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.