CHITOSAN(INDUSTRIAL GRADE)
Product introduction
Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide derived from chitin, which is found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans such as shrimp, crab, and lobster. It is produced through a process of deacetylation of chitin, resulting in a biocompatible and biodegradable material with a wide range of applications in various industries.
Source Analysis:
Chitosan is primarily sourced from the shells of crustaceans, which are a byproduct of the seafood industry. The shells undergo a series of chemical and enzymatic treatments to remove proteins and minerals, followed by deacetylation to produce chitosan. Additionally, chitosan can also be derived from fungal sources, such as Aspergillus niger, through fermentation processes.
Non-Toxic and Odorless.Off-White or slight yellow powder.Soluble in acid,and insoluble in water,base or normal organic solutions.
BASIC ANALYSIS
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATION |
| Appearance | Off-White or slight yellow powder or flake |
| DAC Degree | ≥80% or Customization |
| pH | 6.5~8.5 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤15.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤3.0% |
| Insoluble Substance | ≤2.0% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| As | ≤0.5ppm |
| Viscosity | 50~800mpa.s or Customization |
| Paricle Size | ≥60,80,100mesh |
Application
Chitosan has diverse applications across several industries, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, agriculture, cosmetics, and wastewater treatment. Some of the key applications include:
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Chitosan is used in drug delivery systems, wound dressings, and tissue engineering due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mucoadhesive properties.
- Food and Beverage Industry: It is utilized as a natural preservative, thickening agent, and dietary supplement due to its ability to bind to fats and cholesterol, as well as its potential prebiotic effects.
- Agriculture: Chitosan is applied in agriculture as a biopesticide, plant growth enhancer, and soil amendment to promote crop yield, control plant diseases, and improve soil quality.
- Cosmetics: Chitosan is used in skincare and hair care products for its moisturizing, film-forming, and anti-microbial properties.
- Water Treatment: Chitosan is employed in water treatment processes for its ability to remove heavy metals, dyes, and other pollutants from wastewater.
Application of chitosan in light industry:
Taking advantage of the solubility and film-forming property of chitosan as well as the interconvertibility of its chemical structure,acetic anhydride was used as the transformation fixing agent of chitosan-chitin,thus a new type of chitin-type fabric finishing agent without formaldehyde was prepared, which has preferable mechanical strength and chemical stability. Application in environmental protection:Chitosan can be used to treat industrial wastewater and extract heavy metals.Stable chelates can be formed by amino groups, hydroxyl groups and metal ions in molecules, which can be widely applied in the recovery of precious metals, industrial wastewater treatment and other aspects. Soluble chitosan with high viscosity was prepared by chitosan, and the obtained product was of high viscosity, good quality, no toxicity, biodegradability and no secondary pollution.
Gmo statement
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product was not produced from or with GMO plant material.
Ingredient statement
Statement Option #1: Pure Single Ingredient
This 100% single ingredient does not contain or use any additives, preservatives, carriers and/or processing aids in its manufacturing process.
Statement Option #2: Multiple Ingredients
Must include all/any additional sub ingredients contained in and/or used in its manufacturing process.
Gluten free statement
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is gluten-free and was not manufactured with any ingredients containing gluten.
(Bse)/ (Tse) Statement
We hereby confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is free of BSE/TSE.
Cruelty-free statement
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product has not been tested on animals.
Kosher statement
We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Kosher standards.
Vegan Statement
We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Vegan standards.
Food Allergen Information
| ALLERGENS | PRESENCE | ABSENCE | PROCESS COMMENT |
| Milk or milk derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Egg or egg derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Fish or fish derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Shellfish, crustaceans, mollusks & their derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Peanuts or peanut derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Tree nuts or their derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Soy or soy derivatives | No | Yes | No |
| Wheat or wheat derivatives | No | Yes | No |
Trans Fat
This product does not contain any trans fats.
