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Technical Data Sheet Chitosan
Compound Information
Product Name:
Chitosan
CAS No.:
9012-76-4
Molecular Formula:
C6H11NO4X2
Molecular Weight:
161.16
Storage:
Store at RT
Revision Date:
2026-04-15
Analytical Information
| Tests | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to light tan powder or light yellow powder |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤0.5 ppm |
| pH | 6 -8 |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤ 100 cfu / g |
| E. Coli | ≤ 3 MPN / g |
| Microbial Count | ≤ 1000 cfu / g (TPC) |
| Particle Size | ≤100 mesh |
| Ash | ≤ 1% |
| Solubility | dilute aqueous acid (pH <6.5).: soluble |
| Viscosity | 1000 - 2000 cP |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm |
| Salmonella | Not detected in 25 g |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.2 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm |
| Water Content (Karl Fisher) | ≤ 8% |
| Coliform Organisms | ≤ 3 MPN / g |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | ≤ 3 MPN / g |
| Degree of Deacetylation | ≥90% |
| IR | Pass test |
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