Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk)
Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk)
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, Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk)
Composition (FDA): Water (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (C (10-25 %)) - Variant with Propylene Glycol: Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk)
Composition (FDA): Water (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (B (25-50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with glycerin: Glycerin, Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk)
Composition (FDA): Glycol (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with jojoba oil: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with squalane: Squalane, Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk)
Composition (FDA): oil (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with sunflower oil: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant as powder extract: Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk), 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, Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk)
- Variant with glycerine: Humectant: Glycerine (vegetable), Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk)
- Variant with sunflower oil: Sunflower oil, Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk)
- Variant as powder extract: Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk)
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
84696-06-0
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
Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk): 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: 3,9-7,64
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:
Analysis [s], [a]:
Name: Corn silk powder extract 10:1 (Zea Mays Silk)
Analysis date:
Batch: ;
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.
The Corn Stigma Powder Extract (INCI: Zea Mays Silk Extract, CAS 84696-06-0) is obtained from the stigma threads of the corn plant, botanically referred to as Stigma Maydis or Maydis Stigma. As a dry extract in a 10:1 ratio, it comes as a fine, readily water-soluble powder. The lead marker is Maysin.
Production
The basis is corn silk, meaning the styles and stigmas of the corn plant. This plant part yields a dry extract in a 10:1 ratio that is processed into a fine powder. The product is Designed in Germany.
Specification
- INCI: Zea Mays Silk Extract
- CAS: 84696-06-0
- Lead marker: Maysin
- Appearance: fine powder, powder extract 10:1
- Colour: golden yellow to light brown
- Solubility: good in water
- Preservation: unpreserved
- Vegan: yes
- Origin: Europe and worldwide, organically grown material preferred
- Shelf life: 24 months when stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container
- Packaging: foil pouch or plastic container
Use in cosmetics
The recommended use concentration is 2 to 5 %. Thanks to its good water solubility, the extract is easy to incorporate into aqueous systems such as toners, sprays and light emulsions. Typical formulations are hair care for sensitive scalps, after-sun products and care for sensitive skin. The extract is suitable for all cosmetic variants.
Use in food
The extract is suitable for food applications in all variants. As a water-soluble, unpreserved powder, it can be incorporated into tea blends and food supplements. The dosage depends on the respective end product.
Frequently asked questions
What does Maydis Stigma or Stigma Maydis mean?
Maydis Stigma (also Stigma Maydis or Maize Stigma) is the botanical term for the stigma threads of the corn plant, that is, corn silk. The INCI name of the extract is Zea Mays Silk Extract.
Is the Corn Stigma Powder Extract water-soluble?
Yes. The extract is readily soluble in water and is therefore suitable for aqueous formulations such as toners, sprays and light emulsions.
What use concentration is recommended?
For cosmetic applications, the recommended use concentration is 2 to 5 %. The exact dosage depends on the formulation goal.
Is the extract vegan and preserved?
The Corn Stigma Powder Extract is vegan and is supplied unpreserved.
Which documents are available?
We provide the technical data sheet (TDS), safety data sheet (SDS) and certificate of analysis (CoA) to B2B customers after login. When stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container, the shelf life is 24 months.
Primary Marker: Maysin


