Appearance:Colourless or pale yellow to greenish-yellow clear liquid.

Odor:Having a characteristic odour of mentha arvensis oil.

Relative density (20centigrade):0.890~0.908

Refractive index (20centigrade):1.4570~1.4650

Optical rotation (20centigrade):-15 to -24

Acid value (mg.KOH/g):1 volume is soluble in 3.5 volumes of 70% alcohol(v/v)

forming a clear solution.

Solubility (20centigrade):1g sample can be dissolved in 5ml of 90% (V/V) alcohol

forming a clear solution.

Ester content (Menthyl Acetate%):5% to 9%

L-menthol content:30% minimum

Total menthol content:50% minimum

Arsenic Content:Less than 3ppm

Heavy Metal Content (as Pb):Less than 10ppm

Packing:50kg or 180kg galvanized iron drum

Application:Widely used in food, pharmaceutical, tobacco, daily use

chemical and cosmetics.

Storage:Preserve in airtight container, keep in a cool and dry

place, avoid sunshine and rain.

Shelf Life:2 years

Standards:Accord with GB8319-2003, FCC 8, CP2010, JP16,

BP2013, EP8.0 and USP36.