Pharmaceuticals & dietary supplements
Zemea® USP-NF propanediol for pharmaceutical and dietary supplements
Zemea® USP-NF propanediol is a naturally-derived solvent, carrier and humectant that provides formulators with an alternative to petroleum-based glycols and glycerin for pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements and other applications that require USP-NF standard.
Zemea® USP-NF propanediol may be used as an excipient for OTC oral and dermal pharmaceutical applications. It can be used in a wide variety of applications, including:
- Cough syrups, elixirs, expectorants
- Gel caps
- Suppositories
- Topical applications
The benefits of Zemea® USP-NF propanediol in pharmaceutical and dietary supplement applications include:
Topical applications:
- Excellent humectancy
- No skin irritation or sensitization
- Improved sensorials
- Improved preservative efficacy
- Helps deliver actives to the skin
- Natural and sustainable
Oral applications:
- Enhanced taste profile
- Improved viscosity
- Improved preservative efficacy
- Natural and sustainable
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Product formulators and designers are invited to request a sample for application testing.