Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
Organic quality (IFOAM-recognised) is currently not available for powder extracts.
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Estimated delivery time: 2-OCT-2026 - 6-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: powder extracts are prepared as samples once the raw material has arrived. This can take several weeks; we state the date after receipt of the order.
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 (IFOAM) is currently not available for powder extracts.
Production quantities and custom packaging Quantities above 5 kg, terms, certifications, custom packaging
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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, Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
Composition (FDA): Water (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (C (10-25 %)) - Variant with Propylene Glycol: Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
Composition (FDA): Water (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (B (25-50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with glycerin: Glycerin, Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
Composition (FDA): Glycol (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with jojoba oil: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with squalane: Squalane, Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
Composition (FDA): oil (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with sunflower oil: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant as powder extract: Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa), 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, Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
- Variant with glycerine: Humectant: Glycerine (vegetable), Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
- Variant with sunflower oil: Sunflower oil, Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
- Variant as powder extract: Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
Technical documentation
Technical documentation
TDS, SDS, CDS and sample 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.
CAS number
CAS number
Use
Use
This product can be used in various ways in the cosmetics and food industry.
Recommended application concentration
Recommended application concentration
2-5 %
Packaging
Packaging
Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa): tube bag / plastic container.
Organoleptics
Organoleptics
Visual evaluation: fine powder
Color evaluation: golden yellow to light brown
Origin
Origin
Europe and the rest of the world. Organically grown goods are preferred. Please note that this product contains biological ingredients whose biodegradability cannot be tested. Such ingredients were therefore not considered in the assessment.
Chemical-physical properties
Chemical-physical properties
pH: 3,9-7,32
Density: 0.50-0.70
Refractometry: 1.40-1.50
Analyzes
Analyzes
This is provided by dynamic characteristics and may not fully correspond to your language or regulatory space:
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Name: Black cohosh powder extract 10:1 (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
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Supplier: CONIUNCTA
Preservative
Preservative
unpreserved
Microbiology
Microbiology
Total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria / g / Method: ISO 21149:2022-08: < 100; Total count of yeasts and molds / g / Method: ISO 16212:2022-08: < 100; Total count of aerobic mesophilic microorganisms (bacteria + yeasts + molds) / g / Method: ISO 17516:2014-10: < 100; Non-specified microorganisms (including 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
When stored dry between 10 and 30°C in the original sealed container: 24 months.
Flash point
Flash point
Not applicable
Shipping information
Shipping information
The product will be sent to you depending on your customer status.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
It cannot be excluded that color changes may occur during storage depending on temperature. This is a raw material intended for the manufacture of cosmetics and/or food products. The images shown here serve to illustrate the liquid and are to be considered as approximate only. It is guaranteed that the products meet the specifications listed on their label, packaging and/or certificate of analysis at the time of shipment or for the expressly stated duration. 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 no third-party intellectual property rights are infringed. 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 the full terms and conditions of sale of CONIUNCTA®. Prices may be changed without prior notice and CONIUNCTA® reserves the right to modify or discontinue products without prior 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.
Black cohosh powder extract is a plant-based raw material obtained from the root of black cohosh (Actaea racemosa, syn. Cimicifuga racemosa) for the cosmetics and food industries. The extract carries the INCI name Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, comes as a fine powder at a drug-to-extract ratio of 10:1 and features actein as its marker.
Production
The extract is obtained by a process based on adaptive vacuum extraction (AVE). The 10:1 ratio indicates the amount of plant material used per part of extract. The result is a preservative-free powder extract. The raw material is Designed in Germany.
Specification
- INCI: Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
- Botanical source: Actaea racemosa (syn. Cimicifuga racemosa), root
- Marker: Actein
- Drug-to-extract ratio: 10:1
- Appearance: fine powder, golden yellow to light brown
- Solubility: readily soluble in water
- pH value: 3.9 to 7.32
- Density: 0.50 to 0.70
- Preservation: preservative-free
- Origin: Europe and the rest of the world, certified organic material is preferred
- Vegan: yes
- Shelf life: 24 months when stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container
Use in cosmetics
In cosmetic formulations, black cohosh powder extract is typically used at 2 to 5 %. Thanks to its good water solubility, the fine powder can be incorporated into aqueous formulations. The extract is used in care products for mature skin. Actein serves as the analytical marker of the batch.
Use in food
The raw material is suitable for food applications in all variants. As a fine, water-soluble powder, it can be dosed precisely and incorporated into formulations.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cimicifuga racemosa?
Cimicifuga racemosa is the botanical name of black cohosh, also known as Actaea racemosa. The root is used for the extract.
Is the black cohosh extract water-soluble?
Yes. The powder extract is readily soluble in water and is therefore suitable for aqueous formulations.
At what use concentration is the powder extract used?
In cosmetics, the typical use concentration is 2 to 5 %.
Is the extract vegan and preserved?
The extract is vegan and is supplied preservative-free.
Which documents and pack sizes are available?
The technical data sheet (TDS), safety data sheet (SDS) and certificate of analysis are available after login. Delivery is in a pouch or plastic container. Prices and B2B terms after login.
Primary Marker: Actein


