Chitosan (Poly-D-Glucosamine), obtained by deacetylation of chitin which is removing the acetyl groups (CH3-CO-). The degree of acetylation is generally lower than 20%.

Character: White/Off-white, innocuous, flavorless, pearly color schistic or powdery, dissolved at 185°C. Chitosan is insoluble in water, organic solvents, and aqueous bases and it is soluble after stirring in acids such as acetic, nitric, hydrochloric, perchloric, and phosphoric.

Analysis Sheet    

Medical Grade chitosan    

Biological functions

Chitosan is shown to be a unique hemostatic and antibacterial barrier. It combines the red blood cells which have negative charges making it an efficient hemostatic agent. The red blood cells create a seal over the wound, stop bleeding quickly and start the healing process.

Applications

a. Plaster/Bandage

b. Wound healing

c. Wound disinfection

d. Post surgery in hospital and military 

Food Grade Chitosan    

Biological functions

a. Helps with weight loss

b. Lowering cholesterol, blood lipid and blood glucose

c. Adjusting intestinal microflora

d. Inhibition of bacterial activity

e. Improve the immunity of human body

Applications 

Chitosan Oligosaccharide can be applied in fruit and vegetable preservation because they keep the ruit and vegetable fresh. Chitosan Oligosaccharides can be added to the spices, dairy products, and fruit juice, which can both enrich the taste of products, and improve the nutrition.

Other usages: thickeners, fruit juice clarifying agent, forming agent, and adsorbent.

Industry Grade 

Chitosan has been a registered pesticide (OPP No. 128930) that is active ingredients in anti-microbial pesticides(Biofungicide) , plant growth regulator(enhancer) and plant defense booster which defending against fungal infections, is also approved as an EPA List 4B inert ingredient. In these uses, chitosan is applied to treat field crops, ornamentals, turf, home gardens, and nurseries. Target pests include early and late blight, downy and powdery mildew, and gray mold.