Chitosan(CAS No.9012-76-4)

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Chitosan(CAS No.9012-76-4) Specification

Effect
Absorbs fats and oils, forms protective films, aids in moisture retention.

Flavor
Odorless and tasteless

Chemical Composition
(C6H11NO4)n

Strength
High viscosity

Best Before
24 months from date of manufacture

Medicine Type
Raw material / Bulk material

Origin
India

Shelf Life
2 Years

Ingredients
Chitosan

Sub Ingredients
Derived from chitin, primarily obtained from the shells of crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs.

Function
Film forming agent, flocculant, emulsifying agent, dietary fiber supplement.

Dosage
Varies by application, typically 500 mg to 1500 mg per day for supplements.

Dosage Form
Powder / Granules

Storage Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Packaging Size
25 kg

Packaging Type
HDPE Drum, Bag

About Chitosan(CAS No.9012-76-4)

Name: Chitosan

Synonyms: Poly(beta-(1,4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose); Poly(beta-(1,4)-D-glucosamine)

Molecular Formula: (C₆H₁₁NO₄)n

CAS Number: 9012-76-4

For its nice appearance and excellent quality, it's the optimal choice for medicine, health care products and food.
Chitosan is awarded as the 6th life essence for human being besides glucide, protein, adipose, vitamin and minerals. Chitosan plays an important role in the physiological activities. Widely used in the following fields: medication, health food, food, feed, cosmetic, color film, bioengineering, agriculture, sewage treatment. textile, dyeing, leather, dope, tobacco, plastic.

In medicine and healthcare field: chitosan is widely applied for its multi-function of improving immunity, activating cells, preventing cancer, decreasing blood fat and blood pressure, adjusting blood sugar, fighting against aging and adjusting organism environment . In functional material field, chitosan can be applied in membrane material, carrier, sorbent, fiber and medical materials. In environment protection field, chitosan can be applied in waste water disposal, protein recycle and water purification. In light textile field, chitosan can be applied in fabric sorting, healthcare underwear and paper making additives. In agriculture field, chitosan can be applied in feedstuff additive, seed disposal, soil amelioration and fruit refresh-keeping etc. In tobacco field, for its characteristics of improving taste, non-poisonous and odorless burning, chitosan can be applied as tobacco slice glue.

Specification

Product name	chitosan	chitosan
Specifications	Food grade	Industrial grade
Appearance	Off white	Off white or grey
Particle Size	Powder or flake	Powder or flake
Moisture content	10% Max	10% Max
Ash content	1.0% Max	2.0% Max
Insoluble	1.0% Max	2.0% Max
Deacetylation degree	85%; 90%; 95% Min	80%; 85% Min
Viscosity1%	30-3000 mpa.s	30-500 mpa.s
PH(1%)	7-9	7-9