P2 Science Launches 10 Bio-based Citrosperse Pigment Dispersions

Nov 15th, 2022

The range is built on P2’s Citropol platform, which leverages upcycled forestry by-products from Forest Stewardship Council certified pine trees.

P2 Science, Inc. (P2) has announced the launch of a range of 10 bio-based pigment dispersions under the trade name Citrosperse. The line was developed in collaboration with American Colors, Inc. of Sandusky, OH and marketed by P2. It is built on P2’s Citropol platform, which leverages upcycled forestry by-products from Forest Stewardship Council certified pine trees.

All Citrosperse ingredients are silicone alternative emollients in a paste format with a thick, cream consistency suitable for a variety of color cosmetics. The range of products includes:

CitroSperse Yellow Iron Oxide (INCI: Iron Oxides (and) Polycitronellol).
CitroSperse Titanium Dioxide (INCI: Titanium Dioxide (and) Polycitronellol (and) Polyhydroxystearic Acid).
CitroSperse Red Iron Oxide (INCI: Iron Oxides (and) Polycitronellol (and) Polyhydroxystearic Acid).
CitroSperse Black Iron Oxide (INCI: Iron Oxides (and) Polycitronellol (and) PolyhydroxystearicAcid (and) Trihydroxystearin).
CitroSperse Red 6 Lake (INCI: Polycitronellol (and) Red 6 Lake (and) Sorbitan Oleate).
CitroSperse Red 7 Lake (INCI: Polycitronellol (and) Red 7 Lake (and) Sorbitan Oleate).
CitroSperse Blue 1 Lake (INCI: Polycitronellol (and) Blue 1 Lake (and) Sorbitan Oleate).
CitroSperse Yellow 5 Lake (INCI: Polycitronellol (and) Yellow 5 Lake (and) Sorbitan Oleate).
CitroSperse Ultramarine Blue (INCI: Ultramarines (and) Polycitronellol (and) Polyhydroxystearic Acid (and) Trihydroxystearin).
CitroSperse Black 2 (INCI: Polycitronellol (and) Black 2 (and) Polysorbate 80 (and) Sorbitan Oleate).

The Citrosperse product line is part of P2’s plant a forest initiative, in which P2 plants a tree for every kilogram of product sold.

Neil Burns, CEO of P2, commented: “There has been a huge need in the market for pigment dispersions that are both super-high performing and built on sustainable dispersion technology.”

Kayla Eyer, business development director at American Colors, said: “ACI’s expertise in colorants and commitment to quality and service has been a great pairing with P2’s Citropol technology and market presence. We expect this to be a winning formula for years to come.”