Is Sorbitan Olivate Natural?

Q: Is Sorbitan Olivate natural?

Sorbitan Olivate has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 1.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Sorbitan Olivate is derived from the esterification of sorbitol (obtained from glucose, a renewable resource) with oleic acid (obtained from vegetable oils, a renewable resource… An NOI of 1.00 means 100% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Sorbitan Olivate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameSorbitan Olivate

FunctionEmulsifier · Emollient

FeedstockThe primary feedstocks for Sorbitan

Quick Facts

INCI NameSorbitan Olivate
FunctionsEmulsifierEmollientSkin Conditioning Agent
Primary FeedstockThe primary feedstocks for Sorbitan Olivate are sorbitol and oleic acid. Sorbitol is commercially produced by the hydrogenation of glucose, which is typically derived from starch sources like corn or wheat. Oleic acid is a fatty acid commonly obtained from the hydrolysis of vegetable oils such as olive oil, sunflower oil, or canola oil.
NOI Score1.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Renewable

Description

Learn about Sorbitan Olivate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.