Propanediol (Non-Petroleum, Corn-Derived) Approved by NPA

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products is excited to announce that propanediol (non-petroleum, corn-derived) has been added to the “Illustrative Positive List” of approved ingredients by the Natural Products Association (NPA) (www.npanational.org) for its natural standard for cosmetic and personal care products. Zemea^® is the only non-petroleum, corn-derived propanediol available today and we are working with NPA to get Zemea^® specifically listed.

Recently Added Allowed Processes and Ingredients updated 5/19/09

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Oligosaccharide
Propanediol (non-petroleum, corn derived)
Companies who wish to obtain the NPA Natural Seal for their formulations now have a natural glycol they can use, Zemea^®propanediol.

Zemea™ propanediol is a trademark of DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products, LLC www.duponttateandlyle.com
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