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Chitoglycan® PF

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Chitoglycan® PF A film forming bio-polimer with remarkable hydrating properties, it is completely water-soluble. It has a specific bacteriostatic activity on microrganisms of the oral cavity, thus it is recommended for oral care products. It is also recommended for hair care and skin care, for lenitive and restructuring products.

INCI Name: Carboxymethyl Chitosan

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Bacteriostatic Agent, Film Former, Gel Former, Protective Agent

Labeling Claims: Paraben-free

Certifications & Compliance: Halal

Benefit Claims: Film Forming, Moisturizing

Synonyms: Carboxymethylchitosan, N-Carboxymethylchitosan

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
CAS No.
83512-85-0

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Features
  • Skin moisturizer and film-forming properties
  • Promotes skin soothing and restructuring
  • Antimicrobial agent for intimate hygiene
  • Antibacterial agent for oral care products (Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus)
  • Enhances scalp and hair health

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Oral Care Applications
Suggested Use Levels
  • For creams, gels, ampoules: 5.0 %- 10%
  • For oral hygiene products: 2.5 % -5%
  • For detergents: 1.0% -2.5%
Recommended Uses
  • Detergents and intimate hygiene
  • Lenitive
  • Hydrating

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
Clear to slightly opalescent
Soluble in
Water
Incompatible with
Anionic Systems
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (25°C)1.000 - 1.050g/ml
Flash Pointmin. 60°C
Nickel Contentmax. 0.2ppm
Ash Content (at 600°C)0.1%
Average Molecular Weight700 KDalton
Chitosan Content (+ 0.2%)1.0%
Density (at 25°C)1.000-1.050g/ml
pH4.50 - 5.50
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bacteria Countmax. 100CFU/ml
Yeasts And Molds Countmax. 10CFU/ml

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Toxicological Information
  • Oral acute toxicity : not tossic
  • Skin irritation : not irritant
  • Eye irritation : not irritant
  • Skin sensitization : not sensitizing
  • Hypoallergenicity : hypoallergenic
  • Eye irritation in vitro: hypoirritant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA

Storage & Handling

Preservative System

Product is preserved with Gramben II* ≤ 1%.

Storage and Handling

Keep product away from light. Store in an air-tight container. Viscosity may vary due to settling of large molecules in solution. However, this does not affect the functional characteristics of the substance