Chitosan CAS 9012-76-4 Wholesale & Bulk
Chitosan is a natural, biocompatible, and biodegradable polysaccharide derived from chitin, which is found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans like shrimp, crabs, and lobsters. Chitin undergoes a process called deacetylation to produce chitosan.
Chitosan has a wide range of applications across several industries due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and antimicrobial properties.
Description of Chitosan from Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co.,Ltd
Specifications(COA) of Chitosan CAS 9012-76-4 DAC90% DAC85% Nature From Shrimp Crabs and Lobsters use for Food Agriculture and Cosmetics
Chitosan is a natural, biocompatible, and biodegradable polysaccharide derived from chitin, which is found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans like shrimp, crabs, and lobsters. Chitin undergoes a process called deacetylation to produce chitosan.
Chitosan has a wide range of applications across several industries due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and antimicrobial properties. Here are the key areas where chitosan is applied:
1. Biomedical Applications
- Wound Dressings: Chitosan promotes wound healing, has antimicrobial properties, and helps in blood clotting, making it ideal for use in bandages and wound care products.
- Drug Delivery: It is used in controlled drug release systems, where it helps encapsulate and deliver drugs to specific parts of the body in a sustained manner.
- Tissue Engineering: Chitosan is used as a scaffold material for regenerating tissues, as it provides a favorable environment for cell growth and tissue repair.
- Antimicrobial Coatings: Chitosan coatings are applied to medical devices and implants to prevent infections.
2. Food Industry
- Food Preservation: Chitosan is used as a natural preservative due to its antimicrobial and antifungal properties, helping to extend the shelf life of food products.
- Edible Coatings: It is used as a coating for fruits, vegetables, and other food items to prevent spoilage and retain moisture.
- Fat Blocker: Chitosan is sometimes used in dietary supplements to help block the absorption of fats in the digestive system, potentially aiding in weight management.
3. Water Treatment
- Flocculant: In water purification, chitosan acts as a flocculant, helping to remove suspended particles, heavy metals, and pollutants from wastewater.
- Heavy Metal Removal: It binds to heavy metals like mercury, cadmium, and lead, making it effective for cleaning industrial wastewater.
4. Agriculture
- Pesticide: Chitosan is used as a biopesticide, promoting plant growth while protecting crops from fungal infections and pests.
- Seed Coatings: It is applied to seeds to improve germination rates and protect them from soil-borne diseases.
5. Cosmetics
- Skin Care: Chitosan is used in lotions, creams, and moisturizers because of its ability to hydrate the skin and promote skin regeneration.
- Hair Care: It is added to shampoos and conditioners for its film-forming properties, which can strengthen hair and add shine.
6. Textiles and Fabrics
- Antibacterial Fabrics: Chitosan is used to treat fabrics and textiles to make them resistant to bacterial growth, which is especially useful in medical textiles or sportswear.
These diverse applications make chitosan a valuable material in industries ranging from healthcare and food processing to environmental protection.
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We accept customer’s quality complaint in three month after customer received the goods. We provide tech.support for all-life if customer place order from our company.
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We support customer to provide our products to any rightful third party testing organization to test our products according to the COA specification, if the test result is confirm with COA, we will take all the loss for customers.
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