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Appearance	Light to white powder
Moisture	8.0% max.
Ash	1.0% max.
DAC degree	85%-95%
Bulk density	0.27mg/ml min.
Particle size	95% min. through 80 mesh
As	1mg/kg max.
Pb	1mg/kg max.
Hg	0.5mg/kg max.
Total plate count	1000cfu/g max.
Yeast & Mold Count	1000cfu/g max.
Salmonella	Negative
E.coli	Negative

Molecular Formula: C6H11NO4X2
Molecular Weight: 161.16
Hazard Symbols: Xn
WGKGermany: -
HS Code: 39139000

Chitosan is available: from marine origin, carapace skin of crustaceans and also vegan.

Chitosan marin origin is modified from Chitin by the elimination of the N-Acetyl groups. The flexibility and versatility of Chitosan makes it to one of the premier biopolymers today, especially in skin and hair products. The molecular structure allows various modifications, such as water soluble and cross-linked derivatives.

Characteristics and benefits:
- natural, non-toxic
- biodegradable trough naturally occurring enzymes
- bacteriostatic, fungi static, deodorising
- film and fibre forming, cross-linking
- immobilisation of living organism
- anti-inflammatory, wound healing
- moisture-retaining, bio-adhesive
- bonding ability to proteins, heavy metals and aerosols
- polycationic, high charge density
- controlled release of active agents


from fungal origin
Chitosan fungal origin is Chitosan in the amino form, is linear polysaccharide composed of 2 repeating units randomly distributed along the polymer chain and linked by a or b(1->4) bonds: D-glucosamine (GlcN) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (GLcNAc) units. Obtained by deacetylation (hydrolysis of N-acetyl groups) of chitin, it is built on a unique technological platform based on renewable fungal resources. The manufacturing process enables production of a range of extremely pure biopolymers.


Source and Process: naturally-sourced Chitosan, renewable, inexhaustible, traceable and constant quality source patented Technology, non-GMO, produced according to ISO and HACCP guidelines

Characteristics and benefits:
biodegradable, non-toxic, non-ecotoxic, non-mutagenic, non-cytotoxic, non-allergenic

Chitosan fungal origin is a natural compound that can be used to enhance a variety of cosmetic products:
Suitable for natural cosmetic lines, odorless, pure, traceable of high and constant Quality, hypoallergenic

Properties: film forming, antimicrobial efficacy, moisturising, hair styling

Description:
Chitosan is a deacetylated derivative of chitin. Chitosan is a polysaccharide present in the exoskeleton of a variety of crustaceans and cell walls of fungi. It can be used in the medical field and cosmetics manufacturing. In addition to its role in drug delivery, chitosan can also act as an adjuvant due to its immune-stimulating activity. Chitosan stimulates the immune system by activating the NLRP3 inflammasome, which produces potent IL-1b. When tested in an experimental model of vaccination, chitosan elicits a balanced Th1/Th2 response.Nutritional supplement in health care products.

• Molecular Weight:60-120 kDa
• Melting Point:>226°C (dec.)
• Purity:DAC degree：90%+

Molecular Formula:
[C7H15NO4]n
Solubility:
Soluble in 1M Acetic Acid (10 mg/ml); Insoluble in Water
Appearance:
White to Off-white Powder
Application:
Ingredient of health care products.
Storage: Store at 2-8°C
Synonyms:
Deacetylated chitin; Poly(D-glucosamine); Poly-b-(1,4)-2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose; 2-Amino-2-deoxy-(1,4)-b-D-glucopyranan; deacetylchitin; b-1,4-poly-D-glucosamine; poly-D-glucosamine; poly-(1,4-b-D-glucopyranosamine)

MDL Number:
MFCD00149018
Purity :
DAC>95%
Available in stock:
15255.006 g

ChitoClear® chitosan is proven to be the purest chitosan possible. Odorless, colorless and taste free, ChitoClear® is free of allergens, viruses and other contaminants.

Application: Used as biopesticide, Antifungal and Antibacterial agent