Zemea^® Propanediol, a Natural Ingredient for Personal Care Products

Pure Performance.

Zemea^® propanediol is a versatile, bio-based humectant for cosmetic formulations.

Benefits include its high purity, lack of skin irritation or sensitization, improved humectancy and excellent sensory characteristics. Studies also have shown that Zemea^® propanediol can boost the efficacy of preservatives and potentially reduce the amount of preservatives needed in formulations.

Zemea^® propanediol is certified natural by the Natural Products Association (NPA) and considered a "natural ingredient" under the definitions of ISO 16128-1.

It can replace petroleum-based glycols such as propylene glycol, butylene glycol, and glycerin in formulations.

Zemea^® propanediol can function as a:

• Humectant
• Solvent
• Emollient
• Hand-feel modifier
• Viscosity enhancer
• Preservative booster
• Botanical extraction and dilution
• Carrier for active cosmetic ingredients
• Natural ester in cosmetic ingredients
• Cosmetic ingredient in natural preservative systems 

Zemea^® propanediol benefits include:

• No skin irritation or sensitization
• Excellent sensory characteristics
• Enhanced preservative efficacy 
• Improved humectancy
• Better viscosity 
• Enhanced clarity 
• Excellent cloud point
• Increased foaming (if desired) 
• Freeze/thaw protection
• Heat stability

Zemea^® propanediol is ideal for many applications including:

Skin and body care Hair care

Cosmetic ingredients