Cosmetic Dyes by Spectra Colors Corp

Jun 11th, 2020

Audrey Latimer

Spectra Colors Corp

Spectra Colors is a supplier of FDA dyes, lakes and iron oxides for cosmetics, toiletries, personal care and other specialty industries.

For more information, please visit www.spectracolors.com.

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