
Cosmetics
Zemea® propanediol, a naturally-derived ingredient for cosmetics
Zemea® propanediol is a naturally-derived, 100% plant-based carrier and diluent chemical intermediate building block for cosmetic ingredient development. Zemea® propanediol provides formulators the opportunity to create innovative cosmetic ingredients that are high performing and environmentally friendly.
Zemea® propanediol is effective in the following cosmetic applications:

Antimicrobial stabilizers
Development of natural alternatives to preservatives

Botanical extracts
Natural carrier and alternative extraction solvent replacing ethanol, hexane or propylene glycol

Cationic conditioners
Alternative carrier for solid fatty quats or other solid materials that cannot easily be sprayed or flaked

Cosmetic & personal care actives
Delivers actives to the skin; boosts efficacy of zinc pyrithione (ZPT). USP-NF: suitable as a carrier for benzoyl peroxide, antiperspirant salts & drug actives

Dyes & pigments
Lower viscosity than glycerin, more consumer-friendly than propylene glycol

Naturally derived polymer thickeners
Petroleum-free modifier for cellulosics, guars, starches and others

Novel cosmetic solvents
Develop effective polar solvents with unique Hansen solubility parameters

Novel emollients
Development of polar esters that enhance spreading on skin, moisturization, skin elasticity potential or pigment wetting

Polymers
Pre-wetted polymer option for acrylates, polyacrylamides, urethanes, polyquats and cationic guar

Preservatives
Boosts efficacy of preservatives and may improve product handling

Where to buy
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Request a sample
Product formulators and designers are invited to request a sample for application testing.