Alkanet Extract (Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract)
Alkanet Extract (Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract)
Original CONIUNCTA® extract, Made in Germany
- AVE technology: adaptive vacuum extraction
- Dossier: TDS, SDS, CDS, example CoA; batch CoA with every delivery
Organic quality (IFOAM-recognised) selectable as a variant, suitable for COSMOS and NATRUE:
BIO / ORGANIC
COSMOS (IFOAM)
NATRUE (IFOAM)
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Estimated delivery time: 09 Oct 2026 to 13 Oct 2026
Available in sizes up to 250 g (depending on current availability and unit price, the quantity may be smaller).
Scope of delivery: sample with example CoA, TDS, SDS and CDS. The example CoA is the CoA from the document bar and is not batch-specific. Development samples are intended for development, not for use in end products. One development sample per customer and article.
With the sample you receive a code that credits the sample price towards your next purchase.
Delivery time: liquid and oil extracts are usually prepared as samples within 10 working days. We confirm the dispatch date with the order confirmation.
Second step: packs from 5 kg, price after login. The sample price is credited.
Third step: production quantities above 5 kg are made to order. Quantity, packaging and certification via the industrial enquiry.
Organic quality (IFOAM) is available with Glycerin. Choosing organic switches the carrier automatically.
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Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Technical documentation
Technical documentation
TDS, SDS, CDS and example CoA available after login
Compliance
Compliance
Variants with glycerin or sunflower oil are available in organic quality according to an IFOAM-recognised standard (EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848), selectable via the “Quality” option. Organic is currently not available for powder extracts. Certificate DE-ÖKO-001.276-0076919.2026.001, Kiwa BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH, valid until 31 January 2028. This covers COSMOS and NATRUE; USDA Organic is possible under the EU-US equivalence arrangement. Industrial quantities above 5 kg via the industrial inquiry.
Specification
Specification
CAS number: 517-88-4 / 23444-65-7 / 85251-58-7
Use: This product is intended exclusively for the cosmetics industry. Not suitable for food applications.
Recommended use level: 2-5 %
Packaging: plastic containers
Visual evaluation: Liquid, characteristic colour and odour (see CoA)
Colour evaluation: Amber to light brown
Origin: Europe and the rest of the world. Regional goods from controlled organic cultivation are preferred. Please note that this product contains biological ingredients whose biodegradability cannot be tested. Such ingredients were therefore not taken into account in the assessment.
pH: 4.0–8.0
Density: article-specific target value per carrier variant, see example CoA
Refractometry: article-specific target value per carrier variant, see example CoA
Preservative: Glycerin variant: none added; propylene glycol variant: none added; propylene glycol has antimicrobial properties; pentylene glycol variant: none added; pentylene glycol has antimicrobial properties
Microbiology: Total aerobic microbial count (TAMC) ≤ 100 CFU/g, tested on every batch (see CoA)
Shelf life: Store in a dry place between 10 and 30°C in the originally sealed container: 24 months.
Flash point: No flash point below the boiling point expected; determination according to EN ISO 2719 pending
Test scope, methods and specification per batch: see the example CoA under Documents. The batch CoA accompanies every delivery.
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. 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.
How do I obtain a sample?
How do I obtain a sample?
Two routes. For development, select the “Development sample” variant at €49 on the product page and order it through your customer account. The sample comes with an example CoA (not batch-specific), TDS, SDS and CDS; it is intended for development, not for use in end products. One sample per customer and article; for PRO extracts the sample is considerably smaller than 250 g (approx. 50 g). With the sample you receive a code that credits €49 towards your next purchase. For industrial quantities above 5 kg, use the industrial inquiry on the product page. You receive a quotation with quantity, quality and base.
FAQ
FAQ
Please read our FAQ.
Alkanet Extract (INCI: Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract) is a liquid extract from the root of dyer's alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria). Alkannin and shikonin are red naphthoquinone dyes that have been used for coloring since antiquity. In the cosmetics industry, the extract serves as a natural red colorant, among other uses for lip care and decorative products.
Production
CONIUNCTA produces the extract using AVE technology (Adaptive Vacuum Extraction), Made in Germany. Glycerin or water with propylene glycol or pentylene glycol are available as carriers. Regardless of the variant, the extract content is around 30 percent: 1 kg of extract contains the hydrophilic constituents of about 30 g of dried plant parts. The raw material comes from Europe and the rest of the world, with regional certified organic material preferred.
Specification
- INCI: Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
- Appearance: clear liquid, sometimes slightly turbid
- Color: amber to light brown
- Solubility: readily soluble in water
- pH value: 4.0–8.0
- Density: product-specific target value per carrier variant, see example CoA
- Preservation: glycerin variant: none added; propylene glycol variant: none added, propylene glycol has an antimicrobial effect; pentylene glycol variant: none added, pentylene glycol has an antimicrobial effect
- Microbiology: total viable count ≤ 100 CFU/g, tested per batch (see CoA)
- Regulatory: raw material for the cosmetics industry in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
- Vegan: yes
- Shelf life: 24 months when stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container
Use in cosmetics
The recommended use concentration is 2 to 5 %. Typical applications are lipsticks, lip care, blushes, nail polishes and coloring oil products. The intensity of the red coloration is dose-dependent. The content of fragrance allergens according to Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 cannot be derived from the available data; analysis on request (GC-MS or HPLC). Its property profile also includes astringent and skin-conditioning properties, which is why the raw material is also used in balancing and pore-refining formulations.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract?
Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract is the INCI name for the extract from the root of dyer's alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria). The extract contains the red naphthoquinone dyes alkannin and shikonin and is used in cosmetics as a natural colorant.
Is Alkanet Extract suitable for food?
No. This product is intended exclusively for the cosmetics industry and is not suitable for food use.
Which carrier variants are available?
The extract is available with glycerin, propylene glycol or pentylene glycol as the carrier. A dedicated TDS is available for each variant, along with SDS and example CoA after login; batch CoA with every delivery. B2B conditions on request.
Is the extract vegan?
Yes, Alkanet Extract from CONIUNCTA is vegan.
How is Alkanet Extract stored?
Store dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container; the shelf life is 24 months. During storage, a change in color may occur depending on temperature. If turbidity or precipitates form, filtration is sufficient, and the quality of the product remains unaffected.
Primary Marker: Total polyphenols (as gallic acid eq.)
