Zemea® Propanediol Certified by the Natural Products Association (NPA)
Wilmington, Delaware, November 6, 2009 — DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products today announced that its breakthrough product, Zemea® propanediol, has been independently reviewed and certified as a natural ingredient by the Natural Products Association (NPA), the leading non-profit organization in the United States dedicated to the natural products industry (Natural Products Association Certified Ingredients).
Zemea® is a 100 percent natural ingredient made from corn glucose through fermentation and developed for use in the cosmetics and personal care market. It is a high performance and sustainable alternative to petroleum-based glycols and glycerin, where the product’s purity level, low irritation and excellent moisturization and aesthetic properties are benefits.
“We are very excited to receive NPA certification of Zemea®, which is seeing widespread adoption in the global personal care market,” said Rose Durham, Market Manager, DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products. “Companies who are seeking NPA certification for their natural products now have a certified natural preservative-boosting humectant to add to their formulator’s toolbox.”
The Natural Products Association (www.naturalproductsassoc.org) is the nation’s largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry. The association represents more than 10,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including foods, dietary supplements, and health/beauty aids.
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products is a joint venture between DuPont, a global science company, and Tate & Lyle, a world-leading renewable food and industrial ingredients company. DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products provides natural and renewably sourced ingredients that do not compromise product performance. For more information on the company’s products, visit www.duponttateandlyle.com.
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