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: 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 Sunflower oil. 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, Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (C (10-25 %)) - Variant with Propylene Glycol: Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (B (25-50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with glycerin: Glycerin, Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf Extract)
Composition (FDA): Glycol (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with jojoba oil: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with squalane: Squalane, Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf Extract)
Composition (FDA): oil (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with sunflower oil: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant as powder extract: Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf 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, Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf Extract)
- Variant with glycerine: Humectant: Glycerine (vegetable), Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf Extract)
- Variant with sunflower oil: Sunflower oil, Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf Extract)
- Variant as powder extract: Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf 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
91770-69-3
Use
Use
This product can be used in a variety of ways in the cosmetics and food industries.
Recommended application concentration
Recommended application concentration
2-5 %
Packaging
Packaging
Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf 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
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Density:
Refractometry:
Analyzes
Analyzes
This is provided by dynamic characteristics and may not fully correspond to your language or regulatory space:
Analysis [s], [a]:
Name: Spruce Needle Oil Extract (Picea Abies Leaf Extract)
Analysis date:
Batch: 61334; (EC) No. 1223/2009
Supplier: CONIUNCTA
Preservative
Preservative
oil-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 to be used in the manufacture of cosmetics. 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 and food industries.
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. 35 g of dried or approx. 220 g of fresh 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: oil based
- Origin: Europe and worldwide, certified organic material is preferred
- Vegan: yes
- Microbiology: tested according to ISO 21149, ISO 16212, ISO 17516 and ISO 18415
- 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
The raw material is also intended for the food industry, regulatory status: food, food supplements. For food applications the data sheet lists sunflower oil as the suitable carrier. Spruce needle extracts are used as a flavoring in syrups and beverages, a tradition documented in Northern Europe and Russia.
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. Preservation is 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





