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) 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.

Although the complete listing on the NPA web site has not yet been updated, please see their web site announcement of "Recently Added Allowed Processes and Ingredients" here.

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.

7/17/09