Description
Chitosan is a non-toxic, biodegradable, biocompatible polymer produced by natural renewable sources, whose properties have been explored in industrial applications.
Composition
Crustacean shells (shrimp) derived from the chitin deacetylation process. Alkaline (NAOH solution).
Application
Industrial grade chitosan: raw material for the chemical, fertilizer, textile and paper industry, in wastewater treatment, in agriculture, as a biopesticide, fungicide and bactericide.
Guarantee levels
| Parameters | Specifications | Acceptance |
| Appearance | White/yellowish powder/flakes, characteristic odor | Accpet |
| Moisture (max) | <10% | 7,5% |
| Total ash (max) | < 5% | 2,5% |
| pH | 7-9 | Accpet |
| Grade deacetylation (DAC) (min) | ≥ 80% | 82% |
| Particle size | 40 mesh | Accpet |
| Solubility acetic acid 1% (max) | < 30 minutes | 12 minutes |
| Viscosity | Min 70 máx 150 cp | Accpet |
| Averege molecular weight | 50 KDa between 150 KDa | Accpet |
Shelf life
36 months from the date of fabrication.
Storage
Storage at room temperature up to 30 °C, closed container, protected from light and moisture.
Commercialization
10 kg silage bags