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Cape Aloe Extract (Aloe ferox) – Hydroxyanthracene Derivatives 18–28%

Aloe ferox · Asphodelaceae

Regulated ingredient — check your market before you buy

CITES-listed species (trade permit required); Hydroxyanthracene derivative – banned or restricted in EU foods (Reg. (EU) 2021/468)

Orders are released after a compliance review of the intended use and destination market.

Marker compound
Hydroxyanthracene derivatives
Standardisation
18–28% (HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry)
Assay method
HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry
Plant part
Leaf, Resin & Gum
Origin
South Africa

Cape Aloe Extract (Aloe ferox) – Hydroxyanthracene Derivatives 18–28%

Cape Aloe extract is produced from the leaf exudate / gel of Aloe ferox (Asphodelaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Hydroxyanthracene derivatives. Available grades: 18%, 28%. Typical sourcing: South Africa. For B2B formulation in cosmetics & personal care.

18%28%

Specifications

Botanical name Aloe ferox
Common names Cape aloe
Plant family / part Asphodelaceae / Leaf exudate / gel
Marker compound Hydroxyanthracene derivatives
Phytochemical class Quinones › Anthraquinones & anthrones
Available grades 18%, 28%
Assay method HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry
Pharmacopoeia & standards Ph. Eur. (EP), EMA herbal monograph
Form Standardized Extract
Origin South Africa
Pack sizes Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg
Shelf life & storage Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light

Regulatory status

  • CITES-listed species (trade permit required)
  • Hydroxyanthracene derivative – banned or restricted in EU foods (Reg. (EU) 2021/468)

Supplied only to qualified business buyers for lawful manufacturing, research or pharmaceutical use. Buyers are responsible for compliance in their market.

Industries

Cosmetics & Personal Care

Documentation

The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.

For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.