Zemea® propanediol is a natural, preservative-boosting humectant for cosmetic formulations. A pure, petroleum-free diol, it offers high performance in a variety of applications and is certified 100% bio-based by the USDA BioPreferred programme.
Benefits include its high purity, lack of skin irritation or sensitisation, improved humectancy and excellent sensory characteristics. Studies also have shown that Zemea propanediol can boost the efficacy of preservatives and reduce the amount of preservatives needed in formulations.
The ingredient is certified natural by the Natural Products Association (NPA) and considered a derived organic ingredient under the definitions of ISO 16128-1.
It can replace petroleum-based glycols such as propylene glycol, butylene glycol, and glycerin in formulations, with functions including: humectant, solvent, emollient, hand-feel modifier, among others
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