Molecular Formula: (C6H11NO4)n
CAS No.: 9012-76-4
Properties: It is extracted from chitin, insoluble in water but soluble in dilute acid and absorbed by human body. As the first derivate, it's chemical constitution is macromolecule alkalescent polysaccharide polymer with cation. It has peculiar physical, chemical properties and bioactive function.
Uses: It can mostly be applied in the following industries: textile , dyeing and printing, leather, tobacco, plastics, food additive, fodder, pharmaceutics, color film, paper manufacturing, biological engineering, agriculture protecting and dispose waste water etc, or widely used in health food and food additives
Storage: Kept in dry, clean and ventilating place, load gently, avoid rain. Do not mix with toxic and polluted matter.

Specification:
Item Pharmaceutical grade Chitosan Industrial Grade Chitosan Food grade Chitosan
Appearance white or light yellow powder white & light yellow translucent solid light yellow powder
Deacetylated Degree % ?90,95 ?70,85,90, ?85,90, 95
Moisture % ?8.0 ?12.0 ?10.0
Ash % ?1.0 ?2.0 ?1.0
Viscosity mpa.s ?100 100-800 ?100
Arsenic ppm (as As) ?0.5 — ?0.5
Heavy Metals ppm(as Pb) ?10 — ?10
Bulk Density g/ml ?0.3 — ?0.3
Total Plate Count cfu/g ?1000 — ?1000
E.Coli cfu/g ?30 — ?30
Salmonella negative — negative
Packing carton, 10kg/drum, woven bag, 12.5kg/bag, carton, 10kg/drum,