Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed Extract)
Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed 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, Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (C (10-25 %)) - Variant with Propylene Glycol: Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (B (25-50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with glycerin: Glycerin, Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed Extract)
Composition (FDA): Glycol (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with jojoba oil: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with squalane: Squalane, Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed Extract)
Composition (FDA): oil (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with sunflower oil: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant as powder extract: Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed 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, Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed Extract)
- Variant with glycerine: Humectant: Glycerine (vegetable), Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed Extract)
- Variant with sunflower oil: Sunflower oil, Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed Extract)
- Variant as powder extract: Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed 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
Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed 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: Cola Nut Extract (Cola Acuminata Seed Extract)
Analysis date:
Batch: 60245; (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.
Cola Nut Extract (INCI: Cola Acuminata Seed Extract) is a liquid extract obtained from the seeds of the West African cola nut (Cola acuminata). Its lead marker is Caffeine. Cola nuts also contain theobromine, tannins and catechins. The aqueous extract is free from essential oils and therefore free from declarable fragrance allergens.
Production
CONIUNCTA produces the Cola Nut Extract with the AVE technology (Adaptive Vacuum Extraction), Made in Germany. Glycerin, propylene glycol or pentylene glycol are available as carriers. The extract content is approx. 30% regardless of the variant. 1 kg of extract contains the hydrophilic or lipophilic constituents of approx. 35 g of dried or approx. 220 g of fresh plant material.
Specification
- INCI: Cola Acuminata Seed Extract
- Appearance: clear liquid, slight turbidity possible in some cases
- Color: amber to light brown
- pH value: 3.9 to 7.2
- Density: 1.03 to 1.06
- Solubility: readily soluble in water
- Preservation: glycol-based
- Origin of raw material: Europe and worldwide, certified organic material is preferred
- Vegan: yes
- Cosmetics regulation: (EC) No. 1223/2009
Use in cosmetics
The use concentration is 2-5%. All carrier variants are suitable for cosmetic formulations. Thanks to its good water solubility, the extract can be incorporated directly into aqueous phases. Typical applications are cellulite gels, firming body creams and eye care. As a caffeine-containing liquid extract, it is also suitable for balancing and pore-refining facial care concepts as well as products with a glow positioning.
Use in food
The glycerin variant is suitable for food applications. The cola nut is historically established as a flavoring agent and caffeine source in cola drinks and was an original ingredient of Coca-Cola. The ingredient declaration of the food-grade variant is glycerin.
Frequently asked questions
Which carrier variants are available for Cola Nut Extract?
Three variants: glycerin, propylene glycol and pentylene glycol. All variants are suitable for cosmetics, the glycerin variant for food.
Is Cola Nut Extract water soluble?
Yes, the extract is readily soluble in water. It comes as a clear liquid, in some cases with slight turbidity. If turbidity or precipitation occurs during storage, simple filtration is sufficient. The quality remains unaffected.
Is Cola Nut Extract vegan?
Yes, the extract is vegan. Certified organic raw material is preferred.
What is the shelf life of Cola Nut Extract?
24 months when stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the originally sealed container. Temperature-related color changes during storage are possible and have no influence on the quality.
Which documents are available?
A separate TDS is available for each carrier variant, along with the SDS and the claims documentation (CDS). These documents are available for download after login. A certificate of analysis (CoA) is available on request. Prices and volume tiers are also visible after login.
Primary Marker: Caffeine





