Natural Origin Percentage (ISO 16128) and Palm Oil Status of the Product

Regarding your questions about Oilsify 30 (Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate):

1. Natural Origin Percentage (ISO 16128)

Oilsify 30 is a natural-derived ingredient. According to ISO 16128 standards, it is not 100% natural because it undergoes a chemical process called ethoxylation (the "Sorbeth-30" part), which uses ethylene oxide (a synthetic component).

• The Natural Origin Index (NOI) for Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate typically ranges between 0.65 and 0.70 (or 65-70%).
• The remaining portion is considered synthetic due to the ethoxylation process required to make the ingredient water-soluble and effective as an emulsifier.

2. Discrepancy between Halal Statement and Description

The term "100% synthetic" in some technical or Halal documents often refers to the fact that the ingredient is chemically synthesized and does not contain any animal-derived components (making it "synthetic" from a source-purity perspective in Halal terms).
However, from a cosmetic formulation perspective, it is "natural-derived" because its primary building blocks—Sorbitol (usually from corn/sugar) and Oleic Acid (from vegetable oils)—are of natural origin. The description "natural-derived" is the most accurate way to describe its composition for labeling purposes.

3. Palm Oil Status

Oilsify 30 is not palm oil free. The Oleic acid used in the production of Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is typically derived from vegetable oil blends that include Palm Oil. If your formulation requires a strictly "Palm Free" certification, this specific ingredient would likely not qualify unless a specific palm-free grade is used (which is not the case for this standard version).

Summary for your records:

• ISO 16128: Natural-derived (approx. 65-70% natural origin).
• Source: Vegetable-derived (Sorbitol/Oleic Acid) + Synthetic (Ethylene Oxide).
• Palm Oil: Contains palm-derived components.
• Animal Origin: 100% Vegan/Synthetic (No animal-derived materials).