Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf Extract)
Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf 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
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 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: 91770-69-3
Use: This product can be used in the cosmetics industry and in food supplements (Novel Food status: food supplements only).
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 to be used in the manufacture of cosmetics and/or food. The images shown here are for illustrative purposes of the liquid and are to be considered as approximate only. 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.
Spruce Needle Oil Extract (INCI: Picea Abies Leaf Extract, CAS 91770-69-3) is a lipophilic extract obtained from the needles of the Norway spruce (Picea abies). It contains essential oils with the primary marker bornyl acetate as well as camphene and pinene, plus vitamin E and phytosterols. The raw material is intended for the cosmetics industry and only for food supplements.
Production
CONIUNCTA produces the extract in Germany using AVE technology (Adaptive Vacuum Extraction). Three carriers are available: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed (Jojoba) Oil, Squalane or Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed 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.
Specification
- INCI: Picea Abies Leaf Extract
- CAS number: 91770-69-3
- Primary marker: Bornyl acetate
- Appearance: clear liquid, slight turbidity possible, amber to light brown in color
- Solubility: readily soluble in oil
- Carrier: jojoba oil, squalane or sunflower oil
- Preservation: none added (anhydrous, oil based)
- Origin: Europe and the rest of the world, regional certified organic material is preferred
- Vegan: yes
- Microbiology: total aerobic microbial count (TAMC) ≤ 100 CFU/g, tested per batch (see CoA)
- Shelf life: 24 months when stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container
- Regulatory framework cosmetics: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
- Manufactured in: Germany (Made in Germany)
Use in cosmetics
The use concentration is 2 to 5 %. All three carrier variants are suitable for cosmetic formulations. The extract is used in revitalizing body care, wellness products and aromatic formulations. The characteristic forest scent is popular in men's cosmetics and spa products. Typical applications include shower gels, massage oils, sauna infusions and muscle gels. Balancing and moisturizing are documented as cosmetic properties, with details provided in the claim data sheet (CDS).
Use in food
Food supplements only: The EU Novel Food Catalogue (POL-NF-00595) lists this plant part as not novel only in food supplements. For food applications the data sheet lists sunflower oil as the suitable carrier.
Frequently asked questions
Is Picea Abies Leaf Extract water soluble?
No. The oil extract is lipophilic and readily soluble in oil. It is incorporated into the oil phase of a formulation.
Which carrier suits which application?
All three variants are suitable for cosmetics: jojoba oil, squalane or sunflower oil. For food applications, the sunflower oil variant is intended.
Is the extract vegan and how is it preserved?
The extract is vegan. No preservatives are added (anhydrous, oil based).
How is Spruce Needle Oil Extract stored?
Dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container, the shelf life is 24 months. A color change during storage is possible. If turbidity or precipitation occurs, filtration is sufficient and the quality of the product remains unaffected.
Which documents are available?
Technical data sheets (TDS) for all three carrier variants, a safety data sheet (SDS) and a claim data sheet (CDS) are available. B2B terms and volume pricing after login.
Primary Marker: Bornyl acetate





