Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract)
Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract)
Organic quality (IFOAM-recognised) selectable as a variant, suitable for COSMOS and NATRUE:
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Estimated delivery time: 19-SEP-2026 - 23-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: 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 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 quality (IFOAM) is available with Glycerin. Choosing organic switches the carrier automatically.
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, Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (C (10-25 %)) - Variant with Propylene Glycol: Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (B (25-50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with glycerin: Glycerin, Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract)
Composition (FDA): Glycol (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with jojoba oil: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with squalane: Squalane, Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract)
Composition (FDA): oil (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with sunflower oil: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant as powder extract: Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root 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, Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract)
- Variant with glycerine: Humectant: Glycerine (vegetable), Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract)
- Variant with sunflower oil: Sunflower oil, Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract)
- Variant as powder extract: Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root 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
22255-40-9
Use
Use
This product can be used in a variety of ways in the cosmetics industry. Food use: Novel Food according to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, authorisation required.
Recommended application concentration
Recommended application concentration
2-5 %
Packaging
Packaging
Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root 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: Milkwort Root Extract (Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract)
Analysis date:
Batch: 60686; (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.
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.
Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract is a water-soluble plant extract from the root of Polygala tenuifolia, listed under the INCI name Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract. Tenuifolin and onjisaponins serve as the lead markers. This raw material with CAS number 94167-09-6 is incorporated into the water phase of cosmetic care formulations.
Manufacturing
CONIUNCTA obtains the extract using Adaptive Vacuum Extraction (AVE) and manufactures it in Germany (Made in Germany). Regardless of the variant, the extract content is around 30 %. One kilogram of extract contains the hydrophilic components of about 35 g of dried or around 220 g of fresh plant parts. The raw material is available in three carrier variants: Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol or Propylene Glycol, each on an aqueous base. Preservation is glycol-based.
Specification
- INCI: Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract
- CAS number: 94167-09-6
- Lead marker: Tenuifolin and onjisaponins
- Appearance: clear liquid, sometimes slightly cloudy
- Color: amber to light brown
- Solubility: readily water-soluble
- Carrier: Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol or Propylene Glycol in water
- Preservation: glycol-based
- pH value: 3.9 to 7.2
- Density: 1.03 to 1.06
- Origin: Europe and the rest of the world, certified organic material preferred
- Vegan: yes
- Manufacturing: Made in Germany
- Shelf life: 24 months when stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container
Use in cosmetics
The recommended use concentration is 2 to 5 %. As the extract is readily water-soluble, it can be incorporated into the water phase of creams, emulsions, serums and toners. A typical field of use is nourishing facial care. In the product data, the raw material is assigned the properties balancing, nourishing and glow and is used in formulations for a plump-looking skin appearance. All carrier variants are suitable for cosmetic applications.
Use in food
The raw material is listed as a cosmetic raw material under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. For food use it is considered a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and is subject to authorization. No authorization is currently in place.
Frequently asked questions
Is Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract water-soluble?
Yes, the extract is readily water-soluble and is incorporated into the water phase of formulations.
At what concentration is Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract used?
The recommended use concentration is 2 to 5 %.
Can Polygala tenuifolia be used in creams?
Yes. Thanks to its good water solubility, the extract is suitable for the water phase of creams, emulsions, serums and toners.
Which carrier variants are available?
The extract is available with Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol or Propylene Glycol on an aqueous base. All variants are suitable for cosmetic applications.
Is the extract vegan and are the TDS and SDS available?
The extract is vegan. We provide the technical data sheet (TDS) for each carrier variant and the safety data sheet (SDS) after login. B2B terms on request.
Primary Marker: Tenuifolin (polygalasaponin aglycone)





