P2 Science Creates 9 CitroSperse Pigment Dispersions

Each cosmetic-grade pigment dispersion is a patented silicone alternative emollient.
Each cosmetic-grade pigment dispersion is a patented silicone alternative emollient.
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P2 Science has teamed up with American Colors to make CitroSperse, pigment dispersions based on proprietary green chemistry.

Previously: P2 Science's Citropol Range Receives Bronze BSB Innovation Award

There are a total of nine pigments in the CitroSperse range: Red Iron Oxide, Yellow Iron Oxide, Black Iron Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Red 7 Lake, Red 6 Lake and Black 2.

Each cosmetic-grade pigment dispersion is a patented silicone alternative emollient. 

  • CitroSperse Titanium Dioxide (INCI: Titanium Dioxide (and) Polycitronellol (and) Polyhydroxystearic Acid) is a pourable, ready-to-use colorant; 
  • CitroSperse Yellow Iron Oxide (INCI: Iron Oxides (and) Polycitronellol) has a thick cream consistency;
  • CitroSperse Yellow 5 Lake (INCI: Polycitronellol (and) Yellow 5 Lake (and) Sorbitan Oleate) has a light cream consistency;
  • CitroSperse Blue 1 Lake (INCI: Polycitronellol (and) Blue 1 Lake (and) SorbitanOleate) has a light cream consistency;
  • CitroSperse Red 7 Lake (INCI: Polycitronellol (and) Red 7 Lake (and) Sorbitan Oleate) has a thick cream consistency;
  • CitroSperse Red 6 Lake (INCI: Polycitronellol (and) Red 6 Lake (and) Sorbitan Oleate) has a light cream consistency;
  • CitroSperse Red Iron Oxide (INCI: Iron Oxides (and) Polycitronellol (and) PolyhydroxystearicAcid) is another pourable, ready-to-use colorant; and
  • CitroSperse Black 2 (INCI: Polycitronellol (and) Black 2 (and) Polysorbate 80 (and) Sorbitan Oleate) has a light cream consistency.

All colorants are suitable for use in a wide variety of color cosmetic applications within applicable regulations and limitations.

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