CHITOSAN is supplied by TM MEDIA. Chitosan may be used as a flocculant, in protein precipitation, encapsulating agent, and aqueous thickener. It forms gels with multivalent anions and gives clear solutions that dry to strong, clear films. Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed --linked D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. It is made by treating the chitin shells of shrimp and other crustaceans with an alkaline substance, such as sodium hydroxide.

Product features:-

• Appearance - Off-white to orange granules or flakes or powder
• Solubility - 33.3 mg soluble in 1 mL of dilute glacial acetic acid
• Shelf life - 4 years
• Storage temperature - Below 30 deg C

Product specifications:-

• Product Name -CHITOSAN
• Brand Name - TM MEDIA
• Quantity - 25 gm
• Catalogue Number - 4224