Chitosan
low molecular weight
DOWNLOAD MSDS (PDF)Synonym:
Deacetylated chitin,
Poly(
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CAS Number 9012-76-4
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MDL number MFCD00161512
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Properties
| Related Categories | Chitosan, Chitosan and Chitin, Chitosans (Animal Origin), Materials Science, Natural Polymers and Biopolymers, |
| viscosity | 20-300 cP, 1 wt. % in 1% acetic acid(25 °C, Brookfield)(lit.) |
| solubility | dilute aqueous acid: soluble |
Description
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Packaging
50, 250 g in poly bottle
Physical form
75-85% deacetylated
Application
Flocculant, protein precipitation, encapsulating agent and aqueous thickener.
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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