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Chitosan
Deacetylchitin; Poly-(D)glucosamine
9012-76-4
Industrial Grade
Chitosan is an off-white powder that is flavorless, semi-transparent, and amorphous. It is soluble in acidic conditions but remains insoluble in alkaline solutions, water, and most ordinary organic solvents. Chitosan decomposes at a temperature of 185°C.
Commercially, it is produced through the deacetylation of chitin, a process that involves treating crab and shrimp shells with sodium hydroxide. Chitosan is known for its unique properties as a fat-absorbing dietary fiber.
Test Items | Specifications |
Appearance | Off-white or light-yellow semitransparent flake or powder |
D.A.C | ≥80%; ≥85% |
Viscosity | 20-1200 mpa.s (1 wt. % in 1% acetic acid at 25 °C) |
Moisture | ≤12.0%; |
Ash | ≤2.0%; ≤3.0% |
Insoluble | ≤2.0% |
PH value | 6.5-8.5 |
Mesh Size | 40 mesh/60 mesh/80 mesh/100 mesh |
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