Zemea® USP-NF

Zemea® USP-NF is a naturally derived solvent, carrier and humectant. It has a shelf life of 2 years.

Benefits:

• It serves as an alternative to petroleum-based glycols and glycerin
• It provides excellent sensory characteristics and may help deliver active ingredients to the skin while boosting preservative efficacy
• It offers reduced bitterness, enhanced sweetness and flavor sensory, lack of skin irritation or sensitization and a favorable environmental profile
• It is made from fermentation of glucose and contains no added preservatives, petroleum-based ingredients, or animal by-products
• It is 100% bio-based, vegan, Kosher and Halal certified
• Complies with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the National Formulary (NF), and is listed in TSCA inventory
• It is USDA BioPreferred® certified, listed as a U.S. EPA Safer Choice Ingredient (SCIL), recognized by the Natural Products Association (NPA) and meets CA Air Resources Board LVP VOC solvent requirements
• It is approved by Health Canada as a Natural Health Products Ingredient
• It is FDA GRAS approved (GRN 302) and FEMA GRAS approved

Typical Applications:

It is used in personal care products and may be used as an excipient for over the counter (OTC) oral applications.