Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)
Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)
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Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
All variants have cosmetic compliance:
- Variant with Pentylene Glycol: Aqua (Water), Pentylene Glycol, Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (C (10-25 %)) - Variant with Propylene Glycol: Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (B (25-50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with glycerin: Glycerin, Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)
Composition (FDA): Glycol (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with jojoba oil: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with squalane: Squalane, Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)
Composition (FDA): oil (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with sunflower oil: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant as powder extract: Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract), maltodextrin
Composition (FDA): extract (A (>50 %)), maltodextrin (C (10-25 %))
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Variants with propylene glycol, glycerine, sunflower oil or as powder extract have food compliance:
- Variant with propylene glycol: water, humectant: propylene glycol, Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)
- Variant with glycerine: Humectant: Glycerine (vegetable), Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)
- Variant with sunflower oil: Sunflower oil, Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)
- Variant as powder extract: Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)
Technical documentation
Technical documentation
TDS, SDS and CDS available after login
Compliance
Compliance
Variants with glycerine, sunflower oil or as a powder extract can be obtained with COSMOS, Natrue and/or EU Organic Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/848) or USDA Organic compliance on request. Please use our industry inquiry form.
CAS number
CAS number
Use
Use
This product can be used in a variety of ways in the cosmetics and food industries.
Recommended application concentration
Recommended application concentration
2-5 %
Packaging
Packaging
Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract): plastic containers.
Organoleptics
Organoleptics
Visual evaluation: Clear liquid, partly slight turbidity
Color evaluation: Amber to light brown
Origin
Origin
Europe and the rest of the world. Organic goods are preferred. Please note that this product contains organic ingredients that cannot be tested for biodegradability. Such ingredients were therefore not taken into account in the assessment.
Chemical-physical properties
Chemical-physical properties
pH: 3,9-7,2
Density: 1.03-1.06
Refractometry: 1.28-1.43
Analyzes
Analyzes
This is provided by dynamic characteristics and may not fully correspond to your language or regulatory space:
Analysis [s], [a]:
Name: Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)
Analysis date:
Batch: 60002; (EC) No. 1223/2009
Supplier: CONIUNCTA
Preservative
Preservative
glycol-based
Microbiology
Microbiology
Total number of aerobic mesophilic bacteria / g / Method: ISO 21149:2022-08: < 10; Total number of yeasts and molds / g / Method: ISO 16212:2022-08: < 10; Total number of aerobic mesophilic microorganisms (bacteria + yeasts + molds) / g / Method: ISO 17516:2014-10: < 10; Unspecified microorganisms (also includes gram-negative bacteria such as Pluralibacter gergoviae and Burkholderia cepacia) / g / Method: ISO 18415:2022-08: not detectable; Specified microorganisms (Pseud. aeruginosa, E.coli, Staph. aureus, Candida albicans) / g / Method: ISO 18415:2022-08: not detectable
Durability
Durability
Store in a dry place between 10 and 30°C in the originally sealed container: 24 months.
Flash point
Flash point
> 100 °C
Shipping information
Shipping information
The product will be sent to you depending on your customer status.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
It cannot be ruled out that a color change may occur during storage and depending on the temperature. If cloudiness or precipitation occurs, the product would need to be filtered. This does not affect the quality of the product. This is a raw material intended for use in the manufacture of cosmetics and/or food. The images shown here are for illustrative purposes only and are to be considered as approximate. The products are guaranteed to meet the specifications listed on their label, packaging and/or certificate of analysis at the time of shipment or for the expressly stated period. CONIUNCTA® disclaims all express or implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to our products or related information. The customer is solely responsible for determining the suitability of CONIUNCTA® products for their own applications, uses and processes, including ensuring that there is no infringement of third party intellectual property rights. CONIUNCTA® shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, exemplary or special damages of any kind arising from the use or failure of the products. All sales are subject to CONIUNCTA®'s complete terms and conditions of sale. Prices are subject to change without notice and CONIUNCTA® reserves the right to change or discontinue products without notice.
FAQ
FAQ
Please read our FAQ.
Alant Extract (INCI: Inula Helenium Extract) is a water-soluble plant extract obtained from Inula helenium, known internationally as elecampane. The lead markers of the extract are the polysaccharide inulin and the sesquiterpene lactone alantolactone. CONIUNCTA supplies the raw material in liquid form for formulators and buyers in the cosmetics and food industries.
Production
Extraction is carried out with CONIUNCTA Adaptive Vacuum Extraction (AVE). The extract is available in three water-based carrier variants: based on Glycerin, based on Propylene Glycol and based on Pentylene Glycol. Regardless of the variant, the extract content is around 30%. Production takes place in Germany (Made in Germany).
Specification
- INCI: Inula Helenium Extract
- CAS: 97676-35-2
- Appearance: clear liquid, sometimes with slight turbidity
- Colour: amber to light brown
- Solubility: readily water-soluble
- pH value: 3.9 to 7.2
- Density: 1.03 to 1.06
- Carrier and preservation: glycol-based, three carrier variants (Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol)
- Origin: Europe and the rest of the world, certified organic material is preferred
- Vegan: yes
Application in cosmetics
The recommended use concentration is 2 to 5%. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, the extract is suitable for cosmetic applications and for vegan formulations. As an aqueous extract free of essential oils, it contains no fragrance allergens subject to declaration under Annex III. Within the claim framework of Regulation (EU) No 655/2013, the raw material is assigned the claim areas astringent, balancing, pore-refining and skin-plumping.
Application in food
For food applications, the Glycerin carrier variant is intended. The recommended use concentration in functional food and beverages is 0.5 to 2%.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alant Extract (Inula Helenium Extract)?
A water-soluble extract from Inula helenium (elecampane) with the lead markers inulin and alantolactone, offered in liquid form.
Which carrier variants are available?
Three water-based variants: based on Glycerin, based on Propylene Glycol and based on Pentylene Glycol. The Glycerin variant is additionally suitable for food.
Is the extract water-soluble?
Yes, Alant Extract is readily water-soluble and suits water-based formulation systems.
Is Alant Extract vegan?
Yes, the raw material is vegan and suitable for vegan formulations.
Which documents and conditions are available?
We provide TDS, SDS and CoA after login. The shelf life is 24 months in dry storage between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container. B2B conditions on request.
Primary Marker: Alantolactone





