Carboxymethyl chitosan is a higher derivative of chitosan obtained by reacting chitin with chloroacetic acid under basic conditions. Compared with chitin, its physical and chemical properties are optimized, with 100% water solubility, film formation and strong heavy metal chelation. This neutral, pure natural and completely non-toxic product has shown superior characteristics in the fields of medical care, pharmaceutical industry and agriculture. At present, it has been applied in many aspects such as advanced cosmetic additives, heavy metal chelating agents, drug sustained release agents and plant growth agents. Specifications Property/ Physical Appearance: White to Light Yellow Powder/ Flakes Odour: Odourless Particle size (US Mesh): NLT 98% through 80 Mesh Appearance of the Solution: Transparent Analytical Property Carbonylation degree:â?¥80.0% Identification Infusibility: â?¤1.0% Water Content: â?¤10.0% pH Value: 8-10 Protein Content: Non Detectable Viscocity: 10mPa.s â?? 80mPa.s Heavy Metals: â?¤10ppm Arsenic: â?¤0.5ppm Microbial Total Aerobic: NMT 1000cfu/g Yeast & Mold: NMT 100 cfu/g Conform Bacteria: NMT 0.3 MPN/g E. Coli: Negative Salmonella: Negative Storage Store in tight, light resistant containers Packing 25 KG cardboard drum