice. Toothpaste manufacturers blending menthol into abrasive slurries, or nutraceutical companies encapsulating it into tablet granulations, consistently report fewer processing issues with powder versus crushed or crumbled crystals. The uniformity of particle distribution across a batch is something that gets noticed downstream — either in flavor release consistency or in finished product homogeneity testing. We supply two particle size classifications as standard. Fine powder (40–80 mesh) suits most general-purpose applications where rapid incorporation is the goal. Superfine powder (100–200 mesh) is specified by buyers working with fine emulsions, thin film coatings, or applications where any visible particulate would be a cosmetic or sensory issue. Custom mesh ranges are available on request for FCL volumes. Key Specifications Natural L-Menthol Powder — Technical Data Physical Properties and Handling Considerations Menthol Powder presents a few handling characteristics that buyers need to account for — particularly those transitioning from crystal to powder form for the first time. The increased surface area of powder accelerates sublimation compared to crystals. In ambient warm conditions, menthol vapor loss from an opened container is noticeably faster. This is not a quality defect — it is a physical property of menthol at any particle size — but it does reinforce the importance of proper sealed storage and working in small opened batches at the formulation stage. Powder is also more prone to clumping in humidity than crystals, simply because more surface is exposed. Our packaging specification uses moisture-barrier inner liners precisely for this reason. Buyers in humid climates — including coastal US states — should ensure cool, dry warehousing from day one of receipt. Physical State: Free-flowing crystalline powder Color: White to off-white Boiling Point: 212°C Flash Point: 93°C Vapor Pressure: 0.2 mmHg at 25°C Density: 0.89 g/cm³ (true density); 0.45–0.55 g/cm³ (bulk) Refractive Index: 1.458 (20°C) Electrostatic Sensitivity: Low to moderate — standard grounding precautions apply during transfer