Black Orchid Extract (Cycnoches Cooperi Extract)
Black Orchid Extract (Cycnoches Cooperi Extract)
Organic quality (IFOAM-recognised) selectable as a variant, suitable for COSMOS and NATRUE:
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Estimated delivery time: 20 Oct 2026 to 24 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 250 g, 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: not assigned (see CDS)
Use: This product is intended exclusively for the cosmetics industry. Not suitable for food applications.
Recommended use level: 0.5-3%
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: Glycerin / glycerin / glycerin / pentylene glycol / pentylene glycol / pentylene glycol: 4.0–8.0; Propylene glycol / propylene glycol / propylene glycol: 4.8–7.3
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 to be used in the manufacture of cosmetics. The images shown here are for illustrative purposes of the liquid and are to be considered as approximate only. 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.
Black Orchid Extract is a liquid botanical extract obtained from the Central American swan orchid Cycnoches cooperi. Under the INCI name Cycnoches Cooperi Extract, the orchid extract serves as a raw material for cosmetic formulations. CONIUNCTA supplies the extract in three carrier variants for different formulation systems.
Production
The extract is obtained from the orchid Cycnoches cooperi by water-based extraction and then transferred into the respective carrier medium. Extraction is carried out using CONIUNCTA's Adaptive Vacuum Extraction (AVE), Made in Germany. Regardless of the variant, the extract content is around 30 percent. Available options are a variant in Glycerin, an Aqua/Propylene Glycol system and an Aqua/Pentylene Glycol system. No preservatives are added to any variant; in the Propylene Glycol and Pentylene Glycol variants, the respective glycol has an antimicrobial effect.
Specification
- INCI: Cycnoches Cooperi Extract
- Appearance: clear liquid, occasionally slight turbidity
- Color: amber to light brown
- Solubility: good in water
- Density: item-specific target value per carrier variant, see example CoA
- Carrier: Glycerin or Aqua/Propylene Glycol or Aqua/Pentylene Glycol
- 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
- Origin: Europe and the rest of the world, regional certified organic material is preferred
- Vegan: yes
- Shelf life: 24 months when stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container
- Compliance: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
Use in cosmetics
The recommended use concentration is 0.5 to 3 percent. The content of fragrance allergens under Annex III of the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 cannot be derived from the available data; analysis on request (GC-MS or HPLC). Moisturising, moisture-promoting, conditioning, astringent and balancing properties are documented for this raw material. Typical applications include serums, creams and formulations in the anti-aging segment as well as concepts with a botanical profile. The raw material is intended exclusively for the cosmetics industry and is not suitable for food.
Frequently asked questions
What is Black Orchid Extract obtained from?
The starting material is the Central American swan orchid Cycnoches cooperi. The extract is of plant origin and carries the INCI name Cycnoches Cooperi Extract.
At what concentration is the orchid extract used?
The use concentration stated in the shop is 0.5 to 3 percent. Product-specific details can be found in the technical data sheet.
Which carrier variants are available?
The extract is available in three variants: in Glycerin, in an Aqua/Propylene Glycol system and in an Aqua/Pentylene Glycol system. This allows the carrier base to be matched to the existing formulation system.
Is Black Orchid Extract vegan?
Yes. The extract is of plant origin and suitable for vegan formulations.
Which documents are available?
The technical data sheet (TDS), safety data sheet (SDS) and example certificate of analysis (example CoA) are available after login; the batch CoA is included with every delivery. B2B terms on request.
Primary Marker: Polysaccharides (glucomannan)





