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 Chitosan Powder

What is Chitosan Powder?   

Chitosan is a natural biopolymer synthesized from chitin through deacetylation, and is also known as the "sixth essential element for life." It appears as a white, translucent solid with a pearly luster, no special odor, and low solubility in water, but it is soluble in weak acids, such as acetic acid. Chitosan is a type of aminopolysaccharide, and many chemical substances can be obtained by chemically modifying its active functional groups.

Chitosan has applications in many fields. For example, in food manufacturing, it can be used as a flocculant for fruit juices. It also has numerous applications in medicine. Due to its various biological functions, including hemostasis, antibacterial properties, wound healing, analgesia, and reduction of scar hyperplasia, chitosan has been widely used in research on biodegradable and absorbable biomedical hemostatic materials, damaged tissue regeneration and repair materials, tissue engineering scaffold materials, and sustained-release carrier materials.

Feature

Adsorption and Binding of Fat: Chitosan molecules are positively charged and can strongly bind to negatively charged bile acids and fats in the intestines, forming complexes that are not absorbed by the body and are excreted in feces.

Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties: It can disrupt the integrity of bacterial cell membranes, inhibiting their growth. It has good inhibitory effects on various pathogenic bacteria and fungi, acting as a natural preservative.

Hemostasis and Wound Healing Promotion:The cationic nature of chitosan allows it to interact with the surface of red blood cells, aggregating red blood cells and activating platelets, thereby rapidly stopping bleeding. It can promote fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis, accelerating wound and lesion healing.

Film-Forming and Barrier Properties: It can form a dense, breathable film on the surface. This film effectively prevents moisture loss and isolates external stimuli.

Immunity Enhancement:It can activate immune cells such as macrophages, enhancing the body's non-specific immune response.

Applications

Pharmaceuticals and Medical Applications

Used in the manufacture of artificial skin, hemostatic sponges, gauze, etc., especially suitable for treating burns, scalds, and chronic, slow-healing wounds. As a drug carrier, it is used to create microspheres or nanoparticles for targeted and sustained-release drug delivery. Placed between tissues after surgery, it is biodegradable and effectively prevents tissue adhesion. As a main ingredient, it is used as an adjunct treatment for hypercholesterolemia and weight management.

Food Industry
Sprayed on the surface of fruits, vegetables, and meats, or made into cling film, it extends the shelf life of food. As a water-soluble dietary fiber, it is added to food to help regulate blood lipids and gut health. Used to clarify juices and wines, removing impurities and sediment.

Cosmetics and Personal Care
It is an excellent film-forming ingredient in hairspray, mousse, and nail polish. Used in skincare products to provide long-lasting moisturizing effects. Utilizing its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it is used in products for acne treatment and soothing sensitive skin.

Agriculture and Environmental Protection
Encapsulating seeds, it can inhibit soil-borne diseases and promote seed germination and seedling growth. It can induce disease resistance in plants and has a repellent effect on certain pests. It is used to adsorb and precipitate heavy metal ions, dyes, and other pollutants in wastewater.

Product Parameters

For some products that require special packaging during transportation, we will carry out more delicate packaging. For example, retinal needs to be stored at -20 °C, so we choose cold chain transportation during transportation; deoxyarbutin will change color during transportation, so we will Vacuum packing of deoxyarbutin