Description

Chitosan Lactate is a water-soluble derivative of chitosan, a natural biopolymer derived from chitin. This compound is valued for its enhanced solubility, biocompatibility, and cationic nature, making it a versatile functional ingredient. It is primarily utilized in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries for its film-forming, moisturizing, and antimicrobial properties.

Application

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a natural film-forming agent, moisturizer, and conditioner in hair care products, skin creams, and lotions.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used in wound healing formulations, drug delivery systems, and as an excipient due to its biocompatibility and mucoadhesive properties.
• Agriculture: Employed as a biostimulant and elicitor to enhance plant growth and induce natural defense mechanisms against pathogens.
• Food Industry: Functions as a natural preservative and edible coating to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
• Water Treatment: Utilized as a natural flocculant for the clarification of wastewater and removal of contaminants.
• Biomedical Research: Serves as a scaffold material in tissue engineering and for developing bioactive coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chitosan Lactate
CAS No.	66267-50-3
Molecular Formula	(C6H11NO4 • C3H6O3)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Chitosan lactate salt; Chitosan, lactate; Poly(D-glucosamine) lactate; Chitosan hydrogen lactate; Lactate salt of chitosan; Deacetylated chitin lactate; 2-Amino-2-deoxy-β-D-glucan lactate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chitosan Lactate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets specifications for critical parameters such as degree of deacetylation, viscosity, and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as chitosan base)	≥ 90.0 %
Degree of Deacetylation	≥ 80.0 %
Viscosity (1% solution)	10 - 500 mPa·s (Customizable)
pH (1% solution)	4.0 - 6.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0 %
Ash Content	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Count	≤ 1000 CFU/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.