P2 Sciences, Inc. (New Haven, CT)  Specialty chemical company P2 Science is commercializing a novel class of surfactants invented at Yale.  The company’s “c-glycosides” promise to bring to a range of industries more stable carbohydrate-based surfactants, derived from renewable feedstocks.  These surfactants can be readily tuned to cost-effectively deliver desirable properties.  Surfactants, a term derived from “ Surface Active Agents”, are the main ingredient in many soaps and detergents, including shampoos, laundry and dishwasher detergents, and industrial cleaners.  But the $30 billion worldwide market for surfactants includes products used in personal care (e.g. cosmetics), mining, environmental remediation, oil field, agriculture, food, and many other industries.  ESV partner Rob Bettigole serves as Chairman.  www.p2science.com