CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
Organic quality (IFOAM-recognised) is currently not available for powder extracts.
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Estimated delivery time: 21-SEP-2026 - 25-SEP-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, CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (C (10-25 %)) - Variant with Propylene Glycol: Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (B (25-50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with glycerin: Glycerin, CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
Composition (FDA): Glycol (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with jojoba oil: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with squalane: Squalane, CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
Composition (FDA): oil (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with sunflower oil: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant as powder extract: CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) 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, CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
- Variant with glycerine: Humectant: Glycerine (vegetable), CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
- Variant with sunflower oil: Sunflower oil, CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
- Variant as powder extract: CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
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
84604-17-1
Use
Use
This product can be used in various ways in the cosmetics and food industry.
Recommended application concentration
Recommended application concentration
0,01-2 %
Packaging
Packaging
CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract): aluminum pouch.
Organoleptics
Organoleptics
Visual evaluation: fine, red powder
Color evaluation: red to orange
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: 3,9-7,2
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: CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
Analysis date:
Batch: 60002.0; (EC) No. 1223/2009
Supplier: CONIUNCTA
Preservative
Preservative
none
Microbiology
Microbiology
Total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria / g / Method: ISO 21149:2022-08: < 10; Total count of yeasts and molds / g / Method: ISO 16212:2022-08: < 10; Total count of aerobic mesophilic microorganisms (bacteria + yeasts + molds) / g / Method: ISO 17516:2014-10: < 10; 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
> 100 °C
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. Should cloudiness or precipitates develop, filtration of the product would be required. This has no effect on the quality of the product. This is a raw material intended for the manufacture of cosmetics. 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.
CONIUNCTA® POWDER Saffron Powder Extract is a highly concentrated extract from the stigmas of saffron (Crocus sativus). The saffron extract carries the INCI name Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract (CAS 84604-17-1) and is characterized by the primary marker crocin. As a fine, red powder, it is suitable for water-based formulations in cosmetics and food.
Production
Regardless of the variant, the powder extract has an extract content of about 30 %. One kilogram of extract contains the hydrophilic constituents of around 35 g of dried or about 220 g of fresh plant material. The plant raw material originates from Europe and the rest of the world, with material from certified organic cultivation preferred. The product contains no preservatives.
Specification
- INCI: Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract
- CAS: 84604-17-1
- Primary marker: crocin
- Appearance: fine, red powder, colour red to orange
- Solubility: readily soluble in water
- Preservative: none
- Origin: Europe and the rest of the world, organic material preferred
- Vegan: yes
- Shelf life: 24 months when stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container
Use in cosmetics
The raw material is suitable for cosmetic applications and is processed at a use concentration of 0.01 to 2 %. Thanks to its good water solubility, it can be incorporated into water-based formulations such as serums, creams and masks. The extract contains the primary marker crocin and provides a red to orange intrinsic colour. The raw material is subject to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Use in food
The saffron extract is also suitable for food applications. Owing to its good water solubility and its red to orange intrinsic colour, it can be incorporated into water-containing preparations. The dosage depends on the desired colour intensity and the respective formulation goal.
Frequently asked questions
Is the saffron powder extract water-soluble?
Yes. The extract is readily soluble in water and is therefore suitable for water-based formulations.
Which primary marker characterizes the Crocus Sativus Flower Extract?
The primary marker is crocin. The extract content is about 30 %.
Is the product vegan and does it contain preservatives?
The product is vegan and contains no preservatives.
Which documents does CONIUNCTA provide as a supplier?
The technical data sheet (TDS), safety data sheet (SDS) and claim documentation are available after login. B2B conditions on request.
How is the extract delivered and stored?
Delivery is in an aluminium pouch. When stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container, the shelf life is 24 months.
Primary Marker: Crocin


