Product Details
Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide derived from chitin, commonly used in supplement, cosmetic, food-related, agricultural, and industrial applications where film-forming ability, viscosity, adsorption performance, and functional formulation properties are required. ELIS Biotech supplies Chitosan with specification confirmation, bulk packaging options, and standard export documentation support for global B2B buyers.
Product Name: Chitosan
Other Names: Deacetylated Chitin, Poly-D-Glucosamine, Chitosan Powder, Shellfish Chitosan, Chitosan Polysaccharide
CAS No.: 9012-76-4
Molecular Formula: (C6H11NO4)n
Appearance: White to light yellow powder or flakes
Source: Usually derived from shrimp shell, crab shell, or other chitin-rich raw materials; specific source can be confirmed according to buyer requirements
Common Specifications: Degree of deacetylation 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%; viscosity and particle size can be confirmed according to application requirements
Test Method: Titration, viscosity testing, particle size testing, or other suitable methods depending on specification
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in dilute acidic solutions. Water-soluble Chitosan grades can be confirmed separately if required
Grade: Food Grade, Cosmetic Grade, Industrial Grade
Packaging: 25kg/drum, 50kg/drum, 100kg/drum, etc.
MOQ: According to specification and stock status
Documents: COA, Specification Sheet, MSDS, and other standard export documents where available
For Chitosan procurement, buyers usually need to confirm degree of deacetylation, viscosity range, particle size, source material, ash content, moisture, heavy metals, microbiological limits, solubility requirements, and intended application. For supplement, cosmetic, agricultural, or industrial use, the suitable grade may vary significantly depending on whether the buyer needs standard Chitosan, high-deacetylation Chitosan, low-viscosity Chitosan, or water-soluble Chitosan derivatives.
Regulatory Note:
Chitosan source, intended use, and market compliance should be confirmed according to the destination country or region, especially for food, dietary supplement, cosmetic, and shellfish-source declaration requirements.
Common Applications:
Dietary supplements, weight management formulas, cosmetic formulations, film-forming systems, agriculture products, water treatment, textile processing, coating materials, and functional industrial formulations.
End-Use Industries:
Dietary supplement manufacturing, cosmetic and personal care production, food-related ingredient applications, agriculture, water treatment, textile processing, biomaterials, and specialty chemical formulations.
Typical Terminal Uses:
Chitosan capsules, functional supplement blends, cosmetic creams and serums, facial masks, agricultural coating products, seed treatment products, wastewater treatment agents, textile finishing agents, and film-forming formulations.
Why Choose ELIS Biotech:
ELIS Biotech supports global buyers with ingredient sourcing, specification matching, document preparation, sample coordination, and export shipment support from China. For Chitosan, we can help confirm degree of deacetylation, viscosity, particle size, source material, grade, packaging format, stock status, and suitability for supplement, cosmetic, agricultural, or industrial applications.
Our Service Support Includes:
Specification confirmation, COA and MSDS support, sample coordination, bulk order arrangement, packaging confirmation, export document coordination, and shipment support based on buyer requirements.
For ingredient distributors, supplement manufacturers, cosmetic formulators, agricultural product companies, and industrial buyers, ELIS Biotech can also assist with related polysaccharide ingredients, natural functional ingredients, and application-specific Chitosan grades to support different procurement needs.
Contact ELIS Biotech to request Chitosan specifications, COA, sample availability, bulk pricing, and export support.
