B2i Digital, Inc. has announced that CitroTech Inc. (NYSE American: CITR) has been named a featured company on its platform, spotlighting the specialty chemical company's environmentally safe fire inhibitor solutions. CitroTech's technology, derived from food-grade ingredients like citric acid, is the only long-term fire inhibitor recognized by the EPA under its Safer Choice program. The company holds 31 issued patents and 56 pending, protecting its unique formulation.
The announcement comes on the heels of significant commercial progress. In April 2026, Hexion, a global producer of adhesives and performance materials, formed a 50/50 joint venture with CitroTech called HexiTech LLC, aimed at bringing the fire-retardant technology to the lumber and engineered wood industry. Additionally, All Risk Shield, a California firefighter and veteran-owned wildfire defense company, tested leading products on the market and selected CitroTech as its go-to solution, citing no detectable heavy metals above lab reporting limits. In San Diego, the fire marshal reported that the Alvarado Estates community saw roughly 50% fewer fires over about two years of CitroTech treatment.
David Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer of B2i Digital, noted the significance of CitroTech's market validation. "They built a fire inhibitor that works and that the EPA recognizes as safe for the environment, and no one else can say that. When a team of veteran firefighters tests the whole field and still picks your product, that tells you something real."
Wes Bolsen, Chief Executive Officer of CitroTech, emphasized the timing of the partnership. "Every market we serve is moving toward safer chemistry, and we have spent years building the products and the credentials to lead it. With the Hexion joint venture underway, this is the right moment to broaden our shareholder base, and B2i Digital connects us with the investors we want for what comes next."
The implications of this announcement are far-reaching. Wildfire prevention has become a critical concern, and CitroTech offers a non-toxic solution that can be applied to homes, wildland, and wood products. The EPA Safer Choice recognition provides a strong regulatory endorsement, while the Hexion joint venture opens the path to commercial scale in the wood products industry. As demand for environmentally safe fire retardants grows, CitroTech is positioned to capture a significant share of the market.
For more information about B2i Digital and its featured companies, visit https://b2idigital.com. Details about CitroTech can be found at https://www.citrotech.com.