Grade Standard: | Food Grade |
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Type: | Antibiotic and Antimicrobial Agents |
Other Names: | Chitosan |
CAS No.: | 9012-76-4 |
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Chitosan & Derivatives CAS No.:9012-76-4
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Description:
Chitosan is a natural biopolymer modified from chitin, which is the main structural component of squid pens, cell walls of some fungi and shrimp and crab shells.
Chitin and chitosan are copolymers found together in nature. They are inherent to have specific properties of being environmentally friendly and easily degradable.
With high affinity and non-toxicity, it does no harm human beings and livestock. Chitosan regulates the immune system of plants and induces the excretion of resistant enzymes. Moreover, chitosan not only activates the cells, but also improves its disease and insect resistant ability.
Application:
Use in agriculture, as Foliar spraying, Irrigation, Seed soaking and Soil application, can increase the microbial population by large numbers, and transforms organic nutrient into inorganic nutrient, which is easily absorbed by the plant roots.
Use in food as natural preservation and clarifying agent, film Coatings in fruits or food could keep food fresh and has antibacterial function.
Use in cosmetic as natural moisturizer.
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No. |
Specifications |
Standard Value |
Results |
1 |
Appearance: |
Off yellow powder |
Off white powder |
2 |
Deacetylation(DAC degree): |
85.0% min |
88.6% |
3 |
Moisture: |
12.0% max |
9.2% |
4 |
Ash: |
3% max |
0.8% |
5 |
Viscosity: |
1000mpa.s max |
389mpa.s |
6 |
Heavy metals [Pb]: |
20ppm max |
2ppm |
7 |
Arsenic: |
1ppm max |
0.2ppm |
8 |
Particle size: |
60~100 mesh |
Conforms |
9 |
Bulk density: |
0.2g/ml min |
0.31g/ml |
Conclusion: The product conforms to the Enterprise standard. |