B2i Digital, Inc. has named CitroTech Inc. (NYSE American: CITR) as a Featured Company, spotlighting the specialty chemical company’s fire inhibitor technology that is the only long-term fire prevention solution recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Choice program. The chemistry, derived from food-grade ingredients like citric acid, is protected by 31 issued patents with 56 pending, and has shown effectiveness in wildfire prevention and wood product fire resistance.
The announcement comes on the heels of significant commercial traction. In April 2026, Hexion, a global adhesives and performance materials producer, formed HexiTech LLC, a 50/50 joint venture with CitroTech to bring the fire-retardant technology to the lumber and engineered wood industry. This partnership positions CitroTech to scale its solutions to a broader market. Additionally, All Risk Shield, a California firefighter- and veteran-owned wildfire defense company, tested multiple products and selected CitroTech as its go-to solution, citing no detectable heavy metals above laboratory reporting limits. In San Diego, the Alvarado Estates community experienced roughly 50% fewer fires over two years after CitroTech treatment, as reported by the fire marshal.
David Shapiro, CEO of B2i Digital, said in a statement, "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, CEO of CitroTech, added, "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."
CitroTech’s product line spans wildland application, factory and on-site wood treatment, and self-contained spray systems for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. B2i Digital, acting as The Capital Markets Matchmaker, connects investors with companies through digital marketing and live events, supported by a network of over 1.7 million market participants. For more information about B2i Digital and its Featured Companies, visit https://b2idigital.com/featured-companies.
This designation underscores the growing importance of environmentally safe chemical solutions in fire prevention, particularly as wildfire risks increase and regulatory pressures mount for greener alternatives. CitroTech’s EPA recognition and joint venture with Hexion signal potential for widespread adoption in the wood products industry, which could transform fire safety standards in construction and land management.
