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Chitin

Chitin is a polysaccharide made up of monomer, N-Acetyl glucosamine. Chitin is the second most abundant biopolymer in nature after cellulose. Chitin is the main component in the shells of arthropods and in the cell walls of fungus. Chitin and its derivatives (chitosan, glucosamine) have numerous applications in agriculture, biomedicine, paper making, food processing, cosmetics, textiles, treatment of industrial wastes etc. The crustacean waste is the most important chitin source for commercial use due to its high chitin content.

Chitin specification

Source

: Shrimp shells

Appearance

: Off yellow powder

Degree of acetylation

: > 90%

Ash content

: < 1%

Moisture content

: ≤ 10%

Calcium level

: ≤ 0.1%

Particle Size

: 40 - 80 Mesh

Heavy Metals

: ≤ 15 ppm

Insoluble materials

: < 1 %

 

Chitosan
The deacetylated form of chitin is called chitosan. Chitosan was used in numerous applications. The properties and applications of the chitosan varies based on the degree of acetylation and the molecular weight of the polymer.

Chitosan specification

Grade

: Pharmaceutical grade

Appearance

: Off white powder

Degree of Deacetylation

: 90 - 95%

Ash content

: < 1%

Moisture content

: ≤ 8%

Particle Size

: 40 - 80 Mesh

Heavy Metals

: ≤ 15 ppm

Insoluble materials

: < 1 %

Grade

: Industrial grade

Appearance

: Off white powder

Degree of Deacetylation

: > 75%

Ash content

: < 2%

Moisture content

: ≤ 10%

Particle Size

: 40 - 80 Mesh

Heavy Metals

: ≤ 15 ppm

Insoluble materials

: 1 - 2 %