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Food grade chitosan

Identification:

Chemical Name: Chitosan

Synonyms: beta-(1,4)-2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose

CAS No.: 9012-76-4

Molecular Formula: (C6H11NO4)n

 

Properties: White, non-toxic, odorless, amorphous, semi-transparent solid, soluble in acid, insoluble in water and alkali9, insoluble in general organic solvents. Breaks down at 185°C.

 

Specifications:

Items

Pharmaceutical grade

Food grade

Degree of deacetylation

>90%, 95%

>85%, 90%, 95%

pH

7.0-8.0

7.0-8.0

Loss on drying

<8.0%

<10.0%

Ignition residue

<1.0%

<1.5%

Insoluble matter

<1.0%

<1.0%

Heavy metal (as Pb)

≤10ppm

≤10ppm

Arsenic

≤0.5ppm

≤0.5ppm

Total bacterial count

≤1000cfu/g

≤1000cfu/g

Viscosity

50-800mpa.s

Particle size

40mesh,   60mesh, 80mesh, 100mesh

 

Application:

Cosmetics: emollient cream; shower gel; cleaning cream; mousse; advanced ointment frost; emulsion and colloid.

Food: moisturizing and antistaling agent for food, fruits and vegetables.

Pharmaceutical: flocculant for sewage treatment, drug sustained release agent.

Other industries: nontoxic adhesive, auxiliaries for dyeing printing and paper making, etc.

 

Packing Storage:

Pharmaceutical grade and food grade are packed by fiber drum 20.0kg, 25.0kg, or upon customers' request.

Keep in dry, clean and cool place. Handle with care, separate with harmful, toxic and contaminated articles, to protect from rain.