CHITOSAN(MEDICAL 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 orslight 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/flake |
| Identification | Meets the requirement |
| DAC Degree | ≥90%/ or Customization |
| Viscosity | Meets the requirement |
| Moisture（Loss on Drying） | ≤10.0% |
| Ash Content | ≤1.0% |
| Protein | ≤0.2% |
| Insoluble Substance | <0.5EU/mg、<0.05 EU/mg or Customization |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| Insoluble Substance | ≤0.5% |
| ≤1000cfu/g | ≤1000cfu/g |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤100cfu/g |
| E.Coli | Negative/g |
| Salmonella | Negative/10g |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | Negative/g |
Application
Application of chitosan in pharmaceutical indus tr y :Ac cording to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (Part IV), chitosan is used inpharmaceutical excipients, disintegrants, thickeners, etc.
- 1. Carrier materials
Chitosan, which acts as a drug carrier, is touted for stabilizing the composition of a drug, promoting its absorption, slowing or controlling its dissolution, helping the drug reach its target organ, and being acid-resistant, ulcer-resistant as well as preventing gastric irritation.
- 2. Film forming materials
Chitosan can be used as a film-forming material for film preparation, such as oral film preparation and traditional Chinese medicine film preparation. Its relative molecular weight has a prominent influence on the film-forming property and film properties. Generally, the lower the molecular weight, the lower the tensile strength and the stronger the permeability of the film. Appropriate crosslinking agents can be selected to improve the strength and change the barrier properties of the film.
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.
