Product Description
Sourcing and specification details
Melon CO2 extract is produced in England by supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide from peel and seeds. The resulting oily liquid is 100 % natural without solvent residues. CO2 Extracts Wholesale offers the product in 1 kg transport packaging suitable for laboratory and factory scale.
Physical form and solubility
INCI name: CO2 Melo sativus Extract. The extract is fully fat-soluble and recommended at 0,01-2 % in the active phase. It integrates into emulsions and anhydrous bases without altering viscosity when added below 40 °C.
Applications for cosmetic laboratories
Contract manufacturers and private formulators incorporate the ingredient into creams, serums and hair balms. It serves as a botanical raw material that supports texture and fragrance profiles in finished cosmetics.
Use as raw material for dietary supplements and food industry
Supplement producers (dietary supplements) and confectionery plants source the extract for functional blends and flavor systems. Beverage manufacturers and food factories add it to drinks and confectionery at low percentages. Melon CO2 extract 100 g allows small-scale trials before ordering bulk quantities. Extracts Wholesale supplies both retail and industrial volumes worldwide.
Example formulation for a hair scalp balm
Shea butter 12 %, jojoba oil 20 %, beeswax 6 %, melon CO2 extract 1 %, remaining carrier oil. Melt butters and wax, incorporate extract after cooling to 35 °C, mix until uniform and package.
Storage conditions
Store in a cool dark place in tightly closed containers. Best before date is 12.2028.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order quantity for international buyers?
Orders start from 1 kg with options for larger volumes for supplement and food manufacturers.
Does the extract require special handling during production?
Standard cool-phase addition below 40 °C preserves volatile compounds in both cosmetic and food applications.
Is the product suitable for anhydrous oil blends?
Yes, full fat solubility allows direct incorporation into oil-based serums and balms without emulsifiers.
Can the extract be blended with other botanical CO2 extracts?
It combines well with seed and kernel extracts in multi-component supplement and cosmetic formulas.