CONIUNCTA® PRO CPO-12 Saffron Oil Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
CONIUNCTA® PRO CPO-12 Saffron Oil Extract (Crocus Sativus Flower (Saffron) Extract)
Organic quality (IFOAM-recognised) selectable as a variant, suitable for COSMOS and NATRUE:
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Estimated delivery time: 09 Oct 2026 to 13 Oct 2026
PRO extracts: the development sample is considerably smaller than 250 g (approx. 50 g).
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 Sunflower oil. 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: 84604-17-1
Use: This product can be used in a variety of ways in the cosmetics and food industries.
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: not applicable (oil-based)
Density: article-specific target value per carrier variant, see example CoA
Refractometry: article-specific target value per carrier variant, see example CoA
Preservative: none added (anhydrous, oil-based)
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: > 218 °C (lowest carrier squalane; jojoba 295, sunflower 315 °C)
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 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.
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® PRO CPO-12 Saffron Oil Extract is the lipophilic extract form of saffron (Crocus sativus) for the cosmetics and food industry. INCI: Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract, CAS 84604-17-1, lead marker: safranal. The oil matrix preserves the fat-soluble carotenoids and the characteristic aroma of saffron and makes the saffron oil directly usable in oil formulations.
Production
The extract is produced with the AVE technology (Adaptive Vacuum Extraction), made in Germany. Three carrier oil variants are available: jojoba oil, squalane or sunflower oil. Regardless of the variant, the extract content is approx. 30%. 1 kg of extract contains the lipophilic constituents of approx. 30 g of dried plant material. The raw material is sourced from Europe and the rest of the world, regional certified organic quality is preferred.
Specification
- INCI: Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract
- CAS number: 84604-17-1
- Lead marker: safranal
- Appearance: clear liquid, occasionally slightly cloudy
- Colour: amber to light brown
- Solubility: good in oil
- Carrier: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed (Jojoba) Oil, Squalane or Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- Preservation: none added (anhydrous, oil-based)
- Vegan: yes
- Shelf life: 24 months when stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container
- Packaging: plastic container
Application in cosmetics
The recommended use concentration is 2 to 5%. All three carrier variants are suitable for cosmetic formulations, the raw material falls under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The lipophilic form integrates into oil products such as facial oils, body oils, serums and hair care. The claim documentation lists the cosmetic properties antioxidant and anti-aging.
Application in food
For food applications the sunflower oil variant is intended. The ingredients according to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 are listed in the section “Composition (1169/2011)”. Saffron oils are used as aroma oil and finishing oil in the kitchen.
Frequently asked questions
Which INCI name applies to saffron extract?
The INCI name is Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract, the CAS number is 84604-17-1.
In which carrier oil is the saffron oil available?
The extract is available in jojoba oil, squalane or sunflower oil. All variants are suitable for cosmetics, the sunflower oil variant for food.
How much saffron is contained in 1 kg of extract?
The extract content is approx. 30%. 1 kg of CONIUNCTA® extract contains the lipophilic constituents of approx. 30 g of dried plant material.
How is the saffron oil extract stored?
Dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container, the shelf life is 24 months. Colour changes are possible during storage. In case of cloudiness or precipitation, filtration is required. The quality remains unaffected.
Which documents are available?
A separate TDS is available for each carrier variant, plus SDS and claim documentation (CDS). Download after login, B2B terms on request.
Primary Marker: Safranal





