417963 Aldrich

Chitosan

from shrimp shells, practical grade

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Synonym: Deacetylated chitin, Poly(D-glucosamine)

Properties

Related Categories Chitosan, Chitosan and Chitin, Chitosans (Animal Origin), Materials Science, Natural Polymers and Biopolymers,
biological source   from shrimp shells
grade   practical grade
viscosity   >200 cP, 1 wt. % in 1% acetic acid(20 °C, Brookfield)(lit.)

Description

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Packaging

25, 100 g in glass bottle

Physical form

≥ 75% deacetylated

Application

Forms gels with multivalent anions. Gives clear solutions that dry to strong, clear films.

Features and Benefits

Biocompatible, antibacterial and environmentally friendly polyelectrolyte with a variety of applications1 including water treatment, chromatography, additives for cosmetics, textile treatment for antimicrobial activity,2 novel fibers for textiles, photographic papers, biodegradable films,3 biomedical devices, and microcapsule implants for controlled release in drug delivery.4,5,6

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