Stately Boy Orchid Extract (Orchis Mascula Extract)
Stately Boy Orchid Extract (Orchis Mascula Extract)
Organic quality (IFOAM-recognised) selectable as a variant, suitable for COSMOS and NATRUE:
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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: 90082-24-9
Use: This product is intended exclusively for the cosmetics industry. Not suitable for food applications.
Recommended use level: 0.5-3%
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: 4.0–8.0
Density: article-specific target value per carrier variant, see example CoA
Refractometry: article-specific target value per carrier variant, see example CoA
Preservative: Glycerin variant: none added; propylene glycol variant: none added; propylene glycol has antimicrobial properties; pentylene glycol variant: none added; pentylene glycol has antimicrobial properties
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: No flash point below the boiling point expected; determination according to EN ISO 2719 pending
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. 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.
Stately orchid extract (INCI: Orchis Mascula Extract) is an aqueous plant extract from the orchid Orchis mascula. The extract is rich in mucilage glucomannans and is used as a raw material for moisturising and conditioning cosmetic formulations.
Production
The extract is produced with CONIUNCTA's Adaptive Vacuum Extraction (AVE) and is Made in Germany. The extract content is around 30 percent. One kilogram of extract contains the hydrophilic components of approx. 30 g of dried plant parts. Carrier variants are available based on Glycerin, Propylene Glycol or Pentylene Glycol, each in aqueous solution. No preservatives are added in any variant; in the Propylene Glycol and Pentylene Glycol variants the carrier has an antimicrobial effect.
Specification
- INCI: Orchis Mascula Extract
- Appearance: clear liquid, sometimes with slight turbidity
- Colour: amber to light brown
- Solubility: readily water soluble
- Carrier and preservation: Aqua with Glycerin, Propylene Glycol or Pentylene Glycol, no added preservatives (Propylene Glycol and Pentylene Glycol have an antimicrobial effect)
- pH value: 4.0–8.0
- Origin: Europe and other regions, organically grown material is preferred
- Vegan: yes
- Shelf life: 24 months when stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container
- Regulation: Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
Cosmetic use
The recommended use level is 0.5 to 3 percent. The product is intended solely for the cosmetics industry and all variants are suitable for cosmetic applications. The glucomannans it contains have film forming and emulsifying properties. The extract is used in moisturising formulations and in products with an anti aging claim, for example in face creams, body lotions and protective products. The content of fragrance allergens according to Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 cannot be derived from the available data; analysis on request (GC-MS or HPLC).
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchis Mascula Extract?
Orchis Mascula Extract is the cosmetic plant extract from the orchid Orchis mascula, also known as early purple orchid. It contains mucilage glucomannans and is supplied as an aqueous liquid extract.
At what concentration is stately orchid extract used?
The recommended use level is 0.5 to 3 percent, depending on the formulation and the desired effect.
Is the extract water soluble and which carrier variants are available?
The extract is readily water soluble. It is available in carrier variants with Glycerin, Propylene Glycol or Pentylene Glycol, each in aqueous solution and without added preservatives (Propylene Glycol and Pentylene Glycol have an antimicrobial effect).
Is Orchis mascula extract suitable as salep or for food?
Orchis mascula was traditionally a starting material for salep. This extract, however, is a raw material for the cosmetics industry and is not intended for food.
Which documents and terms are available?
We provide the technical data sheet (TDS), safety data sheet (SDS) and example certificate of analysis (example CoA) after login; the batch CoA is supplied with every delivery. B2B prices and volume tiers also appear after login.
Primary Marker: Polysaccharides (glucomannan)





