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 glycerinIt provides excellent sensory characteristics and may help deliver active ingredients to the skin while boosting preservative efficacyIt offers reduced bitterness, enhanced sweetness and flavor sensory, lack of skin irritation or sensitization and a favorable environmental profileIt is made from fermentation of glucose and contains no added preservatives, petroleum-based ingredients, or animal by-productsIt is 100% bio-based, vegan, Kosher and Halal certifiedComplies with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the National Formulary (NF), and is listed in TSCA inventoryIt 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 requirementsIt is approved by Health Canada as a Natural Health Products IngredientIt is FDA GRAS approved (GRN 302) and FEMA GRAS approvedTypical Applications:It is used in personal care products and may be used as an excipient for over the counter (OTC) oral applications.