Description

Menthol Crystal

The Earth Element is wholesaler cum retailer supplying of Menthol Crystal in Singapore. Our Menthol Crystal is USP Grade and  is a highly popular mint products, which is mostly found in the toothpaste, balms, and in many other cosmetic products.

Origin of Menthol Crystal

The Earth Element Menthol Crystal is extracted from our own peppermint essential oil.
Basically, natural menthol is obtained by freezing peppermint oil. The resultant crystals of menthol are then separated by filtration. It provides a strong cooling sensation to the skin while provides minty flavor and taste. It can be used in making natural skincare products such as liquid soap, shampoo, moisturizer,  handmade soap, scrubs, creams, lotion, toothpaste, spritzer sprays, perfumery and etc.

Appearance :

Colourless, prismatic shiny crystals.

Odour:

Strong peppermint odour that can clear stuffy nose with warm sensation followed by cooling effect.

Solubility:

Soluble in water.
Soluble in organic solvent at 25 degree Celsius, 1 g dissolves in 5 ml solution.
Soluble in almost all carrier oil.

Melting Point:

41 – 44  degree Celsius.

Residue Upon Evaporation:

0.03% max.

Storage:

Air tight container as it can vaporize easily.

Sodium Hydroxide Test:

Neutral.

Prepared according to CHP2000 and BP88/USP23 specifications.

How to use?

The Earth Element’s Menthol Crystals gives a fresh, cooling and tingling sensation to handmade shampoo, bath gel and soap.

Simply add between 0.5 – 1 % for shampoo, bath gel, soap , lotion and cream. 2-5% for ointments and balms.

How To Use Menthol Crystals To Clear Block Nose?
Directions: Add a few crystals to a bowl of boiling water. Put your face over the bowl, covering your head with a towel. With your eyes closed, gently inhale the steam vapour until you can breathe through your nose again. If symptom persist please visit a Doctor.